NEW YORK, May 8, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- British Airways today launched its most popular leisure offer, 'London for Free' with two nights' free hotel accommodations in London.
'London for Free' offers travelers two nights' free hotel accommodations at select three and four star hotels in central London when purchasing roundtrip airfares between the U.S. and the U.K.
Roundtrip airfares begin at $638 between New York (JFK or Newark) and London. Comparable airfares are available from all 19 British Airways' U.S. cities. Travelers also have the option to upgrade to World Traveller Plus, the airline's premium economy cabin from an additional $200 each way based on New York departures.
Prices are available for sale through Wednesday midnight (EDT), May 16, 2007. Travel is valid from May 28, 2007, through Sep. 5, 2007.
London hotels participating in `London For Free' include the Premier Travel Inn Wembley, Premier Travel Inn Kensington, Royal National, Central Park, Jury's Inn Chelsea, Shaftsbury Hyde Park, Kensington International, Thistle Kensington Park and Park Inn Hyde Park. The two free hotel nights are based on double occupancy; single occupants are offered one free hotel night.
In addition to free nights in London, there are plenty of free, fun things to do in London, including:
* visiting the Tate Modern * taking in the sights of street markets * listening to summer concerts in South Kensington * walking along the Thames * watching the "Changing of the Guard" at Buckingham Palace
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 and from other U.S. departure gateways. 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 and a $2.50 September 11 Security Fee. Minimum stay of Saturday night is required and maximum stay is 11 months. Other significant restrictions apply.
Free London hotel offer valid for a maximum of two nights based on double occupancy for travel between May 28, 2007, through Oct. 24, 2007. Rates for additional nights, other room types and other travel periods will be higher. Hotel accommodation must be booked and purchased with British Airways roundtrip published airfare originating in the U.S. during the promotional period.
Further information on this promotion, other worldwide destinations and a London destination guide are available by visiting the airline's website, www.ba.com/maylondonforfree
Notes to Editor:
* British Airways sponsors the "Taste of London", held Jun. 21 to Jun. 24, 2007 in Regents Park, London. This popular event permits visitors to sample dishes from top U.K. restaurants, and includes members of the British Airways Culinary Council. * World Traveller Plus offers seven inches of extra legroom, a 38 inch pitch and a wider, more comfortable seat in a separate cabin aboard longhaul wide-body B747 and B777 aircraft.
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