British Airways Brand - Guidelines

The BA Way

Brand Guidelines 2007

Version 1. September 2007.

Brand Guidelines
1.0 Summary
2.0 Toolkit
3.0 Application
4.0 Library
Appendix A: Tone of voice
Appendix B: Examples
Brand Guidelines
The BA way
The visual identity of British Airways
has been revised to meet both the
challenges of the commercial world and
the expectations of our customers.
We set out to refresh the look of the
brand through brighter colour and an
extended colour palette.
The Speedmarque has been simplified.
Most importantly we have created a
framework through which we have the
flexibility to engage with customers
through lines of thought and
conversation.
Brand Guidelines
Introduction
The following guidelines show how to
use the basic principles of the revised
British Airways identity.
The identity comprises of a very simple
kit of parts which used together
carefully with the correct relationships
will form the distinctive visual
expression of the British Airways brand.
This document outlines the
components, their structure and their
relationships which will help you to
apply the British Airways brand
consistently across the international
network.
Every detail of the British Airways

brand identity has been created to
ensure that it is expressive of the brand
and its values.
The refreshed identity is designed to
meet the future challenges of a
competitive airline business, and to
connect naturally with our customers.
Building on our strong heritage the
refreshed identity provides a robust
and flexible graphic platform, providing
a simple, seamless and consistent look
and feel at all our stations around the
world.
Simple, global, seamless.

Warm, thoughtful, engaging.
Confident.
Brand Guidelines
1.0 Summary
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
Brand strategy and proposition

Brand summary
Our heritage
The three ways we present our identity
The three ways we present our identity
Corporate identity
Refreshed corporate identity
The brand prefix
The brand prefix within the customer journey
Brand Guidelines
1.1 Summary
Brand strategy and proposition

The British Airways Brand strategy is
built upon assumptions that British
Airways is a value added airline with a
leadership Brand that charges a
premium.
The Brand proposition is our customer

promise.
We aim to deliver an overall better
experience for all our customers as an
overall end-to-end experience.
We target customers who are added

value seekers who will pay for
enhanced experiences
Internally we define the delivery of our

Brand proposition through BA Basics &
Brilliance.
BA Basics are the hygiene factors that
we take real pride & passion in
delivering day in, day out. They are not
necessarily reasons for customers to
choose us, but they become reasons to
NOT choose us if we fail to deliver
effectively & consistently.
Areas of Brilliance are British Airways

USPs. We focus on being brilliant where
it really matters to customers, creating
key points of difference and reasons to
actively choose British Airways.
It is critical that we deliver both BA
Basics & Brilliance to deliver the overall
Brand proposition and justify our
premium.
Brand Guidelines
1.2 Summary
Brand values
Professional
Responsible
Our brand values act as a reality-check

which helps us to ensure that design,
photographic and written
communications express the unique
character of British Airways.
Every piece of work needs to
encapsulate and express something of
each value, and should not contradict
these values under any circumstances.
Professional approach to everything we

use our expertise well.
Behave in a responsible way towards

our customers, colleagues and
investors.
1. Safe and secure

2. Responsible
3. British
Committed to consistent high standards.
Warm
We are always warm and welcoming.
Open and honest to all our customers,
colleagues and partners.
Thoughtful
Understand and anticipate needs of
customers and colleagues.
4. Professional
Find insightful, innovative and

appropriate solutions.
5. Warm
Safe and secure
6. Thoughtful
Safety and security underpins

everything we do
Trusted by our customers and our
colleagues
A well led and managed British company.

A socially and environmentally
responsible business.
British
We build on our heritage but move with
the times. We represent the Best of
British. We value diversity.
The guidelines that follow are designed

to refresh the British Airways brand,
bring the brand values to life and
represent an upgraded experience.
Brand Guidelines
1.3 Brand summary
Our heritage
There can be few world-class
companies that boast the heritage
and traditions inherent in the
British Airways brand. Indeed, the
company that became British Airways
operated the worlds first commercial
airline. From the early days of aviation,
through to more recent times, our

reputation for professionalism and
high standards of quality has been
second to none.
The British Airways name has
remained constant since 1974 and has
become a byword for the expression
of quality travel in the UK, as well as a

respected leader in air travel,
worldwide.
The Speedmarque is a further
development of our earlier corporate
identities, re-designed to be sleeker
and more contemporary.
Brand Guidelines
1.4 Brand summary
The three ways we present our

identity
The British Airways brand operates in
three different environments:
1. Corporate identity
Love the journey
2. Brand prefix
3. In-journey
Each of these presentations of the brand
are intrinsically linked by their graphic
components which are rearranged to
create an appropriate platform for each
audience.
The following pages explain when and
how to use each of these constructions.
2. Brand prefix
3. In-journey
The logotype and speedmarque are

common to both the corporate and
brand identities.
The logotype creates a bridge into the

customer facing brand presentation.
The speedmarque creates the bridge into

the in-journey brand presentation.
Corporate Signature
Brand Prefix
Brand Prefix In-journey
Brand Guidelines
1.5 Summary
The three ways we present our

identity
2. Prefix
3. In-journey
Upgrading isnt
about changing
seats, its about
changing airlines
Club World
Enjoy our
autumn
menu
Upgrading isnt
about changing
seats, its about
changing airlines
Club World
Headline for demonstration purposes only
Diagram not to scale
Cocktail
menu
Brand Guidelines
1.6 Summary
Corporate identity
Profit centres and businesses
Corporate Identity
The corporate identity has a very
distinct formal role for the Business.
It is the mark of continuity and
reasurance that unites all aspects of
our business.
Existing signatures remain unchanged
for all key business/profit
centres/departments and for use in
joint branding with business partners,
buildings, liveries, stationery etc.
Livery
British Airways Plc

Registered Office: Waterside
PO Box 365
Harmondsworth UB7 0GB
Registered in England no.1777777
www.britishairways.com
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Design Manager
With compliments
British Airways Plc
Registered Office: Waterside
PO Box 365
Harmondsworth UB7 0GB
Registered in England no.1777777
www.britishairways.com
Buildings
Partners
Stationery
Brand Guidelines
1.7 Summary
Refreshed Corporate identity
Corporate Identity format with new colour and new Speedmarque
Corporate Identity format with new colour and new Speedmarque
Corporate Identity format with new ribbed background
Corporate Identity format with new ribbed background
Corporate Identity format for narrow and compact situations
Corporate Identity format for narrow and compact situations
The corporate signature is a mark of

endorsement for use when no other
brand communication copy is present.
The corporate signature will, over time,
take on the attributes of the refreshed
brand while retaining its current layouts
and formats for stand alone use.
It will appear using the refreshed blue,
the revised Speedmarque artwork, and
ribbed background where appropriate in
new applications.
Existing applications will remain
unchanged.
Brand Guidelines
1.8 Summary
The brand prefix

The brand prefix creates a distinctive
and consistant treatment across all
brand communications. It creates
stucture, rationale and most
importnantly gives us an ability to
communicate from the brand.
The Speedmarque preceeds the
British Airways logotype to create the
introduction to brand graphic
framework.
The prefix unites a variety of brand
components, products and
sub-brands but primarily it links
narrative and communicative
messages to the brand mark itself
creating opportunities for a warmer
connectivity between brand and
customer.
Upgrade to
Customer Service
Club Europe
Welcome to Terminal 5
Brand Guidelines
1.9 Brand summary
Enjoy New Club World
Loving the world
Welcome onboard.
Sit back, relax and
enjoy the journey.
Taking you home for

Christmas, with love
from British Airways.
Hello. Im here to
check you in today.
Upgrading isnt about

changing seats, its about
changing airlines.
The brand prefix within the

customer journey
Once our customers are within a
British Airways environment (e.g within
lounges, on board the aircraft) our brand
communications can soften, being less
dependent on repetition of the
British Airways name. Emphasis will be
on the words we use and creating
dialogue with passengers along the
journey, staying connected and signalling
our understanding of their needs along
the way.
Note: Full stops are used only if
punctuation is required within the
sentence.
Brand Guidelines
2.0 Toolkit
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17
2.18
2.19
2.20
2.21
2.22
Toolkit
The Speedmarque
Speedmarque options
The logotype
The core colour palette
The extended colour palette
Typeface Mylius Modern
Typeface Mylius Modern. Type weight usage
Type weight and colour
Ribbed effect surface blue
Photography
People
Places
Products
Tone-of-voice
Tone-of-voice
Our brand language
Ten rules of thumb
Eurofleet boarding announcement
GPM Questionnaire Intro letter
Manage My Booking - Advance passenger information
Executive Club
Brand Guidelines
2.1 Toolkit
Speedmarque
Logotype
Toolkit
A simple kit of components combine
together to create the unique look and
feel of the British Airways brand.
Colour
Typeface
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Background
Photography
Tone of Voice
Hello Enjoy Smile
Brand Guidelines
2.2 Toolkit
The Speedmarque
The Speedmarque is our unique and
distinctive brand signal.
It should never be redrawn, rearranged
or distorted.
It should be used only in the colour
variants available in this document.
Brand Guidelines
2.3 Toolkit
10mm
Half tone
Minimum size
10mm
This is a preferred presentation of the speedmarque and should be used

whenever possible. When reproducing in full colour, the half tone effect is
best displayed using 4-colour process printing.
Solid
Minimum size
10mm
For use when the production process cannot preproduce half tone
or when the speedmarque is less than 10mm wide. It may be
reproduced using either 4-colour process or 2-colour solid special ink.
Line
Minimum size
Speedmarque options
To help cover all circumstances,
three options have been developed.
If you cannot reproduce the halftone and only have 1-colour printing
available e.g. small size news print, 1-colour screen printing, desktop
black and white printers, engraving, embossing/debossing then this
option must be used.
Brand Guidelines
2.4 Toolkit
The logotype
The logotype remains a constant bridge
between the British Airways corporate
identity and the new brand prefix
presentation. Its weight and letterspacing
should never by altered in any way and
its relationship to the speedmarque
should be presented as established in
these guidelines.
Note: The logotype should never be
presented without the Speedmarque.
Brand Guidelines
2.5 Toolkit
The core colour palette

