British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s national airline and the country’s second-largest. It is based in London, England, near its main hub, Heathrow Airport. British Airways was formed on March 31, 1974, with the merger of British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) and British European Airways (BEA). The airline flies to approximately 160+ destinations globally and has an excellent record for reliability. Its fleet of 254 contemporary aircraft assures travelers of a comfortable and hassle-free journey. It was a founding member of the One world airline alliance, alongside American Airlines. Check out all the airlines’ office locations at the WhereAirlinesAre.