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Daily Mirror
19-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
BA unveils new short-haul routes to 2 underrated hotspots but there's a catch
Two stunning but overlooked destinations just a couple of hours from the UK are slated for a huge tourist boom, after a major airline ramps up its offerings - but there is one small catch British Airways is ramping up its offerings as it launches two new direct routes - with prices starting at just £60. The upmarket airline has revealed that Brits will soon be able to fly to two new stunning destinations under its Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, bringing its total number of short-haul destinations to 130. This includes the fairytale city of Graz in Austria and the overlooked hotspot of Rabat in Morocco. However, there is one small catch. Both new routes won't debut until November this year, meaning Brits wanting to explore somewhere new this summer won't be able to take advantage of the new flights. "We are excited to further strengthen our connectivity between London and Austria with the addition of Graz," said Karen Hilton, managing director of BA Euroflyer. "We will be the only direct operation between the two cities, offering more choice to our customers, whether it's for business, leisure, or visiting friends and family. "With its year-round warm weather, Morocco is ideal for those seeking an off-season escape without a lengthy flight time. The addition of Rabat means we now fly to three fantastic destinations in Morocco – an excellent choice for families, couples, and friends alike." Graz, Austria Graz is the capital city of the southern Austrian province of Styria, but has long remained out of the tourist spotlight. Overshadowed by the likes of Vienna and Salzburg, this quaint city was named a UNESCO City of Design in 2011, and its historic core is a UNESCO World Heritage site. BA will operate flights to Graz three times per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, starting on November 21, 2025. The journey takes, on average, two hours and 20 minutes. Highlights include the prominent mid-16th century clock tower on the Schlossberg mountain, which offers breathtaking views of the city - showing off its impressive range of architecture from the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Historism and Art Nouveau eras. Its main square, Hauptlaz, is a great place for those wanting to pick up souvenirs at the weekly markets - and used to be used as an execution site back in the Middle Ages. "Next to the Grazer Dom cathedral is one of the most striking buildings in Graz," explains travel experts over at Lonely Planet. "This is the Mausoleum of Ferdinand II, part of St. Catherine's Church, complete with soaring turquoise domes. Ferdinand had his court artist Giovanni Pietro de Pomis, originally from northern Italy, start work on the mausoleum and church in 1614." Rabat, Morocco Attracting a fraction of the tourists that flock to Marrakech, Rabat is actually Morocco's capital - and is brimming with rich history, impressive architecture, and things to do. BA will fly to the city twice per week (on Wednesdays and Sundays) starting on November 5, 2025. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage city thanks to its blend of tradition and modernity, this riverside region boasts manicured green spaces and an efficient tramway linking its districts together. The biggest attraction has to be Kasbah des Oudaias, a 12th-century citadel located within the Kasbah's medieval gates. Initially constructed as a military fortress to protect the region, this preserved landmark now has a Mediterranean feel to it, and is filled with artisan shops and cobbled streets. "Rabat is also a modern eco-responsible capital with its green spaces. Beautiful parks await you, such as the botanical test garden or the Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel which is a few kilometres from the city," hails the country's official tourist board, Visit Morocco. "Rabat also boasts an outstanding coastline; on the Atlantic Ocean shores, it has kilometres of well-equipped beaches that lead to the neighbouring city of Casablanca." *BA Euroflyer flies from London Gatwick to Graz from £60 each way, and to Rabat from £70 each way. This included taxes and carrier fees.
