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Choose British Airways and the world is your oyster! With FREEDOM, you can book your BA flights with your accommodation, vehicle hire, tours and activities, as a fully ATOL protected package. We offer:

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Simple Flying

Holiday jet horror: the story behind british airtours flight 328.

How a flight to the Mediterranean became a day of terror for 137 passengers and crew.

It was August 22nd, 1985, and the start of another busy summer day at Manchester Airport (MAN) in the north of England. Passengers were excited to be boarding their annual flight to the sun for a week or two - families, couples, and friends queued up at the British Airtours check-in desks, handing over their bags for their early morning flight to Corfu, one of the larger Greek Islands.

However. of the 131 passengers boarding that flight, 55 of them (along with two crew) would not survive beyond the airport boundary. Let's look at one of the most horrific events in British aviation history.

Just a routine holiday flight

British Airtours was the charter arm of British Airways , which operated both long and short-haul flights for its sister company, British Airways Holidays, alongside other inclusive tour operators. British Airtours flight 328 (callsign 'Beatours 28M') was to be operated by a Boeing 737-200 that day, registered G-BGJL and named 'River Orrin'.

At 06:08, with all 131 passengers and baggage onboard and its two engines started, the aircraft - crewed by two pilots and four cabin crew - was cleared to taxi towards Manchester Airport's then-single Runway 24 for departure.

At 06:12, the aircraft was lined up at the end of the runway and subsequently cleared for take-off. Back in the briefing room, the flight crew had decided that the first officer, Brian Love (aged 52), would be the handling pilot for the Manchester to Corfu sector that day.

Rejected take-off

As the 737 accelerated down the runway, the captain, Peter Terrington (aged 39), made the routine '80 knots' speed check call. However, just twelve seconds later, with the aircraft fast approaching 'V1', the speed beyond which the plane is committed to flying regardless of what might occur, a massive 'thump' was audible by all those onboard.

Want to know more? What happens when a pilot decides to reject a takeoff?

Following standard procedures and fearing that a tire had burst or a bird strike had occurred, the captain immediately called 'stop,' rejecting the take-off. The throttles were closed, and reverse thrust was selected to slow the aircraft. The maximum recorded speed during the take-off run was 126 knots.

Forty-five seconds after the aircraft had commenced its take-off run and nine seconds after the 'thump' was heard, the airplane decelerated through 85 knots. The fire bells sounded for engine one in the cockpit, and the captain relayed this to air traffic control.

Evacuation ordered

An evacuation was ordered 25 seconds after the 'thump' and 20 seconds before the aircraft fully stopped. The air traffic controllers on duty, already seeing smoke pouring from the aircraft, responded by informing them that the airport fire service (AFS) was being dispatched to the plane. However, the fire service had already initiated a response, witnessing the aircraft alight for themselves. Having taken guidance advice from the tower controllers, the flight crew ordered passengers to leave via the right, or starboard, side of the plane once it came to a halt.

This decision, in theory, should have kept passengers away from the left (port) side, where engine number one was already engulfed in fire. The aircraft turned off the active runway, vacating onto a short taxiway known as 'link D.' The plane finally came to a complete stop facing northwest, fortuitously in a location close to the airport fire station.

Once the aircraft stopped, the flight crew carried out the number one engine fire drill, and the number two engine was shut down. Once this was complete, the passenger evacuation was carried out, with fire spreading rapidly forward on the aircraft's left side. Both flight crew members escaped through the sliding window on the right-hand side of the cockpit.

Inferno engulfs the rear fuselage

An intense fire developed rapidly across the plane's left side as a light wind of 7–8 mph (11–13 km/h) from the west fanned the fire and dense smoke directly onto and into the rear of the passenger cabin. Cabin windows began to crack, and the fuselage skin buckled as the intense heat entered. Upon reaching a stop, passengers attempted to move up the aircraft towards the exits.

In the chaotic series of events that followed, the purser on the flight attempted to open the front right door (R1), but the escape slide container jammed on the doorframe, preventing the slide from deploying and stopping the door.

The purser crossed to the left front door and opened it (contrary to the captain's instructions). Twenty-five seconds had now passed since the aircraft had stopped. He then returned to the right-hand door and freed it. This was now 85 seconds after the plane had halted.

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Passengers hampered in the evacuation.

In the meantime, passengers had also managed to open the right-hand overwing exit. Additionally, the right rear door (R2) had also been opened, but due to the density of the smoke and the intense heat at the rear of the chain, no one chose to escape through this exit. The subsequent inquiry found that 17 surviving passengers escaped through the L1 door, 34 through R1, and 27 through the overwing exit. However, serious difficulties were encountered around the overwing exits.

