Full Answer
What are the different types of British Airways long haul Economy tickets?
From April 2018, British Airways offers you a choice of two fare types when you fly in our long haul economy cabin (World Traveller): Basic and Standard. This extra choice gives you more freedom to select and only pay for the benefits and services you need.
Are meals included in the price of British Airways flights?
On long haul, British Airways meals are included in the price of your ticket. Expect a four-course meal, followed by a lighter snack service just before landing at your destination. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are also free.
What type of aircraft does BA fly from Gatwick?
Flights from London Gatwick are operated with Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, in a three class (Club World, World Traveller Plus, World Traveller) configuration. Please see here for a full guide to BA’s long haul fleet. Please see here for the current status of BA’s short haul network.
How many Boeing 777s does BA have in its fleet?
BA has 43 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft in its fleet. The Boeing 777-200ER is the only long haul aircraft operated by BA at London Gatwick.
See more
Is alcohol free on British Airways long-haul?
Long-haul economy In World Traveller you can enjoy a starter, main and dessert, with a choice of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks. We also offer mid-flight snacks and a second meal on longer flights.
Do all long-haul flights have free drinks?
Meals and drinks are included on international long-haul flights for all travellers except LowFare ticket holders.
What does BA economy include?
It comes with hand luggage, and an allocated seat; perfect for when you're travelling light. Standard is our fully inclusive economy fare. With checked baggage, and freedom to choose your own seat, it's ideal for a longer trip.
What is considered long-haul BA?
There is no rule, it all depends on your perception. For me I classify anything over 11hrs as longhaul. 7hrs-10hrs is mid haul. Short haul anything less than 6hrs.
Are meals served on long haul flights?
In it for the long-haul Full-service airlines, like British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Singapore Airlines, usually provide at least one hot meal, snacks and drinks, included in the price of your ticket on a long-haul flight.
Can I take my own food on a British Airways flight?
You can take solid foods like sandwiches, biscuits, fruit, nuts, etc. on board but the same restrictions for liquids apply to liquid foods, e.g. drinks, soups, sauces, jam or jelly (see guidance above).
What is the difference between economy and economy Plus on British Airways?
Flying World Traveller Plus is an exciting upgrade. With fewer rows, the cabin is quieter, more spacious, and more exclusive than World Traveller. Our premium economy (World Traveller Plus) seats are wider, with greater recline, lumbar support, a head and foot rest, plus extra leg room to stretch out.
Is economy Plus on British Airways worth it?
For many passengers, the main reason to book premium economy instead of economy is the larger seats. And British Airways certainly delivers in this regard. Compared with economy, British Airways premium economy gives you more space in all directions — more seat width, more legroom and more recline.
Does British Airways economy Basic include food?
You'll still enjoy our new and improved complimentary food and bar service, you'll have an allocated seat when you check in and your fare includes our generous hand baggage allowance of a handbag or laptop, plus a cabin bag.
What counts as a long flight?
A long-haul flight runs for 6-12 hours, whilst an ultra-long-haul flight is in the air for over 12 hours.
Is 8 hours a long-haul flight?
Remember that anything over 6 hours flying time is considered long haul, but flights of longer than 10 hours are not uncommon either. One important thing to remember is to keep your seat belt fastened at all times in case of unexpected turbulence.
Do you get food on a 4 hour flight?
- Delta Air Lines. Meal service is determined by time of day, flying time and mileage, but in general, food is served on flights of approximately four hours or more than 1,750 miles. Meals and snacks are available for purchase on domestic flights longer than 3 1/2 hours or 1,550 miles.
Experience the world
World Traveller is our economy cabin on flights beyond Europe, packed with all the comfort and benefits you expect from British Airways at an affordable price.
Refreshed comfort items
Relax and enjoy the views or settle down to sleep with ergonomically designed seats, little extras and newly crafted comforts based on classic British design.
A choice of fares
There’s a choice of two economy fares when you fly in World Traveller: Basic, and Standard.
Delicious meals and bar service
In World Traveller you can enjoy a starter, main and dessert, with a choice of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks. We also offer mid-flight snacks and a second meal on longer flights.
Hours of entertainment
World Traveller offers a personal flat screen and headphones for everyone. Take your pick from the hundreds of latest films, television programmes, albums, audio books and games.
Flexible baggage allowance
As well as carry on baggage,World Travellers can store checked bags in the hold. Some routes and tickets come with an even greater allowance, and extra bags can be added for a fee.
Hassle-free family travel
When travelling with the whole family, you’ll find lots of thoughtful touches to make life easier, and help keep everyone happy and entertained.
Airbus A350-1000
As at November 2021, eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft are in BA’s fleet with a remaining 10 to be delivered. These Airbus A350s are in a three class configuration, with no First Class. There are 56 Club World “Club Suite” seats, 56 World Traveller Plus seats, and 219 World Traveller seats.
Airbus A380
Having been grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these aircraft are returning to long operations.
Boeing 777-300ER
All operate in a four class configuration. Prior to COVID-19, it ordinarily operated routes such as Austin, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Singapore-Sydney, and Tokyo Haneda. It worked well paired with the A380 as it was on Hong Kong and Singapore.
