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Court Rules “Too Hot To Handle” Stars Must Pay $800+ To Each Flight Attendant He Abused Inflight

by Gary Leff on May 1, 2021

May 01 2021

Three passengers on the February 7, 2021 British Airways Miami – London Heathrow flight have been fined for their behavior on board – and the court ruled they must even compensate the flight attendants they abused.

Enroute back from Turks & Caicos where they had been filming the Netflix reality show “Too Hot To Handle,” the group was tossing back margaritas in the airport. Then on board two members of the group were “kissing and behaving intimately.” And since face masks would get in the way, they wouldn’t wear those either. Things went downhill from there.

Pandemic Cost Cuts Are Permanent: BA Will Not Re-Open Elemis Spas In Lounges

by Gary Leff on April 23, 2021

Apr 23 2021

Qatar Airways is the largest owner of British Airways’ parent company, yet Qatar’s CEO says BA has become a ‘2 out of 10’ low cost carrier.

That image is solidified with news that the airline will not re-open Elemis spas in its premium cabin lounges.

Airline CEO Calls British Airways ‘2 Out Of 10 Low Cost Carrier’

by Gary Leff on April 17, 2021

Apr 17 2021

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker calls British Airways a ‘two out of ten low cost carrier.’

This isn’t mere trash talking by a rival, Al Baker’s Qatar Airways owns a 25% stake in British Airways parent company IAG and is the carrier’s largest owner – so it’s an admission against interests.

British Airways Devalues Awards For Flights Up To 2000 Miles

by Gary Leff on March 16, 2021

Mar 16 2021

Award prices in British Airways Avios have increased without notice for flights up to 2000 miles.

The British Airways Executive Club pricing system is based on flight distance. Flights in the first 3 distance bands (1-650 miles; 651 – 1150 miles; 1151 – 2000 miles) have gone up by 750 Avios each way (1500 roundtrip).

Man Wins $180,000 After Slipping In A Puddle Of Bailey’s And Hitting His Head At Heathrow Airport

by Gary Leff on February 26, 2021

Feb 26 2021

Andreas Wuchner was checking in with British Airways at London Heathrow airport for a flight to Zurich when he slipped in a puddle of Bailey’s liqueur and hit his head when he came down.

British Airways has to pay him approximately $180,000 in strict liability, and he’s now pursuing additional damages for negligence. It took over three years to get this far.

Right Said Fred Is Too Sexy For To Wear A Mask At London Heathrow

by Gary Leff on February 4, 2021

Feb 04 2021

In 1991 I’m Too Sexy was an absolute anthem. Right Said Fred hit number one in the U.S. with their debut single, something no other band has done since the Beatles. I’d call them a one hit wonder but their next single “Don’t Talk Just Kiss” did hit #76 on the Billboard top 100.

But did you know that Right Said Fred is still a thing? And that they’ve released an album as recently as 2017? Perhaps desperate for relevance they’ve taken on a new profile criticizing the U.K. government’s response to the pandemic (fair enough) and also refusing to wear masks during air travel and promoting skepticism about vaccines.

Ghana Threatens To Effectively Ban British Airways Because They Don’t Like London Gatwick Airport

by Gary Leff on January 27, 2021

Jan 27 2021

Ghana’s aviation ministry is continuing the long tradition of African governments complaining about British Airways. This time they’re unhappy that BA plans to operate its Accra flight to London’s Gatwick airport instead of Heathrow. And they are threatening ‘reciprocal action’ against the airline in response.

Incredible Story Of A Man Who Stowed Away In The Wheel Well Of 5100 Mile British Airways Flight

by Gary Leff on January 24, 2021

Jan 24 2021

One man hopped a British Airways plane out of Africa and made it the 11 hour journey across 5500 miles – and lived to tell the tale.

30 year old Themba Cabeka “held on to the jet’s undercarriage for the entire 11-hour flight from South Africa to London Heathrow in 2015.” He was discovered on the runway after the plane landed at Heathrow, and he was unconscious and hospitalized for six months. He was granted asylum and now lives in Liverpool. His friend for the journey wasn’t as lucky.

British Airways Brings Back Real Inflight Service Starting January 20

by Gary Leff on December 18, 2020

Dec 18 2020

British Airways is bringing back an almost-normal food and beverage service starting January 20, 2021, after serving cold food in snack boxes in international business class ‘due to Covid-19’.

British Airways Investigating Flight Attendant Who Offers Sex To Passengers

by Gary Leff on November 29, 2020

Nov 29 2020

A London Heathrow-based flight attendant for British Airways has deleted most of her social media accounts as an airline investigation is underway to uncover her identity, after the a U.K. newspaper revealed that she offered illicit onboard entertainment to passengers for a fee.