Our red, white and blue colour palette
is always to be used on visual materials
outside the British airways owned
environment.
For example: advertising, building
exteriors, aircraft exteriors, customer
service desk fascias, boarding pass
and ba.com homepage.
Both blue and white act as alternative
base colours. Blue is good for clear
orientation and Beacon branding while
white offers a more relaxed
presentation.
Silver is added selectively to create
a premium accent.
The diagrams are a guideline for the
balance of colour to be used on either a
blue or white base.
Blue led
Brand colour palette
White led
Brand colour palette
Brand Guidelines
2.6 Toolkit
The extended colour palette

The extended colour palette acts in
support of the core palette. Colours will
be used either alone or in conjunction
with some or all of the core brand
colourways.
A typical example of the way the
extended palette might be used would
be in the creation of and enrichment of
cabin products both in terms of identity
and on board the aircraft.
Blue P286
White
Signal Red P485
Midnight Blue P289
Pantone Warm Grey 1
Pantone Warm Grey 7
Sky Blue P2708
Silver P877
Brand Guidelines
2.7 Toolkit
MYLIUS MODERN REGULAR
Typeface Mylius Modern

Our company typeface has been carefully
selected to be open, legible, smart and
professional. It is called Mylius Modern and
is available in light, regular and semi-bold
typeweights.
Mylius Modern acts as both our headline
font and our text font.
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Brand Guidelines
2.8 Toolkit
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Mylius Modern Regular
Typeface - Mylius Modern

Type weight usage
There are specific guidelines for use of
each type weight. Legibility and ease of
use by the viewer are our primary
concern, so please read our
recommendations carefully.
Verdana is our preferred default screen
font as a substitute where Mylius
Modern is unavailable.
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Mylius Modern Extra Light
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Mylius Modern Light
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Mylius Modern Bold is restricted

for use where enhanced type
weight will help in differentiation
and clarity particularly at small sizes
e.g. paragraph headings within text
and some signage applications.
Mylius Modern Regular is our
prefered font for all headline copy
and all instances where the brand
prefix lock-up is used. Mylius
Modern Regular offers the safest
option for headline legibility in print.
This weight also offers a contrast to
Extra Light when used for sub
headings.
Mylius Modern Extra Light is our
preferred headline font where scale
will improve its legibility. It is also
recommended as an ideal weight
for body copy.
Mylius Modern Light is only

recommended as headline font where
the headline may be reproduced at a
small scale or in soft contrast
colourways to avoid weak
representation in print. It is a safe
alternative to Mylius Modern
Extra Light.
Mylius Modern Bold
Brand Guidelines
2.9 Toolkit
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Mylius Modern Regular
Type weight and colour

The use of colour can dramatically
effect the legibility of type. You should
not automatically assume that all
weights will work at all sizes in every
colour within our core and extended
palette. As always it is for the designer
to create the right mix to ensure a
balance of the aesthetic and the
practical.
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Mylius Modern Extra Light
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Mylius Modern Bold the increased

thickness of the bold font will hold
pale colours better than the finer
weights in this font, however it is
our intention to restrict the use of
the bold weight to help
differentiation within text headings.
Mylius Modern Regular because of
its heavier weight (in comparison to
Mylius Modern Light and Extra
Light) it will hold colour better in
both the heavy and mid contrast
ranges.
Mylius Modern Extra Light will
perform better when there is a high
contrast between the letter colour
and the background it sits upon.
Mylius Modern Light as with the

extra light version of the font we
recommend high contrast colours at
lighter weights to ensure that legibility
is maintained.
Brand Guidelines
2.10 Toolkit
Ribbed effect surface blue
Ribbed effect surface white
The ribbed graphic surface provides a

precision streamlined feel to the visual
identity.
The ribbed surface can be overlayed to

both the blue and white base colours.
It is intended to be used at every

opportunity where it will add value to
the look and feel of a communications
piece. The rib background adds depth
and creates a premium feel where the
alternative would be a flat colour
treatment.
If it is not practical to achieve this
subtlety of finish and cannot be
reproduced at a high quality, it is
recommended that you revert back to
sold blue or white.
Enlargement of
ribbed construction
Brand Guidelines
2.11 Toolkit
Photography
Photography is a valuable tool in
inspiring informing and illustrating
meaning in any given communication
piece.
Ensure that all imagery sits comfortably
with the look and feel of the refreshed
British Airways brand.
Do not contradict or conflict with the
brand values of safe and secure, warm
and thoughtful, responsible and British.
Ensure the highest possible standards
are upheld.
Keep photography clean, clear, stylish,
and directional.
Do not over style or over prop. Props if
used, should inform or add context and
depth.
Brand Guidelines
2.12 Toolkit
People
Our portraits should engage, through
the warm, honest portrayal of
individuals or groups.
Avoid staged situations.
Avoid over formality.
Avoid stereotyping - thinking beyond
the immediate type or demographic.
Avoid over styling (unless styling is core
to the creative idea) and in general use
hair styling and make-up to create a
natural look.
Brand Guidelines
2.13 Toolkit
Places
Destinations, and the romance of travel
are core to our business, whether for
work or pleasure.
Large epic panoramas create a sense of
scale and drama. This can be enhanced
through a use of full bleed in application.
Avoid the generic view of familiar
destinations, always opting for a new,
original take on a city or landscape.
Ensure rich colour and depth of tone.
Note: Photography subject to license.

Do not reproduce without permission.
Brand Guidelines
2.14 Toolkit
Products
The portrayal of products is an essential
part of the selling process.
Ensure that product photography is a
appropriate to, and descriptive of its
subject.
Less is more, when it comes to helping
the viewer to focus on a specific subject
within a shot.
Use propping with care, to enhance the
product or to help describe its function.
Be sure that any props used are likely to
be available and are credible within any
given situation.
Brand Guidelines
2.15 Toolkit
Tone-of-voice
Understanding your audience and
addressing them appropriately is key
to all brand communications.
It is our intention to spend more time
in making sure that our tone of voice
has a lightness of touch and ease that
works well for customers at each point
of their journey with us. However we
must be careful to use appropriate
language rather than assuming a
casual approach at every point.
We will talk with one brand
personality but just as in life, that one
personality should be able to span
informality, professionalism and
warmth as appropriate.
If approached correctly our
tone-of-voice can help to ensure that
a British Airways journey is even
more pleasurable.
Hello
Enjoy
Smile
Brand Guidelines
2.16 Toolkit
Tone of voice
A refreshed tone of voice is a key
aspect to updating our brand look and
feel and compliments all the visual
updates shown in these guidelines.
Our brand tone is the difference
between this
PLEASE HAVE YOUR BOARDING
CARDS AND PASSPORTS READY
FOR INSPECTION WHEN YOU
APPROACH THE GATE
And this
Please have your boarding cards and
passports ready.
The first sounds harsh and authoritarian.
The second sounds warm, natural and
polite.
Brand Guidelines
2.17 Toolkit
Our brand language

This is what each of our brand values
mean for language.
Safe and secure
Theres a real sense of calm about the
way we write or speak. You can read our
words out loud without stumbling over
them.
Responsible
We are clear and straightforward in
everything we write and say but were
not dumbing down. We dont hide
behind jargon or small print.
Warm
We sound genuinely conversational,
without using slang or sounding too
chatty. Our words are light on the page.
We avoid clichs and jargon. We show
empathy when things go wrong.
Thoughtful
We show insight into peoples problems
and issues.
Finally, we have the same helpful,

friendly personality whenever we
communicate.
Professional
We really understand our business and
this comes through to our readers in
our depth of knowledge. We show our
professionalism in our use of language
too, with careful structuring, high
standards of spelling and grammar with
incisive, helpful explanations.
Further information on our tone of

voice may be found on babrand.com
British
We sound British in all the best senses
of the word. We sound contemporary
and not stuffy. Our language is inclusive.
We are polite.
Brand Guidelines
2.18 Toolkit
Ten rules of thumb

1. We are genuinely friendly. We sound
open and approachable.
2. Sound like a person, in a one-to-one
conversation (without being too chatty
or informal).
6. Cut down on long, waffly sentences.

Use short sentences with one idea in
each sentence.
7. Be polite. Please and thank you go a
very long way.
3. Go for the normal everyday word.

Root out jargon even though we
might sometimes be very familiar with it.
8. We have high standards of spelling

and grammar so that we sound
professional.
4. Be active and direct. If we are doing

something or want our customers to do
something it is OK to say it clearly.
9. We are thoughtful, always thinking

from the customers point of view.
5. Always be clear. Our customers

should understand first time.
10. We sound fair, calm, contemporary

and welcoming. We sound British
without sounding stuffy.
Examples
We have created some mock up
examples, which follow. Even if these
specific examples dont apply to your
area, our tone of voice still does.
Brand Guidelines
2.19 Toolkit
Eurofleet boarding announcement

Why does this work?
DURING BOARDING
Good morning/afternoon/evening and
welcome onboard this British Airways
flight to (destination).
Before you make yourselves
comfortable, please make sure your
hand luggage is safely stowed. Small
bags may be kept under the seat in
front of you. All other items must be
placed into an overhead locker.
Please put your bags right inside the

locker as they can sometimes fall out
and may injure someone. If your bag
has wheels, put it in wheels first (not
767). We would appreciate your
assistance by closing the overhead
lockers once they are completely full.
The greeting is friendly and natural. We

sound polite and approachable.
If you are seated in an emergency exit

row, or a front row bulkhead seat all
items must be placed in an overhead
locker as the floor area around you
must be completely clear.
We say please and thank you,

effortlessly polite.
Thank you.
Look at how conversational the

second paragraph is.
We take responsibility, and explain
clearly what needs to be done.
We sound professional, explaining the

risks in straightforward language.
The whole tone sounds contemporary
and is easy to read out loud
Brand Guidelines
2.20 Toolkit
GPM Questionnaire Intro letter
Why does this work?
Its nice to have you on board, and I

hope youre enjoying your flight.
It has a light and natural tone. Its

purposeful and direct, but warm and
friendly.
I want to make sure you enjoy all your

flights with us, so it would be a great
help if you would take a few minutes to
fill in the survey. Its the best way of
finding out what changes/
improvements youd like to see.
Last year, your input led to more
frequent cleaning of our aircraft cabins,
a greater range of meal options on long
haul flights, and better in-flight
entertainment. Over the next few
months, we plan to improve our
punctuality and baggage performance
and what you have to say will play a big
part in how we do it.
So take a moment to let us know about

what you think of our service today. Itll
be time well spent. Just hand the
completed questionnaire to one of our
cabin crew.
Thank you for taking the time.
Willie Walsh, CEO
Straightforward, and confident, it speaks

directly to the customer - as an equal.
The logical structure and use of jargon
free everyday words show our
professionalism.
Conversational touches like using us
and you and we, and just a few
contractions like youre and Itll bring the
letter totally up-to-date without going
too far and becoming over-familiar or
chatty.
Even though its from the CEO of one
of the worlds greatest brands its not at
all stuffy. Instead its genuinely friendly
upbeat yet calm.
Brand Guidelines
2.21 Toolkit
Manage My Booking - Advance

passenger information
Please take some time to give us a few
important details now. It will save you
time at the airport. We need your
passport details and some other
information from you before youll be
able to fly to another country.
Why does this work?

