Multi-million dollar investment in in-flight catering, modernization of cabins in all classes of service, exclusive door-to-destination baggage delivery service – we talk about British Airways, the largest airline and national carrier of the UK.
Only the facts
The history of British Airways began in 1924 with the formation of Imperial Airways. In 1939 it was nationalized and merged with British Airways LTD, formed in 1935. The new company was named British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC),
she organized long-distance flights, and British European Airways (BEA) flew around Europe. In 1972, BOAC and BEA merged.
The first flight to Moscow (USSR) was carried out in 1959, since that time British Airways has been flying to Russia without interruption.
The company has received several prestigious aviation awards, including the Skytrax Award, entered one of the world’s largest airline alliances, Oneworld, and in the 1990s was the most profitable airline on the planet.
In Russia, British Airways flies from Moscow and St. Petersburg. From October 28, 2018, according to the winter schedule, one of the British Airways flights will operate from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, and the other two will continue to fly from Domodedovo.
British Airways is the UK’s largest airline and offers an extensive route network that includes more than 200 destinations in 74 countries. British Airways serves approximately 36 million passengers annually.
British Airways is constantly expanding its flight network. For example, new direct flights from London to the Seychelles appeared in March, and in addition to existing daily flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town, British Airways will also fly to Durban (South Africa). Starting April 2019, flights to Pittsburgh, USA will be available in addition to numerous flights to most US airports.
Service classes
For the convenience of its passengers, British Airways has significantly updated and continues to improve the design of its economy and premium economy class cabins, introducing LED lighting, installing ergonomic seats with additional space between the seats, adjustable headrests, and USB ports and multimedia screens enlarged by 50%. By the summer of 2019, British Airways will have completed the modernization of all aircraft flying from Gatwick, with the first destinations being Punta Cana, Cancun and Kingston.
On long-haul routes, British Airways offers three to four passenger service options – World Traveler (economy class) is always present,
World Traveler Plus (premium economy class) and Club World (business class),
and on Boeing 747, 787 and most Boeing 777 and Aerobus A380 – additionally first class. The Moscow-London route uses long-haul aircraft, including the latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
All passengers, without exception, have access to selections of films, TV series, radio stations, audio books and music of various genres, lessons in English, Spanish, German, Russian and many other languages, and on most flights – the latest press.
British Airways offers an exclusive AirPortr baggage delivery service straight from home, where a specialist travels to any London address, collects your luggage, checks and packs it on your doorstep, then takes it to the airport, checks it in and then loads it onto the plane along with other passengers’ luggage. . Meeting with luggage will take place in the city of arrival. Valid on international flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City.
Economy class
Passengers traveling in economy class have free seat selection at check-in and up to two pieces of hand luggage weighing up to 23 kg. If passengers choose a basic fare that does not include baggage, they can take 2 pieces of hand luggage on board, and seat selection and baggage will be at an additional cost. Depending on the fare, you can change your flight for free on the day of departure or return your ticket and get the full price back.
Long-haul tickets include snacks and drinks, entertainment system, pillows, blanket, toothbrush and toothpaste kit, flight socks and sleep mask available upon request.
Premium Economy Class
Improved economy class implies the same service conditions as the previous class, but differs in an increased free baggage allowance (up to two pieces weighing up to 23 kg each),
priority boarding service, which allows you to board before economy class passengers, and personalized service. In addition, the updated cabins of this class have fewer rows, and the seats have wider, comfortable seats with additional legroom and a multimedia screen. Passengers will be offered noise-canceling headphones. There is an electrical outlet for charging your laptop.
In Premium Economy Class you are allowed two pieces of hand luggage (one standard size piece plus a laptop or handbag),
plus two pieces of checked baggage – double the usual amount in economy class.
Meals include a main (hot) course from the business class menu, salad and drinks from the economy class menu.
Business class
In addition to the features of economy class, business class passengers can count on improved conditions for a comfortable travel: check-in for the flight at a dedicated counter, up to two pieces of checked baggage weighing up to 32 kg each, a waiting area in the business lounge lounge with Wi-Fi and priority boarding.
On board, the long-haul passenger is assigned a personalized Club World seat with personal space in a secluded cabin. After a full meal, you can fold the seat into a full-size bed. A comfortable sleep during the flight will be ensured by bedding products produced by the famous British lifestyle company The White Company, including a quilted mattress, pillow and duvet, and a travel kit with Elemis skin care products and accessories.
In addition to flights from Heathrow and Gatwick, there are flights between London City Airport and New York. Passengers receive US immigration pre-clearance on flights to New York and complimentary lunch and champagne in London City Airport’s Pilots lounge restaurant. The aircraft cabins are equipped with 32 seats in 8 rows, which fold out into horizontal berths, mobile communications are provided on board, there are sockets with British, American and European connectors for laptops and other devices, and personal iPads with collections of films and TV programs are offered. Individual service on board the aircraft also includes the fact that the passenger will be asked to fill out a special form, indicating whether to be woken up for breakfast and what dishes to serve.
First class
Many international flights offer first class service, which offers all the benefits of business class, plus significant additions. For example, at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 you can quickly check-in for your flight, go through fast-track security and proceed to the Galleries First and Concorde Room business lounges.
You can carry one travel bag weighing up to 23 kg and a laptop or handbag into the cabin, as well as check in up to three pieces of luggage weighing up to 32 kg each.
Passengers will be provided with maximum comfort during the flight in a personal cabin with a seat that folds out to a full-size berth 198 cm long with a quilted mattress, a snow-white duvet, a pillow and soft cotton pajamas. You can watch movies on a screen enlarged to 15 inches using noise-cancelling headphones. An RCA connector and a USB port are provided to connect a laptop, iPod or digital camera to the screen.
Before the flight, passengers will be given a Liberty London cosmetic kit, and then will be offered a full restaurant service with breakfast, lunch and dinner, traditional English afternoon tea, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Meals on board
British Airways is making a multi-million pound investment to improve food options for economy class passengers on long-haul routes. Starting January 17, a new four-course main menu is available, plus appetizers or Magnum ice cream as a second meal.
In economy class on domestic and European flights departing from Heathrow and Gatwick airports, British Airways offers in-flight meals created in collaboration with the famous British brand Marks & Spencer. Passengers can choose between a variety of meals, including vegetarian, gluten-free and diet options, all costing less than £5. Executive Club members can use Avios to pay for food and drinks.
Premium Economy Class passengers will be offered a delicious menu during the flight, and selected dishes will be served on porcelain dishes with linen napkins.
New champagnes are available to first and business class passengers – Gusbourne, English Sparkling Wine, Lanson Rosé Champagne and Canard-Duchêne Cuvee Léonie Brut Champagne, Champagne Besserat de Bellefon Rosé respectively.
