British Airways Sets November Dubai Return With Smaller 787-Led Schedule
British Airways is preparing to return to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in November 2026, restoring one of its most important Middle Eastern routes after an…
British Airways
IATA: BA
ICAO: BAW
Callsign: SPEEDBIRD
Active
Airline Information
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | BA |
| ICAO Code | BAW |
| Callsign | SPEEDBIRD |
| Hub Airport | LHR — Heathrow |
| Fleet Size | 265 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 12.7 years |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (258 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A318/A319/A32 | 128 | JET | 12.5 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 777 | 57 | JET | 14.8 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 747 | 42 | JET | 21.3 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 767 | 13 | JET | 23.2 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A380 | 9 | JET | 3.6 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 787 | 9 | JET | 3.3 yrs |
Airline Network Card
British Airways (BAW)
Routes
261
Destinations
203
Origins
7
Airports Served
203
Countries
72
Fleet Size
250
Aircraft Types
7
Hub Airports
- LHR London Heathrow
Top Airports Served
Fleet Breakdown
- 319 Airbus A319
- 320 Airbus A320
- 321 Airbus A321
- 351 Airbus A350-1000
- 380 Airbus A380
- 777 Boeing 777
- 787 Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Latest Articles about British Airways
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British Airways is investigating after a London-bound flight from Barbados was canceled following allegations of inappropriate crew conduct during a layover at a luxury resort.…
British Airways New London Long-Haul Push Is Really a Heathrow-and-Gatwick Reset
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A British Airways Boeing 787-9 landed safely in Las Vegas after a cellphone caught fire in the cabin during a flight from London. The aircraft…
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British Airways Trims 19 International Routes As It Refocuses Heathrow And Simplifies Gatwick
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British Airways Tightens Rules On Filming Crew, And Frequent Flyers Should Pay Attention
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British Airways Puts St. Louis Back on the Map With a Heathrow Launch
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British Airways Doubles Down on Bengaluru as India Network Reaches New High
British Airways is preparing to serve Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) twice daily from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for the first time, with the expanded…
British Airways BA32 Death Onboard Highlights One Of Aviation’s Most Difficult Crew Decisions
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British Airways Extends Gulf Cancellations As Regional Airspace Instability Deepens
British Airways has expanded and extended its schedule disruption across the Gulf and wider Middle East as ongoing conflict and airspace instability continue to affect…
British Airways’ 5 Long-Haul Additions Redraw Its Winter Network
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British Airways’ Melbourne Return Reopens A Long-Dormant Kangaroo Route
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British Airways’ 2026 Route Expansion Adds 10 Nonstop Markets Across Its UK Network
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