Executive Club News

TSA PreCheck now available at some US airports

17 May 2018

British Airways is delighted to participate in the TSA PreCheck programme for customers departing from US airports.* Executive Club Members who have enrolled in Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, NEXUS or SENTRI will be eligible for expedited security screening if they enter their Known Traveller Number into their booking each time they travel and present a printed boarding pass.

Mobile boarding passes will be TSA PreCheck enabled in summer 2018. In the meantime, you can continue to check in as usual on mobile devices, but will need a home printed boarding pass or can collect one from the airport desk or self-service check in kiosk.

Find out more and enrol

*Find out where TSA PreCheck is available

Please note that New York JFK Terminal 7 will be available in summer 2018 due to terminal improvement works. Where a TSA PreCheck lane is not available, Members can show their TSA PreCheck boarding pass and may receive a form of expedited screening in a standard lane.

Use Avios for pay for seats

8 May 2018

You can now use your Avios to pay and reserve seats in advance via Manage My Booking, with full or part payment options available. This new benefit gives you more options to spend your Avios and is available for British Airways operated flights.

Of course, as an Executive Club Bronze, Silver or Gold Member you can reserve seats for free in many instances.

More about reserving seats in advance

Security screening at New York JFK

2 Feb 2018

From February 2018, we anticipate that security waiting times at New York JFK T7 will be longer than normal for Executive Club Blue and Bronze Members who are not eligible for Fast Track security. This is while terminal improvement works are taking place. We recommend that Executive Club Blue and Bronze Members with a departure from JFK after 18:00 who are not eligible for Fast Track security allow an extra hour at the airport to ensure that you reach your gate on time.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the current redevelopment of the terminal.

Find out more about the transformation that Terminal 7 is undergoing.

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The First Wing is now open

2 Apr 2017

We're pleased to announce the opening of The First Wing, a new premium zone available at London Heathrow Terminal 5.

The dedicated space helps you speed up the process through the airport and maximise moments of comfort, relaxation and indulgence whenever you're travelling in First, or if you're an Executive Club Gold or a oneworld Emerald member.

It offers an enhanced, private check-in area, two exclusive security lanes, and a direct walkway that leads seamlessly into the Galleries First Lounge and then the Concorde Room.

More about The First Wing

Brand new executive lounge set to welcome inaugural A380 flight to Boston

7 Mar 2017

With excitement mounting ahead of our inaugural A380 flight to Boston in March, we’ve added to the anticipation by announcing the opening of a brand new Executive Club lounge at Boston Logan International Airport.

Spectacular views – Stunning facilities

Set to open its doors on March 23, just three days ahead of the arrival of the first A380 flight, the state-of-the-art new lounge facility promises to deliver a world-class experience across the board.

The lounge gives guests the opportunity to start their journey in style, whether they begin with a stop at the complimentary bar, where they’ll find one of our in-house mixologists and take in the panoramic views of the Boston skyline or relax in a sense-tingling luxurious shower, featuring new rain shower technology. Next, settle down to a mouth-watering pre-flight meal, with menus inspired by world’s top chefs.

And when the time comes to depart? Simply step directly from the lounge to your new A380 aircraft.