BA upgrades business to first for free

Manchester, United Kingdom - August 27, 2015: British Airways Airbus A320 (G-EUUY) taxiing on Manchester International Airport tarmac after landing.

The ever popular complimentary one-way upgrade to First Class is back with British Airways.

For a limited-time, travellers have the opportunity to enjoy a one-way upgrade to First for free when they book return Club World business class to Singapore from $3,898* and from $7,987* to the UK and Europe on ba.com.

This special deal is available for bookings from now until 5 October 2016 and is valid to travel on flights departing Sydney on or before 31 March 2017.

So just what do you get in First Class on British Airways?

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  • Each individual suite in the renowned First cabin features a bed that is 60 per cent wider, a personal wardrobe, world-class dining options and an unprecedented level of comfort.
  • Customers in First will be entitled to a complimentary chauffeur service to or from Sydney International Airport.
  • All premium customers arriving at British Airways’ award-winning home at London Heathrow Terminal 5 can enjoy the facilities at the Arrivals lounge, which includes showers, breakfast and complimentary Elemis spa treatments.
  • Customers can also enjoy bubbling champagne at the exclusive Galleries Club lounges on their departure.

British Airways’ regional general manager, South West Pacific, Nicole Backo, said it was an exciting time to welcome back this incredible promotion.

“For no additional cost, customers can enjoy the absolute luxurious experience in First on one sector on their next flight to London, Europe or Singapore.”

“This promotion really is a ticket to exceptional comfort and impeccable service. Customers can dine in our exclusive first class restaurant in the sky, with a full ‘a la carte’ menu designed by leading chefs from around the world and only the finest of wines and champagne. They can enjoy a carefully selected collection of wellbeing essentials, a pair of wonderfully soft cotton pyjamas and sink into a quilted mattress and Egyptian cotton duvet for a dreamy night’s sleep. It really is the finest way to travel. Such offers are always extremely popular, so we encourage customers to book now to secure a seat,” Backo said.

Flight Details

Return flights in Club World business class from Sydney to the UK and Europe – The complimentary upgrade on flights to the UK and Europe is valid on one sector of the journey and are valid for travel from now until 31 March 2017. The return Club World fares start from $7,987.*

Return flights in Club World from Sydney to Singapore – The complimentary upgrade on flights to Singapore is valid on one sector of the journey and are valid for travel from now until 31 March 2017. The Club World fares start from $3,898.*

British Airways’ Executive Club and On Business members also have the added benefit of collecting triple Avios points through a promotion running from now until 11 December 2016. Please visit ba.com/TripleAvios for more details.

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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