The union representing British Airways PLC pilots delivered angry criticism of the airline Monday, calling the carrier’s brand a “laughingstock” over the delays, cancellations and lost baggage during the debut of Heathrow Airport’s new terminal.
The baggage problems for British Airways continued Wednesday, forcing the airline to cancel or delay even more flights.
Another day, another round of cancellations at Heathrow Airport’s problem-plagued new Terminal 5. British Airways canceled 54 short-haul flights Monday and said more could be in store for Tuesday.
New terminal, same hassle. British Airways canceled 34 of its 380 flights Thursday as the airline had problems with baggage, parking and security screening of staff members.
A giant game of musical chairs is about to begin at London’s Heathrow Airport as British Airways transfers more than 70 percent of its operations to the new Terminal 5.
None other than Queen Elizabeth II came calling on Heathrow Airport’s gleaming new Terminal 5 last Friday — a first step toward reviving the dingy, overcrowded facilities at the world’s busiest international airport.
Flying in and out of London will get more expensive. London’s two biggest airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, will charge higher fees for passengers effective April 1.