British Airways Offers A ‘Fast Track’ View of London; Roundtrip Fares Start At $558 From New York Including London Eye Ticket

NEW YORK, April 24, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — A three-day sale from the U.S. to London that also includes a complimentary fast track pass for the London Eye has been launched today by British Airways.

Roundtrip airfares begin at $558 between New York (JFK or Newark) and London and must be purchased by midnight (EDT) Thurs., Apr. 26, 2007. Travel is valid from May 28, 2007, through Sep. 5, 2007. Airfares include a choice of complimentary BA London Eye Fast Track ticket, London Big Bus Sightseeing Tour, or the Thames Circular Cruise.

Travelers also have the option to upgrade to World Traveller Plus, the airline’s premium economy cabin, starting from $150 each way from New York (JFK or Newark).

Roundtrip fares must be booked and purchased seven days in advance and are non-refundable. Fares may be higher for other travel dates and from other U.S. departure cities. 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 is one Saturday night and maximum stay is 11 months. Other significant restrictions apply.

Sample World Traveller fares, available from all 19 British Airways’ U.S. gateways to London:

   * JFK, Newark                           $558  * Philadelphia, Boston                  $598  * Washington, D.C., Baltimore           $617  * Miami                                 $758  * Orlando, Tampa                        $817  * Atlanta                               $797  * Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco   $758  * Detroit                               $812  * Dallas/Ft. Worth                      $838  * Houston                               $770  * Denver                                $873  * Phoenix                               $894  * Seattle                               $898   * World Traveller Plus (premium economy) features a 38-inch pitch    reclining seat with its own separate cabin on all British Airways    wide body longhaul aircraft.   * Customers traveling on British Airways may "fast track" on BA by    checking in online at ba.com and printing their own boarding pass    and dropping any checked luggage at the "Fast Drop" facility at the    airport.   * The British Airways London Eye is the world's tallest observation    wheel at 135m high.  Fast Track allows customers to check in 15    minutes before flight and bypass the queue. 

Further information on this special sale and British Airways flight schedules is available by visiting the airline’s website, www.ba.com/aprilsale

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