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The latest information from British Airways, from special discounted fares to important travel tips.

Mobile boarding pass is now available at Narita Airport

Customers who have the iPhone, Black Berry, Android and Windows 7 Phones can now use the mobile boarding pass when you fly to London on BA006 from Narita Airport.

Flights to and from Haneda

Arriving at Heathrow at 10 o'clock in the morning enables smooth transfers to other UK and European cities.

Schedule information

The operating aircraft Boeing 777-200 is fitted with 4 classes*, the same as the Narita route. New First will soon be equipped. Two meals are served onboard, the first meal is a light meal and the second one is a full three course meal. Special meals are also available.
*Aircraft is subject to change and new First may not be available due to the operational reasons.

Find out more about travel classes

Check-in desks are located in Zone B in the Departures Hall of Haneda Airport's International terminal. Check-in will start at 04:15 and will close at 05:45, which is 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
First and Club World business class customers, Executive Club Gold and Silver members, and oneworld® Emerald and Sapphire members are invited to our oneworld® partner’s, Japan Airlines' Sakura Lounge, to relax before the flight.

Find out more about the Sakura Lounge

Upon arrival at Heathrow, First and Club World customers, Executive Club Gold members and oneworld® Emerald members are invited to the Arrivals lounge to get refreshed and ready for the day ahead.

Find out more about the Arrivals Lounge

Flights to and from Narita

Experience the new Boeing 777-300ER* aircraft, the world's largest twin-jet airplane, on flights to and from Narita.  With an all-new interior, including new First, World Traveller Plus premium economy, and World Traveller economy cabins designed to give you the best travel experience.

More information

Check in desks are located in Zone R in the Departures Hall of Terminal 2, where our oneworld® partners are located, which means you will be able to enjoy quicker and simpler onward transfers.
Check-in will start at 08:15 and will close at 10:20, which is 50 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
*Aircraft is subject to change for operational reasons.

Find out more about Narita Terminal 2

First and Club World business class customers, Executive Club Gold and Silver members, and oneworld® Emerald and Sapphire members are invited to our oneworld® partner’s, Japan Airlines' Sakura Lounge in the main building, to relax before the flight.

Find out more about the Sakura Lounge