It sounds like a person talking.
Its clear, friendly and polite.
It shows empathy and that were
thoughtful.
It has an easy rhythm and can be read
out loud easily.
We sound professional, explaining our
processes clearly and calmly.
Brand Guidelines
2.22 Toolkit
Executive Club
It would be a shame to lose out on the
BA Miles that youve earned. The good
news is that you still have five months
left to keep hold of them, and there are
a number of simple ways to do this:
Make the most of one of our Executive

club partners
Why does this work?
Theres a host of everyday ways to keep

hold of your BA Miles - from renting a
car with Avis to shopping at Tesco.
It has the ring of one helpful person

talking to another
It has a genuine and conversational feel.
Book and fly with British Airways
It would be a shame to lose out.
Not only will you enjoy all the benefits

of the Executive Club, but youll also
keep your existing BA Miles. You can
even purchase extra BA Miles online to
add to your balance.
It clearly sets out what the customer

needs to do so we sound responsible.
The words are light on the page and this
makes for an enjoyable and easy read.
Brand Guidelines
3.0 Application
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Blue & White as a colour base

Core colour palette
Extended colour palette
The speedmarque - against plain surfaces
The speedmarque against
blue ribbed graphic surface
3.6 Ribbed background scale
3.7 Ribbed colour specification
3.8 Ribbed background and its relationship
to other graphic components
3.9 Ribbed background effect page layout
3.10 Corporate identity applicaton
3.11 Corporate signature
3.12 Clear space area
3.13 Background control
3.14 Brand prefix application
3.15 Brand prefix
3.16 The brand prefix clear space area
3.17 External branding and
communications type weight
3.18 Brand prefix narrative content
3.19 External branding and communications
type colour balance
3.20 Brand prefix construction and spacing

3.22 External branding and communications page layout
3.23 Cap height and leading
3.24 Cap height and leading
3.25 Headline type colour
- advertising communications
3.26 Layout and photography
3.27 Large headline scale
3.28 Large headline for signage
3.29 In-journey cabin product - First
3.30 In-journey cabin product - Club World
3.31 In-journey cabin product - Club Europe
3.32 In-journey cabin product - World Traveller
3.33 In-journey cabin product - World Traveller Plus
3.34 In-journey cabin product - Euro Traveller
3.35 In-journey cabin product - Executive Club
3.36 Background control
3.37 Brand prefix construction oneworld
3.38 Brand prefix construction oneworld/rib effect
3.39 ba.com
3.40 ba.com
3.41 Brand prefix stacked for narrow space
3.42 In-journey
3.43 The prefix In-journey
3.45 Brand prefix narrative content
3.46 The brand prefix clear space area
3.47 In-journey layout
3.48 In-journey layout
3.49 The prefix In-journey Single colour use
3.50 The prefix In-journey Conversation style
3.51 Prefix In-journey Single colour use
3.52 Prefix In-journey Single colour use
3.53 Prefix In-journey Background control
3.54 In-journey cabin products First
3.55 In-journey cabin products
Club World/Club Europe
World Traveller/World Traveller Plus
Euro Traveller
3.58 In-journey Executive Club
blue and silver
3.59 In-journey Executive Club
gold and premier
Brand Guidelines
3.1 Application
Blue as a colour base
White as a colour base
The blue led palette is our most

distinctive colour format. It, in conjunction
with the red/white Speedmarque, white
out British Airways logotype and
typography will project our brand in the
strongest possible way.
The white led palette provides a fresh

and premium feeling platform upon
which to apply the blue/red version of
the Speedmarque and text. Both
colourways are a correct starting point
for any communciations piece.
Brand Guidelines
3.2 Application
Core colour palette

Standardisation of colour across
media is a prime concern. The colours
specified here will give us the closest
representation across all media types
if reproduced correctly.
Pantone colour reference
White
286C Blue
485C Red
877C Silver
100C, 75M
100Y, 96M
40K
#0035AD
#CC3333
#999999
5002
3020
9006
CMYK
White
Screen safe colour HEX
#FFFFFF
RAL colour
9016
Brand Guidelines
3.3 Application
The core palette
Extended colour palette

Standardisation of colour across
media is a prime concern. The colours
specified here will give us the closest
representation across all media types
if reproduced correctly.
The core palette is specifically for the
presentation of British Airways in
external communications and
signage.
The secondary palette is specifically
to be used to enrich products, cabin
brands and sub-brands.
The secondary palette
Pantone colour reference
White
286C Blue
485C Red
877C Silver
289C
Midnight blue
2708C
Sky Blue
Warm grey 1
Warm grey 7
100C, 75M
100M, 96Y
40K
100C, 76M,
Y12, 68K
30C, 14M
3C, 3M,
6Y, 7K
16C, 23M
Y23, 44K
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#CC3333
#999999
#021B41
#ACC8E2
#DDD6CD
#8F826C
5002
3020
9006
5013
N/A
7047
7036
CMYK
White
Screen safe colour
#FFFFFF
RAL colour
9016
Brand Guidelines
3.4 Application
The Speedmarque against plain surfaces
When placing the Speedmarque against

a blue background only use the
red/white version with a blue inner
shadow.

a white background only use the
red/blue version with a blue inner
shadow.
Never place the red/blue against a blue

background because we inevitably lose the
shape of the Speedmarque as the blues
converge.
Never place the red/white speedmarque

against a white background because we
inevitably lose the shape of the Speedmarque
as the whites converge.
Never place the red/blue/black speedmarque

against a white background. The inner black
shadow is no longer a component of the brand
presentation.
Never place the red/white/black against a

blue background. The inner black shadow is
no longer a component of the brand
presentation.
Never place the speedmarque against a red

background.
Brand Guidelines
3.5 Application
The Speedmarque against ribbed surfaces

a blue background only use the
red/white version with a blue inner
shadow.

a white ribbed background only use the
red/blue version with a blue inner
shadow.
Please note that the integrity of the

Speedmarque is retained.
Please note that the integrity of the

Speedmarque is retained.
The Speedmarque sits on top of the rib.
The Speedmarque sits on top of the rib.
A6
1.25mm
A5
A3
A2
1.25mm
A4
Brand Guidelines
3.6 Application
Actual size rib (when this

document is printed at
A4 = 1.5mm depth per rib)
for all applications from
A6 (and smaller) up to
A1 print surface areas
Ribbed background scale

The ribbed background pattern is a
component which is intended to
subtly add depth and quality to the
brand presentation. Therefore it must
be used only where it can be
reproduced faithfully and to a high
standard.
Where this is not possible revert to a
simple single flat colour background.
The ribbed background should never
read as a stripe or intefere with the
legibility of text.
A1
A0
3mm
3mm
Actual size rib (when this

document is printed at
A4 = 3mm depth per rib)
for all applications from
A1 to A0 print surface areas
Anything above A0 size
please contact the design
management team.
The intention is to ensure that all

printed graphic components sit with
visual cohesion when placed together.
All ribbed backgrounds to use the
same scale of pattern no matter
what the overall dimensions of the
individual object.
Avoid rescaling the pattern

to fit each graphic surface area
as this will result in a variety
of stripe effects, some of
which may begin to dominate
the overall design and alter
our intention to create a subtle
patterned effect.
Brand Guidelines
3.7 Application
Ribbed colour specification

The ribbed colour effect is best
achieved by printing a single solid
colour interupted by regular
percentage tint ribs as specified here.
When printing outside the normal
4 colour process e.g screen printing
onto flat colour, self coloured papers
or painted surfaces a similar effect
maybe achieved by printing the rib
as a varnish.
Tint from single colour
Background: White
Rib: 4% of Black
Background:
286C Blue
Rib: 90% of 286C
Background:
485C Red
Rib: 90% of 485C
Background:
877C Silver
Rib: 80% of 877C
Background: 289C
Midnight Blue
Rib: 85% of 289C
Background: 2708C
Sky Blue
Rib: 70% of 2708C
Background:
Warm grey 1 C
Rib: 70% of
Warm grey 1 C
Background:
Warm grey 7 C
Rib: 85% of
Warm grey 7 C
Background:
100% C, 75% M,
Rib:
90% C, 60% M
Background:
100% M, 96% Y
Rib:
90% M, 86% Y
Background: 40% K
Rib: 34% K
Background: 100% C,
76% M, 12% Y, 68% K
Rib: 80% C, 60% M,
9% Y, 54% K
Background:
30% C, 14% M
Rib:
21% C, 10% M
Background: 3% C,
3% M, 6% Y, 7% K
Rib:
1% M, 2% Y, 4% K
Background: 16% C,
23% M, 23% Y, 44% K
Rib: 13% C, 20% M,
20% Y, 37% K
CMYK
Background: White
Rib: 4% of Black
Brand Guidelines
3.8 Application
X x3
Ribbed background and its

relationship to other graphic
components
The ribbed effect background acts
independently of all other graphic
components, retaining its singular
scale no matter how large or small
the finished printed object may be
(see ribbed background scale).
The speedmarque, logotype and all
related typography should be scaled
in the normal way as required.
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The rib remains constant across

a variety of page sizes while
graphic components vary
Diagrams not to scale
Brand Guidelines
3.9 Application
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page layout
The ribbed effect can be used to
create depth and texture across page
layouts and graphic surfaces, creating
a subtle framework from which to
align both text and imagery.
Avoid creating complex graphic
shapes which may begin to dominate
and disrupt the overall composition
of the page.



