British Airways has announced its latest Avios-Only flights, where every single seat on board is available exclusively to book with Avios, giving customers the chance to enjoy a Mediterranean escape to either the golden beaches of Majorca or the sun-soaked shores of Crete during the peak summer holiday season.

Available exclusively to members of The British Airways Club, the latest Avios-Only services will operate from London Heathrow to Palma, Majorca and Heraklion, Crete during August 2027, offering customers an exciting opportunity to spend their Avios on travel to two of Europe’s most sought-after summer destinations.

For customers seeking a Balearic island getaway, British Airways will operate an Avios-Only flight from London Heathrow to Palma, Majorca, on Saturday 14 August 2027, returning a week later on 21 August 2027. Majorca’s beautiful coastline, picturesque villages and vibrant dining scene make it one of the Mediterranean’s most popular holiday destinations. Seats will be available for 28,000 Avios + £5 return in Euro Traveller and 49,000 Avios + £40 return in Club Europe, with checked baggage included as standard.

Alternatively, customers can choose Crete, with a dedicated Avios-Only service from London Heathrow to Heraklion also departing on Saturday 14 August 2027 and returning on Saturday 21 August 2027. Greece’s largest island offers stunning beaches, rich history, authentic cuisine and charming coastal towns, making it an ideal destination for families, couples and adventurers alike. Seats will be available for 33,500 Avios + £5 return in Euro Traveller and 60,000 Avios + £40 return in Club Europe.

Launched in 2023, Avios-Only flights are dedicated services on which every seat, in every cabin, is exclusively available to purchase using Avios, making it easier for members to secure Reward Seats on popular leisure routes during peak travel periods. Since launch, British Airways has operated over 50 Avios-Only flights to destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East.

Alongside these dedicated Avios-Only flights, customers can also take advantage of a guaranteed minimum number of Reward Seats on all British Airways flights, meaning those looking to redeem their Avios can also do so at another time or to another destination.

British Airways is marking the launch of flights to Sri Lanka with a limited-time collaboration with Hoppers, the pioneering London-based Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurants.

From 23 October, customers in Club World travelling on board British Airways’ new route to Colombo, will be able to enjoy a special menu created in partnership with Hoppers, to bring the bold flavours, rich spices and famous food culture of the island to the skies.

The menu features dishes inspired by Hoppers’ best loved classics including a starter of yoghurt vadai, a soaked lentil fritter served with yoghurt, tamarind and coriander chutney and crisps – a Hoppers’ rendition of the popular snacks sold by street hawkers on Galle Face Green. For main course, customers can enjoy a choice of Hoppers’ signature Kalupol-spiced chicken, served with tangy lemon rice and beetroot curry, or Pollichathu Cod, marinated in a tomato chilli paste, cooked wrapped in banana leaf and served with coconut rice and spicy pineapple curry. Watalappam bread pudding is the comforting end to the meal, served with spiced crumble and malt cream – the Sri Lankan spin on the classic British dessert.

A specially curated Hoppers cocktail will also be available in the British Airways Club Lounge at London Gatwick for customers to enjoy before departure. The ‘Ceylon Pearl’ is the perfect pre-flight aperitif, featuring Tanqueray Rangpur gin, lychee and pink citrus tonic.

Hoppers opened in Soho in 2015, helping introduce a new generation of London diners to the food and flavours of Sri Lanka, and was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand within its first year. Inspired by the home cooking, roadside stalls and toddy shops of Sri Lanka and South India, Hoppers now has restaurants in Marylebone, King’s Cross and Shoreditch.

Launching on 23 October 2026, British Airways will fly three times per week from London Gatwick to Colombo, the vibrant gateway to Sri Lanka. The route will operate for the winter season only, taking customers directly to the Indian Ocean island and home to picturesque beaches, scenic wildlife, vibrant culture and rich cuisine.  Customers have a choice of three cabins – World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and Club World (business class). Return fares start from £524 (including taxes and carrier fees).

The Hoppers menu is available on British Airways flights from London Gatwick to Colombo in the Club World cabin, from 23 October until 30 December.

Flight details:

		Frequency	Departure	Arrival (local)
LGW-CMB	BA2045	Mon/Wed/FriFrom 23 Oct 26	16:40	08:35+1
CMB-LGW	BA2044	Mon/Wed/FriFrom 24 Oct 26	10:35	17:00

British Airways x Hoppers Menu

Starter

Lentil Vadai

Yoghurt, tamarind sauce, coriander chutney and channa crisps

Main Course

Kalupol chicken

Lemon rice, beetroot curry

or

Pollichathu cod

Coconut rice, pineapple curry, beetroot curry

Dessert

Watalappam bread pudding

British Airways has unveiled new cabins arriving on its retrofitted A380s, marking a major milestone in one of the most extensive cabin refurbishment programmes ever undertaken by an airline.

