Grind coffee takes to the air, Whispering Angel lounges at Heathrow and celebrating Red Nose Day success. Here’s the latest news from British Airways this April
08/04/2026
Grind brings craft coffee to the skies
British Airways has expanded its partnership with Grind, bringing barista-quality coffee to First and all British Airways UK lounges, with a bespoke blend in Club Europe and Club World. Founded in Shoreditch, the speciality coffee brand – which now boasts 15 cafés across London and its own roastery – is a perfect fit for the airline, sharing a proud ‘British Original’ identity and a commitment to quality.
British Airways is now serving its exclusive Grind roast in Club World and Club Europe. In First, customers can enjoy their favourite café coffee in the sky, choosing from Grind’s speciality House Blend or Decaf Blend. You can also enjoy a cup (or two) in British Airways’ First and business lounges in the UK before you fly, ensuring you kickstart your journey with a premium brew.
British Airways is strengthening its popular partnership with Whispering Angel, the premium Côtes de Provence rosé that’s celebrated across the globe. Following the success of the world’s first dedicated Whispering Angel airport bar in Heathrow’s Terminal 5B, the airline is expanding the experience even further.
Towards the end of this month, the original T5B bar will emerge from a stunning contemporary revamp. Furthermore, a brand-new Whispering Angel bar is set to open in Terminal 3, offering a captivating space to relax before your flight. Whether you’re enjoying Château d’Esclans in First (and in the Concorde Room), Rock Angel in Club World or a chilled glass of Whispering Angel in the other lounges, we invite you to raise a glass to the start of your travels. Cheers.
A huge thank you to the customers and colleagues who helped to raise more than £500,000 this year for Red Nose Day through Flying Start, British Airways’ charity partnership with Comic Relief. From special menus in the air, themed mocktails in the lounges and fundraising activities across the airline, British Airways’ teams have gone above and beyond to raise vital funds. Thanks to your generosity, since 2010, the partnership has raised more than £31m, fuelling life-changing projects in the UK and worldwide. While the big day has passed, there is still time to make a difference. Donations can be made through the BA Better World Community Fund to help change thousands more lives for the better.
