We don't normally post about things like this anymore, but it's a fantastic deal, so I figured it was worth sharing. British Airways is heavily discounting bookings made with Avios miles - by 50% for long-haul flights and 25% for short-haul flights. Two caveats to point out here - you have to travel by June 30th 2021, which is, at this point, risky as there is a good chance … [Read more...] about Anglophile Alert: British Airways Heavily Discounts Bookings Made With Avios Miles for 2021 Travel
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My Lament for the British Airways 747 Fleet Now Being Retired For Good – Looking Back at My First Flight in 2001
British Airways have announced what many of us in the travel community assumed would happen - they have permanently grounded their Boeing 747 fleet. The 'Queen of the Skies' will no longer fly the Union Jack. It's a sad day for Avgeeks everywhere. This plane has a particular love and fascination with us. I've probably flown on the BA 747 a dozen times. I'm also probably alone … [Read more...] about My Lament for the British Airways 747 Fleet Now Being Retired For Good – Looking Back at My First Flight in 2001
Our British Travel Future: Tips on How You Can Prepare for Post Covid-19 Quarantine Travel to Britain Today
The world is on pause, and it’s going to change in ways that many can’t even predict yet. One thing is for sure, we and Anglophiles all over the world have been grounded for the foreseeable future. None of us really knows when we’ll be able to return to Britain as visitors. With the recent UK government announcement that all foreigners must go under 14-day quarantine on … [Read more...] about Our British Travel Future: Tips on How You Can Prepare for Post Covid-19 Quarantine Travel to Britain Today
The View From London City Airport to Edinburgh by Jason Hawkes
British Airways recently send one of my favorite photographers - Jason Hawkes, on a special flight to have him photograph the view from his seat from London to Edinburgh. They had him fly from London City Airport, in the Docklands, to Edinbrugh and photograph along the way. As you can expect with Mr Hawkes, the pictures are amazing. And as BA commissioned them and made them … [Read more...] about The View From London City Airport to Edinburgh by Jason Hawkes
My Experience With AirHelp – Can You Get EU Compensation For a Flight Cancelled Over Two Years Ago? Yes, You can – Details Inside
Did you have a flight going to or leaving from an EU country that was cancelled or delayed? Then you're entitled to some form of compensation, even if you're an American. And there are services to help you get it if you don't want to make the claims yourself. Over two years ago, I was in England for my special trip to Oxford (I can’t believe it’s been over two years!). A couple … [Read more...] about My Experience With AirHelp – Can You Get EU Compensation For a Flight Cancelled Over Two Years Ago? Yes, You can – Details Inside
British Airways and the Red Arrows Meet Again at the Royal International Air Tattoo Today
On the road to the 100th birthday of British Airways next month, they've made a stop at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford today. Their special 747-400 in retro BOAC Livery has done a flypast with the RAF Red Arrows (the RAF's version of the Thunderbirds). British Airways has sent us the pictures and they are stunning. The big, beautiful plane flew past to great … [Read more...] about British Airways and the Red Arrows Meet Again at the Royal International Air Tattoo Today
British Airways: BA’s BOAC Retro Livery 747 to Fly With the Red Arrows at the Royal International Air Tattoo in July
Big news for AV geeks and fans of British Airways (like us). British Airways has announced that their Boeing 747 in BOAC Retro Livery will make an appearance at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire with the Royal Air Force Red Arrows on July 20th. From the Press Release: The Red Arrows will join forces with a special British Airways B747, which has been … [Read more...] about British Airways: BA’s BOAC Retro Livery 747 to Fly With the Red Arrows at the Royal International Air Tattoo in July
British Airways: ‘Class’ Photo Revealed of All British Airways Retro Liveried Aircraft – BA 100
We wrote a lot last month about British Airways and their plan to wrap several of their aircraft in their classic liveries - I was even able to see one when it came to Chicago. There are now a total of five aircraft sporting retro liveries from the history of British Airways. A moment I have been waiting for finally happened today - British Airways got them all together for a … [Read more...] about British Airways: ‘Class’ Photo Revealed of All British Airways Retro Liveried Aircraft – BA 100
Anglophile Life: On British Grocery Store Delivery, The Book is Finished, British Airways, Interesting Articles and What I Watched
This week I talk about Britain's interesting grocery industry and how it relates to the British class system, provide an update on the book - which is now done and mention some interesting British Airways news. Plus, what I read and watched this week that I think you'll find interesting. And Millions of Middle-Class Britons Cried Out in Horror Ocado, Britain’s largest … [Read more...] about Anglophile Life: On British Grocery Store Delivery, The Book is Finished, British Airways, Interesting Articles and What I Watched
