British Airways | Data Science

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to British Airways. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to British Airways. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at British Airways. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

Welcome to our programme – we're thrilled to have you on board!

It’s an exciting time to be at British Airways. We’re expanding our global network, investing in cutting-edge technology, and transforming the experience we offer to customers. As a 24/7 business operating across the globe, we thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment—one that brings out the best in those who are ready to step up and take on new challenges. No matter where you join us, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of the airline.

In this virtual experience, you’ll step into the shoes of a British Airways team member on our Data Science team. Across two tasks, you’ll work on real-world challenges that impact British Airways operations and customer strategy. First, you’ll support our Airport Planning team by helping forecast lounge demand at Heathrow Terminal 3. Then, you’ll shift focus to customer acquisition, where you'll build and evaluate a predictive model to identify future holiday travelers.

This programme is designed to help you gain insight into the kind of work we do at British Airways. We hope it provides a valuable opportunity to upskill, grow your confidence, and take a step closer to your future career. Let’s get started!

Skills you will learn and practice:

Data Modeling

Assumption Development

Infrastructure Planning

Communication

Machine Learning

Data Science

Data Visualization

PowerPoint

How it works

Introduction from British Airways

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Tasks in this program

Task One: Modeling lounge eligibility at Heathrow Terminal 3

1-2 hours

Intermediate

Help British Airways plan for future lounge demand using strategic data modeling.

What you'll learn

How using airline data and modeling helps British Airways forecast lounge demand and plan for future capacity planning

What you'll do

Review lounge eligibility criteria and explore how customer groupings can inform lounge demand assumptions
Create a reusable lookup table and written justification that British Airways can apply to future flying schedules

Reviews

Over 16350

5 Star Reviews

"I like the fact the program made me think critically. it also made me take new courses on platforms like coursera to broaden my knowledge."-- Student from University of Portharcourt

"What did I like about this program is that it gave me a little insight about how does companies use reviews to analyse what do people want and to improve it's services."-- Student from Université de 7 Novembre à Carthage

"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible experience I had during the Data Science Virtual Internship at British Airways. This internship has undoubtedly been a transformative and enriching journey that has significantly contributed to my growth as a data scientist. The program impressed me..."-- Student from SRM Institute Of Science & Technology ( Deemed University)

"Ease of Use: Intuitive interfaces and straightforward navigation make a program more accessible and enjoyable to use. Functionality: Comprehensive features that meet user needs efficiently, whether for productivity, entertainment, or other purposes. Performance: Fast, responsive performance without lags or crashes enhances the overall user experi..."-- Student from Indira Gandhi National Open University

"INSIGHTS AND THE HONEST DATA PROVIDED BY THE AIRLINES EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE A BUNCH OF BAD REVIEWS ABT THE AIRLINE"-- Student from Great Lakes Institute of Management

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