After a five-year break, British Airways began operating daily flights on April 1, 2025, between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur, which coincided with an expanded codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines.
As part of the summer schedule expansion, British Airways also launched flights to Tbilisi, Georgia, marking its return after a 12-year hiatus.
In response to concerns, BA reinstated flight count-based qualifications and introduced bonus tier point promotions. The new program awards tier points based on spending (£1 = 1 tier point) rather than distance flown.
The airline has 295 aircraft, including Airbus A350-1000s, A380s, Boeing 777s, and 787s. The average age of its fleet is about 14.1 years.
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On April 26, British Airways Flight 216 from Washington, D.C. to London Heathrow made an emergency landing in Boston due to a suspected bird strike and reports of fumes in the cabin; the Boeing 777 landed safely and without incident; the FAA is looking into the incident.
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On April 16, Flight BA58, an Airbus A350-1000 headed to London, returned to Cape Town after smoke was found in the cockpit; the aircraft landed safely, as emergency services were on standby.
In addition, Lisbon Airport experienced a significant power outage, which caused flight cancellations and delays, leaving passengers stranded without help.
