Thursday 20 June, 2024 – The British Airways and British Airways Holidays summer sale has launched today, 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.
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.”
Further information on the flight and holiday sale can be found at www.ba.com/sale.
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Notes to editors
All flights depart from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, or London City.
*Bonus Tier Points will be awarded separately to standard Tier Points and within 14 working days of your return flight. Executive Club Members must add their membership number to their booking prior to travel in order to claim the bonus points.
** To qualify, you’ll need to book a holiday (flights + hotel or flights + car) of at least five nights for travel before 30 June 2025.
British Airways Holidays Deals
EUROPEAN GETAWAYS
Greece - British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 5* Daios Cove, from £2029pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 October - 27 October 2024 inclusive. Includes business class (Club Europe) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation on Half Board basis. Book by 11 July 2024. For reservations visit https://www.britishairways.com/heraklion or call 0344 493 0787.
Malta - British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 5* InterContinental Malta, from £509pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 November - 30 November 2024 inclusive. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 11 July 2024. For reservations visit https://www.britishairways.com/malta or call 0344 493 0787.
Tenerife - British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 5* Gran Melia Palacio de Isora, from £1219pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 November - 30 November 2024 inclusive. Includes business class (Club Europe) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 11 July 2024. For reservations visit https://www.britishairways.com/tenerife or call 0344 493 0787.
USA TRIPS
Los Angeles - British Airways Holidays offers five nights, at the 3* DoubleTree by Hilton Buena Park from £629pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 January - 31 January 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation. Book by 11 July 2024. For reservations visit https://www.britishairways.com/los-angeles or call 0344 493 0787.
New York - British Airways Holidays offers three nights, at the 3* Paramount Hotel Times Square, from £499pp, travelling on selected dates between 8th January 2025 6 February 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation. Book by 11 July 2024. For reservations visit https://www.britishairways.com/new-york or call 0344 493 0787.
Chicago - British Airways Holidays offers three nights, at the 4* Swissotel Chicago, from £569pp, travelling on selected dates between 6 January - 4 February 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation. Book by 11 July 2024. For reservations visit https://www.britishairways.com/chicago or call 0344 493 0787.
FURTHER AFIELD
Thailand - British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 4* Ambassador Bangkok, from £649pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 February - 28 February 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation. Book by 11 July 2024. For reservations visit https://www.britishairways.com/thailand or call 0344 493 0787.
Mauritius - British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 3* Coin De Mire Attitude, from £979pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 January - 31 January 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 11 July 2024. For reservations visit https://www.britishairways.com/mauritius or call 0344 493 0787.
Maldives - British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 4* Bandos Maldives, from £1129pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 November - 30 November 2024 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 11 July 2024. For reservations visit https://www.britishairways.com/maldives or call 0344 493 0787.
Cancun - British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 3.5* Allegro Playacar, from £899pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 September - 30 September 2024 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation on All Inclusive board basis. Book by 11 July 2024. For reservations visit https://www.britishairways.com/cancun or call 0344 493 0787.
