What's new
Watch this space over the coming months as we share details of our initiatives to enhance your experience both on the ground and in the air.
Introducing our new partnership with Olympia
We’re proud to unveil our landmark partnership with Olympia, London’s bold new £1.3 billion entertainment destination.
Get ready for British Airways ARC, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue with space for 3,800 fans that’s set to host unforgettable live experiences when it opens next year.
And members of The British Airways Club will be in line for exclusive access to new shows from legendary artists and the best up-and-coming talent.
The 1,575-seat British Airways Theatre, London’s largest new theatre in 50 years, will follow in 2027.
Free high-speed Wi-Fi coming soon
From 2026, we’ll start rolling out free, reliable and high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink for every customer in every cabin.
With no extra charges, you’ll be able to stream your favourite series, get that must-try restaurant reservation and work collaboratively in real-time. And even remain connected on multiple devices.
Fast, secure and easy to use, it’ll be available at your gate and across all cabins from the moment you board to the moment you land.
We'll keep you updated as we roll out free Wi-Fi across our fleet.
Introducing our new lounge experience
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We believe travel should still surprise you. That’s why we’re elevating every moment, from the skies to the ground.
Our new global design blends contemporary British style with local character, creating spaces that feel both familiar and refreshingly unique.
Now open: Miami International Airport
Our largest lounge outside London is here, 13,000 square feet of British elegance infused with Miami soul. Designed with Gensler, it channels our signature style through the lens of the city’s iconic Art Deco heritage.
Savour the season
We’re bringing festive favourites to your seat with the High Life Café Christmas menu, available in Euro Traveller now.
From comforting classics like The Jolly Hog Pigs in Blankets Roll, to indulgent treats such as The Hummingbird Bakery Gingerbread Muffin, every item has been selected to add a little seasonal sparkle to your journey.
Pair your snacks with a warming Birchall Chai Tea, a rich Cadbury Hot Chocolate, or raise a toast with our Bottega Prosecco. Plus, choose from a range of Christmas gifts that can be conveniently delivered to you on board.
Introducing our Artist Original amenity kits
Club World customers flying long haul out of London Gatwick will be offered our new range of limited edition amenity kits, designed to bring some premium pampering to your journey.
There are four striking designs to collect, each featuring the work of a trailblazing British artist, powered by art platform Rise Art. Keep an eye out for Amelia Coward’s signature stripes, Kit Boyd’s dreamlike treescapes, Naomi Edmondson’s bold murals and a dazzling abstract creation from Charlotte Roseberry.
Each kit is packed with luxury products from British wellness brand anatome, including a 10ml moisturiser and 3ml multi balm along with essentials like a dental kit, socks, ear plugs and an eye mask. Don't miss the discount code inside for 20% off anatome products.
Lose yourself in The Times and Sunday Times on board
Step into autumn with a fresh collection of audio content and complete access to TheTimes.com on board.
The Times and Sunday Times podcasts bring you stories that go far beyond the headlines.
Travelling in First or connected to our onboard Wi-Fi? You can enjoy full access to TheTimes.com on your personal device to enjoy news, features and puzzles while you fly.
A brilliantly British pairing
Calling all fans of Downton Abbey and award-winning British wine. We’re proud to serve the elegant Blanc de Noirs in Club World – a sparkling gem from the rolling hills of Hampshire-based winery Hattingley Valley.
It pairs perfectly with our High Life interview with actress Michelle Dockery. She’s spent over 15 years in the county filming at stately home Highclere Castle as the determined Lady Mary Crawley.
You can also enjoy series six of the iconic drama on board, plus the blockbuster films. We’ll raise a glass to that.
Say hello to High Life Stream
Looking to settle down to a movie or box set on board? Enjoy double the titles to choose from with the launch of our free streaming service.
In addition to our seatback entertainment, customers on selected long-haul aircraft types* can now stream additional content from our extended library to their own devices for free. Choose from twice as much content including Oscar winners, box sets and the best kids shows around.
With High Life Stream, the hours will simply fly by.
*High Life Stream is available on A380, selected 787-9 with wi-fi connectivity and Thales entertainment and 777-200 with Thales entertainment system.
Discover our new Brewdog Bar at London Gatwick
For craft beer fans visiting our Club Lounge at London Gatwick airport, a new experience awaits on the mezzanine floor.
Let us introduce you to our pour-your-own bar, where you can relax and enjoy a cold pint before your flight.
On the draught taps you can choose from Brewdog’s classic Punk IPA or the tropical session IPA, Wingman. In the fridges you’ll find the British Airways exclusive, the zesty transatlantic IPA Speedbird OG, along with chilled glasses for creating your perfect pour.
Pull up a bar stool and practice your bartending skills as you look forward to your flight with us, but please remember to drink responsibly and make your way to the gate before ‘last orders’.
The Brewdog Bar is available to all customers with British Airways lounge eligibility flying from London Gatwick airport.
You can now support the BA Better World Community Fund on your flight
Our BA Better World Community Fund creates life-changing opportunities while supporting amazing projects and charities that align with our sustainability programme.
Our on board charity collection is now raising vital funds for our five principal Community Fund partners: Alzheimer’s Society, The Disasters Emergency Committee, The King’s Trust, British Red Cross and The Earthshot Prize.
You can get involved by donating your spare change in any currency to help action real change for people and for the planet.
On behalf of all our partners and the BA Better World Community Fund, we’d like to thank you in advance for your continued support and generosity.
The UK’s most-awarded tea for taste is flying high
British Airways welcomes award-winning family-owned British brand Birchall as its new tea provider.
Serving almost 40 million cups of tea every year, we have gone to great lengths to ensure the right choice for our customers – with Birchall chosen for its performance in blind taste testing, as well as its British roots and sustainability credentials
Birchall tea is now served on board – its Great Rift English Breakfast, the UK’s most-awarded tea for taste*, will feature in the new BA line-up, as well as Earl Grey, Peppermint, Camomile and others.
*Great Rift has won a prestigious Great Taste Award for 14 consecutive years and received Gold at the 2024 Leafies Awards, the only dedicated tea award in the UK.
A British Original safety video
Our safety video celebrates one of Britain’s most original exports, the period drama. It pays homage to the UK’s rich and varied history, made famous by our literature, films and TV.
Think Bridgerton, Pride and Prejudice and Outlander, but with plane seats, cabin crew and oxygen masks. Meet our cast of horseback-riding Scotsmen, corseted ladies-in-waiting and bejewelled queens, as they follow along with the safety instructions given by members of our team.