British Airways Launches Worldwide Sale

$438 Roundtrip Fares Between Toronto and London With $50 Off Land Arrangements


TORONTO, March 6, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- A 'worldwide' airfare sale, with opportunities to visit the U.K., Europe, Africa and Asia, is being launched today by British Airways.

Roundtrip airfares begin at $438 between Toronto or Montreal and London, with comparable sale fares available to other cities including Cairo, Mumbai, Nairobi, Accra, Hong Kong, Paris, Barcelona, Milan and Prague.

Travelers also have the option to upgrade to World Traveller Plus, the airline's premium economy cabin for an additional fee.

Travelers purchasing roundtrip tickets within this period will also receive a $50 discount on land arrangements throughout Europe and Asia, including hotel, car, transfer and sightseeing, such as London Sightseeing Pass, Paris A La Carte, Cityrama Tour, and Hong Kong Island Tour.

Prices are available for sale through Wednesday midnight (EDT), Mar. 14, 2007. Travel is valid from Apr. 30, 2007, through Jun. 3, 2007.

Comparable airfares are available from all four British Airways' Canadian cities to select destinations around the world. Sample roundtrip fares include Montreal/Nairobi starting at $1302, Toronto/Hong Kong beginning at $1208, Vancouver/Paris from $841 and Calgary/Prague starting at $927.

World Traveller roundtrip fares are based in Canadian Dollars, must be booked and purchased seven days in advance and are non-refundable. World Traveller Plus roundtrip fares must be booked and purchased 42 days in advance. Fares may be higher for other travel dates, from other Canadian departure gateways and to other worldwide destinations. Weekend (Thursday-Sunday) surcharge applies at $30 each way. Fares are subject to government approval and do not include security, insurance and fuel surcharges, airport fees, Air Travellers Security Charges and taxes. Minimum stay of Saturday night is required and maximum stay is 11 months. Other significant restrictions apply.

Further information on this worldwide airfare sale and British Airways flight schedules is available by visiting the airline's website, www.ba.com Notes to Editor:


 *  Sample roundtrip fares from all four Canadian gateways to London:
      Toronto                           $438
      Montreal                          $438
      Vancouver                         $538
      Calgary                           $538

 *  World Traveller Plus (premium economy) features a 38-inch pitch
    reclining seat with its own separate cabin on all British Airways
    wide body longhaul aircraft.

 *  ba.com has been recently relaunched to include an intuitive
    booking engine, international online check-in facility for
    individuals and groups and the capability for printing boarding
    passes at home or the office in selected markets


            

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