‘Winter in July' Sale to London & Europe for 3 Days Only

July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- British Airways kicks off "Winter in July" today by introducing an unprecedented three-day sale to London and over 20 other European destinations for travel this winter. Roundtrip prices to London start at $258 from Detroit with special hotel rates starting at $39.

In addition to London, 20 cities in Europe also are on sale. Sample prices include Detroit to Paris for $324 roundtrip, Brussels for $349 roundtrip and Barcelona for $374 roundtrip.

Hotels are also on sale in London starting at $39 per person per night at the Royal National. Six other hotels in London, with ratings ranging from 2 - to - 4 stars, are also featured along with hotels on sale in Paris, Prague, Madrid, Rome and Stockholm.

The lowest fares will be available for travel from Oct. 28 to Dec. 16, 2004, and again from Dec. 24, 2004, to Feb. 27, 2005. Other sale fares are available for travel from Feb. 28, 2005, all the way though May 29, 2005.

Tickets must be purchased at least seven days in advance of departure. Minimum stay is one Saturday night and maximum stay is 11 months. Economy fares are based on mid-week travel, Monday-Wednesday; a $30 surcharge will be applied for weekend (Thursday - Sunday) travel in each direction. A stopover in London will be permitted in one direction for passengers purchasing the European sale fares.

Reduced rates to London and Europe for travel in the shoulder season, Dec. 17-31, 2004, and March 14-May 29, 2005, are also available.

Economy fares are subject to availability and do not include government taxes and fees of approximately $102 plus a $2.50 September 11th security fee. Fares quoted are available for sale through Thursday midnight EDT, July 22.

Further information on flight schedules, specific airfares and hotel availability is available from local travel agents, by calling British Airways at 1 800 AIRWAYS, or by visiting the airline's website at www.britishairways.com.

Source: British Airways