Sights set on the skies

I t's not just adults who hold decision-making powers. Jonathan Liu Chor-kiu, 11, was one of 13 children elected onto the British Airways Kids' Council (BA Council) to give suggestions on how to improve the airline's services.

Jonathan, who has a lot of family living overseas, says: 'As a frequent flyer, I've often thought about how airlines can enhance their products to make flying more enjoyable.

'I'm really glad that BA has given me and other children the opportunity to do this. I'm very honoured that I can have the opportunity to voice my opinions about flying.'

The other children on the BA Council range from eight to 14 years old and come from the United Kingdom, Uganda, Mexico, Nairobi, Greece, Cyprus and South Africa. Jonathan is the only member from the Asia-Pacific region.

BA launched the Council last April in order to develop their services in line with what young flyers want.

'The council is a global initiative and it's important to get feedback and ideas from youngsters from all corners of the world,' says Joerg Tuensmeyer, BA general manager, Greater China and Philippines.

'We're already seeing changes being implemented as a result of the great ideas put forward by the council during its first meeting. For example, based on their input, we are redesigning the Skyflyer activity pack and introducing a new menu which is set to be unveiled this year.'