Smiling service, snacks, and a great movie selection: these small things make hours spent on a plane just a little more bearable. But the experience can vary wildly depending on which carrier you pick.
25.06.2024 - 19:13 / breakingtravelnews.com
The British Airways and British Airways Holidays summer sale has launched to brighten the mood and lift dampened spirits, forecasting blue skies and sandy toes for all those who book.
Running until 11 July 2024, The Original Sale includes both flights and holiday packages to beach and city destinations. Holidays for 2024 and 2025 are in abundance, whether customers want to summer in Sicily, kick back in the Caribbean or TukTuk through Thailand.
Flight only deals
Customers flying to the turquoise waters of Antigua can book flights from £449, while Barbados options start from £489. Those looking for city breaks can jet off to Miami or San Francisco from £409.
Upgrades to World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) start from an extra £249 return on selected routes. Those booking in the sale can enjoy the extra space, two meals and a complimentary bar service, a personal entertainment system with noise-cancelling headphones and a stylish amenity kit, with destinations including the Bahamas, Tobago and Kuala Lumpur.
For an added touch of luxury, customers can also save up to £500 on Club World (long-haul business class) selected flights.
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Holiday packages
British Airways Holidays is offering an array of holiday packages for customers booking flight and hotel or flight and car together.
For those looking to holiday further afield, British Airways Holidays customers can enjoy a week in St Lucia from £699pp or Barbados from £749pp. Alternatively, customers can experience the glamour of Las Vegas for seven nights from £599pp or explore New York for three nights from £499pp.
Customers in search for paradise closer to home can book British Airways Holidays packages for short-haul destinations with beach holidays in the Algarve from £249pp for seven nights, or Kos for seven nights all-inclusive from £469pp. Customers can secure their holiday with deposits starting from just £60pp, then pay off their balance in as many instalments as they wish.
British Airways Holidays customers can also earn double Tier Points and make their trips twice as rewarding*. Executive Club Members can now earn double the Tier Points on flights taken as part of a package holiday with British Airways Holidays for travel until 30 June 2025**.
Claire Bentley, Managing Director of British Airways Holidays, said: “We’re offering a selection of brilliant offers for a variety of different holidays, from summer sun to adventure breaks. Our 2024 Travel Trends Report revealed that New York, Orlando and Cancun were listed in the top ten most searched for holiday package destinations for travel this year, and we are delighted to share a selection of great offers for all three places.”
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