Boeing 777-9
In February 2019, IAG ordered 18 Boeing 777-9 aircraft for BA, with options for 24 further aircraft.
Boeing 787-8
These all operate in a three class configuration, with no First Class. They fly on routes such as Baltimore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lahore, Montreal, Nashville, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Portland.
Boeing 787-9
These aircraft all operate in a four class configuration, with an 8 seat First Class cabin.
Boeing 787-10
BA has 2 Boeing 787-10 aircraft in its fleet, with a further 10 on order.
Canada
Calgary – Suspended Montreal – Operating less than daily Toronto Pearson – Operating up to twice daily; Gatwick suspended Vancouver – Operating less than daily
United States Of America
Atlanta – Operating up to daily Austin – Operating up to daily Baltimore – Suspended until 2 May 2022 Boston – Operating up to twice daily; also operated by American Airlines
North Atlantic Ocean
Bermuda – Operating less than daily; route transferred to Heathrow 28 March 2021
Central & South America
Sao Paulo – Operating less than daily Rio de Janeiro – Operating less than daily
Africa
Cape Town – Operating twice daily Durban – Suspended Johannesburg – Airbus A380 operates on flights BA57 & BA54
Indian Ocean
Mauritius – Operating less than daily at Gatwick The Maldives The Seychelles – Suspended
Middle East
Dammam – Suspended Jeddah – Suspended; occasional seasonal flights may operate Riyadh – Operating less than daily
What is on a Concorde flight?
The selections onboard include sandwiches, cakes, pastries, scones and, of course, a specially created tea from Twinings. Concorde room dining is available for First Class passengers before departure, allowing you to dine before your flight to allow for sleep or more time to relax during your flight.
Does British Airways have meals?
On long haul, British Airways meals are included in the price of your ticket. Expect a four-cours e meal, followed by a lighter snack service just before landing at your destination. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are also free. Meals are served based on your departure time:
Is hot drink included in flights from Heathrow?
ECONOMY. ECONOMY CLASS. British airways meals and snack are not included on short-haul flights from London Heathrow and Gatwick airport.
Recent & Forthcoming Changes
Canada
- Calgary – Suspended Montreal – Operating less than daily Toronto Pearson – Operating up to twice daily; Gatwick suspended Vancouver– Operating up to daily with Airbus A380 until 25 September
United States of America
- Atlanta – Operating up to daily; moves to Terminal 3 on 30 October 2022 Austin – Operating up to daily Baltimore – Operating up to daily Boston– Operating up to three times daily; Airbus A380 operates on BA213 & BA212 Charleston – Suspended Charlotte – Codeshare operated by American Airlines Chicago O’Hare – Operating up to twice daily; Airbus A380 operates on BA29…
Central & South America
- Cancun (Gatwick) – Operating up to daily Mexico City– Operating up to daily San Jose, Costa Rica (Gatwick) – Winter seasonal route resumes 1 November 2022 Lima (Gatwick)– Suspended Sao Paulo – Operating up to daily Rio de Janeiro– Operating less than daily Buenos Aires– Operating via Sao Paulo Santiago– Operating less than daily
The Caribbean
- Antigua (Gatwick) – Operating daily Barbados– Operating daily; moves back to Terminal 5 on 30 October 2022 Grand Cayman– Operating via Nassau Grenada (Gatwick)– Operating via Saint Lucia Kingston (Gatwick) – Operating less than daily Montego Bay (Gatwick)– Winter seasonal service resumes 2 November 2022 Nassau– Operating less than daily Port of Spain (Gatwick)– …
Africa
- Abuja – Operating up to daily Lagos– Operating up to daily Accra– Operating up to daily; moves back to Terminal 5 on 30 October 2022 Cairo– Operated with Airbus A320 short haul aircraft Nairobi– Operating up to daily Cape Town – Operating daily Durban – Suspended Johannesburg– Operating daily until at least 31 July 2022
Indian Ocean
- Mauritius (Gatwick) – Operating less than daily The Maldives – Winter seasonal route resumes 14 October 2022 The Seychelles– Suspended
Middle East
- Abu Dhabi – Suspended Bahrain– Operating up to daily; moves to Terminal 3 on 30 October 2022 Dammam – Suspended Jeddah – Suspended; occasional seasonal flights may operate Riyadh– Operating up to daily Doha – Temporarily moves back to Heathrow from 15 June; also operated by Qatar Airways at Gatwick & Heathrow Dubai– Operating up to twice daily Kuwait– Operating …
South & Central Asia
- Islamabad (Gatwick) – Suspended from 15 June Lahore– Suspended Bengaluru – Operating up to daily Chennai – Operating less than daily Delhi – Operating up to daily Hyderabad – Operating less than daily Mumbai– Operating up to twice daily
Far East
- Bangkok– Suspended Beijing Daxing – Suspended Shanghai – Suspended Hong Kong– Suspended until 30 October Kuala Lumpur– Suspended Osaka – Suspended Tokyo Haneda– BA flights suspended until 30 October 2022; also operated by Japan Airlines Seoul– Suspended Singapore– Operating daily