British Airways Offers Free Pass in London

$312 Roundtrip Fares Between New York and London Include Three Day London Pass


NEW YORK, April 21, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- British Airways launched a special seat sale today to London, including the free London Pass.

Roundtrip airfares begin at $312 between New York (JFK or Newark) and London. Travelers purchasing roundtrip tickets within this period will also receive a free three day London Pass, offering a choice of top London attractions, including St. Paul's Cathedral, Hampton Court Palace (including their famed garden and maze), Eton College, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Tower of London. Discounts are also offered at a number of experiences, including the Bateau Lunch Cruise, Harrod's and Original London Walks.

Comparable airfares are available from all British Airways' U.S. cities to London.

Fares are available for sale through Thursday midnight (EDT), Apr. 23, 2009. Travel is valid from Apr. 28, 2009, through May 24, 2009.

World Traveller roundtrip fares must be booked and purchased seven days in advance and are non-refundable. 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 include fuel surcharges and are subject to government approval and do not include government fees and taxes from approximately $165 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/freepass.

Notes to Editor:



 * Sample roundtrip fares between all 18 U.S. gateways and London:

   New York  (JFK and Newark)             $312
   Boston                                 $372
   Philadelphia, Chicago                  $335
   Washington, D.C., Baltimore            $358
   Miami                                  $375
   Orlando                                $382
   Tampa                                  $402
   Atlanta                                $478
   Dallas/Ft. Worth                       $469
   Houston                                $387
   Denver                                 $396
   Phoenix                                $354
   Seattle                                $355
   Los Angeles, San Francisco             $406

 * British Airways has launched a social media platform called
   Metrotwin.com linking the world's two most dynamic hubs - London
   and New York.  Register before May 31, 2009 at
   www.ba.com/metrotwin2win for a chance to win a trip for two to
   London.

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