Deals of the week – cheap flights from US (Jan 20, 2012)
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British Airways
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.
| Airline name | British Airways |
|---|---|
| ICAO / IATA code | BAW / BA |
| Airline hubs | London (LGW) and London (LHR) |
| Destinations |
174 destinations across the World See all routes… |
| Frequent flyer programs | Executive Club, Premier (Invite only) |
| Fleet | Boeing 747-400 Boeing 777-200 Boeing 777-300ER Boeing 767-300 Boeing 757-200 Boeing 737-400 Airbus A318 Airbus A319 Airbus A320 Airbus A321 Embraer 170 Embraer 190 |
| Onboard refreshments | included in the ticket price |
| Main competitors |
Virgin Atlantic,
Lufthansa
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| Payment options | VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Switch, Maestro, Delta, VISA Debit, Solo, JCB, Airplus/UATP |
|---|---|
| Booking fees | €2 - €10 depending on destination |
| Cabin baggage | dimensions: 56x45x25 cm |
| Checked baggage | weight: 23 kg, dimensions: 90x75x43 cm |
| Excess baggage | weight: 23 kg - 32 kg — £40 / bag |
| Online check in | Yes |
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| Airline | Competitors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic | weak | 49 shared routes (12%) |
| easyJet | weak | 48 shared routes (11%) |
| Thomson Airways | weak | 32 shared routes (8%) |
| bmi | weak | 31 shared routes (7%) |
| South African Airways | weak | 23 shared routes (6%) |
| Fly Thomas Cook | weak | |
| Lufthansa | weak | 114 shared destinations (27%) |