British Airways Cuts Business-Class Meals Amid Delays

British Airways has faced backlash for eliminating three-course meals in its business-class service, reducing the menu to limited options like cheese and crackers, while simultaneously canceling all flights between New York and a major UK airport until 2025 due to ongoing operational issues. Meanwhile, European airlines, including Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, are grappling with rising costs and delivery delays of new aircraft, which are forcing them to operate older, more expensive planes. Lufthansa has warned of a five-year delay on Boeing 777X deliveries, while Air France-KLM anticipates lower third-quarter revenues linked to the Paris Olympics. Additionally, severe storms in Mallorca have led to significant flight delays at Palma's airport, with some passengers waiting up to seven hours. Similarly, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has grounded ten planes due to maintenance issues, causing extensive delays for passengers across several flights. The airline industry continues to struggle with operational challenges and rising costs, impacting both passenger experience and financial performance.