British Airways’ big sell-off: Champagne flutes and trolleys
British Airways’ big sell-off: Champagne flutes and trolleys
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Published November 23, 2020
Can’t think about what to buy your loved one for Christmas?
How about a British Airways drinks trolley? A First Class cabin bread basket or slippers, perhaps? Or even a hot towel (available cold)?
On Monday, the cash-strapped airline began selling off thousands of items of surplus stock, from champagne flutes to bedding.
Other items include an insulated box from a Boeing 747 kitchen, yours for £75, and serving trays – £10 for five.
The move comes months after BA decided to auction some of its precious artwork hanging in offices and airport lounges, including a £1m-plus work by Bridget Riley.
BA’s profits have evaporated and the airline is making thousands of job cuts because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on air travel
