British Airways, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic said on Monday they will allow only passengers who test negative for the coronavirus to fly to New York's John F. ⦠The coronavirus pandemic is more serious for the airline industry than 9/11 and the financial crash and jobs will be lost, the boss of British Airways has warned. British Airways has announced it will test passengers for COVID-19 in a bid to prove the UK's quarantine policy should be scrapped. At the request of Gov. British Airways and Ryanair have cancelled hundreds of flights between the UK and parts of Europe and the US due to the coronavirus outbreak. Flights: Latest TUI, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair & Jet2 updates as lockdown to relax FLIGHTS have suffered greatly at the hands of the coronavirus and have been cancelled in ⦠LONDON, March 4 â British Airways has struck a deal with a Covid-19 testing kit provider as airlines prepare for the desperately-needed restart of summer travel, which is likely to include tests for passengers. Andrew Cuomo, British Airways, Delta Airlines and Virgin Atlantic have agreed to test passengers for a new coronavirus mutation before they board a ⦠British Airways customers who have accepted vouchers for disrupted flights or holidays during the coronavirus pandemic will now be able to use them for travel until April 2023, as the airline's extended their validity for a year. British Airways has struck a deal with a COVID-19 testing kit provider as airlines prepare for the desperately-needed restart of summer travel, which is likely to include tests for passengers. British Airways claims the airline wonât survive coronavirus pandemic In another sign the aviation industry is crumbing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, British Airways says it ⦠British Airways and Lufthansa have become the first two airlines in the world to be given a Covid-19 safety rating. Travellers with bookings ⦠Now, British Airways ⦠Coronavirus: British Airways offers passengers chance to switch flights for free to avoid UK quarantine Plane Talk: Free date changes to dodge 14 ⦠BRITS can now administer their own Covid tests before travelling to the UK and get the results in 20 minutes. British Airways is now offering Covid-19 test kits for its customers for just £33, far below the regular price tag of £100-plus. Cash-strapped International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates British Airways, has been forced to cut its flight schedule for the rest of the year as the coronavirus lockdowns continue to ⦠Coronavirus: British Airways owner IAG downgrades outlook as pandemic hits demand Shares take a renewed nosedive as IAG admits it will miss a ⦠British Airways on Monday said it was cancelling some flights from London to the United States to match reduced demand for flying due to the impact of a new coronavirus ⦠Airline passengers will be able to administer their own coronavirus tests under plans to open international travel in time for the peak summer season.British Airways was due to ⦠Coronavirus: New British Airways boss Sean Doyle warns UK 'will get left behind' if quarantine rules remain "Other details thought to have been accessed include the ⦠Currently, due to the coronavirus ⦠UK-based airlines British Airways and easyJet said they were reviewing their plans in response to new national COVID lockdowns, with reductions to already low levels of flying almost certain. The fuel-efficient aircraft remain largely in operation. American Airlines , British Airways , and the oneworld alliance will launch a coronavirus testing trial this month aimed at convincing the U.S. and UK governments to ⦠Against the ⦠British Airways may never be the same again after the coronavirus pandemic, according to the airlineâs chief executive, who told MPs the industry faced permanent structural change from ⦠British Airways set to suspend thousands of staff amid coronavirus panic BRITISH AIRWAYS is expected to announce 36,000 staff member will be suspended today. British Airways will furlough 30,000 of its employees with pay, as the coronavirus pandemic halts global travel. The UK government has said that ⦠British Airways is expected to furlough 36,000 staff members as it slims down its operations during the coronavirus pandemic, according to ⦠The BA ⦠British Airways Boeing 787 Between the 787-8 and 787-9 variants, British Airways has 32 Dreamliners in its fleet. Coronavirus pandemic image copyright Getty Images British Airways has reached a deal to temporarily suspend more than 30,000 of its cabin crew and ground staff. American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® have launched an optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial on selected flights from the United States (US) to London Heathrow (LHR), in a combined effort to scientifically demonstrate how COVID-19 testing can reopen international travel and remove the need for passengers to quarantine on arrival. After The travel industry has become one of the main sectors devastatingly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent government restrictions.