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This is easily said – and it’s true. Talent will open any door for you at British Airways (from the flight deck to the boardroom). Yet in some parts of our business there are a lot more men than women (especially our flight decks and hangars). We want to change this. Half our potential customers are women, and we believe our teams should reflect the customers we serve.

We know there are talented women out there who are made to be future British Airways Pilots, Engineers, Baggage Handlers and Technicians. We want them to join us. As a brand we have an impact. Gender balance is one area where we can make a truly positive difference. Ultimately it comes down to a simple truth. We want to work with the best people. We don’t want to be limited by gender.

One of the United Kingdom's largest airlines, British Airways (BA) is also the country's flag carrier. It operates from hubs at London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW). The carrier, which was established in 1974, is a founding member of the Oneworld alliance. British Airways PLC, British air transport company formed in April 1974 in the fusion of British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC, formed in 1939), British European Airways (BEA, formed in 1946),.

Bigger and better

In March 2018, we organised the UK’s biggest ever all-female flight to mark International Women’s Day. This was our opportunity to showcase the fantastic female colleagues working throughout the airline. 61 women took to the sky, representing teams from Security and Baggage Handling, to Pilots and Cabin Crew. They joined together to make the 204 women flying as customers proud. The flight left an inspiring message in its wake.

The next generation

At our Flying Futures event, British Airways First Officers Rebecca Panther and Amie Kirkham spoke to more than 100 students about pursuing a career in the flight deck. We invited the children (over 30% female) to our Head Office in Waterside to learn about flight training and what it means to be a Pilot. Captain Al Bridger, Director of Flight Operations, said:

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“Through events like this we are aiming to inspire the pilots of tomorrow and, with determination, they can succeed.”

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Debunking myths and entrenched preconceptions is a key aim. To stop these taking root in the next generation of girls, 40,000 boys and girls every year come and take the controls on a replica British Airways flight at Kidzania. This helps us show young children that anyone can aspire to be a Pilot.

Leading by example

Tsungi Maruta is a colleague we’re proud to highlight. A former British Airways Engineering Apprentice, she now knows the ins and outs of the very latest aviation technology. The 787 Dreamliner. The A380 Superjumbo. These are her workplace now. Tsungi had a dream and put in the hard work, application and determination to make it come true.

27 year old First officer Hannah Vaughn trained for two years with British Airways and now flies an Airbus A320s across Europe. Her goal is to become one of the industry’s few female captains. Speaking about her experiences, she said: “My message to girls is: you can do this.”

Women in Engineering

We celebrate the legacy of women in engineering. And, we want to empower our current engineers and inspire the next generation to champion and increase gender balance. Collaborating with others in the industry is helping us achieve this.

Helen Craig, one of our A320 captains, and Jane Priston, founder of the Amy Johnson Foundation recently attended a networking day. Jane inspired attendees with Amy’s story. The UK’s first female Ground Engineer, she then became the first woman to fly from the UK to Australia. Caroline Chambers, Senior Vice-President at Rolls-Royce, spoke about how inclusion and collaboration between business was vital in helping to boost awareness of women in the industry.

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The event was organised by our Cabin Design Engineers, Eleanor Levitt and Susan Gurung, who commented: “We are thrilled with how the event went. It was uplifting to see so many fantastic female engineers in one room. We really feel that British Airways’ commitment to women in Engineering shone through to the rest of the industry.”

We’re also proud to announce our new partnership with WISE. It’s a fantastic initiative focused on encouraging women to pursue careers in Engineering, Science and Technology. Click here to find out more about the great work WISE are doing.

We mind the gap

Equality is a journey and it’s one we are committed to. We’ve made ambassadors of our current female pilots. At schools and colleges, and as part of our recruitment drives, they are the role models the next wave of women growing up can be inspired by.

From the percentage of female Flight Crew to our 30-year track record of recruiting female pilots, our commitment to gender balance is evident in all that we do.

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At British Airways, we encourage and support all our colleagues in their careers each and every day. If you are a woman, why not join them? You can build a career for yourself. But you don’t have to do it by yourself. We’ll be behind you and beside you every step of your way.

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British Airways is set to revamp its first class service by offering passengers a range of new swanky products.

The upgrades will take to the skies from March 31 and passengers will be able to indulge in an afternoon tea service, wear designer pyjamas and sleep on new luxurious blankets.

The airline says the new products and services are part of an overall £6.5billion investment in customers.

From March 31, British Airways is revamping the service in its First Class cabin. Pictured is the new afternoon tea offering

There will also be a range of new a la carte menus, which will be served on bone china crockery, designed exclusively for the airline by high-end British tableware designer William Edwards

British Airways is also investing in new Dartington glassware for first class passengers to enjoy drinking from

One of the first changes first class passengers will see is the new loungewear that will be offered has been designed exclusively by luxury brand Temperley London founded by Alice Temperley.

The loungewear will come with amenity bags also designed by Temperley London and filled with products from skincare brand Elemis.

When it comes to food, the airline’s chefs have designed new a la carte menus focusing on seasonal British ingredients.

The new menus will be served on bone china crockery, designed exclusively for the airline by high-end British tableware designer William Edwards. The new tableware will be accompanied by contemporary cutlery from Studio William.

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The airline will also be introducing a new signature afternoon tea service, showcasing the great British tradition of high tea. The menu will include a selection of sandwiches, delicate pastries and scones, as well as a wide range of tea infusions.

The new loungewear that will be offered has been designed exclusively by luxury brand Temperley London founded by Alice Temperley. It comes with an amenity bag filled with Elemis products

For passengers wanting to sleep, there will be new luxurious 400 thread count bedding, accompanied by a foam fibre mattress topper

As part of the changes, British Airways is also investing in new Dartington glassware.

Travellers will now be able to enjoy the airline’s fine wines and champagnes from sophisticated stemware, while soft drinks and spirits will be served from elegant cut-glass tumblers.

Meanwhile BA says there will be an improved turn-down service for sleeping, thanks to new luxurious 400 thread count bedding, accompanied by a foam fibre mattress topper.

Customers will also receive a new day blanket and bolster cushion.

And those wishing to relax and enjoy the 1,000 hours of programmes available on the in-flight entertainment channels, can do so through high performance headphones crafted by Meridian, the British pioneers of High Resolution audio.

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British Airways’ First customers continue to have access to the airline’s exclusive First Wing at Heathrow Terminal 5.

British Airways saus it has worked with a team of designers and experts to revamp its first class cabin, pictured

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Re-designed and unveiled in 2017, the First Wing provides customers with a private check-in area leading through to dedicated security lanes, which grant customers direct access to British Airways’ First Lounge.

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Carolina Martinoli, British Airways’ director of brand and customer experience, said: ‘As part of our £6.5billion investment for customers, we’re changing parts of the travel experience in our first cabin.

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‘Our teams of designers, chefs and customer service experts have carefully thought through the details we know matter most to our customers.

‘In this, our centenary year, we’ve sought out some of the best British designers and manufacturers to work with to ensure travelling in first with British Airways is an unforgettable experience.’