Brand Guidelines
3.10 Application
Corporate identity application

The following pages show the specific
treatment of corporate identity
components.
Welcome on board
2. Brand prefix
3. In-journey

brand identities.


Corporate Signature
Brand Prefix
Brand Guidelines
3.11 Application
Depending on the application and the
space available you may use either the
single line or stacked option. The single
line option is the preferred treatment.
Corporate signature
This signature format is specifically

intended for use when co-branding e.g.
logo stacks in a oneworld environment.
For corporate identity use and stand alone

brand presentation (where no other text
or accompanying copy is present). The
traditional Speedmarque and logotype
relationship is maintained.
Note: oneworld orb relationships remain

unchanged when using this construction.
Single line option
Single line option
Stacked option
Stacked option
Brand Guidelines
3.12 Application
x
Clear space area

x
The masterbrand signature must be

given prominence and visibility, so
dont crowd it with text or other
graphics.
The clear space area shown opposite
is the minimum clear space we
recommend that you increase this
space wherever possible.
Clear space around the single line option
The clear space area is based on x,

the depth of the Speedmarque.
Preferred location of this mark is top

right or bottom right of the
application.
x
Clear space around the stacked option
Brand Guidelines
3.13 Application
Solid colour backgrounds
Background control
The examples shown opposite should
be used as a guide for selecting the
correct Masterbrand signature for
your background.
When applying the signature to
photographic backgrounds always
attempt to place the signature in an
area of minimum clutter. Avoid busy
or heavily textured backgrounds.
The legibility of text must always be
achieved so ensure a good contrast
between text and the background it
sits upon.
Light background
Mid background
Dark background
This is the preferred method of

reproducing the signature.
The positive or reversed out option

of the signature may be used depending
on the tone of the background.
The reversed out option of the signature

must be used on dark backgrounds.
Light tone background
Mid-tone background
Dark tone background
The positive option of the signature

must be used.

on the tone of texture of the
background image.

Photographic backgrounds
Avoid placing the identity components

against complex textures and confined
spaces.
Never place the speedmarque against
red backgrounds as this absorbs the
integral corporate red and comprimises
stand out.
Brand Guidelines
3.14 Application
Brand prefix application

The following pages show the treatment
of brand prefix identity components.
These are specifically for use on
customer facing communications and
branded collateral.
Welcome on board
2. Brand prefix
3. In-journey

brand identities.


Corporate Signature
Brand Prefix
Brand Guidelines
3.15 Application
Brand prefix
The brand prefix refers to the
positioning of the Speedmarque in
front of the British Airways logotype.
This format will be adopted in all
instances of graphic design where the
brand mark is presented alongside
accompanying text. This format uses
the Speedmarque to introduce all
text communications from British
Airways allowing the brand to open a
dialogue with customers.
At its simplest the prefix acts as a
mechanism from which to construct
the graphic layout.
Consistency in this layout treatment
will help to reinforce a rational brand
presentation.
In principal all type should align to the
left with the Speedmarque standing
proud from the primary branding
text message.
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Brand Guidelines
3.16 Application
The brand prefix clear space area
The brand prefix must be given

prominence and visibility. However it
needs to lock up closely to associated
text and headline copy. The two
illustrations opposite show how to
protect the prefix construction. Firstly
the brandmark itself and secondly the
whole prefix and text column.
is the minimum clear space - we
the depth of the Speedmarque.
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Club World
x
x
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Shaded area may be

infringed upon by imagery
if necessary, however it is
preferable to give the
Speedmarque prominence
through clear surrounding
space.
x
x
Club World
x
x
x
Brand Guidelines
3.17 Application
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External branding and

communications type weight
In selecting a font weight please
consider the end use and actual size
when viewed or printed. Legibility and
clarity of text is of paramount
importance. Text that is too fine or
small will leave the viewer irritated and
may well result in unread copy. The
balance of point size and leading is also
important, it is our intention to create a
consistent balance in all sizes.
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Club World
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Headline copy in Mylius Modern

Extra Light, creating distinct
differentiation between text and
brand logo. Please note that
ensuring the legibility of all text is
a priority in all instances.
Where there is any possibility that
the quality of legibility might be
compromised by the use of this
Extra Light weight please default
to Mylius Modern Light.
Note: Sub brand text is always
presented in Mylius Modern
Regular.

Light, adding weight and substance
to the text which will be valuable
when type is presented at small
sizes, as pale colour tints and when
reproduction quality is uncertain.
Regular.

Regular, which is the maximum
strength recommended for
headline copy. The use of Mylius
Modern Regular should ensure
legibility of text in all instances
providing that the contrast colour
between text and background is
in balance.
Please note that pale colours will
always challenge legibility in print.
Regular.
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Brand Guidelines
3.18 Application
Brand prefix narrative content

Copy will vary in both content and
length. This text used here is for
diagramatic representation only. Each
communications piece will require
specific copy writing.
length. We recommend that a text
column is created to the width of the
logotype and that all copy sits within
that column to avoid the text column
dominating the prefix brandmark.
Associated text both preceeding and
following the prefix brandmark will also
change depending on the subject of the
communications piece and specific
brand messaging at any given time.
Column width
approximately
equals the
length of the
British Airways
logotype
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Brand Guidelines
3.19 Application
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Club World
Club World
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Club World
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communications type colour
balance
Colour offers us flexibility across the
core colour palette.
The secondary colour palette can also
extend the brand presentation without
losing its British Airways look and feel.
Please note that the cabin brand Club
World assumes the same colour as
British Airways. This would be true of all
products and service types.
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Brand Guidelines
3.20 Application
Brand prefix construction

and spacing
The Speedmarque and logotype can
either preceed, follow or wrap around
accompanying text.
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In this format the cap height of the

headline is equal to the cap height of
the logotype.
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Brand Guidelines
3.21 Application
Variable distance

and spacing
Text can also be detached from the
sqeedmarque logotype component but
must remain related through size and
the ranged left relationship (see
illustration 1).
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Illustration 2
The brand prefix arrangement can also

form the relationship between call to
action messages (see illustration 2)
and cabin product identities (see
illustration 3).
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Illustration 3
Club World
Brand Guidelines
3.22 Application
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communications page layout
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This construction can vary in scale

and position to create a distinctive
British Airways look whether against flat
colour ribbed background, or illustration
or photography.
Club World
The same simple principles apply when

building layouts with large amounts of
body copy.
Range left and maintain the principle of
a simple typographic structure.
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Body copy
Brand Guidelines
3.23 Application
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8/12pt leading
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10/14pt leading
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12/16pt leading
Cap height and leading

In order to keep an easy-on-the-eye
feel to communications we are
recommending a relatively compact
scaling structure across typesizes.
For text copy - below 14pt type we are
suggesting an additional 4pt leading
above the point sizes to ease legibility
at smaller sizes.
For larger copy - above 14pt type we
are suggesting a 2pt leading above the
point size.
Headline copy
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14/16pt leading
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16/18pt leading
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22/24pt leading
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18/22pt leading
Brand Guidelines
3.24 Application
Cap height and leading

An easy way to scale headlines above
28pt/30pt is to set it at 28/30pt and
proportionately enlarge the type on
screen to maintain the relationship.
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Brand Guidelines
3.25 Application
Headline type colour advertising communications

Preferred type colour for headline copy
for advertising communications is
specified on babrand.com.
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Brand Guidelines
3.26 Application
Layout and photography

colour, illustration or photography.
body copy.
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Photography, subject to licence. Do not use without prior consent.


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Brand Guidelines
3.27 Application
With our compliments
Mylius modern regular
Large headline scale

Headline copy will, in some
instances, require an altered
relationship to the
Speedmarque prefix. In
these instances the range
left principle still applies
retaining the structural
relationship despite change
in scale.
Large headline
type weight
As type goes up in size
lighter weights will add
elegance and retain their
strength in relationship to
the prefix signature.

Mylius modern light
With our complim

Mylius modern extra light
Brand Guidelines
3.28 Application
Large headline for signage

Headline text and product services
messages can either preceed or
follow the British Airways prefix
depending on the type of message
and the appropriate etiquette at the
point in the customer journey.
Please check-in here

Check-in
Brand Guidelines
3.29 Application
First
First
In-journey
cabin products - First
Pre check-in British Airways led (e.g. above-the-line)
All cabin brands and products will have

a uniform and fixed relationship to the
brand prefix.
This relationship may appear with
different emphasis depending upon
who the communications piece is from
and at which point in the journey the
product is being presented.
For example, pre check-in
British Airways may be assumed to be
the lead in the brand hierachy, whereas
after check-in the product or cabin
brand may assume the lead in the
communications piece.
First
First
Pre check-in product led (e.g. direct marketing)
First
First
Post check-in product led (e.g. journey collateral)
White
First
Warm Grey 7
Brand Guidelines
3.30 Application
Club World
Club World
In-journey
cabin products - Club World

brand prefix.
Club World
Club World
Club World
Club World
White
Club World
Pantone 289
Pantone 2708
Brand Guidelines
3.31 Application
Club Europe
Club Europe
In-journey
cabin products - Club Europe

brand prefix.
Club Europe
Club Europe
Club Europe
Club Europe
White
Club Europe
Pantone 289
Pantone 2708
Brand Guidelines
3.32 Application
World Traveller
World Traveller
In-journey
cabin products - World Traveller

brand prefix.
World Traveller
World Traveller
World Traveller
World Traveller
White
Pantone 286
World Traveller
Pantone 485
Brand Guidelines
3.33 Application
World Traveller Plus
In-journey
cabin products - World Traveller
Plus

brand prefix.
White
Pantone 286
Pantone 485
Brand Guidelines
3.34 Application
Euro Traveller
Euro Traveller
In-journey
cabin products - Euro Traveller

brand prefix.
Euro Traveller
Euro Traveller
Euro Traveller
Euro Traveller
White
Euro Traveller
Pantone 286
Pantone 485
Brand Guidelines
3.35 Application
Executive Club
Executive Club
In-journey
cabin products - Executive Club
brand prefix.
Executive Club
Executive Club

