History Of British Airways
British Airways was founded in 1924 as Imperial Airways, and operated under that name until 1935, when several smaller UK air transport companies merged to form British Airways, Ltd. In 1939, the airline was nationalized to form the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC). In 1972, BOAC and BEA were combined under the British Airways Board, and came together as British Airways in 1974.Mission of British Airways
British Airways' slogan is "The World's Favorite Airline," and the company's mission is to achieve that by providing a full service experience, both in-flight and on the ground.Area of Operation
British Airways Operations
Services: British Airways offers a variety of services, including Passenger Air, Cargo Air, and Corporate Travel services. The company also offers Trip Planning and Travel Preparation, Assistance for Travelers with Special Needs, and Health Information for Travelers.Key Statistics
British Airways:-
- Holds assets of $21.43 billion.
- Earned profits of $0.47 billion in 2006.
- Operates in 94 countries.
- Has 49,957 employees.
Subsidiaries
The British Airways Group consists of British Airways, Plc, British Airways Holidays Limited, BA Connect Limited, Deutsche BA, and British Asia Airways, among others.
Headquarters
Waterside HDB3 - PO Box 365
Harmondsworth UB7 0GB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 44-870-850-9850
Web: http://www.britishairways.com
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