British Airways
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British Airways BA

IATA: BA | ICAO: BAW | Callsign: SPEEDBIRD
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Key Information

British Airways is a major airline from United Kingdom with base in LHR. It operates a fleet of 240 aircraft. Its IATA code is BA and ICAO code is BAW.

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About

The flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom.

Baggage Rules
Personal Item
40x30x15 cm
Cabin Bag
56x45x25 cm (23kg!)
Checked Bag
23kg

Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for British Airways is BA.

The ICAO code for British Airways is BAW, and its callsign is SPEEDBIRD.

British Airways is from United Kingdom.

British Airways is a member of the Oneworld alliance.

British Airways provides agency resources and support through their BA Travel Trade website. Registration is required for full access.

British Airways is heavily invested in NDC (New Distribution Capability). Certain fares and ancillary products may only be available through NDC-certified channels, not traditional GDS Edifact.

The iconic callsign for British Airways is 'SPEEDBIRD', a heritage from its predecessor, BOAC.

British Airways' primary hub is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with a significant secondary hub at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).