6 h. ago British IT consultant who 'couldn't bear to live with non Muslims' so flew business class to Syria to fight for Islamist terrorists is jailed for nine years

Isa Giga (pictured), 32 from Hounslow in west London , devastated his family when he told them he was going to Birmingham but instead quit his job and travelled to Syria via Turkey in 2015.

Events

28 h. ago The art of travel: British Airways launches new collectable range of Business Class amenity kits at London Gatwick, featuring British artwork and London

The art of travel: British Airways launches new collectable range of Business Class amenity kits at London Gatwick, featuring British artwork and London-produced wellness products  British Airways Media Centre

Economics

29 h. ago Brit tourists face Storm Benjamin chaos in Europe as 100mph winds lash French coasts, BA flight aborts landing in Switzerland and weather warnings are put in place in Spain and Portugal

British tourists are facing Storm Benjamin chaos in Europe as 100mph winds continue to lash at French coasts and a British Airways flight was forced to abort its landing in Switzerland.

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37 h. ago Bengaluru man praises British Airways flight from London for Kannada

Bengaluru man praises British Airways flight from London for Kannada-inclusive service | Trending  Hindustan Times

Politics

39 h. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for leftover polenta biscuits | A kitchen in Rome

A biscuit crossed with a flapjack crossed with a bread pudding: these snacks are best enjoyed with a hot drinkThis, then, was the situation: it was Friday night after a long week, and having met a friend on the way home for a glass of wine, which arrived with crisps, taralli, dry roasted peanuts and enough salt that we needed another glass, it seemed a good idea to go home and cook polenta – the long-stir sort as opposed to the instant variety, although I always have that in the cupboard, too. Another good idea, which came to me as I pulled a new packet from the back of the dresser and ignored the flutter of tiny wings, was to make more than enough polenta and pour the extra into a Pyrex dish while it was still hot, so it could set into a block to be cut into slices and grilled the next day.I’ve written about polenta before; how the word is ancient and generic – referring to any mushy dish made from cereal flour and water – and how, after its arrival in Europe in the 1600s, it becam...

Politics

67 h. ago British Airways will fly even larger plane on London nonstop

British Airways will fly even larger plane on London nonstop  The Business Journals

Politics

3 d. ago British Airways Cancels Flight After Boeing 787 Hit by Vehicle at London Heathrow

British Airways Cancels Flight After Boeing 787 Hit by Vehicle at London Heathrow  Aviation A2Z

Society

3 d. ago Flight BA297’s Emergency Landing: British Airways Plane Forced to Return to London After Major Malfunction Over the Atlantic – The Full Story of the Crisis!

Flight BA297’s Emergency Landing: British Airways Plane Forced to Return to London After Major Malfunction Over the Atlantic – The Full Story of the Crisis!  Travel And Tour World

Events

3 d. ago Traveller reveals planes with 'hidden business class' for the price of premium economy

You might have seen plenty of tips and tricks to get a fancy flight upgrade. But have you ever heard of the 'hidden business class' on some planes that you can get for the price of a premium economy seat?

Economics

3 d. ago Passenger was handcuffed on seat after sparking chaos on BA flight ‘when he was refused a drink’ before threatening crew

A PASSENGER was handcuffed on his seat for raging and threatening crew on a British Airways flight after they refused to serve him a drink. Simon Jones, 51, was on a flight from LA International airport to London Heathrow when he became "agitated" and began angrily shouting at staff. On Monday, he appeared at Uxbridge...

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4 d. ago Man banned from flying abroad after causing mayhem on British Airways flight to Heathrow

Simon Jones was handcuffed after screaming and swearing at passengers and cabin crew during the flight

Transport

4 d. ago British Airways passenger hurls grim abuse at cabin crew and has to be handcuffed to seat

Simon Jones had to be handcuffed on a British Airways flight from LA to London after he began arguing with the cabin crew and started shouting at other passengers, a court heard

Events

4 d. ago Graphic designer who had to be handcuffed on British Airways flight after 'flying into a rage when he was refused a drink' is banned from travelling outside Britain

Simon Jones, 51, was on the flight from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow on May 23 this year when staff were forced to handcuff him to his seat.

Transport

7 d. ago New study finds four cups of hot drink daily 'slashes cholesterol and cuts blood pressure'

A new study into the health benefits of drinking tea has shown that Britain's favourite hot drink may actually help protect your heart and cut the risk of heart attack and stroke

Events

8 d. ago Woke university 'compares Margaret Thatcher to HITLER and calls Trump a terrorist leader'

The claims were allegedly made in a business management class on Monday, where slides also described Donald Trump as a 'terrorist leader' type of business chief, The Sun reports.

Politics

9 d. ago Is this the quirkiest plane cabin? What it’s really like to fly business class on a British Airways A380

The Independent’s US Travel Editor flies business class on a BA A380 from London Heathrow to Miami. On paper, it’s a classic flight. But Ted Thornhill discovers it’s a journey with a twist

Transport

1 week ago Is this new British Airways airport lounge the best in the world?

US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill discovers that BA’s new lounge above Terminal E is a welcome return to the glamor of yesteryear

Politics

1 week ago British Airways Plans Massive London Heathrow Lounge Changes In 2026

British Airways Plans Massive London Heathrow Lounge Changes In 2026  One Mile at a Time

Society

2 w. ago British Airways flight to London Heathrow makes emergency landing after four suffer ‘smoke inhalation’

Medical crews boarded the aircraft immediately upon landing to treat the four affected

Society

2 w. ago BA flight to London makes emergency landing as passengers 'inhale smoke'

A British Airways flight bound for London was forced to make an dramatic emergency landing in Romania as four people on board were suffering from "smoke inhalation".

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