NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- British Airways today launched "London for Free," one of British Airways' unique and most popular leisure promotions in Canada.
'London for Free' offers travelers two nights' free hotel accommodation in London when purchasing roundtrip airfares between Canada and the UK and Europe.
Roundtrip airfares begin at $398 between Toronto or Montreal and London, with sale fares available to other cities including Amsterdam, Paris, Rome and Barcelona. Travelers also have the option to upgrade to World Traveller Plus, the airline's premium economy cabin.
Roundtrip fares are based in Canadian dollars and are available for sale through Tuesday midnight (EST), Nov. 21, 2006. Travel is valid from Nov. 21, 2006, through Mar. 7, 2007, excluding Dec. 20-24, 2006. Calgary service begins Dec. 1, 2006.
Passengers also may upgrade to the premier economy World Traveller Plus cabin, beginning from $728 roundtrip from Toronto to London. World Traveller Plus offers seven inches of extra legroom and a wider, more comfortable seat in a separate cabin aboard longhaul wide-body B747 and B777 aircraft.
Centrally located London hotels participating in "London For Free" include the Royal National, Best Western Paddington Court, Corus Hyde Park, Jury's Inn Chelsea, Central Park, Phoenix, Kensington International, Comfort Inn Kensington, Marriott Maida Vale, Park Inn Hyde Park, Thistle Barbican, and Thistle Victoria. The two free hotel nights are based on double occupancy; single occupants are offered one free hotel night.
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 42 days in advance. Fares may be higher for other travel dates, from other Canadian departure gateways and to beyond London 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.
Free London hotel offer is valid for a maximum of two nights based on double occupancy for travel between Nov. 15, 2006 -- May 31, 2007, only, with all travel to be completed by May 31, 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 Canada during the promotional period.
Further information on this European promotion and British Airways flight schedules are available by visiting the airline's website, http://www.ba.com/londonforfreeca
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