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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Reuters

IAG Group nears deal for up to 60 widebodies with Boeing 787s and Airbus A330neos

2025-05-08T13:07:00.584122-07:00

FlightGlobal

London City Airport Seeks CAA Approval for A320neo Operations

2025-01-27T04:32:05.783326-08:00

Reuters

Air France Launches New La Première Suite on 777-300ER

2025-03-18T06:13:37.411068-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

Inside British Airways’ $135 Million AI Push to Boost Flight Punctuality British Airways has committed $135 million to AI-driven operations centers and advanced turnaround logistics, aiming to lift on-time departures across its network. The high-tech hubs will leverage real-time data and predictive analytics to optimize narrowbody and widebody aircraft turnarounds at major UK gateways.

2025-06-04T07:21:16.202486-07:00

Inside British Airways’ $135 Million AI Push to Boost Flight Punctuality

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British Airways Named for Underpaying Cabin Crew in National Minimum Wage Breach British Airways has been named on a government “name and shame” list after admitting it paid thousands of Heathrow-based cabin crew less than the legally required national minimum wage. The carrier is one of over 500 firms cited by the Department of Business and Trade for wage breaches.

2025-05-29T06:54:39.856606-07:00

British Airways Named for Underpaying Cabin Crew in National Minimum Wage Breach

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Ryanair extends suspension of Tel Aviv flights through July 31 Ryanair, the Irish low-cost carrier, has extended its cancellation of all flights to and from Tel Aviv until July 31, inclusive. The carrier said the move prolongs its suspension of Israel services amid ongoing regional uncertainties.

2025-05-28T06:51:42.759319-07:00

Ryanair extends suspension of Tel Aviv flights through July 31

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British Airways Unveils First Full First Class Overhaul in 30 Years British Airways has revealed its first ground-up First Class suite redesign since the early 1990s, featuring fully enclosed sliding privacy doors, bespoke storage solutions and a refreshed design language across its flagship fleet to reassert its ultra-premium credentials.

2025-05-26T09:17:18.997815-07:00

British Airways Unveils First Full First Class Overhaul in 30 Years

The Independent

British Airways hit with £3.2 million fine after two serious baggage handler injuries at Heathrow British Airways has been ordered to pay £3.2 million after unsafe baggage loading platforms and guard rail failures at London Heathrow led to two serious handler injuries – one suffered a broken back and another a brain bleed.

2025-05-15T22:20:28.201576-07:00

British Airways hit with £3.2 million fine after two serious baggage handler injuries at Heathrow

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British Airways’ £100 million AI Investment Yields 86% On-Time Departures at Heathrow British Airways says its £100 million investment in AI and digital tools has propelled its operational resilience, achieving 86% on-time departures from London Heathrow in the first quarter of 2025 and early departures in two-thirds of flights, ranking it among the world’s most punctual carriers.

2025-05-13T19:31:35.714432-07:00

British Airways’ £100 million AI Investment Yields 86% On-Time Departures at Heathrow

Reuters

IAG triples Q1 profit, maintains around 3% capacity growth outlook and orders 53 new jets IAG, owner of British Airways, reported Q1 profit of €176 million, reversing a €4 million loss a year ago as resilient demand nearly tripled earnings. The Anglo-Spanish carrier group upheld its full-year outlook for approximately 3% capacity growth and placed orders for 53 new aircraft.

2025-05-09T04:03:09.746815-07:00

IAG triples Q1 profit, maintains around 3% capacity growth outlook and orders 53 new jets

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IAG Group nears deal for up to 60 widebodies with Boeing 787s and Airbus A330neos International Airlines Group is in final talks to order up to 60 widebody jets from Boeing and Airbus, comprising roughly 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and around 21 Airbus A330neos, plus options. The new aircraft will support fleet renewal across British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling.

2025-05-08T13:07:00.584122-07:00

IAG Group nears deal for up to 60 widebodies with Boeing 787s and Airbus A330neos

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