Helen William

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British Airways Bans Cabin Crew from Taking Layover Hotel Photos

1 day ago | aviationa2z.com | Helen William

LONDON- British Airways (BA) has implemented strict new social media restrictions preventing cabin crew from photographing layover hotels across popular destinations, including the Maldives, Cape Town (CPT), and Singapore (SIN). The London Heathrow (LHR) based carrier cited security concerns over potential AI-powered location identification as the primary reason for the comprehensive ban.
School deputy safeguard did not expect girl, 15, to be strip searched by police

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Helen William

The schoolgirl was strip searched by police while on her period after being wrongly suspected of carrying cannabis in December 2020. Helen WilliamThe staff member whose telephone call led to a 15-year-old girl being stripped searched by police at school while on her period said she did not ask for the intimate search.
Black schoolgirl, 15, ‘demeaned and physically violated’ by police strip search

2 days ago | msn.com | Helen William

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British Airways Flight Met by Fire Crews at London Heathrow

2 days ago | aviationa2z.com | Helen William

LONDON- British Airways (BA) Flight BA 1375 from Manchester Airport (MAN) landed safely at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on June 3, prompting a rapid response from fire crews. The incident followed a minor technical issue reported during the flight. In a separate event at Heathrow (LHR), a lorry struck a Saudia (SV) Boeing 787-9 aircraft near stand 414 after the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake.
Black schoolgirl, 15, ‘demeaned and physically violated’ by police strip search

2 days ago | independent.co.uk | Helen William

The schoolgirl was strip searched by police while on her period after being wrongly suspected of carrying cannabis in December 2020. A black schoolgirl was “demeaned” and “physically violated” when she was strip searched at school by police while on her period after being wrongly suspected of carrying cannabis, a misconduct hearing for the three Metropolitan Police officers involved has heard.
Global Airlines Replies to Critics After First Flight's Mixed Review

2 days ago | aviationa2z.com | Helen William

LONDON- Global Airlines (GL) has responded to recent criticism following its first commercial flight using the Airbus A380 registered as 9H-GLOBL. The inaugural transatlantic journey from London Heathrow (LHR) to New York (JFK) sparked a mix of praise and skepticism across the aviation community. The airline addressed both positive reactions and misleading speculation, reaffirming its long-term goal of becoming a scheduled carrier.
British Airways London to Miami Flight with A380 Diverted to Orlando

3 days ago | aviationa2z.com | Helen William

MIAMI- A severe weather event at Miami International Airport (MIA) caused major operational disruptions, forcing British Airways (BA) to divert its A380-operated flight to Orlando International Airport (MCO). The affected aircraft, operating as Flight BA209 from London Heathrow (LHR), circled over Freeport, Grand Bahama, for nearly an hour before diverting, due to a ground stop issued by the FAA, AIRLIVE reported.
Finnair Cancels 110 Flights Amid Helsinki Airport Strike

3 days ago | aviationa2z.com | Helen William

HELSINKI- Industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union is set to disrupt operations at Finnair (AY), leading to the cancellation of approximately 110 flights on 4 June 2025. The disruptions will affect thousands of travelers at Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finnair’s primary hub. The airline expects service interruptions throughout the day, especially in ground handling and catering. Affected passengers will be rebooked on alternative flights or offered full refunds for unused tickets.
British Airways Plans to Expand in India With New Flights

4 days ago | aviationa2z.com | Helen William

LONDON- British Airways (BA) will reintroduce First Class service on the Mumbai (BOM) to London Heathrow (LHR) route from October 27, marking a return of premium offerings on this sector after nearly five years. The airline currently operates 56 weekly flights across five major Indian cities and is looking to expand both frequency and routes, in tandem with increasing cargo movement under the proposed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Riyadh Air to Order 50 New Airbus A350 at Paris Air Show 2025

4 days ago | aviationa2z.com | Helen William

TOULOUSE- Airbus is set to secure significant A350 orders at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, aiming to bolster its wide-body aircraft portfolio. The company is focusing on expanding its market share, particularly in the Middle East, to counter Boeing’s recent gains. Riyadh Air (RX) is a key target, with potential orders for the Airbus A350 to complement its long-haul operations alongside the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.