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British Airways, a well-known name in global aviation, operates as a subsidiary of the International Airlines Group (IAG). The airline has been serving passengers since its origins in 1919 and became known under its current identity following the merger of BOAC and BEA in 1974. British Airways runs dual hubs at London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, flying to over 200 destinations worldwide with a diverse fleet.
The airline's fleet consists of more than 230 aircraft, including models like the Airbus A319s, A320-200s, A320neos, A321neos, A350s, A380s, Boeing 777-200ERs, 777-300ERs, and various Dreamliners. Data from Planespotters.net indicates that the average age of this fleet is approximately 14.1 years.
British Airways has been updating its fleet by retiring older planes. Among these are the Boeing 777-200ERs which have an average age of about 25.2 years. Notably, one of these aircraft is G-VIIC delivered in February 1997. This plane underwent cabin refurbishment in 2020 and continues to operate on routes such as New York and Dubai.
