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British Airways staff may now sleep in first-class seats on long haul flights

Cabin crew may have to remove or cover uniform items to use the area

The Independent UK

I watched the World Cup at 35,000ft on Virgin Atlantic's new Starlink Wi-Fi — and its 120Mbps speeds were finally good enough live sport

Virgin Atlantic is rolling out Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity on select A350 planes — I used it to stream the World Cup live and it passed the test, even if niggles remain.

TechRadar

Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled

Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across Europe

The Guardian - UK

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Relative calm in Middle East lifts markets

Global markets received a lift this month from the US-Iran ceasefire and pledges to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a gradual pick-up in vessel movements and a drop in oil prices to pre-war lows.

Bangkok Post

One small step for headphones, one giant leap for audiophiles: why this super-small invention could make your next headphones sound a lot better

Audio component company Knowles has unveiled a brand-new piece of kit, which could change how future headphones sound.

TechRadar

Ex-British Airways pilot jailed for 8 years for raping 12-year-old girl he met on Instagram

An ex-British Airways pilot has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after admitting to raping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl he contacted through Instagram, BBC reported.

The Times of India

BA Pilot Who Drove Across England To Rape 12-Year-Old He Met Online Is Jailed for Over Eight Years

Kwame Yeboah, a former British Airways pilot, was sentenced to over eight years for grooming and raping a 12-year-old girl, sparking public outrage over the perceived leniency of his sentence.

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CEO Calls Out Discrimination After British Airways Staff Allegedly Refuse to Let Her Board Flight Due to Her Being in a Wheelchair

A model and business executive has called out British Airways after she claimed that staff would not allow her to board a flight on account of her flying alone while being in a wheelchair. Samanta Bullock said she has flown alone many times in the past without issue and claims…

The Mary Sue

Self Esteem opens British Airways ARC with a bang(ing set)

The redesigned Olympia opened its new music venue, British Airways ARC, in spectacular fashion. Here’s the inside track on this exciting new cultural opening

Evening Standard

Phone catches fire on British Airways plane minutes before take-off

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The Independent UK

Smartphone catches fire on British Airways flight at Tokyo airport

No injuries were reported among passengers and crew

The Independent UK

Disability rights activist denied boarding flight in New York while travelling alone in wheelchair, says she will take legal action

A model and business executive has claimed she was stopped from boarding a British Airways flight at New York’s JFK Airport because she was travelling alone while using a wheelchair.

The Times of India

Smartphone catches fire on flight leaving Japan airport

KYODO — A smartphone caught fire on a British Airways flight on Thursday as it was taxiing for take-off at Tokyo's Haneda airport, but there were no injuries among the 211 passengers and crew onboard, Japan's transport ministry said.

Bangkok Post

I took my toddler on holiday to Ibiza – here’s why the island is more family-friendly than you think

FAMILY TRAVEL: Although Ibiza may be better known as a party island, Leeanna Lock explains why it can be a perfect getaway for groups with little ones, thanks to an abundance of play parks, child-friendly beaches and other family-friendly activities

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Evening Standard

Self Esteem backing Scotland in World Cup in memory of great-grandfather

The singer, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, will perform at the new British Airways Arc venue when England plays their opening match.

Evening Standard

Mobile phone sets on fire and ‘scorches cabin’ on British Airways flight from Heathrow

An investigation has now been opened by the Federal Aviation Administration

The Independent UK

Harry makes surprise appearance at NBA Finals in San Antonio

Neither Meghan nor the couple’s children were in attendance at the game

MarketBeat

Boeing’s Unseen Rebound: Why the Headlines Are Wrong

A surge in commercial deliveries is driving free cash flow generation and accelerating a balance sheet recovery for the aerospace giant.

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The Independent UK

Martin Lewis criticises British Airways for third-party website that charges customers more

British Airways says it provides both the Sherpa tool and links to official government websites for travel permits

The Independent UK

Starlink wifi to be offered on budget European airline for first time

Wizz Air will bring ‘advanced connectivity solutions to the ultra-low-cost segment’

Evening Standard

Major airline to offer passengers Elon Musk's Starlink internet service

Many other airlines have either offered the service on flights or announced plans to do so, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic

The Guardian - UK

BA boss warns costly aviation taxes and rail tickets are stunting UK growth

UK lagging behind rivals on tourism growth because of travel costs and lack of joined-up planning, says CEO Sean Doyle

International Business Times UK

Drunk British Airways Stewardess Suspended for Allegedly Lifting Top, Offering 'S*x for Wine' in Hotel Lobby

A British Airways stewardess was suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct in a Belfast hotel, which reportedly involved excessive drinking.

Evening Standard

What are Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air's hand luggage restrictions? Plus the best bags to buy

Here’s how to avoid getting stung at the airport with an oversized bag fine

The Independent UK

British Airways extends Dubai flight suspension until autumn

The UK flag carrier airline suspended most of its flights to the Middle East shortly after the war broke out

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