British Airways Update

British Airways announces Luanda second weekly service

Effective from 6 October 2009, British Airways will be adding a second weekly service on the London Heathrow to Luanda route. The new service is now on sale.

Please see below for details of the new service:

LHR LAD         Tuesday            19:50 - 04:25#1
LAD LHR         Wednesday        23:55 - 08:30#1
Operated by a B777

The current service operates as follows:

LHR LAD         Friday            19:50 - 04:25#1
LAD LHR         Saturday        23:55 - 08:30#1

British Airways London Gatwick Clubhouse Refurbishment

British Airways has announced the London Gatwick Clubhouse will be refurbished during the Autumn. This will mean that it is closed from 1 September to 30 November 2009 whilst the work takes place.

The fully refurbished Clubhouse will reopen in time for Christmas 2009, and will include a new Cowshed spa.

During the closure passengers travelling in Upper Class and their guests will be able to use Virgin Holidays' V ROOM, located in the South Terminal.  Gold card members will be able to use the No.1 Gatwick Lounge located in the South Terminal and invite a guest to join them.  Upper Class and Gold card members will be handed an invite to the respective lounges at check in.