NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- British Airways launched a sale fare today to London, including the free London Pass.
Roundtrip airfares begin at $482 between New York (JFK or Newark) and London. Travelers purchasing roundtrip tickets within this period will also receive a free two day London Pass, offering a choice of top London attractions, including London Zoo, St. Paul's Cathedral, Hampton Court Palace (including their famed garden and maze) and Tower of London.
World Traveller Plus, the airline's premium economy cabin, is also on sale, with fares beginning from $898 roundtrip from New York (JFK or Newark). World Traveller Plus cabin offers customers wider seats and more space and privacy. Comparable airfares are available from all British Airways' U.S. cities to London.
Fares are available for sale through Thursday midnight (EDT), Sep. 4, 2008. Travel is valid from Oct. 23, 2008, through Dec. 17, 2008.
World Traveller roundtrip fares must be booked and purchased seven days in advance and are non-refundable. World Traveller Plus roundtrip fares must be booked and purchased 21 days in advance. Fares may be higher for other travel dates, from other U.S. 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 government fees and taxes from approximately $165 to $250 and a $2.50 September 11th Security Fee. A minimum stay of Saturday night is required and maximum stay is permitted up to 11 months. Other significant restrictions apply.
Further information on this special offer is available by visiting the airline's website, www.ba.com/labor.
Notes to Editor:
* Sample roundtrip fares from all 18 U.S. gateways to London: New York (JFK and Newark) $482 Boston, Philadelphia $518 Washington, D.C., Baltimore $538 Miami, Orlando, Tampa $678 Atlanta, Chicago $598 Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston $708 Denver, Phoenix, Seattle $728 Los Angeles, San Francisco $698 * World Traveller Plus (premium economy) features a 38-inch pitch reclining seat with its own separate cabin on all British Airways longhaul aircraft. * ba.com includes 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. * British Airways has launched a program permitting customers to choose to offset their carbon emissions. Visit www.ba.com/cr for more details.
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