The Sale that Soars: British Airways Announces ‘The Original Sale’ for Flights and Holidays

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched 'The Original Sale’, offering holiday and flight savings for travel in 2025 and 2026 when booked before 20 May.

BA Launches Sale

The sale features savings on getaways to the recent top ten most-searched destinations, with New York, Dubai, and Barbados leading the charge. Whether customers are looking to explore the vibrancy of Las Vegas, soak in the Tenerife sunshine or enjoy a luxurious getaway to Mauritius, there’s an escape to suit everyone in the sale. 

Those looking to enjoy sun-soaked shores can enjoy fares to the likes of the Caribbean, with flights to Antigua from £419. For a more cosmopolitan option, Dubai fares start from £455, while the turquoise waters of the Maldives can be reached from £599. Across the pond, flights to The Big Apple start from £389, while flights to theme park capital Orlando are available from £389 and trips to the bright lights of Las Vegas are from £549.

Those looking to elevate their travel experience can enjoy up to £600 off return Club World (long-haul business class) across the US and beyond when travelling in the summer, including San Diego and Dubai. Customers travelling in Club World enjoy lounge access, a lie-flat bed, a decadent three-course dining experience and priority check-in and boarding.

For trips a little closer to home, customers can treat themselves to Club Europe (short-haul business class) flights, which include lounge access and a full meal and bar service on board, with options from £368 to Ibiza, £501 to Tenerife and £295 to Venice.

British Airways Holidays is offering a selection of holiday packages for customers booking their flight and hotel or flight and car together. For those looking to holiday further afield, British Airways Holidays customers can enjoy a week in St Lucia from £779pp and Orlando from £569pp. Meanwhile, short haul beach destinations such as Tenerife start from £359pp for seven nights, and European cities, such as Riga, start from £149pp for two nights, for return flights and hotel. Customers can secure their holiday with deposits starting from just £60pp, then pay off their balance in as many instalments as they wish.

British Airways Holidays customers can also earn tier points on holiday packages to unlock additional benefits, including priority check-in and lounge access, as they move through the tiers of The British Airways Club.

Andrew Flintham, Managing Director of British Airways Holidays, said: “The Original Sale is back, featuring some of the most sought-after destinations our customers are searching for. From the bright lights of New York to the tranquillity of Mauritius, our exclusive sale has made it easier than ever to plan your ultimate getaway – whether you’re after adventure, relaxation or something in between.’