From nose to tail, customers will experience a transformed A380 aircraft, featuring redesigned interiors, new seats in every cabin and upgrades to the onboard experience, all designed to deliver greater comfort and a more premium end-to-end journey at 35,000ft.

The first completed A380 is expected to enter service in the coming months, marking the start of a fleet-wide transformation and forming part of the airline’s wider investment in the customer experience.

Customers travelling in Club World (business class), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and World Traveller (economy) will benefit from brand-new seats and upgraded cabin interiors. Thoughtfully redesigned with customer comfort in mind, the airline’s herringbone design features throughout the cabins.

Every part of the aircraft has been refined, including galleys and stairways bringing a new look and feel to every space on board.

From seat details to galley finishes, the new interiors create a clear identity throughout the aircraft, building on the design concept first introduced to the airline’s short-haul fleet in 2024 and now shaping the future of its long-haul cabins.

World Traveller and World Traveller Plus

Customers in World Traveller (economy) will enjoy a refreshed experience, including larger entertainment screens, wider seats and upgraded bedding. The relaxing new pillows feature a contemporary herringbone pattern and additional filling for added comfort and support. Plusher blankets, designed for added warmth and comfort have also been introduced in British Airways’ signature blue with red Speedmarque detailing.

Customers travelling in World Traveller Plus (premium economy) will also benefit from a host of improvements designed to make every journey more comfortable and relaxing. Seats will feature larger in-flight entertainment screens and privacy wings, alongside brand-new bedding and pillows helping customers arrive feeling rested and refreshed.

Customers travelling in World Traveller Plus will receive a new reusable amenity kit, designed as a tote bag for onward travel and featuring a Dr.PAWPAW moisturising balm and travel essentials, including a dental kit, socks and eye mask*.

Club World

The A380 will feature an evolution of British Airways’ Club Suite (business class) showcasing a refreshed design with a contemporary colour palette inspired by the airline’s blue, red and cream accents. Shaped by customer feedback, the suite includes added storage, improved functionality and carefully considered features designed to make every journey more comfortable and intuitive.

The aircraft will feature the world’s largest business class cabin, including 106 Club Suite seats across the full upper deck. Spanning four distinct cabin zones, the carefully designed space will offer a more intimate feel, complemented by dedicated dwell areas, Club Kitchens and reimagined galley spaces that encourage customers to move freely and relax throughout the flight.

Customers travelling in Club World will also enjoy the airline’s latest amenity kits, available in four unique designs created by British artists, powered by art platform, Rise Art, and stocked with exclusive products from luxury British wellness brand, anatomē.

A new era of First

A defining feature of the retrofit is British Airways’ new First suite, combining ultimate comfort and privacy with considered touches to create an elegant space for customers to relax and unwind.

Designed to evoke a modern luxury hotel feel, the airline’s First cabin combines home comforts with thoughtful British touches at 35,000ft. The seat has been brought to life by expert designers and world-class manufacturers from across Great Britain and Ireland.

For customers travelling together in the centre seats, the divider opens to create a shared lounge, while stowable tables allow them to enjoy ‘buddy dining’ with their travel companion.

British Airways has partnered with luxury British heritage house, Swaine, to create a bespoke unisex First amenity kit inspired by the heritage suitcases carried by early air travellers, available on board from 6 October**.

Available in two colours, royal blue and cream, the kit contains a selection of skincare products from Wildsmith, a high-performance skincare brand that supports skin health and wellbeing. The kit will include a bespoke Circadian Rhythm collection aimed at supporting hydration and comfort from day into night.

The products include a face mist, hand and body lotion, ceramide multi-balm, lip balm, face cream, and an overnight mask, all carefully curated to support hydration and rest at altitude.

Hotel-quality sleep at 35,000ft

Customers in First can relax under a brand-new woven day blanket, featuring an elegant herringbone design. The new blanket will be complemented by a navy-blue cushion with subtle detailing. The airline’s bespoke tartan will also feature on the new cool-touch fabric navy sleepwear, complemented by slippers, all available on board from 1 October.

When it’s time to sleep, crew will prepare the suite with a luxury mattress, lightweight cotton duvet and newly designed pillow, carefully developed to offer the ideal balance of softness and support, helping customers secure a great night’s sleep and arrive feeling refreshed at their destination.

Restaurant dining in the sky

The airline’s refreshed First dining service offers customers greater choice, using fresh flavours and new dishes that reflect the best of British produce.

The new dining experience will be available across the airline’s entire long-haul fleet from 1 October. A new ‘From the Grill’ concept means customers can create their preferred meal from a selection of premium proteins including British roast rack of lamb, grilled salmon, sides and sauces, as well as a selection of Signature Mains for a more personalised dining experience.

