TORONTO, April 21, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- British Airways launched a special seat sale today to London, including the free London Pass.
Roundtrip airfares begin at CAD$448 between Toronto and Montreal and London. Fares begin from CAD$628 from Calgary and Vancouver. 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.
Fares are available for sale through Thursday, midnight (EDT), Apr. 23, 2009. Travel is valid from May 1, 2009, through Jun. 17, 2009.
World Traveller roundtrip fares are based in Canadian dollars and are non-refundable. Fares may be higher for other travel dates and from other Canadian departure gateways. Weekend (Thursday-Sunday) surcharge applies at CAD$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.
Further information on this special offer is available by visiting the airline's website, www.ba.com/freepass.
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Notes to Editor:
* London Heathrow's Terminal 5 is the exclusive home to British Airways, having looked after more than 20 million customers and handled almost 80,000 flights since its March 2008 opening. Terminal 5 is currently helping to achieve record levels of punctuality and customer satisfaction scores. * British Airways has launched a program permitting customers to choose to offset their carbon emissions. Visit www.ba.com/cr for more details.