BA Euroflyer - Network Planning Lead

This is your chance to become part of the newest airline within the British Airways family. 

BA Euroflyer was launched in 2022, serving a short-haul network of some of Europe’s most popular destinations from London’s Gatwick Airport. 

It’s an exciting and fast-paced life when you’re working in one of the world’s most important travel hubs, and you’ll be part of a global gateway connecting with people from all walks of life and helping to make each and every journey original and unique.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in exciting places, a job at BA Euroflyer is yours to make.

This is an airline where you’ll be able to create a real impact, right from the moment you join us.

The role:

Network Planning Lead

Salary:  £63,000 - £70,000

To drive the development of the BA Euroflyer route network, optimising customer attractiveness, cost efficiency and profitability. The Network Planning Lead is accountable for shaping the commercial direction and long-term performance of the network, ensuring it grows in line with company strategy.

What you’ll do:

• Own the development of commercial network plans that deliver a profitable BA Euroflyer route network, aligned to market demand and commercial need
• Hold end-to-end accountability for route and network performance, reviewing results and making changes in response to demand, competition, customer trends and the operational environment
• Develop and continuously improve robust evaluation methodologies to support network decisions, including business cases for new routes, capacity growth and the reduction or cancellation of underperforming routes
• Set the strategic direction for each route and align seasonal planning with long-term network strategy
• Act as the authority on commercial network decisions, including capacity deployment, route launches and suspensions, using financial modelling, scenario analysis and opportunity-cost insights
• Work with senior route development teams, airports and tourist boards to identify new opportunities and negotiate commercial deals that stimulate demand and support profitability
• Lead cross-functional network strategy projects, challenging the status quo and gaining buy-in from key stakeholders
• Build strong relationships across BA Euroflyer, British Airways and IAG to develop network solutions that meet commercial, operational and customer needs
• Represent BA Euroflyer across BA and IAG on network planning matters, increasing visibility and supporting broader business priorities

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Strong analytical capability, combining data insight with commercial understanding to develop clear, actionable recommendations
• Ability to manage ambiguity, balancing competing commercial and operational priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex insights clearly to a range of audiences
• Proven influencing skills, able to articulate problems and solutions succinctly and gain stakeholder buy-in
• A collaborative approach, working effectively across commercial, planning and operational teams at all levels
• Flexibility to travel and work across different company bases where required

Your experience:

• Experience in network planning, route development or a related commercial role
• Good understanding of airline economics, route profitability and the financial drivers of airline performance
• Experience in financial analysis, including interpreting route performance and cost allocation methodologies
• Understanding of competitor networks, schedules and market dynamics
• Knowledge of airline revenue management, pricing and customer purchase behaviour
• Proven experience making commercially driven decisions based on data and insight

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. You will also receive many other perks such as Voluntary Private Healthcare, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, BA Euroflyer Pension Scheme, Free Eye Test, Access to Perks at Work, Travel Industry discounts and many more!

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.