- British Airways gave New York newlyweds the best possible take off to their marriage, with the chance to win round-trip World Traveller Plus (premium economy) flights from New York to London
- Couples tying the knot at City Hall in New York on Friday 14 February were offered the chance to take part in the giveaway competition, taking their marriage to new heights
- Newlyweds who were in it for the long-haul (flight) answered British trivia questions for the chance to win
- Adding to the romance, British Airways is treating customers traveling on February 14 and 15 to a selection of romantic desserts on board
New York, February 14, 2025 – This Valentine’s Day, British Airways gave newlyweds at New York City Hall the best take-off to their marriage by offering the chance to win a romantic getaway to London.
Just-married couples who were in it for the long-haul (flight) were offered the chance to answer British-themed trivia, for a chance to win round-trip World Traveller Plus (premium economy) tickets from New York to London.
Winners walked away on cloud nine with an unforgettable start to their journey as newlyweds.
Along with the round-trip flights, the airline has partnered with VisitBritain, the national tourism agency for Britain, to gift the winners $300 vouchers from the online VisitBritain shop to use toward a variety of experiences and tours throughout their upcoming trip.
The VisitBritain Shop is the go-to place for booking great-value, time-saving tickets for transportation, attractions, theatre, and more across the UK.
Adding to the romance, British Airways is treating customers traveling on February 14 and 15 to a selection of indulgent desserts on flights from London Gatwick and London Heathrow including the following:
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A decadent raspberry, chocolate, and hazelnut mousse cake, paired with a refreshing raspberry sorbet in First class.
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A chocolate and raspberry mousse topped with a rich chocolate crumble in Club World (business class).
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A chocolate cake, complemented by mascarpone and raspberry cream in World Traveller Plus (premium economy).
With love in the air and London on the horizon, British Airways made a memorable Valentine’s Day for newlyweds and travelers alike.
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About World Traveller Plus (premium economy)
The British Airways World Traveller Plus cabin is quiet and spacious, with wider and greater recline, lumbar support, a head and footrest, plus extra leg room to stretch out. Those in premium economy also receive a special amenity kit filled with lip balm, an eye mask, socks, toothbrush and toothpaste.
About British Airways
As a global airline and the UK’s flag carrier, British Airways has been flying its customers to where they need to be for more than 100 years. The airline connects Britain with the world and the world with Britain, operating one of the most extensive international scheduled airline route networks together with its joint business, codeshare and franchise partners. British Airways flies to more than 200 destinations across 75 countries. The British Airways Americas press office can be contacted at americas.newsroom@ba.com. To book visit BA.com and connect on Facebook @BritishAirways and Instagram @british_airways.
VisitBritain is the national tourism agency for Britain, dedicated to promoting the nation as a diverse and dynamic global visitor destination. Working with partners worldwide, VisitBritain focuses on regional and seasonal dispersal, boosting productivity, and supporting the local tourism industry to showcase the best of Britain.
