The British Airways Group was formed on 1 September 1974 consisting of BOAC and BEA. These two companies were dissolved on 31 March 1974 to form British Airways (BA). For a number of years the airline had a large Boeing fleet, but in November 1998 it placed its first direct order for Airbus aircraft. The... 

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...