British Airways plc is one of the largest airlines in Europe and is the national airline and flag carrier of the United Kingdom. Their main hubs are London Gatwick and London Heathrow. They’re also a founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance.

Formed on 1 September 1974, British Airways Group consists of BOAC and BEA. Both of two companies were dissolved on 31 March 1974 to form British Airways. The company was privatised in February 1987. It expanded with the acquisition of British Caledonian in 1988 and some of the routes of Gatwick-based carrier Dan-Air in 1992.

For a number of years the airline was a mainly Boeing customer, but in November 1998 it placed its first direct order for Airbus aircraft. The company’s next major order was the start of its replacement of its long haul fleet, ordering Boeing 787s and Airbus A380s in 2007. The centrepiece of the airline’s long haul fleet is the Boeing 747-400; the airline is the largest operator of this type in the world. British Airways’ strategy and aircraft purchases are seen as an industry benchmark that influences other carriers’ decisions. 

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