British Airways

British Airways is one of the world's largest international airlines, carrying around 36 million passengers worldwide. Also, one of the world's longest established airlines, it has always been regarded as an industry-leader. The airline's two main operating bases are London's two main airports, Heathrow (the world's biggest international airport) and Gatwick. Unlike some of the world's other airlines, British Airways is owned entirely by private investors - with around 240,000 shareholders, including some 50 per cent of the Company's own employees.

The British Airways involvement in the oneworld alliance from the launch in February 1999 to the present time continues as the core of British Airways Alliance strategy. The Alliance is an important extension of the British Airways network, providing additional benefits to our customers around the world. The oneworld network as at January 2006 serves 600 scheduled destinations in 132 countries. The airline's strategy for the future is focussed on development of relationships within the oneworld alliance and its new members.