Blog posts tagged: BA

New Concourse D opens at Dubai airport (DXB), elevates experience for Star Alliance and oneworld passengers

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The limits of Emirates’ ambitions seem to be boundless. Since its modest beginnings in 1985, the airline has experienced such a dramatic growth that it currently ranks as the fourth largest airline in the world in terms of number of international passengers carried. A tangible measure of Emirates’ expansion is the growing footprint of Dubai International airport […]

The use of airline lounges as a marketing tool: history and innovation

We’re pleased to feature this guest post by our partner site Experience The Skies. Follow Experience The Skies for the latest on the aviation industry with a focus on route management, passenger experience and information technology.   Airline lounges provide a sanctuary for elite and high-yield passengers travelling around the world. They can be used as a […]

In Memoriam: LHR Terminal 1 and The Great British Lounge

In just a week, London Heathrow Terminal 1 will close, permanently. On June 29th, British Airways flight 970 to Hannover, Germany (HAJ) is scheduled to depart at 9:15 p.m., after which Terminal 1 will officially be off limits to the public. It’s likely to be an eerie experience for BA 970 passengers, as Terminal 1 is […]