NEWSSep 11, 2024Airbus Beluga XL Makes Emergency Landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport after Heathrow VisitAn Airbus Beluga XL made an emergency landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) yesterday on September 10th. The Beluga declared an emergency while flying over the Netherlands and landed 20 minutes later. At the time of writing, the unique cargo jet is still on the grounds of Schiphol AirportRead More →
STORIESJul 29, 2024Passenger Awarded $2700 After Sri Lankan Airlines Loses BagAn Australian traveller's luggage got lost at the start of a long, international trip. While his luggage didn't make it with him overseas, technical difficulties rerouted it by accident in the latter parts of his travels. His dispute with two airlines lasted for 18 months until legal representation stepped in.Read More →
NEWSJun 18, 2024BA Faces Minor Fault: Passengers Endure London Round Trip FlightPassengers were stuck on a nine-hour “flight to nowhere” after a British Airways plane from London to Texas was forced to turn around in mid-air. The flight departed from Heathrow Airport at 10am on Monday and had reached Newfoundland, Canada, when a minor technical issue forced it to turn backRead More →
NEWSMar 07, 2024Bird Strike Damages Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at London-HeathrowA Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner was involved in a bird-strike incident on March 3. There are no reports of injuries other than the bird itself.Read More →
NEWSMar 06, 2024British Airways' £7 Billion Transformation Plan: New Seats, Advanced Technology, and Updated LoungesBritish Airways (BA) announced a £7 billion ($8.9 billion) transformation plan at an event in London on March 5. The new initiatives aim to provide a world-class passenger experience and incorporate advanced technology into the airline's operations.Read More →
NEWSFeb 27, 2024£3 Million Immigration Scam: British Airways Manager Flees After Visa FraudA 24-year-old British Airways manager at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) stands accused of running a £3 million ($3.8 million) immigration scam, allegedly exploiting the airline's check-in systems to assist passengers in bypassing security without visas or proper documentation. The suspect, whose name has yet to be released, is currently on the run in India after being arrested and released on bail in January.Read More →
NEWSFeb 12, 2024Investigation Launched After British Man Sneaks Onto New York-Bound Flight Without Passport or TicketOn December 23, Craig Sturt reached Britain's busiest airport, London Heathrow, with no passport or confirmed ticket. The 46-year-old jobless man bypassed the check-in desks and headed straight for the security gates in Heathrow's Terminal 5. Sturt then turned up at the gate for a British Airways flight bound for New York-JFK.Read More →
NEWSOct 13, 2023Kenya Airways 787 Intercepted by RAF JetsA Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 destined for landing at London's Heathrow Airport was instead forced to land at Stansted Airport amid a "potential security threat" onboard.
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NEWSJul 26, 2023Catering Issue Prompts British Airways to Serve KFC OnboardOn a recent long-haul flight, class divisions disappeared as flight attendants onboard a British Airways flight were forced to serve food from the fast-food chain "Kentucky Fried Chicken" (KFC) due to an apparent catering issue that occurred immediately before the flight.Read More →
ROUTESJul 25, 2023Lufthansa to Launch Special Flights From LondonLufthansa is gearing up for a busy fall and winter season in the U.K., with the airline launching two seasonal winter routes as well as special charter flights for the German beer festival of Oktoberfest. With these flights, the airline hopes to further its way into the British market. Read More →
