British Airways’ (BA) transatlantic operations have resumed from Gatwick, with a trip to Tampa to kick off a three-times-week schedule to the Florida resort.
On November 19, British Airways will resume flights from Gatwick to Orlando, a favourite family vacation destination. Since the start of the Covid-19 epidemic in March 2020, this is the first time the airline has flown to these destinations, as well as to the United States, from Gatwick.
With 246 flights per week beginning in January, the airline plans to fly to 23 US airports this winter, more than any other transatlantic carrier. Flights to Nashville and New Orleans, as well as Tampa and Orlando, will resume in December from Gatwick.
The airline’s A380s will return to the United States, with flights to Miami, Los Angeles, and Dallas starting on December 5, December 9, and March 27, respectively, from Heathrow.
“Orlando and Tampa are among our most popular locations, so we know how much our clients are looking forward to returning,” said Claire Bentley, Managing Director of British Airways Holidays.
“Because Florida is such a diverse state, there’s something for everyone, whether it’s a calm beach vacation, a theme park excursion, or an adventurous road trip. Furthermore, we have a variety of British Airways Holidays offers to fit any budget.” Bentley adds.
FLY-DRIVE PACKAGAES
Orlando:
From £499 per person, British Airways Holidays is offering seven nights at the 3* Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway in Orlando on chosen dates between January 10 and 31, 2022. Return economy (World Traveller) flights from London Heathrow Airport are included, as well as a 23kg baggage allowance and hotel accommodations.
Orlando (including Universal Orlando Resort tickets)
British Airways Holidays is offering seven nights at the 3* Universal’s Dockside Inn and Suites in Orlando (with Universal Orlando Resort tickets) for £969pp on selected dates between January 1 and February 28, 2022 inclusive. Return economy (World Traveller) flights from London Heathrow Airport are included, as well as a 23kg baggage allowance and hotel accommodations.
Tampa Florida Beach
British Airways Holidays is offering seven nights at the 4* Holiday Inn Harbourside in Florida Beach (Tampa) for £599pp on selected dates between January 10 and February 10, 2022 inclusive. Return economy (World Traveller) flights from London Gatwick Airport are included, as well as a 23kg baggage allowance and hotel accommodations.
All discounts are valid for bookings made before December 6th. Visit www.britishairways.com/orlando or www.britishairways.com/tampa for reservations.
British Airways’ BA001 service to JFK airport was the airline’s first flight to the United States after restrictions were lifted on November 8. After more than 600 days of closed borders, customers were greeted with a New York-style welcome when they arrived in the Big Apple to reunite with friends and family.
The airline now has seven flights per day to New York, which will increase to eight by mid-December.
So what do you think of these flights? Does it spur you to fly to Florida? Let us know if the comments below.
