British Airways joins up with Comic Relief
Announced today, British Airways has joined up with Comic Relief as its new global charity partner, to raise money for disadvantaged people and communities in the UK and across the poorest countries in the world.
Willie Walsh, Chief Executive of British Airways said: “I’m proud to announce our new partnership with Comic Relief, which will expand and develop British Airways’ role in helping some of the world’s most vulnerable people.”
Lenny Henry, Trustee of Comic Relief (and Comedian) said, “We are delighted to have British Airways on board as our new partner and hope to have lots of fun raising heaps of cash! Together we hope to bring lasting change to the lives of some of the poorest and most vulnerable people here in the UK and across the world.”
British Airways are committed in helping people and communities in need, BA gave over £5million to charitable causes in 2009 and support over 100 community conservation projects across the world.
They recently sent aid and a search and rescue team to Haiti to help those rescued from the earthquake.
British Airways fly to destinations worldwide from many major airports.