British Airways launches new routes to the Caribbean
Released
on: June 25, 2009, 4:34 am
Author: British Airways
Industry: Travel
British
Airways is launching new twice-weekly flights to Montego Bay in
Jamaica and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, reinforcing
its position as the airline with more flights to the Caribbean
than any other UK carrier. The new routes commence October 2009
with the airline also increasing services to other Caribbean favourites.
Richard Tams, head of sales, commented that they are "popular
destinations with our customers and it's due to demand that we're
increasing the number of flights to the region."
The
addition of Montego Bay alongside the existing Gatwick-Kingston
route makes it easier than ever before for customers to choose
their perfect holiday to Jamaica. Customers will also be guaranteed
discounts on flight plus hotel packages via the new dynamic holiday
packages feature on the British Airways website. Accommodation
in Montego Bay includes the secluded The Ritz-Carlton Golf &
Spa Resort with its old world charm and the popular Rooms on the
Beach in Ocho Rios - just five minutes from the world famous Dunns
River Falls.
Increased
frequencies from London Gatwick to other hotspots in the region
mean the number of flights
to St Lucia will increase from three to five a week, Barbados
flights will rise from nine to ten, and flights to Port of
Spain, Trinidad, from three to five times weekly.
By
using the British Airways website, customers can book a stay at
the four-star Cap Maison. The hotel is set in one of St Lucia’s
most sought after areas and offers spectacular views of the ocean
and the neighbouring island of Martinique. Travellers choosing
Barbados
holidays through British Airways can expect a warm Bajan welcome.
Another
popular hotel in the area is The Crane. Located on the stunning
south-east coast of Barbados, The Crane is the oldest operating
hotel on the island. This cliff-top resort overlooks the renowned
pink sands of Crane Beach. The latest addition to the hotel is
the highly anticipated Crane Village which was launched in February
2009. Inspired by the architecture of an 18th century Barbadian
town, the 55,000 square-foot Crane Village is the new heart of
the resort community.
With
a total of 13 destinations and 45 weekly flights to choose from,
British Airways is showing its commitment to the Caribbean and
making it easier than ever before for customers to book their
dream Caribbean
holidays.
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