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British Airways
About
British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. syn p British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Economy Basic includes 1 cabin bag (max 23kg, 56x45x25cm) plus 1 personal item (40x30x15cm)
Additional luggage
Additional checked bags can be purchased, with prices varying by route and fare class
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on ticket type - Basic tickets non-refundable, Flexible tickets can be cancelled for a full refund
Pregnant on board
Travel permitted until end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies. Medical clearance required after 28th weeks
Unaccompagned minor
Young flyers aged 5-11 can travel alone using British Airways' Skyflyer Solo service. Service must be booked in advance and is available on most routes
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
British Airways provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance through airports.
Pets
Pets travel in the hold except assistance dogs. Advance booking required. Only cats and dogs accepted on most routes
Entertaiment on board
Popular routes
British Airways flight tickets
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Barcelona El Prat Airport06:20PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$1271One-way
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Barcelona El Prat Airport09:10AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$1451One-way
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Barcelona El Prat Airport06:00PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$1451One-way
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British Airways: British Airways was founded in 1974 by the British Government as a consolidation of four UK airliners. This UK airline operated as a state company for almost 13 years before becoming privatized in 1987. It is a founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance, which includes other large airlines Cathay Pacific, Qantas and American Airlines. With its impressive fleet and recognized standards of service, British Airways remains one of the most popular airlines both in the UK and worldwide. British Airways is the largest British airline, coming second only to easyJet in terms of the number of passengers carried annually. British Airway's base is at London Heathrow Terminal 5 and it travels not only domestically, but throughout Europe and across the globe.
British Airway Ticket Types
Euro Traveller (within UK and Europe)
There are several options for ticket fares when traveling with British Airways within the UK and Europe. To find out more about the options and to find the best one for you, check the options below.
World Traveller (long haul from outside Europe)
British Airways not only flies within Europe and the UK but it also has many long haul flights across the world. For these flights, British Airways class fares or ticket types vary from the options available for short-haul flights with more premium options available.
Popular British Airways Destinations
As British Airways main hub is at Heathrow, all routes are from London to neighboring cities. However, you can also get flights to London from outside of Europe including New York, LA and Boston.
British Airways: FAQs
Popular British Airways routes
Zurich Airport to London flight
from $51
Direct flights available
1h40 average duration
105flights per day
Served by
- LAER
- Lufthansa
- easyJet
- Cityflyer (British Airways 2)
- SWISS
- Eurowings
- Air Baltic
- British Airways
- Vueling Airlines
Toulouse Blagnac Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight
from $62
Direct flights available
1h45 average duration
54flights per day
Served by
- British Airways
- KLM Cityhopper
Toulouse Blagnac Airport to London flight
from $31
Direct flights available
1h45 average duration
69flights per day
Served by
- Ryanair
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- Brussels Airlines
- easyJet
Stuttgart Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight
from $62
Direct flights available
1h40 average duration
21flights per day
Served by
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- Eurowings
Munich Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight
from $102
Direct flights available
2h00 average duration
72flights per day
Served by
- Eurowings
- KLM Cityhopper
- KLM
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- Lufthansa Cityline
Barcelona El Prat Airport to London flight
from $25
Direct flights available
2h15 average duration
123flights per day
Served by
- Vueling Airlines
- Cityflyer (British Airways 2)
- GetJet Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- Air Europa
- SWISS
- KLM
- British Airways
- Iberia
- Eurowings
- Finnair
Munich Airport to London flight
from $75
Direct flights available
2h00 average duration
105flights per day
Served by
- Air Baltic
- Lufthansa Cityline
- KLM
- SAS
- Lufthansa
- LOT Polish Airlines
- easyJet
- British Airways
- Eurowings
Barcelona El Prat Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight
from $45
Direct flights available
2h15 average duration
83flights per day
Served by
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- Finnair
- Vueling Airlines
- Iberia
- Eurowings
- KLM
- SWISS
- Smartwings
- Air France
Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight
from $88
Direct flights available
1h40 average duration
75flights per day
Served by
- Eurowings
- Air Baltic
- KLM
- LAER
- SWISS
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
- KLM Cityhopper
Stuttgart Airport to London flight
from $78
Direct flights available
1h35 average duration
36flights per day
Served by
- SWISS
- Eurowings
- KLM Cityhopper
- Lufthansa
- British Airways
British Airways FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with British Airways: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
British Airways offers free meals or snacks on board their flights.
