British Airways PLC: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Authorised for 10 years
Complaints covered by the Ombudsman
No FCA actions
Active company since 1983

This company holds another FCA record

A company can hold several FCA records, covering different parts of its business, and each one carries its own permissions and protection. The reference number you were given decides which record applies to you.

British Airways PLC Reference number: 466424 Appointed rep

Website, phone number and address

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Website

britishairways.com (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

020 8738 5050
Address

Waterside, Speedbird Way, Harmondsworth, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 0GA, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When britishairways.com first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 020 8738 5050 is
Who else gives the postcode UB7 0GA

Other names (4)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

British Airways Amex Executive Club Trading name: A name it trades under now.
British Airways Executive Club Trading name: A name it trades under now.
OnBusiness Trading name: A name it trades under now.
The British Airways Club Trading name: A name it trades under now.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
Complaints Ombudsman, free
You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Show FCA detail (1 permission)

Credit Broking

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number: 01777777 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Public limited company
Incorporated: 13 December 1983 (42 years old)
Registered office: Waterside, Speedbird Way, Harmondsworth, UB7 0GB, United Kingdom
Nature of business: Scheduled passenger air transport (SIC 51101)
Non-scheduled passenger air transport (SIC 51102)
Service activities incidental to air transportation (SIC 52230)
Cargo handling for air transport activities (SIC 52242)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Sean Liam Doyle	Director	Jun 1971	12 Oct 2020	7 other companies
Alison Jane Brittain	Director	Feb 1965	1 Sep 2021	None
Martha Lane-Fox	Director	Feb 1973	1 Nov 2024	None
Sarah Frances Clements	Director	Dec 1970	1 Jun 2026	None
Gabriel Perdiguero De La Torre	Director	Jul 1976	1 Jun 2026	1 other company
Andrew Ian Fleming	Secretary	Not published	11 Oct 2013	–

Other companies run by these 5 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies: 8
still active: 8
is FCA-registered: 1

In the full report: all 8 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The one on the FCA register
All 52 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

British Airways’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (101)

2016

4 June 2016

International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A took control (75–100% of shares)
Ldc (Ncs) Limited gained 50–75% of the votes

Companies House

6 April 2016

Regulated by the FCA from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1983

13 December 1983

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 101 events

All 101 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 89

Firms connected to British Airways

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with British Airways. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

past link: 1

In the full report: all 0 connected firms, named

1 past link through former directors

Firms like British Airways

Other firms of the same type (credit broker), nearest first.

In West Drayton

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8 other companies its directors have run, named
3 background checks on its contact details
All 101 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is British Airways PLC FCA authorised?

Yes, British Airways PLC (FRN 711791) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since April 2016 and works as a credit broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is British Airways’ phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 020 8738 5050 and the website britishairways.com for British Airways. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is British Airways a scam or clone?

British Airways is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.

Is my money safe with British Airways?

It may control client money but not hold it. Protection depends on which product you hold and how British Airways handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about British Airways to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns British Airways?

British Airways is owned by International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A, which holds 75–100% of shares, 25–50% of votes and can appoint and remove the board, since 4 June 2016.

Who runs British Airways?

Companies House lists 5 directors of British Airways: Sean Liam Doyle, Alison Jane Brittain, Martha Lane-Fox, Sarah Frances Clements and Gabriel Perdiguero De La Torre.

How long has British Airways been in business?

The company was formed on 13 December 1983, and has held its current FCA authorisation since April 2016.

Does British Airways use any other names?

It trades as British Airways Amex Executive Club, British Airways Executive Club, OnBusiness and The British Airways Club.