For added convenience, a bespoke mini bar has been integrated into the new First seat, giving customers easy access to popular refreshments throughout the flight, including a selection of premium snacks and still and sparkling water.

The new dining experience is complemented by contemporary stoneware and fine bone china, bringing a refined, restaurant-inspired feel to every course. A dedicated beverage menu features premium Champagne such as Bollinger La Grande Année, alongside a curated gin selection, such as Classic Gin Tonic, Rosemary & Orange, Spanish Flair as well as 0.0% Gin & Tonic. Customers can also enjoy a refreshing Showerings triple vintage cider as refined alternative to wine.

Every detail has been carefully considered, from cutlery designed by Studio William to wine glasses developed in collaboration with Richard Brendon and internationally renowned wine expert, Jancis Robinson.

Bespoke serving pieces featuring the iconic British Airways speedmarque add thoughtful finishing touches to the experience, alongside interactive dining elements including pinch pots, a dual-purpose stand for afternoon tea and a signature serving tray.

A new standard in service

The refreshed experience is supported by British Airways’ updated First Service Specialist (FSS) training programme, now being rolled out to all First-trained cabin crew.

Designed to enable a more personalised service, the programme helps crew respond to individual preferences while delivering the warm, intuitive and attentive hospitality that defines First.

Across the Customer Experience

British Airways has unveiled the next stage of its Heathrow lounge transformation, with this announcement marking the first phase of a wider programme that will see every lounge at Heathrow redesigned over the coming years.

Elsewhere, the airline has invested in new aircraft, technology, and improved operational performance to become one of the best performing global airlines – all aimed at delivering a better experience for customers at every stage of their journey. 

• The refurbished A380 will feature four cabins across its two decks, with 12 seats in First, 106 in Club World, 84 in World Traveller Plus and 215 in World Traveller. 
• Additional travel essentials, including mouthwash, a comb, razor kit and pen, will be available on request in First.
• Wildsmith amenities will be introduced in British Airways’ Concorde Room, First and Club (business class) lounges over the coming months.
• British Airways and Swaine have created a bespoke limited-edition British Airways Oxford holdall. Every piece is made to order and entirely handcrafted in the Swaine workshop in Mayfair. It will be available to order from 2 November with more detail on its website soon. 
• Inside the airline’s First amenity kit are six Wildsmith formulations selected to support skin during air travel by replenishing hydration and supporting barrier repair across time zones. Hand & Body Lotion and Hydrating Face Cream replenish moisture after overnight water loss. Face Mist refreshes, while the Hydrating Lip Balm helps maintain comfort in the dry cabin environment. As the body moves towards its natural night-time repair phase, Hydrating Overnight Mask and Ceramide Multi Balm replenish and support the skin.

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British Airways on June 16, 2026 celebrates the opening of British Airways ARC at Olympia, welcoming customers to London’s newest entertainment and music venue.

The 3,800-capacity venue is set to become a major new cultural hub for the capital and forms part of the £1.3 billion transformation of Olympia. The state-of-the-art venue will bring together live music and entertainment delivering a world-class experience for both fans and artists.

British Airways ARC doors are now open

The venue opens tonight (16 June) with a performance from Self Esteem, followed by an exciting line-up of global artists including McFly, Van Morrison and Khalid, as British Airways ARC begins its opening season of shows.

As the Founding Partner of Olympia, British Airways is connecting customers with world-class entertainment. Members of The British Airways Club have already taken advantage of exclusive, ringfenced ticket allocations, with access to a range of additional benefits across the destination, including the opportunity to collect Avios at select restaurants and bars*.

To celebrate the opening, British Airways has unveiled its latest campaign, Cloudscapes, appearing across outdoor sites around British Airways ARC and inside the venue. The campaign features alumni talent from The BRIT School, continuing the airline’s long-standing commitment to championing British creativity and showcasing unique perspectives inspired by views from the skies.

Hamish Mcvey, Director of Marketing at British Airways, said: “British Airways ARC represents an exciting new chapter in our partnership with Olympia and AEG, and a step forward in how we connect our customers with unforgettable experiences, both in the air and on the ground.

‘We’re proud to be a Founding Partner of a destination that celebrates British creativity and world-class entertainment, and we can’t wait for our customers and Club members to step inside, take their seats and experience it for themselves.”

Bringing Olympia to the skies

Marking the launch, the airline has partnered with one of Olympia’s most exciting new restaurants, Wolves of Tokyo, to create an exclusive onboard menu for customers in Club World (long-haul business class), delivered in collaboration with its catering partner, Do&Co.

Located within Olympia’s Canopy, Wolves of Tokyo offers a bold take on contemporary Japanese cuisine, inspired by Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife and rooted in high-quality produce and authentic techniques.

