HARMONDSWORTH, England,
May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
British Airways has announced it is increasing flights to two of
its popular European ski destinations from Gatwick next winter.
From December 18, flights to
Turin in Italy will increase to 10 a week and flights
to Salzburg in Austria will increase to five a week, as both
cities are popular destinations for ski holidays. The extra return
service to Turin will operate on a
Sunday and extra return services to Salzburg will operate on Thursday and
Saturday.
Fares include on-line check in and seat selection up to 24 hours
before departure, a generous 23 kg checked-in luggage allowance
plus a piece of hand luggage and a laptop or handbag, and no debit
card fees.
British Airways offer fly-drives to Turin for customers wanting the freedom to
discover the region's lakes and mountains, as well as the popular
Via Lattea and its many ski resorts.
Tourists can combine a ski holiday with a stay in Turin to see the Piazza Castello square,
armoury and art museums, royal palaces and churches. The Baroque
palaces built by the House of Savoy are also impressive attractions
for tourists wanting to learn more about Northern Italy's rich history and culture.
Additionally, after working up an appetite from a day of skiing,
Turin has many fine restaurants to
sample.
Fly-drive packages are also available in Salzburg, making the surrounding, picturesque
Alpine countryside more accessible. The Alps boast a number of
world-class resorts that are easily reached with a car rental from
Salzburg.
The region is world famous as the setting for the classic
musical 'The Sound of Music', with Anif Palace, Lake Wolfgang and
St. Gilgen easily accessible by car. In addition to skiing nearby,
visitors to Salzburg often enjoy
touring the filming spots of this award-winning musical, either on
their own or through organised tours.
Additionally, the Werfen Ice Caves are a dazzling natural
spectacle only 36 km from Salzburg. The largest ice caves in the world
can be accessed by a cable car that leads up to the mountain
entrance, 40 km high.
Sophie McKinstrie, British
Airways Gatwick, said: "These routes are already very popular with
winter travellers and skiers in particular, so we have taken the
opportunity to boost our winter schedule with the extra
flights."
Low one-way winter fares are available to Turin and Salzburg on http://www.ba.com
About British Airways:
British Airways plc offers a wide range of worldwide
destinations - including holiday in Barbados, holidays in New York,
Copenhagen flights and Brisbane flights. It also arranges hotels,
car rental with Avis and holiday 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:
Susan Redmond
Waterside
PO Box 365
Harmondsworth
Middlesex
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