British Airways Launches 'London for Free'

Roundtrip Air and Two Nights' Free Hotel From $377


NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- British Airways today launched its ever popular 'London for Free,' offering two nights' free hotel in London.

'London for Free' offers travellers two nights' free hotel accommodation 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 $377 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, for an additional fee.

Prices are available for sale through Thursday, midnight (EST), January 24, 2008. Travel is valid from January 22, 2008, through March 23, 2008.

London hotels participating in 'London For Free' include the Royal National, Central Park, Comfort Inn Kensington, Jurys Inn Chelsea, Premier Travel Inn Kensington and Premier Travel Inn Wembley and Park Inn Hyde Park, Marriott Maida Vale and Holiday Inn Regents Park. 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 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. 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 and other British Airways offers are available by visiting the airline's website, www.ba.com/january

The British Airways logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=1862


 * Additional sale fares are also available from March 24, 2008 to May
   25, 2008.
 * British Airways will move into its new home, Terminal 5, at London
   Heathrow on March 27, 2008.  Visit www.terminal5.ba.com for more
   details.
 * British Airways has launched a program permitting customers to 
   choose to offset their carbon emissions.  Visit www.ba.com/cr for  
   more details.


            

Contact Data