The flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom. Member of Oneworld.
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Is it possible to pay for a British Airways flight in sterling?
I'm trying to book a one-way flight from Ireland to the UK on the BA website. It seems that because the flight starts in Ireland, they've decided to show all the prices in euros. They also have a ...
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How can I manage online a booking for a Malaysian Airlines flight issued by British Airways?
Using some BAEC Avios (the British Airways Executive Club "miles"), I have booked a flight with Malaysian Airlines, who are a OneWorld partner of British Airways (BA). The ticket was issued on BA ...
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Can I use regular headphones on transatlantic British Airways 747 flights?
I will soon be traveling transatlantic on a British Airways 747. I was hoping to use my over-the-ear headphones with their armrest entertainment system rather than the earbuds they provide. Does ...
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How big is “too big” for an airline seat? At what point will you be required to buy two tickets?
As I said in another question, I'm bringing my parents to visit me here in Sweden next year.
My mother is around 280-300 pounds and 5'6" (130-135kg, 1.67m). I am concerned that she might be asked at ...
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Avios points awarded for BA partner airline flights
I am in the BA executive club. What are the rules for receiving points for flights operated by the partner airlines? Last time I flew Finnair, I got exactly 25% of the points that I would have ...
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Long layover in London, time to visit Olympics?
I have a ~10 hour layover in LHR on July 26th (the day prior to the opening ceremonies of 2012 Olympics). I'm flying British Airways from JNB-LHR-MAD.
What's the most reliable (and hopefully ...
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Is it possible to change from an Air New Zealand flight to a BA flight in Bejing without going through customs
My father is flying from NZ to the UK via Beijing. He arrives on an Air New Zealand flight at terminal 3E and departs on a BA flight also from Terminal 3E a few hours latter.
Will he need to go ...
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Can I have my cats in the cabin with me on British Airways European flights?
If I'm flying with BA intra-Europe (Stockholm-London), am I allowed to have my cats (in their cat-cage obv) in the cabin, under a seat or on my lap or something?
