Best British Airways deals in March 2023: Get 30% off BA flights | Travel News | Travel
The deal offers up to 30% off premium holidays, including Club World seats (Image: British Airways)
The best British Airways deals can slash the price of BA flights and package holidays – offering you huge savings on your next short trip, long-haul flight, winter getaway, or summer holiday. Sadly, British Airways deals don’t come around all that often.
But that’s why it’s so exciting that BA just launched a new premium promotion that cuts the cost of Business Class flights by up to 30% for a limited time. For those hoping to elevate their journey, the discount is available to those looking to travel in BA Club World and Club Europe cabins. The sale includes direct and return flights, along with some luxury package holidays.
We’ve got all the details on the latest British Airways sale below, as well as some answers to commonly-asked questions about the airline. Scroll down for everything you need to know, or click the links to jump to the relevant section.
Best British Airways flight deals
British Airways’ Premium sale has just landed, offering up to 30 percent off flights in its business class cabins, Club World and Club Europe. Customers who book before March 21, 2023, could make a saving on seats across long-haul and short-haul routes spanning a range of dates in 2023 and 2024.
The offer spans more than 40 long-haul routes in Club World and more than 50 short-haul destinations in Club Europe. Premium flights span direct and return journeys to the US, Canada, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Express.co.uk searched the sale to find some highlights from the British Airways Premium sale. These include:
Prices are subject to demand and dates of travel.
British Airways’ Club World cabin seats transform into fully flat beds (Image: British Airways)
What can passengers expect from a Club World or Club Europe cabin?
British Airways offers Club World cabins on its long-haul global flights and Club Europe on its short-haul and European routes.
The experience begins before passengers even step foot on the aircraft, with a dedicated check-in desk at most airports, fast-track security at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and New York JFK, and access to private lounges in certain airports.
Passengers are also permitted a generous baggage allowance, including both a cabin bag and laptop or handbag onboard, plus two bags in the hold.
The airline’s long-haul business class offering features seats which are designed for relaxing, sleeping and even getting up-to-speed with work, with more space and privacy than your typical flight. The spacious seat converts into a fully flat bed, complete with bedding to ensure passengers enjoy a restful sleep while en route to their destination.
For added luxury, Club World passengers are given a complimentary amenity kit specially designed by The White Company including cosy socks, an eye mask, ear plugs and toiletries.
Expect an elevated dining experience, with passengers offered a menu of starter, main course and dessert dishes to choose from, as well as a welcome beverage and full list of alcoholic and soft drinks while in transit. However, depending on the type of aircraft you fly on, some cabin design elements may vary.
Club Europe is British Airways’ UK and European elevated option, offering a more spacious seating area compared with standard seats. The cabin is situated at the front of the plane and seats two passengers per row as opposed to three. In Club Europe, a selection of meals from breakfast through to dinner are served, along with a range of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks for no additional cost.
British Airways offers seasonal deals to customers throughout the year (Image: Getty Images)
Best British Airways package holiday deals
As part of its premium sale, British Airways is also offering discounts on package holidays with Club World and Club Europe seats. Holidays include beach holidays and cultured city breaks spanning Europe and beyond for customers who book before March 21, 2023.
Express.co.uk searched the sale to find some highlights from the British Airways Premium sale. These include:
Prices are subject to demand and dates of travel.
Dubai flights and holidays are included in the deal (Image: Getty Images)
What is included in a British Airways package holiday?
British Airways package holidays allow customers to choose between flight and hotel or flight and car, however, transfers and car hire can be added on to flight and hotel deals for an extra cost. Passengers are also permitted a luggage allowance of one 23kg hold bag per person.
Holidays can be secured with a deposit of as little as £60 with the option to pay the balance in instalments. In most cases, the deposit amount is not refundable if you decide to cancel your booking. However, some exceptions apply if you have chosen a fully flexible airfare as part of your package.
British Airways holidays are ATOL protected and covered by the airline’s ‘Customer Promise’. This includes a dedicated 24-hour holiday helpline for any issues while you’re away, a guaranteed refund if British Airways has to cancel and the option to cancel for a refund if your holiday is impacted by a major travel restriction before departure.
Fly to Europe from £31
Customers can enjoy select routes from London Gatwick to one of 38 popular European destinations for as little as £31 on certain dates. Passengers can enjoy a generous hand baggage allowance, Wi-Fi and a complimentary snack onboard European flights.
Express.co.uk searched the sale to find some highlights from the deal. These include:
All prices are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to availability.
Save money on flights and holidays with Avios points
British Airways Executive Club members have been able to spend Avios points on flights for some time, but as of February, the airline has allowed the option to pay for holiday packages using the member point system too. Holidaymakers can now choose a flight and hotel package, with the option to add on a rental car, with British Airways Holidays and use their points towards the total price of a holiday when booking.
Avios points can be earned by using the British Airways American Express Credit Card, travelling with Uber, converting Nectar points and shopping on the British Airways Avios eStore.
The member perk can be accessed at check-out, where customers will be given nine different Avios payment options at the check out to decide how many points and how much cash they want to spend.
In some cases, this could be as little as £1.
- Return flights and two nights’ accommodation in Barcelona from £1 + 67,650 Avios for two people sharing (50 points + 33,825 per person)
- Three nights in New York City from £1 + 246,275 Avios for two people sharing (50 points + 123,188 Avios per person)
Where does British Airways fly from in the UK?
British Airways has two main flight hubs in the UK offering domestic and global flights. The airline is based at London Heathrow Airport and operates from its home terminal T5, as well as Terminal 3.
From Gatwick Airport, the airline departs from the South Terminal. British Airways also offers flights to the UK and Europe, as well as its Business Class only service to New York, from London City Airport.
However, the airline does operate domestic flights to and from its main hubs across a number of UK airports, including:
- Aberdeen
- Belfast
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Inverness
- Isle of Man
- Jersey
- Leeds Bradford
- London Stansted
- Manchester
- Newcastle
- Newquay
- Norwich