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From the archive: family holidays of the pastWe explore the evolution of family air travel, from the glamour of early jet-setting to a chubby airplane mascotHow do pilots combat jet lag? Ever wondered how pilots fight off jet lag while crossing time zones for a living? British Airways Senior First Officer Al Smith shares how he stays sharp at 35,000 feetAccessibility in the clouds: how I travelled to six countries in eight months with a stomaDJ Adele Roberts proves nothing can hold her back, as she set out to explore the world and conquer six marathons after a life-changing cancer diagnosisWhat makes the A380 First seat so smart?Are you sitting comfortably? We travel all the way down to the stitches (literally) of the newest First seat to reveal 16 things you need to know Cheers to that: What makes prestige British cuveés so special? Soar to new heights with England’s first ever prestige cuvée, now available for First travellers Quiz: How well do you know your passport? The British passport is packed with cool features, but do you know what they are? Put yourself to the test…What’s that noise?If you’ve ever wondered what the roars and rumbles in the cabin mean, British Airways Senior First Officer Al Smith has the lowdownWhere to travel next (by a BA insider)British Airways Programme & Portfolio Manager Lara Dubier shares the highlights of her offbeat travels Born on a 747: Shona’s story“I’m going to have the baby now…” Meet the unexpected passenger whose mother went into labour in the sky 33 years ago…How to spend 24 hours in Doha’s Hamad International AirportYour step by step guide to spending a day in one of the world's best airports Can you pass our US airport test? US airport rules are famously firm, from restricted items to restricted entry. So what do you know?The secret language of pilotsCockpit confidential: your free course in pilot-ese and a quiz to prove your knowledge Previous page Page 2 of 3Next page
From the archive: family holidays of the pastWe explore the evolution of family air travel, from the glamour of early jet-setting to a chubby airplane mascotHow do pilots combat jet lag? Ever wondered how pilots fight off jet lag while crossing time zones for a living? British Airways Senior First Officer Al Smith shares how he stays sharp at 35,000 feetAccessibility in the clouds: how I travelled to six countries in eight months with a stomaDJ Adele Roberts proves nothing can hold her back, as she set out to explore the world and conquer six marathons after a life-changing cancer diagnosisWhat makes the A380 First seat so smart?Are you sitting comfortably? We travel all the way down to the stitches (literally) of the newest First seat to reveal 16 things you need to know
Cheers to that: What makes prestige British cuveés so special? Soar to new heights with England’s first ever prestige cuvée, now available for First travellers Quiz: How well do you know your passport? The British passport is packed with cool features, but do you know what they are? Put yourself to the test…What’s that noise?If you’ve ever wondered what the roars and rumbles in the cabin mean, British Airways Senior First Officer Al Smith has the lowdownWhere to travel next (by a BA insider)British Airways Programme & Portfolio Manager Lara Dubier shares the highlights of her offbeat travels
Born on a 747: Shona’s story“I’m going to have the baby now…” Meet the unexpected passenger whose mother went into labour in the sky 33 years ago…How to spend 24 hours in Doha’s Hamad International AirportYour step by step guide to spending a day in one of the world's best airports Can you pass our US airport test? US airport rules are famously firm, from restricted items to restricted entry. So what do you know?The secret language of pilotsCockpit confidential: your free course in pilot-ese and a quiz to prove your knowledge
