The Latest Breaking News from British Airways

Jean-Paul Sartre wrote that “hell is other people”. Had he been alive yesterday, he would have been more specific — truly hell is other people trapped in the baggage hall at Heathrow. But I’m getting ahead of myself. The hellscape actually began a week before that when a perfect storm…

Covid related staff shortages and other disruption has seen over 1,100 flights cancelled from the UK this week including easyJet and British Airways cancelling hundreds of flights

More than 1,000 UK flights have been axed in recent days due to crews being off sick amid a rise in coronavirus cases.

So what happens if your flight is delayed or cancelled? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know.

The 'deterrent fares' may be to reduce the number of people who would be affected by cancellations

See our full guide below on what to if your flight has been cancelled or delayed among these UK airlines

It is believed these 'deterrent fares' may be to reduce the number of people who may be affected by cancellations

Air Lease Corp (NYSE:AL) expanded its airplane portfolio with an order for 32 additional 737-8 and 737-9 jets with Boeing Co (NYSE:BA). Financial terms not disclosed. "Following our memorandum of understanding with Boeing in February for these 32 737 MAX aircraft, we are pleased to announce the signing of this definitive purchase agreement," said CEO…

Some airlines have had to cancel flights due to staff shortages and high demand now that coronavirus travel restrictions are lifting