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I don't know about you but I'm getting really really excited about the launch of British Airways' fleet of A380's coming this fall. They've released this amazing video showing you their first model getting its paint job. Follow all our A380 coverage here - along with details on flight plans. … [Read more...]
On Sunday 10 March, 128 passengers on board a British Airways 767 aircraft, flew into the Guinness Book of Records for the 'Highest Harlem Shake' at 43,000ft. They did this to raise money for Red Nose Day in Britain, which takes place March 15th. … [Read more...]
British Airways and Visit Britain recently partnered for a flash mob event in Moscow and they've made a fun video of the result. Check it out below: British Airways and VisitBritain surprise Moscow shoppers to a UK-themed flashmob inviting people to Britain. … [Read more...]
We'd like you to meet Alan Kingshott, Chief Yeoman Warder and guardian of the Tower of London. You may know him better as a Beefeater. Learn a little about Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, and consider yourself cordially invited to visit on your better island vacation. … [Read more...]
Two of our cabin crew, Mark and Lucy, share their Perfect Day in London. For the latest prices on flights to London go to ba.com or read their Perfect Day in full athttp://www.facebook.com/britishairways Destinations shown in this video are: London Heathrow Terminal 5, Houses of Parliament, Primrose Hill, Camden Passage, The Langham, Hamleys, … [Read more...]
Our friends at British Airways have launched a new commercial in the UK - this time featuring their jets exploring Britain's sites instead of flying around the world. The campaign is encouraging people to stay at home during the Olympics to boost Team GB instead of flying abroad. It's rather bizarre to see a company discourage people from using … [Read more...]
British Airways has launched a campaign called 'Home Advantage' to give a boost to Team GB as they prepare to compete in the London 2012 Games. Check out their really cool video below: The question is - will you be rooting for Team USA or Team GB? … [Read more...]
British Airways is hard at work preparing their infrastructure to handle the delivery of it's 12 Airbus A380's that it will begin taking delivery of in late 2012/early 2013. The really cool video above shows off the retrofitted hanger they'll be using and they actually park an A380 in it. Amazing! British Airways has completed the latest trials … [Read more...]
To help you have a smooth journey British Airways has collected some top baggage tips from staff around our airline. Check it out below: … [Read more...]
British Airways asked some veteran employees for their favorite travel tips to make the most of travel. Check it out below: … [Read more...]
Our friends at British Airways have launched a new commercial - hot off the heals of their last commercial. This on is geared towards London 2012. From their description: This year, the eyes of the world will be on us. We're proud to be ready to use our experience and expertise to fly customers from all over the world to London. Watch our new … [Read more...]
British Airways has set out to change the way customers think about airplane food with its new initiative, Height Cuisine. Understanding that the average person loses about 30% of his/her taste at cruising altitude, British Airways has been working with experts to perfect catering improvements that will leave all customers, even the foodies, … [Read more...]
How do you like your tea? In this week's Height Cuisine video, Tea Specialist Mark takes us through the process of selecting the best teas to drink at altitude. … [Read more...]
On Thursday the 3rd of November, British Airways carried 45 tonnes of life-saving UNICEF aid for people affected by the famine British Airways donated the aircraft to UNICEF appeal, which is being backed by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, to help the 13 million victims of the East Africa crisis. We are immensely proud of all our colleagues … [Read more...]
This fun video introduces British Airways Senior First Officer Matthew Nicholson and his passion for flight. Beautiful footage of the British countryside! … [Read more...]
For as long as Claire can remember the only place she ever wanted to be was in the air. This profile is pretty cool! … [Read more...]
A look at the amazing attention to detail in the new advertising campaign. From British Airways staff uniforms and pilot attire, to the different fashions that have accompanied the 90 years of British Airways' history, this video showcases the many vintage styles and contributions we have made to fashion. See the film and join the conversation … [Read more...]
Jag Sihra, Design Manager at British Airways talks about our collaboration with famous fashion designers over the years including Hardy Amies, Roland Klein and Julien MacDonald. See the film and join the conversation athttp://www.facebook.com/britishairways … [Read more...]
From historically accurate fashions to CGI modelling of planes, this video showcases the attention to detail required for the new British Airways campaign ad and the many people involved in making the film. See the film and join the conversation exclusively at http://www.facebook.com/britishairways. … [Read more...]
British Airways premiered their latest commercial the other day to thunderous applause. Here's another video they've released since. With the launch of their new campaign, they look at what 'To Fly. To Serve.' means to some of our colleagues. … [Read more...]
Take an exclusive look at the British Airways people and planes that have been at the forefront of aviation for the last 90 years. This film is about the Airco de Havilland DH.9*, de Havilland 86* DC-3, VC-10, Boeing 747 and of course the iconic Concorde. All of the planes shown have been instrumental in the pioneering activity of British … [Read more...]
British Airways has released an awesome video that showcases the experience of traveling first class with them. Check it out below: From the video description: Everything about our new First has been designed around your needs, providing a more exclusive experience, including: A dedicated check-in area and the elegant Concorde Room … [Read more...]
Here's a great video summary of the history of British Airways - it's a little dated but the information is still relevant. From the description: A compilation of the history of British Empire Airways & BOAC and their eventual merger as British Airways. Click to View in Larger Size … [Read more...]
This is a very cool commercial from British Airways targeted for the Carnival (or Carnivale) Season in the Caribbean. It's very well done and I love the twist on the classic British Airways theme in the background. … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
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