British Airways is the flag carrier of UK. Its main hubs are located at London Gatwick and London Heathrow. It is a founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance and a part of the International Airlines Group together with Iberia. It offers flights to a huge number of destinations on all six inhabited continents.
British Airways offers online check-in on its website. Checked baggage allowance is included in the ticket price as well as one item of hand baggage (up to 23 kg) and a laptop/handbag.
The company offers also breakfast with coffee or tea on all European flights while complimentary snacks and drinks are served throughout the rest of the day.
British Airways - Basic info
| Airline name | British Airways |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO code | BA / BAW |
| Airline hubs | London (LGW) and London (LHR) |
| Destinations |
185 across the World See all routes… |
| Frequent flyer programs | Executive Club, Diamond Club |
| Fleet | Airbus A318-100 Airbus A319-100 Airbus A320-200 Airbus A321-200 Boeing 737–400 Boeing 747-400 Boeing 767-300ER Boeing 777–200 Boeing 777–200ER Boeing 777-300ER |
| Onboard refreshments | included in the ticket price |
| Main competitors |
easyJet,
Lufthansa
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British Airways - Contacts
British Airways - Customer support
- UK: 0844 493 0 787
- USA: +1 800 247 9297
- Spain: 902 111 333
- Italy: 02 69633602
- Germany: 01805 266 522
- France: +33 0825 825 400
British Airways - Address
British AirwaysCustomer Relations
P.O. Box 5619
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 2PG
United Kingdom
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British Airways - Check-in, Baggage Allowance & Fees
| Payment options | VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Maestro, VISA Debit, Airplus/UATP |
|---|---|
| Booking fees | £ 4,50 / payment using a UK billed credit card or PayPal |
| Cabin baggage | weight: 23 kg, dimensions: 56x45x25 cm |
| Checked baggage | weight: 23 kg, dimensions: 90x75x43 cm |
| Excess baggage | weight: 23 kg - 32 kg — £40 / bag |
| Online check in | Yes |
British Airways - Photos
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British Airways - Competitors
| Airline | Competitors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| easyJet | weak | 58 shared routes (13%) |
| Virgin Atlantic | weak | 50 shared routes (11%) |
| Thomson Airways | weak | 38 shared routes (9%) |
| Fly Thomas Cook | weak | 26 shared routes (6%) |
| Monarch Airlines | weak | |
| Lufthansa | weak | 124 shared destinations (28%) |
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