AirlinesBritish Airways
BA
British Airways
Oneworld • Hub: London Heathrow (LHR)
Economy from $1,350 CAD
Business from $5,000 CAD
1 (via London)
Approximate prices, based on typical fares. Check the airline or booking site for current prices.
Routes Served
Toronto → Delhi/Mumbai via London
Montreal → India via London
New York → India via London
Chicago → India via London
San Francisco → India via London
Baggage Allowance
Economy Class
1 × 23 kg checked bag
Business Class
2 × 32 kg checked bags + 1 cabin bag
Loyalty Program: Executive Club (Avios)
British Airways is part of Oneworld. Their loyalty program, Executive Club (Avios), allows you to earn and redeem miles/points on flights to India and partner airlines.
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
1
Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Avios for award flights.
2
Use BA to connect to smaller Indian cities via their codeshare with IndiGo.
3
Heathrow Terminal 5 has good lounge access for business/premium customers.