British Airways and Wolves of Tokyo have created a selection of signature dishes, offered alongside the airline’s onboard menu offering, showcasing some of the restaurant’s standout creations, each carefully developed to enhance flavour profiles in the air.

From 1 July, the dishes will be available across every long-haul flight departing from Heathrow to Tokyo (Haneda)**, including:

• Crab maki with avocado, cucumber, lime mayonnaise and orange tobiko
• Black cod with plum miso, pickled vegetables and sticky rice
• Kaiso seaweed salad with white goma dressing
• Matcha cheesecake with fresh berries

 

Sky News earlier reported British Airways’ total capacity for its 2022/2023 winter schedule, until March 31, 2023, will be reduced by 8% and impact around 10,000 flights.

 

British Airways made this announcement:

British Airways has partnered with Trunki to launch a limited-edition suitcase for globetrotting tots ahead of the summer break.

The suitcase has been named Amelia the Aeroplane, inspired by Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and a pioneer for aviation. The unique ride-on design features a British Airways aircraft and the airline’s mythical ‘Skyflyer’ characters, Peggy the Pegasus and Leon the Lion, who appear on British Airways’ activity packs for children and at family check in.

The case is available for families to purchase for their little travellers retailing at £45: Shop Trunki. Trunki’s ethos is to make travelling fun for children, while allowing parents to easily navigate the airport. The newly branded British Airways Trunki cases have a comfy saddle, horn grips, carry handles and are spacious enough to fit all essential items to keep little ones occupied on a flight.

Hamish McVey, British Airways’ Head of Brand and Marketing said: “We love seeing children travelling around the airport on or with a Trunki, so we are really pleased to be partnering with them to create an aviation-inspired case. We can’t wait to see our smallest travellers take to the skies with their new luggage this summer.”

Rob Law, Creator and CEO of Trunki , said: “We were thrilled to be able to partner with British Airways and create a bespoke Trunki for young flyers and British Airways enthusiasts alike. Each case is manufactured at our UK factory in Plymouth, and we look forward to a long and fruitful partnership. A positive return from the pandemic!”

Watch the airline’s youngest travellers race around the airport on Amelia the Aeroplane Trunki below:

The British Airways Trunki has been sustainably produced in the UK through carbon-neutral manufacturing, is packaged in eco-friendly materials and is fully recyclable.

This partnership forms part of the airline’s continued focus on family travel as it heads into the summer holiday season. Families have access to generous baggage allowances and can choose free seat selection at the time of booking for anyone travelling with an infant under the age of two.

British Airways is the only airline with a dedicated family check-in zone, located at London Heathrow Terminal 5, where colleagues are on hand to help. The airline also offers some screen-free entertainment to young travellers, with Skyflyer activity packs featuring Peggy and Leon. Each complimentary pack includes a junior amenity kit with a fun eye mask, paw print socks, crayons and a postcard**. Families can travel with the assurance that the airline provides a seamless and stress-free experience at every stage of their journey.

*This is subject to carrycot/seat availability on long-haul flights

** available at the Family and Club World check-in zones at Heathrow Terminal 5, Gatwick and London City airports.

British Airways aircraft photo gallery (Boeing):

British Airways made this announcement:

On June 3, Portland, Oregon became the newest destination on the British Airways route map as flight BA0267 touched down at Portland International Airport (PDX) at 5.05 pm local time.

Creating the only direct route between London (Heathrow) and Oregon, the inaugural flight received a warm local welcome as it taxied to the gate.  The brand-new route will operate five times a week on Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with three cabins for customers to choose from: Club (business), World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) and World Traveller (economy).  The return flight to London Heathrow departed at 6.55pm local time – just as the UK enjoys a 4-day-weekend to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Captain, Meredith Bell operated the inaugural BA0267.  Having been a pilot for British Airways for 30 years, she has flown customers to numerous destinations.  Portland has a personal connection as her daughter is currently studying at Reed College.

British Airways customers will also benefit from our relationship with Alaska Airlines, offering seamless onward connections beyond Portland. British Airways customers can book onto Alaska-operated flights to 15 destinations from PDX, enabling them to access the UK with only one stop. Furthermore, our loyalty program members can earn and redeem miles on these flights.

Flights from Portland to London Heathrow will run on Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The route will be operated by one of British Airways’ newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

* Terms apply

** Includes taxes, fees and carrier charges for lowest fares. Other travel dates available at varying prices.

Flight schedule

Flight number	Sector	Days of week	Dept time	Arrival time
BA267	LHR – PDX	Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri, Sun	15:15	17:05
BA266	PDX – LHR	Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri, Sun	18:55	12:20+1

 

• The flight time from London to Portland is approximately 9 hours 50 minutes.
• All long-haul British Airways flights include a food and beverage service, across all cabins.  Customers can enjoy a starter, main and dessert, with a choice of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.

British Airways aircraft photo gallery (Boeing):