BRITISH AIRWAYS
'Heathrow Airport the worst': Aditi Rao Hydari shares ordeal after luggage delayed for over 19 hours at UK airport
Heeramandi actor Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared her frustrating experience at Heathrow Airport in the UK, revealing that her luggage went missing and she had to wait for several hours without any help from the airport staff.
British Airways IT failure sparks chaos at London's Heathrow Airport
Chaos at Heathrow ensued from British Airways' IT failure, emphasizing the need for clear communication and critical management to uphold passenger trust amidst potential financial repercussions.
IATA boss warns foreign airlines may quit India if taxation issues are not sorted
The chief of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Wille Walsh, warned that airlines may withdraw from the Indian market if concerns over taxation are not addressed. Several global airline groups including Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and others have received tax evasion notices from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI). The notices were related to non-payment of tax on services provided by the airlines to their Indian entities.
Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says
According to reports, the turbulence occurred over Turkey and lasted less than 20 seconds, coinciding with the food and drinks service on board. This incident comes shortly after a Singapore Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok due to severe turbulence, resulting in a fatality and multiple passengers in intensive care.
Airlines, hotels, retailers fear being left out in Google's search changes
Airlines, hotels, and retailers urge EU tech regulators for fair treatment in Google's compliance with DMA regulations. Concerns raised about revenue impact as Google's response focuses on changes favoring large intermediaries and aggregators, with ongoing investigations by the Commission.
Airbus fits electric truck with airliner cockpit to study safer taxiing
Airbus unveiled a truck with A350 controls at VivaTech, showcasing automated taxiing technology. The electric vehicle can operate autonomously, avoiding collisions on the ground using sensors and onboard computers. Airbus aims to enhance airport safety amid recent jetliner ground collisions, with plans to test the system on live airports. LiDAR technology may provide further automation capabilities, potentially improving aircraft safety.
Cleaner skies ahead? A glimmer of hope for airline industry’s clean fuel challenge
A breakthrough emerges as a rural Georgia plant readies to produce the world’s initial commercial supply of cleaner jet fuel, converting ethanol into jet engine-compatible fuel. LanzaJet Inc.'s $200 million facility marks a stride in tackling aviation's climate impact, amidst global efforts. However, scaling remains a challenge, with limited progress due to hefty costs and operational hurdles, highlighting the immense task ahead to meet aviation's emission targets.
Two planes at Heathrow Airport collide on the ground
Virgin Atlantic's Boeing 787-9 collided with a British Airways jet at Terminal 3, Heathrow. No passenger injuries reported. Full investigation ongoing with impact assessment by the airlines.
IAG warns Air Europa's customers of personal data leak, WSJ reports
IAG said in an email to Spanish airline Air Europa's customer base that the data breach exposed details such as identity cards or passport information, names, birthdays, phone numbers and nationalities of customers, according to the report. There was no evidence of fraudulent use of the data, it added.
British Airways supervisor on the run in India over visa racket: Report
British and Indian police are tracing a British Airways supervisor involved in a GBP 3 million visa scam. The suspect worked at Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport and charged customers GBP 25,000 per trip to abuse a loophole. He has reportedly bought properties in India and had clients from India and UK-based asylum claimants.
“Are you cheating or following discriminatory/racist policies?”: Indian bureaucrat slams British Airways
An IAS officer, Bhide, criticized British Airways, alleging that she was downgraded from premium economy during check-in under the false claim of overbooking. Bhide raised concerns about the airline's practices on social media, questioning if they were engaged in cheating or discriminatory policies.
Flight attendant dies in front of passengers ahead of takeoff. What has happened?
The sudden death of a flight attendant at the time of take-off of a British Airways flight left many passengers shocked. Here's everything to know more.
Flights delayed as Geneva airport workers go on strike
A number of flights from Geneva airport were delayed and some were cancelled during the holiday rush Sunday, as dozens of ground staff went on strike over a wage dispute. The airport acknowledged that the work stoppage was delaying flights during the busy Christmas rush.
India, UK to sign new air service agreement increasing flights from London Heathrow Airport
India and the United Kingdom (UK) are poised to finalize a new aviation agreement that will enable airlines to increase flights between Delhi, Mumbai, and London Heathrow airport. Under the new deal, the weekly quota of flights between these Indian cities and London will rise from 56 to 70. This is particularly significant due to London's substantial Indian diaspora, making these routes highly lucrative for airlines. However, Indian airlines say they will be unable to take advantage of the new deal as their expansion is stalled due to unavailability of landing slots at Heathrow.
Fresh talent to speed up Air India transformation
Air India is also inducting new planes and the new COO Goersch, who will take charge on Monday, has been mandated to quickly transform operations and inject efficiency on ground before the airline moves on to its next challenge of integrating Vistara.
Air India, SpiceJet among six airlines to complete IATA’s risk-based audit
Six airlines, including SpiceJet and Air India from India, have successfully completed the risk-based approach audit by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the world's largest trade group of global airlines. The other airlines that completed this audit are American Airlines, British Airways, LATAM, Luxair, and Qatar Airways.
IndiGo, British Airways enter into new codeshare partnership
The two airlines announced their codeshare agreement on Thursday, and the partnership will see British Airways add its code onto a couple of destinations across Indigo's network from October 12, the airline said in a press release.
British Airways recovering from a crisis bigger than 9/11: CEO Sean Doyle
British Airways (BA) CEO, Sean Doyle, discusses the airline's recovery from the pandemic and growth plans in India. BA will operate at 92% of its pre-pandemic capacity this year and has seen strong demand and a sharp rebound in leisure travel. However, business travel has not fully recovered. The airline has prioritized critical markets such as the US and India and plans to expand its network in India in the medium term.
British Airways witnessing growth in demand in India: CEO
British Airways' Chief, Sean Doyle, mentioned that the airline is experiencing balanced growth in India and is looking for expansion due to increased air travel demand. Despite the effects of the pandemic, the airline has increased its weekly flights to 56, connecting five Indian cities. British Airways has over 2,000 employees in India and a global workforce exceeding 35,000.
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