16 things you need to know about our new First seat
A brand-new seat will debut next year on our A380 fleet and The Club has all the luxury details
December 2024 / Issue EC138
Can you ace our Captain’s mystery landings quiz?
Captain Nicola Metcalfe describes a series of plane landings around the world – can you guess where she’s taking us?
Battersea Power Station: a festive guide for every traveller
A London icon is reborn and more Christmassy than ever before
Alan Titchmarsh’s favourite road trips revealed
We’re in national treasure territory now: the green-fingered presenter and author tells us why he prefers the slow road
What pilot training has taught me about life
Let the training montage begin, as we sit down for Senior First Officer Al Smith’s latest cockpit column
The gift of travel
Why Avios make the best (and last-minute) Christmas presents
Four brilliant breaks for the culturally curious in 2025
Marriott Bonvoy is back with a crop of unique hotels across Europe to help you maximise your travels
Eight things you no longer see on a plane
What has been left behind in the passage of time and technology? Our AV expert takes a look at planes of the past to find out
Find Maldivian magic at Finolhu
Six reasons to soak up the winter sun in the blissfully balmy Baa Atoll
Exclusive Club offers
Our gift to you: a bumper list of wellness-centric goodies, so you can feel brand new for 2025
THE VIEW FROM HERE
The world’s greatest plane landings – revealed
Recent research has ranked the most dazzling airport runways across the globe – but do you agree with the picks?
The best of BA news
Don’t miss out on our new route to Lapland, plus experience Christmas fun in the lounges and get the update on your generous charity donations
Santorini’s finest: two peaceful sanctuaries with stunning scenery
A selection of tranquil properties offering relaxation and indulgence on one of Greece’s most iconic islands
Bound for Barbados: the call of The Crane hotel
The original Bajan beach stay since 1887 has hosted everyone from Buffalo Bill to Rihanna
Five festive cocktails for every occasion
Multi-award-winning bartender Mr Lyan blows into town with bespoke recipes that’ll make you everyone’s favourite host this Christmas