CRAWLEY, England, October 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
British Airways is offering winter sports fans the chance to fly
their skis for free to the top three ski destinations from London
City Airport.
Customers who book flights to Chambery, Geneva or Zurich before October
31 will be invited to take an extra piece of hold luggage on
flights between December and March.
This is in addition to the existing free one bag allowance and
can be used for skis or other winter sports equipment.
British Airways currently operates seven flights a week from
London City to Geneva and 22 flights a week to Zurich. From December
17 the four times a week winter only services to Chambery
will begin.
All inclusive one-way fares to all three destinations are
available to book on ba.com. All fares include free on-line
check in and seat selection up to 24 hours before departure, no
debit card charges and complimentary food and drinks on board the
aircraft.
British Airways also offer ski holidays including flights plus
hotels or car hire which can be booked on ba.com. There is a wide
range of hotels to suit everyone, from budget hotels, ski in ski
out chalets to luxury resorts. Car hire is also available to book
together with flights and it is guaranteed to save you money than
if booking separately.
Luke Hayhoe, general manager
commercial, BA CityFlyer, said: "We do already offer a generous 23
kilogram baggage allowance but wanted to give our skiing passengers
an additional bonus this winter. Providing they book their
flights in the October booking period they can take their skis for
free until the end of March."
Ends
About British Airways:
British Airways plc offers a wide range of worldwide
destinations - including flights to Delhi, flights to Paris,
holidays in Salzburg, city breaks in Paris, hotels, flights, car rental with Avis
and experiences. Customers can save time and money with ba.com when
booking ATOL protected holiday packages, ATOL number is 5985.
Passengers are offered added peace of mind to their holiday plans
and the security of travelling with British Airways. British
Airways plc constantly seeks to exceed customers' expectations,
both in terms of the value for money and quality of the service
provided.
Press Contact:
Claire Ioannou
Astral Towers
Betts Way
London Road
Crawley
RH10 9XA
+44(0)1293-722513
http://www.ba.com