British Airways flies to a wide range of destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, serving key hubs such as London Heathrow and Gatwick.
British Airways charges for seat selection, with fees varying from £7 to £50 depending on the route and cabin class.
Strollers and car seats can be checked free of charge with British Airways.
To request special assistance for reduced mobility when traveling with British Airways, the airline provides assistance options including wheelchair support and special assistance through airports to accommodate passengers' needs.
British Airways' cancellation policy depends on the ticket type: Basic tickets are non-refundable, while Flexible tickets can be cancelled for a full refund.
Yes, British Airways offers in-flight entertainment options to their passengers.
British Airways allows passengers to purchase additional checked bags, with the fees varying based on the route and fare class.
British Airways allows passengers traveling in Economy Basic to carry on one cabin bag with a maximum weight of 23kg, measuring 56x45x25cm, plus one personal item measuring 40x30x15cm.
Young flyers aged 5-11 can travel alone using British Airways' Skyflyer Solo service, which must be booked in advance and is available on most routes.
British Airways does not allow name changes on a ticket.
Pets on British Airways travel in the hold, except for assistance dogs, which can accompany passengers in the cabin. Advance booking is required, and only cats and dogs are accepted on most routes.
Pregnant passengers can fly with British Airways until the end of the 36th week for single pregnancies and the end of the 32nd week for multiple pregnancies, with medical clearance required after 28 weeks.
Yes, you can charge your devices on board British Airways as they provide USB plugs for passengers.
You can bring sports equipment or musical instruments with British Airways, but specific conditions and possible fees may apply depending on the size, weight, and type of equipment or instrument. It is advisable to check British Airways' guidelines for detailed information on their policy.
Yes, Wi-Fi is available on British Airways flights.
airport information
Most popular British Airways airports
Amenities at airport
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
23 km
Car connection
M4, Junction 4Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
Shopping
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
Parking
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Assistance.
WC
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
Lost and Found Office
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
Public transit options for London Heathrow Airport
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
4 kmCar connection
A1, Exit 6Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport; premium high-speed access is also offered.
Shopping
- Shops are available in all terminals, including duty-free and luxury brands like \Hermès\ and \Lacoste.\.
Parking
- Parking available in multiple lots, including short-term and long-term options, approximately 4.5€ per hour.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available, including Air France Lounge and Star Alliance Lounge, offering amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
Lost and Found Office
- Located in each terminal, items can be reported and claimed online.
Public transit options for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- RER B
- Bus 350
- Bus 351
- Roissybus
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmCar connection
A4, exit 2Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops available, including duty-free and brands like Gucci and Victoria's Secret.
Parking
- Parking available, short-term and long-term, approximately 4.5€ per hour.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available, including KLM Crown Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the Schiphol Plaza.
Public transit options for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Bus: 397, N97
- Train: Intercity, Sprinter
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
A201, Exit 4Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops located in Pier A and Pier B, includes Duty-Free and fashion stores.
Parking
- Parking available at P1, P2, and P3, approximately 4€ per hour.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available in Pier A and Pier B, includes Brussels Airlines and Diamond Lounges.
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the arrivals area.
Public transit options for Brussels Airport
- Bus: 272, 471
- Train: IC, S2, S4, S5, S9
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerLoungeLost and Found Officeinformation
Car connection
A8, Exit for Eastfield RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
Parking
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance.
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Airport
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
British Airways destinations
Not sure where to begin your British Airways adventure? Check out these popular British Airways destinations for travel details and nearby attractions:
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