[Post 751]The $135M Race to Prep Your Flight for on-Time Departure | WSJ Booked

Summary

British Airways has invested some $135 million into improving punctuality in order to reduce flight delays. The airline’s playbook for prepping each flight is called the Precision Time Schedule and involves a fleet of teams, from cargo and baggage to cleaning and catering. Behind BA’s new punctuality records lies a suite of AI tools and high-tech operations centers. 

WSJ explores the logistics behind the vital aircraft turnaround.