Executive Club
Pantone 286
Pantone 877
Executive Club
Pantone 871
Executive Club
Brand Guidelines
3.36 Application
Background control
correct prefix colourway for your
background.
When applying the prefix to
attempt to place the prefix in an area
of minimum clutter. Avoid busy or
heavily textured backgrounds.
sits upon.
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Light background
Mid background
Dark background

reproducing the prefix

of the prefix may be used depending
on the tone of the background
The reversed out option of the prefix

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Mid-tone background
The positive option of the prefix

must be used

of the prefix may be used depending
background image
The reversed out option of the prefix

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spaces.
Never place the speedmarque against
integral corporate red and compremises
stand out.
oneworld size relationship
1/5x
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Brand Guidelines
3.37 Application

oneworld
3/5x
The oneworld member logo appears on

all external communications wherever
the prefix signature appears with the full
British Airways logotype. The
relationship of the two marks is
established by aligning the overall
height of the oneworld logo with that
of the Speedmarque.
The preferred position of a oneworld
logo on a British Airways
communication is top or bottom right
of the page.
oneworld safe area
Positioning the oneworld logo
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The minimum safe area around the

oneworld logo is established by half the
diameter of the logo.
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Brand Guidelines
3.38 Application

oneworld/rib effect
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When placing the oneworld logo against

the rib effect background a safe area is
required to protect the integrity of the
halo which surrounds the oneworld
logo. This situation arises primarily
when using darker coloured
backgrounds.
When placing the oneworld logo against

the rib effect background a safe area is created
by masking out an area in the base colour of
the page to protect the integrity of the white vignette
Brand Guidelines
3.39 Application
ba.com
On price driven campaigns and online
ba.com replaces the British Airways
logotype with its own unique sizing and
relationship to associated text.
Please note that ba.com appears in
Mylius Modern bold and associated
text in a contrasting type weight Mylius
Modern Regular.
ba.com Book by September 27

Relationship construction
Brand Guidelines
3.40 Application
Book at
ba.com
Text may either preceed or follow the
ba.com prefix and may also run
between the Speedmarque and the
ba.com logotype.
In all other ways the ba.com prefix
follows the conventions set out for the
British Airways prefix.
ba.com
ba.com
Book by September 27
ba.com Book by September 27

Book at ba.com
Note: While its acceptable

to break the prefix relationship
with ba.com, never insert words
between the Speedmarque
and the British Airways logotype
in its prefix format.
Brand Guidelines
3.41 Application
Brand prefix stacked for narrow

space
Where horizontal space is restricted a
vertical stacked format of the prefix is
available.
This presentation is restricted, please
seek advice from the BA Design
Management team before applying it.
Brand Guidelines
3.42 Application
In-journey
The following pages show the treatment
of brand prefix identity in-journey.
Specifically for use in environments
owned by British Airways e.g inside
lounge environments, on board the
aircraft, inside BA publications.
Welcome on board
2. Brand prefix
3. In-journey

brand identities.


Corporate Signature
Brand Prefix
Brand Guidelines
3.43 Application
The prefix In-journey

The in-journey prefix format is for use
once passengers are within the
British Airways owned environment after check-in (e.g. on board the aircraft,
within lounges, within in-flight
publications etc.).
We aim to relax our brand presentation
by allowing the Speedmarque itself to
signal the brand, losing the neccessity to
repeat the British Airways logotype.
Similarly, in certain applications within
the British Airways owned
environment we can further relax the
brand presentation by adopting single
colour.
Note: The Speedmarque has a different,
realigned relationship to the cap height
of the text creating balance between
Speedmarque and copy.
Welcome on board
Welcome on board
Welcome on board
Brand Guidelines
3.44 Application

and spacing
The in-journey prefix construction has
been carefully created to equate to the
communications/branding logotype
construction while retaining a balance
between speedmarque and text only.
This is a locked relationship and should
not be changed or modified.
Please note that the recommended
typeface in this format is Mylius modern
regular.
Love the journey

Relationship construction
Brand Guidelines
3.45 Application
Welcome on board
Brand prefix narrative content

length, and can be presented in a
variety of layouts ranging from single
words to full sentences. The common
feature that unites the brand message
is the use of the speedmarque prefix
to introduce the message, making the
connection directly to the brand. Each
communications piece will require
specific copy writing.
Horizontal format
Where a design format dictates a
horizontal layout simply run the
line of text from the
speedmarque and break the line
as appropriate.
Please note, long lines of copy are
difficult to read so please ensure
that the line length is both
appropriate and legible.
Vertical format
Copy can be presented both
vertically and horizontally,
depending on the
design/communications piece.
To create a vertical stack we
recommend that a maximum line
of 5 words per line to create a
compact but easy to read
typographic structure.
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Brand Guidelines
3.46 Application
The brand prefix clear space area

The brand prefix must be given
prominence and visibility. The two
illustrations opposite show how to
protect the prefix construction. Firstly
the prefix construction on a single
line and secondly the prefix together
with the text column.
is the minimum clear space - we
the depth of the speedmarque.
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Brand Guidelines
3.47 Application
Welcome on board
Can we help you?
In-journey layout
This construction can vary in scale and
position to create a distinctive
body copy.
Enjoy!
Upgrading isnt
about changing
seats, its about
changing airlines
Enjoy your journey
Upgrading isnt
about changing
seats, its about
changing airlines
Enjoy your journey

Welcome on board
Brand Guidelines
3.48 Application
Enjoy our
autumn
menu
In-journey layout
body copy.
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Love the journey

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Cocktail
menu
Brand Guidelines
3.49 Application
Please ensure that the single colour version

of the Speedmarque is carefully applied with
the halftone tint always matching text or
background colourway.

Single colour use
Welcome on board
Once customers are within

British Airways journey there will be an
opportunity to relax the corporate
brand expression.
This can be achieved by reducing the
reliance on the red, white and blue
beacon branding and also allowing the
Speedmarque to carry the
British Airways brand signal, dropping
the logotype. This single colour
presentation is particularly relevant in
certain online environments - once
onboard the aircraft, within BA lounge
facilities and publications.
Welcome on board
x
Always ensure that the integrity of the

tint within the Speedmarque is correctly balanced.
British Airways
Never use this in-journey prefix format to connect the speedmarque

and a text version of the British Airways name. This creates a conflict
with the Speedmarque/logotype prefix format.
Brand Guidelines
3.50 Application
Its great to have you on board today.

Conversational style
By relaxing the brand presentation in this
way we gain the opportunity to use text to
communicate appropriately with customers
along the British Airways journey.
Note: If punctuation is required within a
sentence then the sentence should be
concluded with a full stop. However, if there
is no other punctuation within the
sentence, do not use a full stop.

Be our guest, just ask.
Thank you for flying with us today
We hope to see you again soon
British Airways. Be our guest, just ask.
Never use this in-journey prefix format to connect the Speedmarque and a text version of the British Airways name.
This creates a conflict with the Speedmarque/logotype prefix format.
Brand Guidelines
3.51 Application
Its great to have you on board today.

Prefix in-journey
Single colour use
When applying the prefix in-journey
always keep its presentation simple.
Use 1 colour only within any given
line of text and ensure that the
Speedmarque colour matches the
text colour. Avoid an overuse of red
and use common sense to avoid pale
colours and soft contrast text, as
ensuring legibility and clarity is always
a priority.

Its great to have you on board today
Brand Guidelines
3.52 Application
Prefix in-journey
Single colour use
When applying the prefix in-journey
always keep its presentation simple.
Use 1 colour only within any given
line of text and ensure that the
Speedmarque colour matches the
text colour. Avoid an overuse of red
and use common sense to avoid pale
colours and soft contrast text, as
ensuring legibility and clarity is always
a priority.
Its great to have you on board today. X

Its great to have you on board today
When the Speedmarque is used against a colour

outside the corporate palette it should naturally
default to a blue internal vignette.
Brand Guidelines
3.53 Application
With compliments
Prefix in-journey
Background control
correct colour balance and prefix
signature for your background.
When applying the signature to
attempt to place the signature in an
area of minimum clutter.
sits upon.
With compliments
With compliments
Light background
Mid background
Dark background

reproducing the signature.

on the tone of the background.

With compliments
With compliments
With compliments
Mid-tone background
The positive option of the signature

must be used.

background image.

With compliments
With compliments

spaces.
Never place the Speedmarque against
integral corporate red and comprimises
stand out.
Brand Guidelines
3.54 Application
In-journey cabin products First

The in-journey prefix format aligns
all cabin brand identities for on
board cabin brands and
Executive Club.
First
Each cabin brand identity has its

own distinctive colour story.
Each cabin brand identity requires
the same safe area and conforms to
the same layout principles as the
core prefix identity.
White
First
Warm Grey 7
First
Brand Guidelines
3.55 Application
In-journey cabin products Club World/Club Europe

Executive Club.
Club World
Club World

White
Club World
White
Club Europe
289C Mdnt Blue 90% 289C

Mdnt Blue
Club Europe
2708C Light Blue
Club Europe
289C Mdnt Blue 90% 289C
Mdnt Blue
2708C Light Blue
Brand Guidelines
3.56 Application
In-journey cabin products World Traveller/

World Traveller
World Traveller

Executive Club.
White
286C Blue
90% 286C Blue
World Traveller
White
485C Red

286C Blue
90% 286C Blue
Brand Guidelines
3.57 Application
In-journey cabin products Euro Traveller

Executive Club.
White
Euro Traveller
286C Blue
90% 286C Blue
Euro Traveller
Euro Traveller
Brand Guidelines
3.58 Application
In-journey Executive Club Blue and Silver

Executive Club.
Executive Club
Executive Club

White
286C Blue
90% 286C Blue
Executive Club Blue
White
877C Silver
Executive Club Silver
Executive Club
Executive Club
80% 877C Silver
Brand Guidelines
3.59 Application
In-journey Executive Club Gold and Premier

Executive Club.
Executive Club
Executive Club

White
871C Gold
80% 871C Gold
Executive Club Gold
White
Premier
Black
Premier
Premier
90% Black
Brand Guidelines
4.0 Library
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
Corporate Identity stand alone

