British Airways

British Airways is a full service global airline, with an extensive global route network flying to and from centrally located airports. Travelling with British Airways means exemplary service and on-board product, with most long haul destinations offering the option of 4 choices of cabin.

Before you fly

Online Check-in & Self-Service Check-in

  • Start your journey from the comfort of your own home, or hotel by checking in online from 24 hours* before your flight departs and minimise the queues at the airport
  • You can select your preferred seat and print your boarding pass**, all on your PC.
  • If you don’t have online access you can still save time by using a Self-Service Check-in kiosk*** at the airport, giving you the same seating and boarding pass options as Online Check-in.
  • Afterwards, maximise your free time by leaving your baggage at a Bag Drop***, allowing you to shop, dine or relax as you choose before boarding your flight.
    • * Check in from 24 hours up to 1 hour before departure. For flights from the US Online Check-in closes 2 hours before departure.
    **Available on selected routes.
    ***Available at selected airports.

    On Board

    World Traveller

  • Sit back and relax in an ergonomically designed seat with lumbar support and an adjustable headrest helping you to achieve maximum comfort.
  • British Airways friendly and highly trained crew will serve you a complimentary three-course meal and drinks.
  • Travelling with your family is made easier through pre-assigned seating, priority boarding and the Skyflyers scheme, which has plenty of goodies and ideas designed to keep children busy and happy. Also offered is a child meal option and a ‘children served first’ service.

    • World Traveller Plus

    World Traveller Plus is a separate, quieter and smaller cabin with a maximum of six rows providing you with a more relaxing and peaceful journey.

  • Enjoy an additional 20% more personal space than World Traveller.
  • Stretch out in the additional 7” more legroom and benefit from the added recline, adjustable headrest, lumbar support, footrest and leg rest.

    • Club World

    With a dedicated Check-in and exclusive facilities, choosing Club World means travelling in comfort and freedom. The Departures Lounges and Elemis Travel Spa* are designed to give you choice before your flight, whether you wish to relax, dine or be pampered.

  • The new Club World seats give you your own space and time to do what you want, when you want. Bigger, wider and more comfortable than ever, you can guarantee complete comfort in any position.
  • The very best in local and international cuisine is served, along with a dedicated wine cellar. But if you’re still peckish you are free to help yourself to healthy snacks and tasty treats from the new Club Kitchen.
    • *Available at London Heathrow and New York JFK Terminal 7.

    First

    Your First experience begins before you board, as you relax in our dedicated lounge having been whisked through a number of check-in options including exclusive First Check-in.*

  • Enter a state of pure relaxation and bliss with a complimentary treatment at the Elemis Travel Spa**.
  • Your First cabin is your own serene place to rest in your 6’ 6” bed.
  • You are provided with everything you could ever need, from a special sleeper suit to a wash bag designed by Anya Hindmarch and filled with luxury skincare products.
  • Fine cuisine continues during your flight from the renowned à la carte menu, including the fresh Catch of the Day***, succulent seafood supplied by Loch Fyne, served at your convenience.
    • *Available at selected airports. **Available at London Heathrow and New York JFK Terminal 7.
    ***Available from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

    In Flight Entertainment

    Audio Visual on Demand

    Currently being rolled out across all long haul routes*, AVOD gives you over 200 film, TV, music and games** options all available on-demand so that you can watch what you want, when you want.

    *Not available on aircraft fitted with a 12 channel in-flight entertainment system
    **games not available in World Traveller