IATA code | BA |
ICAO code | BAW |
Number of airports | 150 |
Numbers of routes | 550 |
Website | http://www.britishairways.com/travel/fx/public/en_gb |
One of the largest airlines in the world and the national flag carrier of Britain, British Airlines has a base at Heathrow Airport in London. The airline covers over 550 routes from and to 150 destinations in Europe and Asia, America, Middle East, Caribbean and Australia. The company is a partner with Finnair, Malev Hungarian Airlines, Iberia, SN Brussels Airlines, American Airlines, and others. In addition, partners of the company are also British Airlines, Marriott Hotels, The Hilton Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels, Accor Hospitality, and others. The fleet of the airline includes 224 airplanes of the type Airbus and Boeing. The company offers Economy Class, Business Class, Economy Class Plus and First Class.
According to the requirements of British Airlines, passengers are entitled to two pieces of hand luggage with dimensions 56 x 45 x 25 cm each, plus a laptop bag, briefcase or bag, if they fit in the hand luggage zone over the seats. In addition, passengers may carry one piece of baggage up to 23 kg and 158 cm, while each additional kilogram will be charged at 2 pounds.
British Airlines offers high standards of service and among them are the online check-in 24 hours to 30 min before the flight, and two programs for loyal customers with a range of discounts and benefits for their members.