Brand signature (preferred format)
Brand signature (Stacked format)
Prefix Brand signature
Prefix brand signature
Vertical text template
Horizontal text template
Large headline template
Large headline template
Prefix brand signature Club World
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
4.17
4.18
4.19
4.20
4.21
4.22
4.23
4.24
Prefix brand signature Club Europe

Prefix brand signature Club First
Prefix brand signature World Traveller
Prefix brand signature World Traveller Plus
Prefix brand signature Euro Traveller
Executive Club/Executive Club blue
Executive Club - Silver Executive Club - Gold
Prefix brand signature Premier
Prefix ba.com Vertical Template
Prefix ba.com Horizontal Template (text preceeding)
Prefix ba.com Horizontal Template (text following)
Prefix In-journey Template (horizontal format)
Prefix In-journey Template (horizontal format)
Ribbed effect background
Brand Guidelines
4.1 Library

Brand signature (preferred format)
Corporate Positive 4 Colour half tone

Ref: A1
Corporate Positive 2 Colour solid

Ref: A3
Corporate Positive B+W halftone

Ref: A5
Corporate Positive B+W Line artwork

Ref: A7
Corporate Reversed 4 Colour half tone

Ref: A2
Corporate Reversed 2 Colour solid

Ref: A4
Corporate Reversed B+W halftone

Ref: A6
Corporate Reversed B+W Line artwork

Ref: A8
Brand Guidelines
4.2 Library

Corporate Stacked Positive 4 Colour half tone

Ref: B1
Corporate Stacked Positive 2 Colour solid

Ref: B3
Corporate Stacked Positive B+W halftone

Ref: B5
Corporate Stacked Positive B+W Line artwork

Ref: B7
Corporate Stacked Reversed 4 Colour half tone

Ref: B2
Corporate Stacked Reversed 2 Colour solid

Ref: B4
Corporate Stacked Reversed B+W halftone

Ref: B6
Corporate Stacked Reversed B+W Line artwork

Ref: B8
Brand Guidelines
4.3 Library
Prefix Brand Positive 4 Colour half tone

Ref: C1
Prefix Brand Positive 2 Colour solid

Ref: C3
Prefix Brand Positive B+W halftone

Ref: C5
Prefix Brand Positive B+W Line artwork

Ref: C7
Prefix Brand Reversed 4 Colour half tone

Ref: C2
Prefix Brand Reversed 2 Colour solid

Ref: C4
Prefix Brand Reversed B+W halftone

Ref: C6
Prefix Brand Reversed B+W Line artwork

Ref: C8
Brand Guidelines
4.4 Library

Prefix Brand Stacked Positive 4 Colour half tone

Ref: D1
Prefix Brand Stacked Positive 2 Colour solid

Ref: D3
Prefix Brand Stacked Positive B+W halftone

Ref: D5
Prefix Brand Stacked Positive B+W Line artwork

Ref: D7
Prefix Brand Stacked Reversed 4 Colour half tone

Ref: D2
Prefix Brand Stacked Reversed 2 Colour solid

Ref: D4
Prefix Brand Stacked Reversed B+W halftone

Ref: D6
Prefix Brand Stacked Reversed B+W Line artwork

Ref: D8
Brand Guidelines
4.5 Library

Vertical text template
Prefix Brand Vertical Text Positive 4 Colour half tone

Ref: E1
Prefix Brand Vertical Text Positive 2 Colour solid

Ref: E3
Prefix Brand Vertical Text Positive B+W halftone

Ref: E5
Prefix Brand Vertical Text Positive B+W Line artwork

Ref: E7
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Prefix Brand Vertical Text Reversed 4 Colour half tone

Ref: E2
Prefix Brand Vertical Text Reversed 2 Colour solid

Ref: E4
Prefix Brand Vertical Text Reversed B+W halftone

Ref: E6
Prefix Brand Vertical Text Reversed B+W Line artwork

Ref: E8
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Text template
Brand Guidelines
4.6 Library

Horizontal text template
Prefix Brand Horizontal Text

Positive 4 Colour half tone
Ref: F1

Positive 2 Colour solid
Ref: F3
Text template

Reversed 4 Colour half tone
Ref: F2

Reversed 2 Colour solid
Ref: F4
Text template

Positive B+W halftone
Ref: F5
Text template

Reversed B+W halftone
Ref: F6
Text template

Positive B+W Line artwork
Ref: F7
Text template
Text template

Reversed B+W Line artwork
Ref: F8
Text template
Text template
Brand Guidelines
4.7 Library

Large headline templates
Prefix Brand Large Headline

Ref: G1
Text tem
Texttemplate
templa
Text

Ref: G2
Text tem
Texttemplate
templa
Text

Ref: G3
Text tem
Texttemplate
templa
Text

Ref: G4
Text tem
Texttemplate
templa
Text

Ref: G5
Text tem
Texttemplate
templa
Text

Ref: G6
Text tem
Texttemplate
templa
Text
Brand Guidelines
4.8 Library

Large headline templates

Ref: H1
Text tem
Text
Texttemplate
templa

Ref: H2
Text tem
Text
Texttemplate
templa

Ref: H3
Text tem
Text
Texttemplate
templa

Ref: H4
Text tem
Text
Texttemplate
templa

Ref: H5
Text tem
Text
Texttemplate
templa

Ref: H6
Text tem
Text
Texttemplate
templa
Brand Guidelines
4.9 Library

Club World
Prefix Brand Club World

Ref: i1
Club World

Ref: i2
Club World

Ref: i3
Club World

Ref: i4
Club World

Ref: i5
Club World

Ref: i6
Club World

Ref: i7
Club World

Ref: i8
Club World
Brand Guidelines
4.10 Library

Club Europe
Prefix Brand Club Europe

Ref: J1
Club Europe

Ref: J2
Club Europe

Ref: J3
Club Europe

Ref: J4
Club Europe

Ref: J5
Club Europe

Ref: J6
Club Europe

Ref: J7
Club Europe

Ref: J8
Club Europe
Brand Guidelines
4.11 Library

First
Prefix Brand First

Ref: K1
First
Prefix Brand First

Ref: K2
First
Prefix Brand First

Ref: K3
First
Prefix Brand First

Ref: K4
First
Prefix Brand First

Ref: K5
Prefix Brand First

Ref: K7
First
Prefix Brand First

Ref: K6
First
First
Prefix Brand First

Ref: K8
First
Brand Guidelines
4.12 Library

World Traveller
Prefix Brand World Traveller

Ref: L1
World Traveller

Ref: L2
World Traveller

Ref: L3
World Traveller

Ref: L4
World Traveller

Ref: L5
World Traveller

Ref: L6
World Traveller

Ref: L7
World Traveller

Ref: L8
World Traveller
Brand Guidelines
4.13 Library

Prefix Brand World Traveller Plus

Ref: M1

Ref: M2

Ref: M3

Ref: M4

Ref: M5

Ref: M6

Ref: M7

Ref: M8
Brand Guidelines
4.14 Library

Euro Traveller
Prefix Brand Euro Traveller

Ref: N1
Euro Traveller

Ref: N2
Euro Traveller

Ref: N3
Euro Traveller

Ref: N4
Euro Traveller

Ref: N5
Euro Traveller

Ref: N6
Euro Traveller

Ref: N7
Euro Traveller

Ref: N8
Euro Traveller
Brand Guidelines
4.15 Library

Executive Club
Executive Club - Blue
Prefix Brand Executive Club - Blue
Ref: O1
Executive Club

Ref: 02
Executive Club

Ref: O3
Executive Club

Ref: O4
Executive Club

Ref: O5
Executive Club

Ref: O6
Executive Club
Brand Guidelines
4.16 Library

Executive Club - Silver
Executive Club - Gold
Prefix Brand Executive Club - Silver
Ref: P1
Executive Club
Prefix Brand Executive Club - Silver

Ref: P2
Executive Club
Prefix Brand Executive Club - Gold

Ref: P3
Executive Club
Prefix Brand Executive Club - Gold

Ref: P4
Executive Club
Brand Guidelines
4.17 Library

Premier
Prefix Brand Premier

Ref: Q1
Premier

Ref: Q2
Premier

Ref: Q3
Premier

Ref: Q4
Premier
Brand Guidelines
4.18 Library
Prefix ba.com
Vertical Template
Prefix ba.com Vertical

Positive 4 Colour halftone
Ref: R1
Text template
Text template
ba.com
Text template
Text template

Reversed 4 Colour halftone
Ref: R2
Text template
Text template
ba.com
Text template
Text template

Ref: R3
Text template
Text template
ba.com
Text template
Text template

Ref: R4
Text template
Text template
ba.com
Text template
Text template

Ref: R5
Text template
Text template
ba.com
Text template
Text template

Ref: R6
Text template
Text template
ba.com
Text template
Text template

Ref: R7
Text template
Text template
ba.com
Text template
Text template

Ref: R8
Text template
Text template
ba.com
Text template
Text template
Brand Guidelines
4.19 Library
Prefix ba.com
Horizontal Template
(text preceeding)
Prefix ba.com Horizontal
Ref: S1
Text template ba.com

Ref: S2

Ref: S3

Ref: S4

Ref: S5

Ref: S6

Ref: S7

Ref: S8
Brand Guidelines
4.20 Library
Prefix ba.com
Horizontal Template
(text following)
Prefix ba.com Horizontal (text following)
Ref: T1
ba.com Text template

Ref: T2

Ref: T3

Ref: T4

Ref: T5

Ref: T6

Ref: T7

Ref: T8
Brand Guidelines
4.21 Library
Prefix In-journey Template

(Horizontal format)
Prefix In-journey (Horizontal format)

Ref: U1
Text template Text temp

Ref: U2

Ref: U3

Ref: U4

Ref: U5

Ref: U6

Ref: U7

Ref: U8
Brand Guidelines
4.22 Library
Prefix In-journey Template

(Vertical format)
Prefix In-journey (vertical format)

Ref: V1


Ref: V2


Ref: V3


Ref: V4


Ref: V5


Ref: V6


Ref: V7


Ref: V8

Brand Guidelines
4.23 Library

For use on surfaces up to A1
1 Colour background print

Ref: W1

Ref: W3

Ref: W5

Ref: W7

Ref: W2

Ref: W4

Ref: W6

Ref: W8
Brand Guidelines
4.24 Library

For use on surfaces A1 and larger

Ref: X1

Ref: X3

Ref: X5

Ref: X7

Ref: X2

Ref: X4

Ref: X6

Ref: X8
Brand Guidelines
Appendix A - Tone of Voice

Our tone of voice
Our brand language
Our brand language
Boarding announcement
GPM questionnaire Intro letter
Customer relations letter
Manage My Booking
Sign
Executive Club
Ten rules of thumb
Brand Guidelines
Appendix A: Tone of Voice
Our tone of voice.