The left overwing exit was blocked by smoke and flames, while the passengers seated at the right overwing exit did not fully understand how to operate the hatch. At the time of the accident, there was no requirement that exit-row passengers be briefed on how and when to open the overwing exit.

Once the exit hatch, which weighed 22 kg (48 lb), was eventually released, it fell inwards, trapping the passenger seated next to it. Although two passengers put the hatch on a seat in the next row back, the restricted seat pitch and having the armrests down for take-off severely inhibited the egress of passengers through this exit.

Passengers towards the plane's rear panicked as smoke and flames poured into the cabin, which induced something of a stampede to escape the burning aircraft. There were 82 survivors of the accident, while 55 died as a result.

It was found that a combination of toxic smoke and fire was the cause of death for 53 passengers and two cabin crew, 48 of them purely from smoke inhalation. Seventy-eight passengers and four crew escaped, with 15 people sustaining severe injuries.

Heroic cabin crew: The British Airtours disaster from the perspective of the cabin crew

Upon subsequent inquiry, the UK's Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) found that the cause of the accident was an uncontained failure of the left engine, initiated by a failure of the combustor can, which had been incorrectly repaired following a recent inspection.

Sections of the turbine disc were ejected forcibly from the engine, struck, and fractured an underwing fuel tank access panel. Fuel poured from this point of fracture and immediately ignited. The resulting fire developed primarily because of the adverse orientation of the parked aircraft relative to the wind, even though the wind was light.

The primary cause of the fatalities was rapid incapacitation due to the inhalation of the dense toxic/irritant smoke atmosphere within the cabin, aggravated by evacuation delays caused by a forward right door malfunction and restricted access to the exits.

Findings of the inquiry

In summing up its findings following the inquiry into the accident, the AAIB stated that the following factors aggravated the loss of life onboard Flight 328:

• The vulnerability of the wing tank access panels to impact from objects
• The lack of adequate provision for fire fighting inside the aircraft cabin
• The vulnerability of the aircraft skin to external heat and fire
• The highly toxic nature of the emissions from the burning interior materials
• The final orientation of the aircraft gave the direction of the wind at the time of the accident

Lessons learned from this tragic event

There were many lessons to be learned by the aviation industry following this. As a result of the appalling loss of life, changes to passenger aviation were introduced, the impacts of which remain in evidence today.

The spacing of seating adjacent to emergency exits and overwing exits was increased, with briefings for those passengers seated in these rows regarding how to use the exits being made a requirement. Additional fire extinguishers are also to be provided in the passenger cabin.

Emergency floor-mounted lighting was introduced, and new rules regarding the use of fire-resistant seat coverings, wall panels, and ceiling panels were brought in. Finally, passengers must be reminded that their nearest exits may be behind them during the pre-takeoff safety briefing.

Although research into the introduction of smoke hoods for passengers followed the accident, the research results were never enacted by airlines, given the contradictory findings of this research. It was found that while hoods could save lives, the time it takes passengers to find and put them on could take valuable seconds of critical time, particularly in a smoke-filled cabin.

Nonetheless, the accident involving British Airtours Flight 328 almost four decades ago has been described as a defining moment in the history of civil aviation following the introduction of these various new safety measures.

Tier match: upgrade your British Airways Executive Club Tier

Discover how to qualify and enjoy more benefits when you fly with us.

If you live in the US or Canada, you’re a member of selected airline Frequent Flyer programmes and you’ve reached one of their highest membership tiers, we’re going to match your Membership level.

For a limited time only, you can take advantage of this offer to become a Silver  or Gold Executive Club Member and enjoy more benefits when you fly with us.

The selected airlines are:

Why fly with British Airways

What to expect when you fly with us as an Executive Club Member:

A generous baggage allowance

Silver and Gold Members get extra hold bags, plus you can take two bags in the cabin.

Executive Club benefits

Enjoy priority boarding, lounge access and more when you're a Silver or Gold Member.

Our expert staff and premium service

Choose British Airways to enjoy more than just a flight.

Enjoy Avios part payment

Reduce the cost of your next flight or holiday using Avios.

How to upgrade

To take part all you need to do is:

• Join the Executive Club  for free, if you're not already a Member
• Apply online by 7 May 2024 using the link below
• Upload proof of your status in a Frequent Flyer programme with one of our selected airlines
• We’ll review your application to check you’re eligible for tier match – this usually takes five business days
• Once approved, you'll receive an acceptance email and an upgraded digital Membership card

You'll now be able to enjoy six months of Silver or Gold Membership.

Want to keep your Silver or Gold Membership?

All you have to do is book and travel on two qualifying transatlantic flights (one round trip) within six months of the date we upgrade you.

To qualify, these flights must:

• Be a British Airways-marketed flight in business (Club World) or First
• Be operated by British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia or Finnair
• Originate from the US, Canada or Mexico
• Fly to the UK and onwards to Europe
• Be eligible for earning Tier Points and collecting Avios

Once you’ve returned from your trip, we’ll extend your upgraded membership to the end of your next membership year.

