Viewers of the BBC consumer affairs show Watchdog have voted British Airways as their favourite airline.
In a survey of the most loved and hated airlines, BA beat Easyjet, Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic into the number one spot for most loved.
Over 25,000 took part in the survey, and over half chose BA for its customer service and on-board facilities.
Over 2,300 viewers also voted BA into the least favourite carrier category.
The least favourite airline was Ryanair, with more than double the amount of votes of BA. Viewers stated that customer service and delays and cancellations were the reason Ryanair scored so low.
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Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Buenos Dias Buenos Aires
Buenos Dias Buenos Aires
British Airways is increasing the frequency of it flights from Heathrow to Buenos Aires from this winter schedule which takes affect when the clocks change. From October 26th, BA will add three additional 747 flights per week to the existing timetable, maning that flights to the Argentinian capital will now depart daily. Furthur expanding it winter schedule, the firm also plans to intordice a new three-times weekly direct service to Rio de Janeiro using a Boeing 777, with flights to both destinations via Sao Paulo.
www.ba.com
British Airways is increasing the frequency of it flights from Heathrow to Buenos Aires from this winter schedule which takes affect when the clocks change. From October 26th, BA will add three additional 747 flights per week to the existing timetable, maning that flights to the Argentinian capital will now depart daily. Furthur expanding it winter schedule, the firm also plans to intordice a new three-times weekly direct service to Rio de Janeiro using a Boeing 777, with flights to both destinations via Sao Paulo.
www.ba.com
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
EU rules warning on Alitalia deal
EU rules warning on Alitalia deal
The rescue deal for the Italian airline Alitalia must not breach European Union competition rules, the carrier’s bankruptcy administrator has been warned.
An investment group, the Compagnia Aerea Italiana (CAI), made an offer of £789 million (1bn euros) on Friday, despite the lack of agreement with some unions.
About 3,000 workers will lose their jobs under the rescue plan. The CAI hopes to link Alitalia with a major European airline, but a decision is not expected for several weeks.
Air France-KLM, Lufhansa and British Airways have all been courted as possible partners for Alitalia.
The rescue offer from the CAI came after lengthy talks with Alitalia’s trade unions, which broke down on several occasions.
Alitalia’s bankruptcy administrator, Augusto Fantozzi will study the offer this week, but has said any deal must not violate EU competition rules.
The unions had accepted the CAI’s takeover of Alitalia in principle but the airline’s pilot and flight staff unions have not agreed to the CAI’s detailed terms.
Without a binding rescue offer, Alitalia would have been forced to seek new funding within weeks to keep itself going or risk bankruptcy.EU rules warning on Alitalia deal
The rescue deal for the Italian airline Alitalia must not breach European Union competition rules, the carrier’s bankruptcy administrator has been warned.
An investment group, the Compagnia Aerea Italiana (CAI), made an offer of £789 million (1bn euros) on Friday, despite the lack of agreement with some unions.
About 3,000 workers will lose their jobs under the rescue plan. The CAI hopes to link Alitalia with a major European airline, but a decision is not expected for several weeks.
Air France-KLM, Lufhansa and British Airways have all been courted as possible partners for Alitalia.
The rescue offer from the CAI came after lengthy talks with Alitalia’s trade unions, which broke down on several occasions.
Alitalia’s bankruptcy administrator, Augusto Fantozzi will study the offer this week, but has said any deal must not violate EU competition rules.
The unions had accepted the CAI’s takeover of Alitalia in principle but the airline’s pilot and flight staff unions have not agreed to the CAI’s detailed terms.
Without a binding rescue offer, Alitalia would have been forced to seek new funding within weeks to keep itself going or risk bankruptcy.
The rescue deal for the Italian airline Alitalia must not breach European Union competition rules, the carrier’s bankruptcy administrator has been warned.
An investment group, the Compagnia Aerea Italiana (CAI), made an offer of £789 million (1bn euros) on Friday, despite the lack of agreement with some unions.
About 3,000 workers will lose their jobs under the rescue plan. The CAI hopes to link Alitalia with a major European airline, but a decision is not expected for several weeks.
Air France-KLM, Lufhansa and British Airways have all been courted as possible partners for Alitalia.
The rescue offer from the CAI came after lengthy talks with Alitalia’s trade unions, which broke down on several occasions.
Alitalia’s bankruptcy administrator, Augusto Fantozzi will study the offer this week, but has said any deal must not violate EU competition rules.
The unions had accepted the CAI’s takeover of Alitalia in principle but the airline’s pilot and flight staff unions have not agreed to the CAI’s detailed terms.
Without a binding rescue offer, Alitalia would have been forced to seek new funding within weeks to keep itself going or risk bankruptcy.EU rules warning on Alitalia deal
The rescue deal for the Italian airline Alitalia must not breach European Union competition rules, the carrier’s bankruptcy administrator has been warned.
An investment group, the Compagnia Aerea Italiana (CAI), made an offer of £789 million (1bn euros) on Friday, despite the lack of agreement with some unions.
