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British Airways

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Company Overview:
British Airways is headquartered in England, UK, and is a full-service global airline. The largest airline in the UK, it offers a rewards program, Executive Club, and is part of the OneWorld Alliance.
Destinations:
Currently flying to more than 150 destinations in 69 countries, British Airways has hubs at London Gatwick and London Heathrow airports.
Baggage Policies:
Passengers may check one bag for free on all British Airways flights, though fees may apply for bags weighing more than 50 pounds. Additional checked bags will assess fees based on departure location and length of journey. Flyers with status may check more bags. For complete baggage fees and restrictions, visit British Airways.
Rewards Program:
British Airways Executive Club is a free rewards program that awards miles for travel. BA miles can be redeemed for flight upgrades or reward travel. Miles can be earned on BA or partner flights, as well as through stays at select hotels, credit card purchases, and more. Frequent travelers will earn points faster, which will improve their status as an Executive Club member, a 3-tier status program.

For more information, or to sign up, visit the British Airways Executive Club information page.

Reservations/Customer Service:
Online Reservations or call 1-800-AIRWAYS to book a flight (from the U.S.).
Customer Service: Patrons are encouraged to use the online feedback and FAQ pages for most customer service queries, but you can search for a BA telephone number in this list of worldwide offices.
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