Executive Club News

TSA PreCheck now available at most US airports

3 Dec 2018

British Airways is delighted to participate in the TSA PreCheck programme for customers departing from most 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.

Mobile boarding passes have now been TSA PreCheck enabled, so there is no longer a requirement to present a printed version.

Find out more and enrol

*Find out where TSA PreCheck is available

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.

Premium watchmaker Bremont celebrates Concorde's 50th birthday

25 Oct 2018

We have teamed up with Bremont, to mark Concorde's inaugural flight in 1969 by launching a new, limited edition timepiece that includes a piece of this iconic plane.

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A new First for JFK

5 Oct 2018

Work on the $67 million (£52m) refurbishment of New York JFK Airport’s Terminal 7 is progressing well.

The spacious new First lounge is now open and welcoming customers after a complete redesign. A contemporary, luxurious feel flows throughout the lounge which has been increased in size, offering new bespoke zones including boutique pre-flight dining, a wine room, work area, and an opulent bar.

Customers flying in First from JFK also now enjoy an enhanced check-in experience at the exclusive new First Wing and First check-in, as well as direct access to Fast Track security.

The Club lounge will be next to have a makeover, and customers visiting the refreshed Concorde Room, can expect an even more luxurious experience than before.

Download our new Rewards App today

18 Jul 2018

Turn your everyday spending into exciting travel rewards and get money off hotels, days out and more. Download the British Airways Executive Club Rewards app to keep track of your balance and find ways to collect and spend avios wherever you are. Find new ways to boost your Avios collection with our handpicked collection suggestions, browse collectors by categories or search a full list of our collection partners.

You can also manage your account view your latest transactions, find unique offers and request missing avios.

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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

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.