If you wonder whether tone of voice
matters, look at these two examples of
a sign at a gate.
First
PLEASE HAVE YOUR BOARDING
CARDS AND PASSPORTS READY
FOR INSPECTION WHEN YOU
APPROACH THE GATE.
Then
Please have your boarding cards and
passports ready.
The first sounds harsh, unwelcoming
and a bit authoritarian. You could
almost read it with a shout. The second
sounds warm. Its natural and polite.
The difference is immense. In the

second example, we sound as if were
having a conversation with an individual
customer. This is key to our brand tone.
Its because wherever we are writing or
speaking to our customers in our
signs, emails and letters, on the phone,
at the gate, onboard, or on the web
we are in a one-to-one conversation.
At British Airways, we want to sound
like example two because thats what
our customers tell us they want from us
again and again in research. They say
that they want a warm, friendly service
and expect us to write or speak to them
in the same way.
How we use words reveals our true

personality as a business - and what we
think of our customers. Get it right and
we build their loyalty and trust. Get it
wrong and we risk them switching off,
or worst of all, switching to another
airline.
Brand Guidelines
Our brand language

Six values underpin our brand. These
values, or character traits if you like, are
there in our brand language too. As you
write or speak on brand, you dont have
to slavishly try to emphasise each one
in equal measure. They will come
through instinctively and at the right
volume when we are on brand.
Here are our values and what they
mean for language.
Safe and secure
Theres a real sense of calm about the
way we write or speak. Were not dull
but we never sound over-excited or
frenzied. Instead, you can read our
words out loud without stumbling over
them. You never feel you have to raise
your voice or speed up.
Responsible
Were clear and straightforward in
everything we write and say but were
not dumbing down. We dont hide
behind jargon or small print. We check
and double check, that what we say and
write can be understood first time by an
international audience. We speak
directly and politely to take ownership
and resolve issues for our customers.
We apologise when weve made a
mistake but we dont when we havent.
Instead we express regret for the way
the customer feels.
Warm
We sound genuinely conversational,
without using slang or sounding too
chatty. We sound like one person
speaking to another but were not laid
back. We are purposeful but friendly.
Our words are light on the page. We
avoid clichs and jargon. We show
empathy when things go wrong, and we
offer help without being asked.
Thoughtful
We show insight into peoples problems
and issues. We are proactive. We dont
just talk about our policies and systems
and what it means for us - we look at
things from the customers side and
how it affects them.
Brand Guidelines
Professional
We really understand our business and
this comes through to our readers in
our depth of knowledge. We show our
professionalism in our use of language
too, with careful structuring, high
standards of spelling and grammar and
incisive, helpful explanations. Our
professionalism shines through when
we structure technical information for
our customers benefit. It shows when
we help people through our processes,
writing customer-friendly material.
British
We sound British in all the best senses of
the word. We sound contemporary and
not stuffy. Our language is inclusive and
doesnt shut people out. We have a light
touch with our words. We are polite.
And finally, we have the same helpful,

friendly personality whenever we
communicate. We dont become bossy
and distant in signs, put on a layer of
management jargon when we speak to
each other internally, become
over-familiar when we talk on the
phone, or starchy onboard. Nor do we
change our tone when we have difficult
news to deliver. We sound like
British Airways, always.
Were moving our brand language
forward. Thats not to say what we did
before was wrong or inappropriate.
Were just making some changes to
refresh the way we communicate from
now on.
Examples
What follows are a range of examples of
how our tone of voice should sound.
Even if these examples dont apply to
your area, our tone of voice still does.
The examples show general rules that
work for everyone at British Airways.
Brand Guidelines
Boarding announcement
DURING BOARDING
Good morning/afternoon/evening and
welcome onboard this British Airways
flight to (destination).
Before you make yourselves
comfortable, please make sure your
hand luggage is safely stowed. Small
bags may be kept under the seat in
front of you. All other items must be
placed into an overhead locker.
Why does this work?

Please put your bags right inside the
locker as they can sometimes fall out
and may injure someone. If your bag
has wheels, put it in wheels first (not
767). We would appreciate your
assistance by closing the overhead
lockers once they are completely full.
If you are seated in an emergency exit
row, or a front row bulkhead seat all
items must be placed in an overhead
locker as the floor area around you
must be completely clear.
Thank you.
The greeting is friendly and natural. We

sound polite and approachable, while still
retaining our heritage. We are proud to
welcome people to British Airways.
Look at how conversational the second
paragraph is. It uses phrases like make
yourselves comfortable which sounds
inviting and warm just the way youd say it.
We take responsibility, and explain clearly
what needs to be done.
We say please and thank you, effortlessly
polite.
We sound professional because we are
able to explain the risks in straightforward
language.
The whole tone sounds contemporary and
is easy to read out loud. It is refreshingly
simple and light.
Brand Guidelines
GPM questionnaire Intro letter

Its nice to have you on board, and I
hope youre enjoying your flight.
I want to make sure you enjoy all your
flights with us, so it would be a great
help if you would take a few minutes to
fill in the survey. Its the best way of
finding out what changes/
improvements youd like to see.
Last year, your input led to more frequent
cleaning of our aircraft cabins, a greater
range of meal options on long haul flights,
and better in-flight entertainment.
Why does this work?

Over the next few months, we plan to
improve our punctuality and baggage
performance and what you have to say
will play a big part in how we do it.
So take a moment to let us know about
what you think of our service today. Itll
be time well spent. Just hand the
completed questionnaire to one of our
cabin crew.
Thank you for taking the time.
Willie Walsh, CEO
It has a light and natural tone. Its

purposeful and direct, but warm and friendly.
Straightforward, and confident, it speaks
directly to the customer - as an equal. Its
asking them to do something for us but
isnt gushing or subservient.
The logical structure and use of jargon free
everyday words show our professionalism.
Conversational touches like using us and you
and we, and just a few contractions like youre
and Itll bring the letter totally up-to-date
without going too far and becoming
over-familiar or chatty.
Even though its from the CEO of one of
the worlds greatest brands its not at all
stuffy or pompous with none of the
management jargon you might expect.
Instead its genuinely friendly upbeat yet
calm.
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Customer relations letter

I was sorry that you had to wait so long
on board. It must have made a very
tiring journey for you.
complete their journeys, or to stay

overnight until the aircraft is ready to
depart.
I hope that our captain and crew kept

you up-to-date with what was
happening and the reason for the delay.
If they believe it can be repaired in a

reasonable time, we ask our customers
to stay on board. I appreciate that this
can sometimes mean an uncomfortable
wait. It might help if I explain why we do
this.
When one of our aircraft has a technical

problem, our engineers assess how long
it will take to repair. If they know at that
stage that it will take a long time, we
immediately start making alternative
arrangements for our customers to
Why does this work?

The letter starts with a genuine and
human apology.
It shows empathy and warmth must
have made a very tiring journey for you
without being gushing.
When there is a delay like this, the

airport authorities prefer us to keep our
customers on board, so we dont put
It shows insight and professionalism
explaining in clear terms why things
happen. We sound as though we know
this business back-to-front.
It doesnt pass the buck, but it does
treat the customer with real openness.
additional strain on the security and

airport facilities. Our concern is always to
get the flight away as soon as the repair
has been carried out, and we know that
re-boarding customers takes time and
would just increase our overall delay.
We carry out an investigation for this sort
of delay. This helps us to understand what
we could have done to prevent it, and
how we might have dealt with it better.
Again, please accept our apologies for
the extra time you spent on board.
It sounds conversational using us and
we to bring the letter totally up-to-date.
It has a steady, even rhythm and tone.
It isnt embarrassed about talking about
a problem, nor is it defensive. It is
straightforward and respectful.
It signs off with a genuine apology
Brand Guidelines
Manage My Booking Advance passenger information

Please take some time to give us a few
important details now. It will save you
time at the airport. We need your
passport details and some other
information from you before youll be
able to fly to another country.
Why does this work?

It sounds like a person talking and uses
you, us and your. This is a conversation
online.
Its clear, friendly and polite - yet still
directly explains why the information is
so important.
It shows empathy and that were
thoughtful we want to save our
customers time at the airport.
It has an easy rhythm and can be read
out loud easily. It makes us sound warm,
and is light on the page.
We sound professional, explaining our
processes clearly and calmly.
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Sign
Why does this work?

It is polite and welcoming.
We welcome the following guests:

First, Club and Executive Club Gold and
Silver card holders.
It has a conversational feel.

It gets across a potentially contentious
message in a very human way.
It works because it is clear and
straightforward and has a natural
rhythm.
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Executive Club
Why does this work?

