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Articles tagged “british airways”

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British Airways’ new ads highlight perks that flyers won’t find on low-cost carriers

Check one bag and buy an airport sandwich and, before you know it, that ticket from a low-cost carrier doesn’t end up costing much less than a BA seat. Ads should show the actual math.

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Updating British Airways’ aging fleet is a multi-billion euro “daunting task”

British Airways' reach is its real strength now, but as it gears up to go head-to-head with ascendant Middle Eastern and Asian rivals it's working with a fleet in need of love.

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How British Airways wooed Qatar into joining Oneworld alliance

Could this be a precursor to Qatar taking a stake in IAG, British Airways' parent company? That is surely a next logical step, analysts say.

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DOT fines British Airways $250,000, played hide and seek with fee disclosures

The DOT is especially sensitive these days to airlines' violations of transparency rules, especially since a stronger full-fare advertising rule went into effect in January 2012.

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British Airways and Japan Airlines begin more extensive codeshares starting October 1

This means more flights between major European cities and Japan, new JAL seats for London travelers, and the opportunity for top frequent fliers to earn points flying on either airline.

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Oneworld’s presence grows in Africa with British Airways’ new route to Liberian capital

Air travel is expected to grow along side Liberia's economy in the coming year, and with Air Nigeria on the verge of collapse, BA may soon have another profitable base in the continent.

Oneworld’s presence grows in Africa with British Airways’ new route to Liberian capital

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Bmibaby’s very last day, and 10 other dead British airlines

Bmibaby was a one-time contender as a leading low-cost carrier, but it was hamstrung by its Lufthansa and then IAG ownership and lacked the benefit of having a near-insane leader (a la Ryanair or easyJet) calling the shots.

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British Airways seeks new Asian partners after Qantas deal ends

Does this mean BA will run into the arms of Qatar Airways, the only mid-east giant left after Qantas-Emirates, Virgin-Etihad?

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Big alliance shakeup: Qantas ties knot with Emirates, ends BA codeshare deal

Qantas, the troubled Australian airlines, has seen the writing on the wall: that Middle East is the future of global aviation hub. And competition between Emirates, Etihad & Qatar airways can only be good for the passengers everywhere.

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British Airways to shut down BMIBaby, 450 jobs losses

After finding no buyers for BMIBaby, BA's parent has no option but to shut BMIBaby. We'll miss the cute baby.