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By Bernd Biege, About.com

British Airways at Dublin Airport

British Airways at Dublin Airport

© 2005 Bernd Biege licensed to About.com, Inc.

British Airways - Who Are They?

The flag carrier of the United Kingdom and an institution in its own right, British Airways is a behemoth with routes literally around the world. At least those parts once forming the British Empire.

What Services does British Airways Provide?

Short-haul flights with a massive choice of onward journeys via the London hubs of Gatwick and Heathrow.

Which of Ireland's Airports Are Serviced by British Airways?

Dublin Airport, Cork Airport, Derry City Airport and Shannon Airport.

What International Airports Does British Airways Connect To?

Mainly the London airports of Heathrow and Gatwick, a connection from Derry to Glasgow - plus an internal Irish Derry-Dublin flight (operated by Loganair).

British Airways' Fleet - What Planes Can You Expect?

Generally any plane built by Airbus or Boeing ...

Can You Expect Problems With British Airways?

Once caricatured for its apparently uncanny ability to lose luggage, British Airways has improved a lot in this aspect.

My Personal Travel Experience with British Airways was ...

... overall very satisfying. Short-haul flights are of average quality. Long-haul flights are very much the same, with the on-board catering a cut above some other airlines. I have had great experiences with BA regarding flexibility in the name of customer service on both short- and long-haul flights.

Having said this, I have also to remark that the Boeing 747 used on one transatlantic flight out of Gatwick had a certain tired and worn look. Though technically sound, the image was somehow jaded.

How Do I Contact British Airways in Ireland?

Republic of Ireland - 1890 626 747
Northern Ireland - 0870 850 9850

British Airways On The Net:

British Airways' Website

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