It has a genuine and conversational feel.
It would be a shame to lose out on the

BA Miles that youve earned. The good
news is that you still have five months
left to keep hold of them, and there are
a number of simple ways to do this:
Book and fly with British Airways
Not only will you enjoy all the benefits
of the Executive Club, but youll also
keep your existing BA Miles. You can
even purchase extra BA Miles online to
add to your balance.
Make the most of one of our Executive
club partners
Theres a host of everyday ways to keep
hold of your BA Miles - from renting a
car with Avis to shopping at Tesco.
It has the ring of one helpful person

talking to another
It would be a shame to lose out.
It clearly sets out what the customer
needs to do so we sound responsible.
The words are light on the page and this
makes for an enjoyable and easy read.
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Ten rules of thumb

1. We are genuinely friendly. We sound
open and approachable never barking
orders, or sounding defensive.
2. Sound like a person, in a one-to-one
conversation. Read your words out loud.
If you can read them without stumbling
the chances are that you are writing
conversationally. We always sound
friendly and approachable. You can use
the occasional contraction - Ill and Well
add a pleasing conversational touch.
3. Go for the normal everyday word. Root
out jargon even though we sometimes
become very familiar with it. We might say
when youre through security rather than
when you are airside.
4. Be active and direct. If we are doing

something or want our customers to do
something it is OK to say it clearly. We will
send you a letter is better than A letter
will be sent. Always take ownership.
5. Always be clear. Our customers
should understand first time.
6. Cut down on long, waffly sentences.
Use short sentences with one idea in
each sentence.
7. Be polite. Please and thank you go a
very long way.
8. We have high standards of spelling
and grammar so that we sound
professional.
9. We are thoughtful, always thinking

from the customers point of view. So
on our website we work at signposting.
In emails we reflect back concerns. On
signs we carefully select the right
information.
10. We sound fair, calm, contemporary
and welcoming. We sound British
without sounding stuffy and exclusive.
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The prefix In-journey. Internal communications literature
The prefix In-journey. Lounge signage
The prefix. Worldwide timetable
Direct Mail Executive Club Blue
Direct Mail Executive Club Gold
Direct Mail Executive Club Silver
Direct Mail First
Being thoughtful is about being

tuned into our customers.
Its understanding what they
need. Its also understanding
what effect our actions will
have on them.
Refreshing
Service
Its the way we genuinely

connect, and show that we
are real people.
Its the way we bring our
customers back onto our side.
Thoughtful
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Internal communications literature
Thought ful
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I treat every customer as an individual,

not as a transaction
Its difficult to treat people as individuals especially when you are dealing
with hundreds and thousands at a time... but we do need to remember we
are dealing with a person with a name and different reasons for flying, not
a seat number.
I match the customers preferred style

I am aware of the customers needs, whether they are travelling with a family
or are an Executive Club customer who needs recognition and I do this without
the customer having to tell me. I try to read between the lines to see if they
need attention, privacy, openness or discretion.
I recognise high value customers by

personalising the service I offer to them
I am fortunate to work in an area where we see some of our passengers
frequently, up to several times per week. I try to remember family details and ask
politely about details they have told me in the past.
When I work in First and a customer asks for tea or coffee, I always ask if they
would prefer a mug, rather than a pot and a milk jug, with a warm smile. It always
works wonders and I ALWAYS get a great response and a smile.
I actively listen to what the customer needs

and ask open questions to find out more
I make sure I have understood the issue by repeating what the customer has said
in my own words. I try to take a mental deep breath and listen before I reply.
I take the opportunity to talk to customers

if time is available
If someone comes into the galley I always engage them in conversation. I ask them
if they are going on holiday or business or returning home. Or I ask them if they
would like a cup of tea or coffee. Sometimes I am tired and I really don't feel like it,
but I remind myself that it makes them feel a little more welcome.
Thoughtful
Real staff talk about

thoughtful service
Even if youre on the bag drop you dont have to make it a routine check-in
theres always time to smile as someone approaches the counter and you can
wish them a good trip.
I look out for customers who might need my help

Even on my way home for the night when I'm just off duty, if I see someone
'wandering' around the airport looking stranded, I stop to help. Give them
directions or point them to where they need to go. It only takes a moment...
but it can make a difference for that person.
I proactively ask the customer if they need

anything else
I try and surprise people by offering MORE than they expect, for example in
World Traveller saying can I get you anything else before moving onto the
next person. In Club World I discreetly check if customers are familiar with
the seat and are ok, whether they are on 'my side' or not.
I offer reassurance when needed

I am sensitive to each situation and show
empathy to the customer
We never know what a person could be going through. Someone's personal
disaster may be a minor point to us - but it's VERY relevant to them. If a
passenger has received sad news we need to be aware they are not functioning
normally and will need more patience and assistance.
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Often I think of my Mum who is now elderly and forgetful and how frustrated I
can get as her daughter explaining things to her. So when I see thoughtfulness
from organisations she comes into contact with I try and learn from this.
We simply must understand that an inexperienced traveller could be in a lot of
distress as well. Flying is a piece of cake to us, but very traumatic to others.
We should offer extra attention where needed NOT when we THINK it's needed.
Sometimes it's as easy as a few kind words.
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Professional
Professional

Being professional is about being
the face and voice of British Airways.
It is staying calm under pressure.
Providing reassurance.
Knowing our job inside out and
being proud to do it well.

professional service
Im aware that I represent BA
Irrespective of the problems we have faced within the company, I am extremely
passionate about my job. You have to be professional and rise above it all and
continue to display warmth and let the passenger know you do care.
I recognise the importance of our uniform

in reassuring customers
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When I am busy, I acknowledge customers

who are waiting to speak to me.
I always apologise if a customer has had to wait a long time on the line to
speak to me. Just catching someones eye and saying Ill be with you in a
second is enough.
I give customers the information they need

for an easier journey
Poor uniform standards are far too common and look really cheap and shabby.
If your uniform is immaculate it speaks volumes for customers.
I learn about new technology and systems to improve the service I give to
customers for example understanding how ba.com works, so I can encourage
the customer to use online check-in, or pay for excess baggage online.
Im aware that customers can see or hear

how I speak to others
I proactively give customers updates if

there is a problem
Customers often overhear conversations about internal politics and negative

talk about BA. I hate hearing that sort of thing as a customer myself. What you
think of BA is your opinion when youre in earshot of a customer, you represent
the airline. You also have to remember that you are always being observed so if
you let your guard slip, it can affect more than just the customer in front of you.
Professionalism to me ALSO means giving the customer timely information

not leaving them in the dark; telling them the truth and not hiding behind
jargon like for instance "We apologise but this flight has been cancelled for
operational reasons. Customers need to be kept up to date even if it is bad news
so at least they can make alternative arrangements.
I try to avoid sounding or appearing

stressed or rushed
I stand behind our airline and our policies,

even if I dont always agree
When I deal with a customer I make out that nothing is a bother even if deep
down I am very busy. At the end of the day the customer does not need to be
concerned by how many other people I have to deal with. You have to be cool,
calm and collected and make the customer feel they have your complete attention.
I think that everyone is proud to work for the airline and is passionate about
their job. If a passenger is not happy with the service or a particular policy then
I would try and discuss this with them and feed their comments back but never
discuss my personal opinions on the matter.
Professional
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Being British is being proud of our
heritage and looking to the future.
Valuing all cultures and differences.
Being polite, calm and dignified.
Delivering a British style of service
is about the attitude you have, not
necessarily the country youre from.

British
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British service
I treat the customer with politeness at all times, even when I am under pressure.
If I feel that I may have appeared rude or unhelpful then I am quick to ensure that
the customer feels confident that I am actually doing my best to help them.
I remain dignified, respectful and calm in the

face of frustration or anger from a customer
Treat customers with respect at all times even when they are really challenging
you. Even when they go too far, be firm but not rude or confrontational.
Politeness always helps and even if the message we have to convey is a difficult
one always show the utmost respect even when they may be irritable and irate.
The last thing they need is for us to put fuel on the fire if there is disruption or
someone else in the airline has served them badly.
I dont make assumptions about people

based on their appearance
You cant tell anything about someone from the way they are dressed or
the way they appear. Often, casually dressed people will be travelling in our
premium cabins.
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I remember that every customer has chosen

BA and is valuable to us
I try to do my level best to give everyone good service. Every customer should
feel that they are important to us and not just another passenger on a flight,
whichever cabin theyre flying in. We have more time to spend with our First and
Club passengers, but everyone deserves the same BA style of service.
I respect different cultures and beliefs and

adapt my style accordingly
It is important to learn more and more about local cultures. Despite being in
BA for 22 years, the learning process is ongoing. Even if you cant speak another
language you can understand cultural differences.
I am patient and rephrase my words to help

customers understand me, especially if we
dont share the same first language
It is practically not possible for every staff member to know more than a couple
of languages so communication will definitely be a hassle at times. A lot of the
time we do get someone who can speak the same language as the passenger to
help with resolving situations. English is not my Dad's first language and I have
seen him being shouted at by people who find him difficult to understand.
British
I speak in a polite, courteous way
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Lounge signage
The concorde room plinth
The First Galleries plinth
The Club Galleries plinth
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Lounge signage
The concorde room signage detail
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Galleries First
Lounge signage
Guest Services
The Board Room
Spa
Individually cut wall mounted signage
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Direct Mail Executive Club Blue
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+44 (0)7000 2246243
[email protected]
This version of the brand guidelines
supercedes any previous versions,
which should be discarded.
Please ensure all use of the
British Airways brand complies with
any applicable regulations and has
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representative.
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What is the purpose of the brand guidelines document?

What is the purpose of the brand guidelines document?

How does the document describe the British Airways identity?

How does the document describe the British Airways identity?

The BA Way

Brand Guidelines 2007

Version 1. September 2007.

Every detail of the British Airways

Simple, global, seamless.

Brand strategy and proposition

Brand strategy and proposition

The Brand proposition is our customer

We target customers who are added

Internally we define the delivery of our

Areas of Brilliance are British Airways

Our brand values act as a reality-check

Professional approach to everything we

Behave in a responsible way towards

1. Safe and secure

Committed to consistent high standards.

Find insightful, innovative and

Safe and secure

Safety and security underpins

A well led and managed British company.

The guidelines that follow are designed

through to more recent times, our

of quality travel in the UK, as well as a

The three ways we present our

Love the journey

The logotype and speedmarque are

The logotype creates a bridge into the

The speedmarque creates the bridge into

Brand Prefix In-journey

The three ways we present our

Headline for demonstration purposes only

Diagram not to scale

Profit centres and businesses

British Airways Plc

This brandmarque format is retained

Nunc Pharetra Porttitor

Refreshed Corporate identity

Corporate Identity format with new colour and new Speedmarque

Corporate Identity format with new colour and new Speedmarque

Corporate Identity format with new ribbed background

Corporate Identity format with new ribbed background

Corporate Identity format for narrow and compact situations

Corporate Identity format for narrow and compact situations

The corporate signature is a mark of

The brand prefix

Enjoy New Club World

Loving the world

Taking you home for

Upgrading isnt about

The brand prefix within the

Hello Enjoy Smile

This is a preferred presentation of the speedmarque and should be used

The core colour palette

The extended colour palette

Signal Red P485