If you don’t meet the required conditions within six months of us awarding you upgraded status, you’ll be downgraded to the Tier that matches the number of Tier Points you’ve earned in this period.

Terms and Conditions

• This promotion is only open to Eligible Participants who live in the United States of America and Canada. An Eligible Participant is a British Airways (“BA”) Executive Club Member, aged 18 or over, and books and travels on a Qualifying Flight (see definition below). BA reserves the right to verify the eligibility of Eligible Participants. By taking part in this promotion, Eligible Participants confirm that they accept the Terms and Conditions set out below. Any terms not defined within these Terms and Conditions are defined within the Executive Club Membership Terms and Conditions .
• Full First and Last name matching your British Airways Executive Club Membership;
• Your current status with those airlines;
• A validity date ending with a date which is post your Tier match application date for this promotion;
• The airline name or programme: the eligible airlines include Delta, Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air France, KLM, Scandinavian Airlines and Virgin Atlantic; and
• Your frequent flyer number with the relevant airline.
• To participate in this promotion, an Eligible Participant must book a Qualifying Flight and fly within six (6) months of being accepted for a Tier Match. The Executive Club Tier Status will be extended within fourteen (14) days of the Qualifying Flight appearing on the Eligible Participants Executive Club Members account. 
• Eligible Participants must quote their Executive Club Membership number at the time of booking the Qualifying Flights and also at check-in for each outbound and return part of their journey in order to qualify for the promotion.

5. A Qualifying Flight is a published fare or a net fare negotiated by BA for various corporate customers, for a round trip flight in First or Club World (Business Class) in any selling class, with: a prefix of British Airways (BA) and operated by British Airways (BA), American Airlines (AA), Iberia (IB) or Finnair (AY) between United States of America, Canada, Mexico and all countries within the continent of Europe and also Israel and Greenland only. The promotion does not apply to travel on flights operated by any other BA franchisees, codeshare partners or oneworld Alliance members.

6. Both the outbound and inbound flights will need to be in our First or Club World cabins.

7. Travel must be completed within six (6) months of being upgraded as part of this promotion.

8. All flight bookings are subject to availability.

9. Eligible Participants who book and complete their journeys on Qualifying Flights within the Promotional Period will qualify for an extension of their Executive Club Status for a further year.

10. There is no upgrade option for existing Gold and Gold Guest List members to a higher Executive Club Tier.

11. The Executive Club Member’s account for which details have been provided will be extended within fourteen (14) days of completion of the Qualifying Flights. Tier Status upgrades are not transferable and no cash or credit alternative will be offered. This promotion has no cash value. All Avios and Tier Points are issued subject to the Executive Club Membership Terms and Condition s.

12. A member can only benefit from this promotion once.

13. Qualifying Flights are subject to availability and capacity control in the booking classes eligible for this promotion at the time of booking. BA does not accept any liability in the event that Eligible Participants are unable to book a Qualifying Flight for their chosen period of travel.

14. This promotion cannot be used retrospectively. This promotion only applies to those who book and travel in the period stipulated in paragraph 2 above.

15. Eligible Participants who change their travel arrangements after the date of booking will not be eligible for a Tier Status upgrade unless their revised travel arrangements also qualify under the Terms and Conditions of this promotion.

16. All bookings under this promotion will be covered by the fare rules and conditions of the original fare. This includes any applicable refund and change fees. All refunds are subject to the fare rules for the class of ticket booked. Fare rules and conditions appear in your booking details when you access your booking on ba.com through the ‘Manage my booking’ functionality.

17. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or deal, including but not limited to: (i) redemption bookings; (ii) travel agent or industry discounted fares (including agency, industry, employee discounts), inclusive holidays, group discount fares, child/infant fares or senior citizen fares, whether or not booked in one of the qualifying classes; and (iii) bookings made with vouchers.

18. All Passengers are carried by BA in accordance with its General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage (copies available on ba.com, at “Legal” – “ General Conditions of Carriage ”) and its Notice and Conditions of Contract as stated on each ticket or itinerary as provided.

19. BA reserves the right to cancel this promotion or amend the Terms and Conditions of this promotion without notice and within its sole discretion.

20. BA may, without notice, in the event of major catastrophe, pandemic, war, strike, civil or military disturbance, earthquake or any actual, anticipated or alleged breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other similar events beyond the reasonable control of BA, cancel this promotion or amend the Terms and Conditions of this promotion.

21. Personal data will be taken where necessary from Eligible Participants but shall be limited to those details reasonably necessary for the administration of the promotion and shall be subject to BA’s Privacy Policy . This information may be shared with any third parties reasonably involved in the promotion without liability to BA or such third parties.

