British Airways

Oneworld · Hub: London Heathrow (LHR) · 1 (via London)

Economy from $1,350 CAD · Business from $5,000 CAD

Approximate prices based on typical fares. They are not live prices and have not been independently verified. Check the airline or booking site for current prices.

Routes

  • Toronto → Delhi/Mumbai via London
  • Montreal → India via London
  • New York → India via London
  • Chicago → India via London
  • San Francisco → India via London

Toronto → DelhiToronto → MumbaiToronto → BangaloreToronto → HyderabadCalgary → DelhiMontreal → DelhiNew York → DelhiChicago → MumbaiSan Francisco → Delhi

Baggage

  • Economy: 1 × 23 kg checked bag
  • Business: 2 × 32 kg checked bags + 1 cabin bag

Baggage rules vary by fare. Confirm with the airline before you fly.

Loyalty program: Executive Club (Avios)

British Airways is part of Oneworld.

Pros

  • London Heathrow is a major hub with many India connections
  • Avios points transfer from Amex
  • Club Europe/World business class
  • Frequent flyer program partners with Qatar

Cons

  • Only 1 checked bag in economy
  • London can add significant transit time
  • Economy service is basic compared to Gulf carriers

Booking tips

  • Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Avios for award flights.
  • Use BA to connect to smaller Indian cities via their codeshare with IndiGo.
  • Heathrow Terminal 5 has good lounge access for business/premium customers.