BA100: Shots of British Airways 747 in Classic BOAC Livery Landing at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
As we reported earlier this week, British Airways have painted one of their Boeing 747's in the classic blue livery of BOAC, their predecessor corporation in celebration of the 100th Birthday of BA. The plane immediately entered rotation on all the routes that BA flies the 747. I was very lucky that today, just two days after returning to service, it flew the LHR-ORD route. … [Read more...] about BA100: Shots of British Airways 747 in Classic BOAC Livery Landing at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
British Airways Unveils 747 With Retro BOAC Livery at Heathrow – Tons of Pictures Inside
This is one of those situations where I wish I'd been in London today! British Airways unveiled a Boeing 747 sporting its retro BOAC livery in celebration of the centenary of British Airways this year. They'll be repainting several aircraft this year in retro liveries. The first was BOAC and it's the first time this livery has been used in almost 40 years. The … [Read more...] about British Airways Unveils 747 With Retro BOAC Livery at Heathrow – Tons of Pictures Inside
British Airways Unveils 100th Birthday Star Studded Commercial With Gary Oldman, Olivia Coleman, Riz Ahmed and More!
As many fellow Anglophiles probably know by now, 2019 is the 100th Birthday of British Airways. They have many big things planned, some announced (like the classic liveries) and many more announcements to come. Last Friday, they unveiled their new BA100 Commerical and tagline. I think it's their best commercial since 'To Fly, To Serve.' Check it … [Read more...] about British Airways Unveils 100th Birthday Star Studded Commercial With Gary Oldman, Olivia Coleman, Riz Ahmed and More!
Great British Icons: Concorde – The Failed Dream of Supersonic Air Travel
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Issue #9 of the Anglotopia Print Magazine in 2018. Support great long-form writing about British History, Culture, and travel by subscribing to the Anglotopia Magazine. Every subscription helps keep Anglotopia running and provides us to the opportunity to produce articles like this. You can subscribe here. There was once a … [Read more...] about Great British Icons: Concorde – The Failed Dream of Supersonic Air Travel
British Airways: Celebrating Centenary – Airline Will Paint Select Planes in Classic Livery
British Airways is celebrating its 100 year birthday in 2019. They're going to have many exciting things planned in the coming year to celebrate. The first part was announced today. They plan to repaint some of their planes in classic 'BA' livery. First up is a 747 that will be painted in the 1960's-1970's BOAC Livery (the predecessor to BA). From BA's announcement today: The … [Read more...] about British Airways: Celebrating Centenary – Airline Will Paint Select Planes in Classic Livery
Travel Alert: British Airways Launches US to London Sale Offering Free Hotel In London With Plane Ticket Starting at $569
I've gotten word today that British Airways has launched a January sale offering up the chance to snag your ROUNDTRIP airfare to London and five nights in a London hotel starting at $569 (including all taxes and fees). This is a fantastic deal. They're also offering up great discounts on car rentals. Here are the details: British Airways has launched a special flight plus … [Read more...] about Travel Alert: British Airways Launches US to London Sale Offering Free Hotel In London With Plane Ticket Starting at $569
British Airways News: BA Announces Ozwald Boateng as New Designer for Uniforms
Throughout the history of British Airways and its predecessor airlines, they've prided themselves on the look of their cabin crew and staff. You can always count on BA staff to be smartly dressed. And, well British. So, it's with great fanfare today that BA announced their new designer to overhaul their uniforms. Ozwald Boateng, OBE has been given the task to design new … [Read more...] about British Airways News: BA Announces Ozwald Boateng as New Designer for Uniforms
Anglotopia Goes to the Royal Wedding: British Airways A380 Flight Reviews – Club World (Business) and Economy (Coach)
In early May, I had the opportunity to attend the media scrum for the first landing of a British Airways A380 at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. It was a truly amazing experience to watch that lumbering hulk of a plane land at my local airport. I wrote about the experience in detail here. As fate would have it, when I booked my trip for the Royal Wedding, I was able to choose the BA … [Read more...] about Anglotopia Goes to the Royal Wedding: British Airways A380 Flight Reviews – Club World (Business) and Economy (Coach)
Witnessing Aviation History: Welcoming the First British Airways Double Decker Airbus A380 to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport – Pics and Video Inside!