22. BA is in no way liable for the reproduction or indirect access via third party website or homepage access which reproduction misstates or omits any of the information or Terms and Conditions of this promotion.

23. This promotion and any other non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it is governed exclusively by English law and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

24. Promotional materials form part of these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions will prevail in the event of any conflict between these and the promotional materials.

25. The promoter is: British Airways Plc, Waterside, PO Box 365, Harmondsworth, West Drayton, UB7 0GB. Registered No. 1777777 England.

British Airways Expands ‘£1 Fare’ Option to All Flights

Gordon Smith , Skift

April 16th, 2024 at 6:35 AM EDT

Loyalty programs are huge business for many airlines, with fierce competition for well-heeled frequent fliers. BA will be hoping these changes make its Avios scheme more attractive to existing and future customers.

Gordon Smith

British Airways has announced a big change to redemptions in its loyalty program. The airline is making every flight available to buy from just £1 ($1.25), plus Avios. 

Until now, the lowest available ‘cash plus Avios’ price was dependent on multiple factors, meaning overall fare combinations varied considerably. 

Operated by IAG Loyalty,  Avios is the reward currency  used by British Airways and other major airlines including Iberia, Qatar Airways, and Finnair. It also has partnerships with brands including American Express, Avis Budget Group, and Marriott.

From today, members of the Executive Club have the option to discount any British Airways flight to as little as £1, with the difference being paid in Avios. The incentive applies to seats throughout the aircraft from economy right up to first class. 

Refining Frequent Flier Perks

In line with many of its competitors, such as  Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club , British Airways has long  offered a part payment service .

This allows frequent fliers or other high spenders to lower the cash price of their booking by using more points. In addition to journeys operated by BA, it can also be used on American Airlines flights between the U.K. and the United States, as well as some codeshare services.

Colm Lacy, British Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said the decision was made after listening to feedback from Executive Club members. “We know that most of our customers choose the lowest cash amount when it comes to making Reward Flight bookings, so we anticipate this to be a popular option for those using Avios part payment too. Ultimately, our goal is to keep adding more choice and flexibility for members.”

The change does not impact BA’s popular ‘Reward Flight’ scheme. These will continue to be priced at a fixed rate, with a limited number available for each service.

British Airways Under Scrutiny

The development comes as British Airways continues a  £7 billion ($8.9 billion)  transformation program. Over the next two years, the flag carrier aims to overhaul its operation and enhance the passenger experience. It follows allegations that  underinvestment and outsourcing  have left the airline on the back foot.

Last month, the airline launched the latest phase of a major new advertising campaign. Its unorthodox format sparked controversy as well as critical acclaim.

Airline loyalty programs  are nothing new , however, in recent years they have grown to become critical assets for many major airlines.

For example, American Airlines’ AAdvantage scheme and United Airlines’ MileagePlus program were recently valued at $24 billion and $22 billion, respectively. For its part, IAG Loyalty says there are more than 40 million Avios collectors worldwide.

Watch IAG Loyalty CCO Rob McDonald at the Skift Global Forum 2023: 

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Electrostal History and Art Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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This British Airways Sale Has Discounted Flights to London, Barcelona, Athens, and More

The sale must be booked by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 23.

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British Airways is making it easier to go abroad with a spring sale that has big discounts on international routes across the globe.

The sale, which must be booked by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 23, has big savings on flights from London to Madrid, Copenhagen, India, and more, British Airways shared with Travel + Leisure . The sale includes both economy and premium economy seats as well as business class seats .

“The British Airways Spring flight and vacation sale has something for everyone,” Colm Lacy, the airline’s chief commercial officer, said in a statement provided to T+L. “Whether you are looking for a city getaway to London, a relaxing vacation in Europe or a long-awaited trip to visit family and friends, we have offers to suit every budget, from across all our 26 US routes.”

Fly from Chicago to Barcelona starting at just $491 roundtrip, from Los Angeles to Athens starting at just $507 roundtrip, or from  Cincinnati to London starting at just $619 roundtrip. Or fly all the way to Mumbai starting at just $999 roundtrip from Chicago and starting at just $1,049 roundtrip from New York. 

Travelers wanting to fly in style can book a trip to London in business class with fares starting at just $2,599 roundtrip from either New York or Boston. Business class flights to London from Denver and Houston are also on sale, starting at just $3,599 roundtrip.

The sale also includes flights to Britain and Europe on routes from British Airways’ codeshare partners, including American Airlines .

In addition, travelers can save big on vacation packages with the airline offering up to $600 off flight and hotel bookings. New Yorkers can enjoy a round-trip flight and five night hotel stay in London, for example, starting at just $899 per person; or opt for the same setup in Paris starting at just $999 per person.

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