British Airways Reviews
Updated Oct 18, 2019
"International WORLD travel on staff travel" (in 164 reviews)
"Great policies and travel benefits" (in 63 reviews)
"Skills developed are often quite airline specific so can be difficult to switch jobs outside the" (in 39 reviews)
"no consistency in shifts, hard to get the work life balance right" (in 33 reviews)
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"Incredible place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at British Airways full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
BA has so many pro's, most notably: - Flexible working - Supportive managers - Fantastic career progression - Good salaries - Wonderful working environment - A big focus on staff
Cons
The location of head office makes travel mildly inconvenient for employees but there is a regular, free bus service to the station and free parking which makes up for it
Advice to Management
Continue the focus on staff, growth and our customers
British Airways2019-07-01 "Great department, friendly, supportive, good development opportunities"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at British Airways full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
friendly, supportive, good development opportunities, good managers & flexible working, ok salary, nice office in greenery, lots of opportunities to get involved in different things, aviation industry is interesting
Cons
office is near heathrow as opposed to central london, old company trying to modernise, lots of process in the company but department is good
British Airways2019-10-11"Very good"
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RecommendsI worked at British Airways full-time
Pros
They are what you expect!
Cons
Nothing to bad to say
British Airways2019-10-16"Great company!"
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I have been working at British Airways full-time for more than a year
Pros
Flexible working hours allow for office roles
Cons
It is in the UK
British Airways2019-10-16"Lots of recent changes, overall good company to work for though"
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RecommendsNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at British Airways full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Staff travel, Work/Life balance, annual leave, the flexibility of shifts.
Cons
Early starts and late finishes, but you have the flexibility to swap your shifts.
British Airways2019-10-14"Tiring but great perks"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at British Airways full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
-Travel around the world, see amazing places -Stay in nice hotels -Lots of days off (legal minimum 9 days off + rest days in destinations) -Cheap flights for you and 2 friends/family members (you can change the nominated people every 6 months) -Opportunities to progress on your career (up to Customer Service Manager)
Cons
-Tiring, doing night flights and staying awake all night when you should be sleeping -Company treats you as a number -Staff are not rewarded for their hard work (bonus and reward scheme is not fair. Your personal performance has nothing to do with it) -Working with different people on every flight, difficult to make friends -Staying away from your family and friends, missing out on Christmas, New Year, Birthdays... etc with your family and friends -Can be a lonely job
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Teach management skills to young managers. Many of them think the only way to have authority and respect is to scare and report crew.
British Airways2019-10-13"Once in a lifetime"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at British Airways full-time for less than a year
Pros
The travel, the prestige
Cons
The money goes on doing the job I’ve never earned more yet never been more skint
Advice to Management
Higher wage for MF
British Airways2019-10-04"Worst flying job I’ve ever had"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at British Airways full-time for less than a year
Pros
Staff travel Little extras like first class bedding in pilot bunks
Cons
No work life balance Complete disregard for fatigue or constant changing time zones No roster protections Management openly have zero respect for employees Insane seniority gradient (expect no weekends off without leave for 5 years +)
British Airways2019-10-18"Lead Technical and Production Engineering"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at British Airways full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Flights people location standards class
Cons
Bosses pay attitude lacking perspective
Advice to Management
Start paying and recognising skill
British Airways2019-10-02"Interesting and diverse role"
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I worked at British Airways full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Working in a diverse environment where no 2 days are ever the same.
Cons
Constant changes in duties can affect some if you are not confident in what you are doing.
British Airways2019-09-30
British Airways Response
July 2, 2019 – Channels Editor
Hi, thanks so much for this wonderful review. We are thrilled to get such positive feedback and are immensely proud to have colleagues who are so passionate about working here! Our aim is to give our colleagues the best working environment possible and if you have any suggestions we would love to hear them! We wish you all the best as part of the BA family.
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