About 3,000 workers will lose their jobs under the rescue plan. The CAI hopes to link Alitalia with a major European airline, but a decision is not expected for several weeks.
Air France-KLM, Lufhansa and British Airways have all been courted as possible partners for Alitalia.
The rescue offer from the CAI came after lengthy talks with Alitalia’s trade unions, which broke down on several occasions.
Alitalia’s bankruptcy administrator, Augusto Fantozzi will study the offer this week, but has said any deal must not violate EU competition rules.
The unions had accepted the CAI’s takeover of Alitalia in principle but the airline’s pilot and flight staff unions have not agreed to the CAI’s detailed terms.
Without a binding rescue offer, Alitalia would have been forced to seek new funding within weeks to keep itself going or risk bankruptcy.
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
BMI being taken over by Lufthansa
BMI being taken over by Lufthansa
BMI is being taken over by Germany’s Lufthansa.
Lufthansa, which already owns a 30 per cent stake in BMI minus one share, is buying the 50 per cent of the company owned by BMI chairman Sir Michael Bishop.
The deal will give Lufthansa control of more flights from Heathrow than any airline except British Airways.
The remaining 20 per cent of BMI is currently owned by Sweden-based Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).
Lufthansa said it intended to complete the deal by 16 January. Earlier this year it bought a 45 per cent stake in Brussels Airlines.
BMI is being taken over by Germany’s Lufthansa.
Lufthansa, which already owns a 30 per cent stake in BMI minus one share, is buying the 50 per cent of the company owned by BMI chairman Sir Michael Bishop.
The deal will give Lufthansa control of more flights from Heathrow than any airline except British Airways.
The remaining 20 per cent of BMI is currently owned by Sweden-based Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).
Lufthansa said it intended to complete the deal by 16 January. Earlier this year it bought a 45 per cent stake in Brussels Airlines.
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
BA's Concorde moved for £1.1m hangar
BA's Concorde moved for £1.1m hangar
Manchester Airport’s retired Concorde is being moved from its base to make way for a £1.1m visitor centre.
The aircraft has been sitting at the aviation viewing park since making a final flight to the city in 2003.
But now the 97 tonne aeroplane is being moved 17m (56ft) away while engineers build its new hangar.
An education centre for school tours, corporate hospitality and a restaurant will also be part of the development, which is due to open in July 2009.
BA Airport operations director Andrew Holl said: “I am delighted that plans are getting under way to re-home this important piece of aviation history.
“Concorde is very close to our hearts here at Manchester Airport and the thousands of visitors feel passionately about her care for the future which this new hangar will offer.”
Construction work on the new hangar is to start in early spring.
Manchester Airport’s retired Concorde is being moved from its base to make way for a £1.1m visitor centre.
The aircraft has been sitting at the aviation viewing park since making a final flight to the city in 2003.
But now the 97 tonne aeroplane is being moved 17m (56ft) away while engineers build its new hangar.
An education centre for school tours, corporate hospitality and a restaurant will also be part of the development, which is due to open in July 2009.
BA Airport operations director Andrew Holl said: “I am delighted that plans are getting under way to re-home this important piece of aviation history.
“Concorde is very close to our hearts here at Manchester Airport and the thousands of visitors feel passionately about her care for the future which this new hangar will offer.”
Construction work on the new hangar is to start in early spring.
Thursday, 2 October 2008
True provenance at 35,000 feet for BA
True provenance at 35,000 feet
British Airways is considering introducing TV dinners at 35,000 feet following the success of a menu created for BBC Two’s ‘The Restaurant’ series.
Three couples were challenged by top chef Raymond Blanc to create a dish for First Class BA customers.
The clear favourite was roast saddle of organic Manor Dorset lamb, served on baked turnip round, with a warm radish salad and lavender jus, created by Kent couple Lindsie and Tim Selby, who run a restaurant in the series named ‘True Provenance’.
The judges included Raymond Blanc and his two inspectors, as well as representatives from BA and catering supplier Gate Gourmet.
Catering manager Carol Conway said: “We think this dish is so good we are considering including it in our next seasonal menu. Lindsie and Tim’s restaurant concept mirrors the new focus for our food, particularly the emphasis on quality and the importance of British and seasonal ingredients.”
British Airways is considering introducing TV dinners at 35,000 feet following the success of a menu created for BBC Two’s ‘The Restaurant’ series.
Three couples were challenged by top chef Raymond Blanc to create a dish for First Class BA customers.
The clear favourite was roast saddle of organic Manor Dorset lamb, served on baked turnip round, with a warm radish salad and lavender jus, created by Kent couple Lindsie and Tim Selby, who run a restaurant in the series named ‘True Provenance’.
The judges included Raymond Blanc and his two inspectors, as well as representatives from BA and catering supplier Gate Gourmet.
Catering manager Carol Conway said: “We think this dish is so good we are considering including it in our next seasonal menu. Lindsie and Tim’s restaurant concept mirrors the new focus for our food, particularly the emphasis on quality and the importance of British and seasonal ingredients.”
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