British Airways extends flight schedule for new routes Ibiza and Palma shortly after launch

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:50:51 GMT

British Airways' new London City flights to Ibiza and Palma de Majorca have proved so popular with customers that the routes are to be extended this autumn, shortly after having been added to the airlines' flight schedule.

The summer-only flights to Ibiza, launched as recently as May, were due to end in September, but will now be extended for a further five weeks.

The Friday and Sunday flights to Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza, on brand new Embraer 190 aircraft, will continue until October 31st, enabling a long weekend or longer breaks. The extension also means flights will operate until the end of the school half-term holidays.

Holidays in Palma de Majorca offer a great escape for families, couples or those who just want to get away. Among the holiday properties available via British Airways is the 5* Castillo Hotel Son Vida, an elegant Mallorcan country house-style hotel surrounded by subtropical parks and the championship Son Vida golf course. For the lighter pocket, stay at the 2* Playa Sol Hotel, located minutes away from the beautiful beach of Playa del Palma. Ibiza is popular for people seeking the perfect party. Ibiza also has a number of beautiful beaches waiting to be discovered and travellers can stay at the brand-new 5* Quilibra Aqua de Ibiza for luxurious relaxation or the 4* hotel Simbad & Spa located on the beautiful beach of Talamanca Bay close to famous clubs such as Pacha.

Luke Hayhoe, commercial manager for BA CityFlyer, said: "These leisure routes have really taken off from London City, they proved so popular that we have already increased frequency to Mallorca to five flights a week and to Ibiza to four flights a week in July and August.

"Now we have the opportunity to extend the season and customers can enjoy some late sun with the excellent autumn climate that the Balearic Islands can offer."

British Airways flies to 12 destinations from London City airport including Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Madrid and Nice. The airline also offers holidays in Spain and flights to popular destinations such as Barcelona and Malaga.

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British Airways launches new Ibiza route

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:24:24 GMT

BA has launched its new BA CityFlyer service to Ibiza, allowing passengers to fly direct from the Docklands to the Balearics.

In just two hours and 15 minutes, customers can fly from London City on a direct flight to Ibiza on the new Embraer 190 aircraft, to this popular city break destination. Flights depart and return on a Monday, Friday and Sunday, leaving early morning and returning early evening, which will benefit clubbers notoriously caught out by midnight departures. For July and August only, a Wednesday service has also been added.

To celebrate the launch, Paul Woolford, resident DJ for 'We…Love' at Space, Ibiza, played an exclusive set in the British Airways lounge, for customers and VIPs before the inaugural flight.

Paul said: "I’ve played in some pretty unusual places, but never in a lounge at the end of a runway before. As a resident DJ at Space, I know how beneficial it will be to have this direct service from the heart of the city to Ibiza over the summer."

Luke Hayhoe, commercial manager, BA CityFlyer, said: "This new service is perfectly placed for work-hard play-hard customers that are after convenience, style and comfort. The Balearic Islands are the perfect destination for beach, sun and fun. With just two hours 15 minutes flying time and a minimum check-in time of 15 minutes at London City Airport, it certainly maximises party time."

British Airways flies to 12 destinations from London City airport including Palma de Mallorca, Madrid and Nice. The airline also offers holidays in Spain and flights to popular destinations such as Barcelona and Malaga.

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About British Airways:
British Airways plc offers a wide range of worldwide destinations - including holidays in Palma, hotels, flights, car rental and experiences. Customers can save time and money with ba.com when booking ATOL protected holiday packages. 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.

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