While you can't invest directly in British Airways, you can buy shares in International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), which is the company that owns British Airways. IAG is listed on the LSE with the stock code (or "ticker") "IAG".
Bear in mind that IAG also owns Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus (amongst other brands), so investing in IAG means investing in all of these – not just BA. That could be a good or bad thing, depending on which way you look at it... You're effectively a little bit more diversified by encompassing more brands, but if you had an optimistic hunch about where BA's share price might be headed, that could be watered down by the other brands.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.
Throughout September, IG (capital at risk) is running a free-share giveaway for new customers who open a trading account and trade at least £50. Provided you hold your investment until at least the end of October, you'll receive between £40 and £200 worth of shares in one of 15 popular UK stocks (including IAG). T&Cs apply.
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