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British Airways Airline Profile

British Airways overview and available airline data

Last updated: May 2026

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Overview

Operating status: Active

Marketing name: British Airways

Legal name: British Airways p.l.c.

Year established: 1974

Region: Europe

Base country: United Kingdom

Base city: London

Base airport: London Heathrow Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: BA

Airline ICAO code: BAW

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: oneworld

Frequent-flyer programme: The British Airways Club

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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British Airways overview and services

British Airways p.l.c. publicly known as British Airways is a currently operating Europen scheduled full-service airline with its base at London Heathrow Airport, in London, United Kingdom.

This carrier's 2-char IATA designator is BA, and its 3-character ICAO designator is BAW. Established 52 years ago in 1974, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world. Along with American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and 20 others, British Airways is a oneworld alliance member.

British Airways offers both web and mobile check-in facilities for the convenience of its passengers. The most recent version of British Airways baggage policy (last updated 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.