British Airways

British Airways is the largest airline and flag carrier of the United Kingdom and one of the largest in Europe. Its main hubs are London Heathrow and London Gatwick. British Airways holds a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence, and is permitted to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats. British Airways is a founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance.

The British Airways Group was formed on 1 September 1972 consisting of BOAC and BEA. These two companies were dissolved on 31 March 1974 to form British Airways (BA). The company was privatised in February 1987.

Note:

• IATA Code: BA
• ICAO Code: BAW/SHT/XMS
• Callsign: SPEEDBIRD/SHUTTLE/SANTA
• Website: http://www.britishairways.com