British Airways is a global airline and the UK's flag carrier, flying customers to where they need to be for more than 100 years. The airline connects Britain with the world and the world with Britain, putting customers and sustainability at its heart and providing service excellence.

The "main" or flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom is British Airways (BA). In 2026, it remains the largest full-service airline in the UK, operating an extensive global network from its primary hubs at London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW). As the national flag carrier, it serves over 200 destinations in 65 countries and is the only European airline currently offering a true "First Class" product to the United States. While Virgin Atlantic is a major premium competitor and low-cost carriers like easyJet and Jet2 carry a higher volume of short-haul passengers, British Airways holds the prestigious "flag carrier" status and represents the UK in the oneworld alliance. In 2026, BA is in the middle of a £7 billion transformation project, which includes retrofitting its A380 fleet with new First Class suites and enhancing its digital services to compete with major global carriers.