British Airways goes vegan and sustainable

British Airways is keeping up with the times: the British carrier is now going to offer vegan dishes in its First and Business Class lounges. This strategy is part of a refocusing drive by the airline's CEO, who intends to make BA a "Premium" airline once again.
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British Airways vegan burger (Photo: British Airways)

What I am doing is making a personal commitment to you to build a better British Airways. An airline you can trust with excellent customer service. With someone always available to help you. Most importantly, an airline that you'll feel comfortable flying with. proud to flyan airline that you are proud to call your British flag carrier. To me, it is, 2022 is the year when we are finally able to rebuild and reinvigorate our airline." . What sounds like an advertising pitch is in fact the e-mail recently sent by British Airways CEO Sean Doyle to its customers. It responds to the demands of passengers who feel that the company's image and service have deteriorated since the pandemic. The need to make savings during a difficult period has resulted in a poorer quality of service...

British Airways is back on the attack. As part of its commitment to create a a more upmarket experience for its customersWith this in mind, the company will be introducing a series of improvements over the coming weeks.

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The most original innovation is the introduction of vegan menus in the airline's lounges at Heathrow. Several dishes will be on offer, including a vegan burger. The lounges at United States will be next on the list of vegan menus. The introduction of plant-based meals is part of the British company's commitment to reduce its carbon footprint. carbon footprint. And to pay more attention to our vegan customers.

Also with a view to sustainability, passengers in Heathrow's lounges will be able to use new water stations, which will eliminate some of the need for plastic bottles. British Airways will also be continuing its efforts to eliminate single-use plastic. All plastic water bottles will be replaced by glass bottles.

The lounge users can also continue to order food using their mobile device directly at their tablean initiative launched by British Airways during the Covid pandemic and which it has decided to maintain.

Improving the passenger experience

To continue on the subject of gastronomy, British Airways to reintroduce a real meal in the Club Europe cabin next month. Business class passengers will be offered a more upmarket service, with new menus and more options. This will be followed by a overhaul of premium long-haul menus. This is in response to numerous complaints from passengers about a real decline in the quality of the menus.

British Airways is also continuing to work on improving the customer experience. The airline will be introducing a new baggage tracing system. It will give customers the opportunity to track their suitcase via their phone throughout their journey. From automated lounge access to new digital signage throughout the airport, British Airways aims to deliver an even smoother ground experience.

Passengers can also expect some changes to check-in formalities. British Airways will offer dedicated counters for World Traveller Plus customers..