On Friday, May 4th, I got to experience something that was a true treat. I got to witness the landing of the first British Airways Double-Decker A380 at Chicago’s O’hare International Airport. It’s something that has been in the works for a long time and something that I’ve very much been looking forward to. I rarely have ‘British’ related things to do so close to home, so it … [Read more...] about Witnessing Aviation History: Welcoming the First British Airways Double Decker Airbus A380 to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport – Pics and Video Inside!
British Culture: British Airways Releases Video Guide to British Culture – Video
This is fun! Ever wonder about British tipping etiquette, mushy peas, or the correct way to pronounce ‘aluminum’? British Airways chatted with US travelers that recently visited the UK to discuss their thoughts on all things British in its “Britishness Explained” Campaign. From culture and food to demeanor and social norms, US travelers returning home shared their lingering … [Read more...] about British Culture: British Airways Releases Video Guide to British Culture – Video
Cool Video: Fly from London Heathrow to San Francisco in 4 Minutes
I'm a sucker for cool aviation videos like this. Recently Captain Dave Wallsworth, a British Airways A380 pilot, hooked up a GoPro (with permission) and filmed the whole flight from London's Heathrow Airport to San Francisco. While I'm sure there are plenty of people (like me) who would like to watch the entire 13-hour flight (or at least have it on the background), they've … [Read more...] about Cool Video: Fly from London Heathrow to San Francisco in 4 Minutes
A Very British Airline: British Airways’ Past and Present
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the Spring 2017 issue of the Anglotopia Magazine. Support great long-form writing about British History, Travel, and Culture by subscribing to the Anglotopia Print Magazine, a quarterly love letter to England that features 100% content and no advertising. You can subscribe here. Did you know that there is a way to travel to … [Read more...] about A Very British Airline: British Airways’ Past and Present
British Airways: WiFi Finally Comes to Long Haul Flights – Whether You Like it Or Not
On a recent trip to Britain flying with British Airways, I was surprised to see that the flight was offering WiFi to passengers, something they'd never offered before. It turns out this was part of a slow rollout taking place over the next two years as British Airways joins other airlines in finally bringing WiFi to passengers during their transatlantic and other long-haul … [Read more...] about British Airways: WiFi Finally Comes to Long Haul Flights – Whether You Like it Or Not
British Airways To Invest in New Catering for Economy/World Traveler
This is some good news for anyone's who's had an...interesting meal in coach while traveling with British Airways. British Airways have announced they are making a multi-million pound investment in improving the food, meals and snacking available throughout your flight in Economy (World Traveler). It sounds like the food will match closer to what's offered to World Traveler … [Read more...] about British Airways To Invest in New Catering for Economy/World Traveler
After the Dreaming Spires: Oxford Trip Diaries – Days 11 & 12 – Scotney Castle, Bodiam Castle, Kipling’s House, Battle Abbey, Hertz Disaster and the Journey Home
It’s been a long journey writing these diaries, and now I’m to the final day of my trip. My final day was just as packed as the previous day, and then there were issues with my rental car which I’ll get into later in the article. One of the problems with my final day was working my itinerary around the opening times of these various places that I wanted to visit. Many didn’t … [Read more...] about After the Dreaming Spires: Oxford Trip Diaries – Days 11 & 12 – Scotney Castle, Bodiam Castle, Kipling’s House, Battle Abbey, Hertz Disaster and the Journey Home
Friday Fun: Video – He Put a Wing on It – Man Makes Romantic Proposal on British Airways Flight
Brit Joseph Harding was looking for the best way to propose to his girlfriend and decided to write to British Airways and ask for help. They responded and helped him pull off the most romantic proposal ever. Anyway, it's a nice story for a Friday amongst the torrent of bad news out there. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCF_SsHqdS8 From British … [Read more...] about Friday Fun: Video – He Put a Wing on It – Man Makes Romantic Proposal on British Airways Flight
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