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BA-BA/IB Updates (19APR23) (POS-CA/USA)

Please find below a link to the latest news and updates from British Airways and Iberia Airlines, including:

https://iag.showpad.com/share/ajxkIu61YoKj6Nr9lp6lF

  • British Airways New Safety Video (APR23): British Airways has premiered its new onboard safety video this week, which stars the airline’s colleagues, Britons going about their daily activities, and some familiar faces, showcasing everything that makes Britain unique and truly original. The safety video will feature onboard BA’s long-haul aircraft from 1 May 2023. Later this year, a second version of the safety video will be released, featuring the airline’s colleagues in its new uniform. Click on the link above to watch the video release, or watch it on YouTube: British Airways | Safety Video | The Original Safety Briefing – YouTube
  • British Airways’ Economy baggage changes on certain routes: To further align our checked baggage allowance in our Economy cabin, we are making the following changes for new bookings and tickets issued from 18 April 2023.
    • Travelling to/from Kenya: 1 bag at 23kg in Economy will be included (excluding Basic fares)
    • Travelling to/from Tanzania (via Nairobi): 1 bag at 23kg in Economy will be included (excluding Basic fares)
    • Travelling from Kuwait: 1 bag at 23kg in Economy will be included (excluding Basic fares)

Customers can purchase additional bags on these routes using the following link, Baggage allowance | Information | British Airways

  • Iberia’s NA Trade Newsletter (April 2023): This month’s newsletter includes the following news and updates: on time again, IB NDC news, Premium Economy cabin, US reminder, Europe/Latin America/USA (news and network), flights to Sharm El Sheikh (BA), Gold at the cellars in the sky (BA)
  • Iberia – General Strike in the Italian Public Sector for 21APR23 affecting MXP airport: Due to the announcement of the General strike in the Italian public sector for 21/04, affecting MXP airport, we are issuing the following flexibilization guide for flights that continue to operate for customers with issued tickets (075-060). Please see attached document.
  • Iberia – Strike at HAM and DUS Airports 20APR23 to 21APR23: Due to the announcement of a strike at HAM and DUS Airports by Security employees, for the days 20/04  to 21/04, we are issuing the following IB Fare Flexibility Policy for flights that continue to operate for ticketed customers (075-060). Please see attached document.
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