Morocco World
14-07-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
British Airways To Launch Direct Route Between London, Rabat
Rabat – British Airways announced that it will launch year-round direct services, connecting Morocco's Rabat with London. The flight will be offered by its subsidiary BA Euroflyer. The airline's media center has announced the news, noting that the flights are part of its expansion of short-haul network. The airline's route map will include two year-round services to Morocco's Rabat and the Austrian city of Graz. For the Rabat-London route, the airline will offer its services twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays, using an Airbus A320. The airline will begin services on November 5. 'Rabat is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, architecture, and distinctive blend of tradition and modernity,' British Airways' media center wrote, noting that the destination offers warm weather year-round. 'It's ideal for travellers seeking sunshine closer to home.' The airline also emphasized Rabat's leading role as the third destination in Morocco served by the flag carrier, alongside Marrakech and Rabat. The trip from London will cost £70 each way, including taxes and carrier fees, the report said. Morocco has been among the top destinations for tourists from many countries, including Britain. Tourist arrivals rate in Morocco marked an increase of 19% in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Tourism said Morocco welcomed 8.9 million tourists in the first half of 2025, indicating an additional 1.4 million tourists compared to the same period last year. 'These results confirm Morocco's attractiveness and our ability to draw an increasing number of tourists,' Minister of Tourism Fatim-Zahra Ammor said. Tags: direct flightsdirect flights between Morocco and US
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
I went to beautiful Italian paradise that has new British Airways flights – and found pretty towns away from the crowds
Make sure to visit the 'town of love' which has plenty to offer SECOND TO NONNA I went to beautiful Italian paradise that has new British Airways flights – and found pretty towns away from the crowds Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) I AM hanging upside down and soaring through the air at 75mph – but it's the scenery that's really taken my breath away. I'm at Cilento in Volo, a zip-line experience in the picturesque town of Trentinara, in south-western Italy. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Sitting a little south of the Amalfi Coast, this area is stunning. 5 Cilento in Volo, a zip-line experience in the picturesque town of Trentinara, in south-western Italy Credit: Collect 5 Sun man Dean takes in the sights on the zip-line Credit: collect 5 Just a 20-minute drive away is Paestum, a fascinating archaeological park and a must-see Credit: Collect And I should know. After all, I have just taken it all in from a bird's eye viewpoint reaching thrilling heights of 985ft amid the coastal mountains, rolling hills and forests of Cilento National Park. And it's now easier than ever to reach this region, in the province of Salerno, with British Airways having recently added a new BA Euroflyer (Gatwick short-haul) route to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport. Luckily, this slice of Italian paradise is not overpopulated with tourists like its widely known neighbours, Positano, Ravello and Sorrento. So when I'm back on solid ground, I'm able to take in the sights of charming Trentinara away from the crowds. Also known as the 'town of love', thanks to an ancient legend about doomed lovers, Trentinara has plenty to offer along its historic stone streets and winding alleyways (that are particularly appealing at sunset). Among them, you'll find the warmly welcoming Paolino 848 — a wine bar and restaurant serving platters of antipasto, cheese with truffle honey (a revelation), filled focaccia and hearty meatballs. I leave contentedly stuffed. Trentinara's hill-top position means its panoramic piazza offers unbeatable views over the Cilento Coast and the Gulf of Salerno. Just a 20-minute drive away is Paestum, a fascinating archaeological park and a must-see. 7 TOURIST DESTINATIONS - EVERGREEN LISTICLE Here, in what was once a major ancient city founded by Greek colonists before it was captured by the Romans, stand three of the world's best-preserved ancient Greek temples. I position myself alongside the columns of one of them, the magnificent Tempio di Nettuno, for a true sense of scale — and it dwarfs me. The columns somewhat remind me of those in the lobby of the Savoy Hotel & Spa Paestum, not far from here, where I am staying. Nestled among pine groves, just steps from the Tyrrhenian Sea, it's the perfect base for exploring. It even has its own Beach Club 93, with plush cabanas, loungers, a pool, bar, restaurant and a private, sandy beach. This 7,500sq ft sanctuary offers three temperature-controlled pools, a salt cave, ice room, Turkish bath and a number of treatment options. Within seconds in this space, I'm totally at ease Sipping a cocktail here at sunset, gazing out across the sea, I've never felt more content. Apart from when I'm in the hotel's Holos Spa. You'll hear dolphins This 7,500sq ft sanctuary offers three temperature-controlled pools, a salt cave (if you dip your head under the water you'll hear dolphins), ice room, Turkish bath and a number of treatment options. Within seconds in this space, I'm totally at ease. 5 The picturesque town of Santa Maria di Castellabate, is worth seeing too Credit: Getty For dinner, there's a relaxed eatery, Bistrot Olivella, as well as a stunning Michelin-starred restaurant, Tre Olivi, which focuses on delicious ingredients from the hotel's impressive kitchen garden — my dining experience is unforgettable. If you'd rather head out for food, the nearby La Dispensa di San Salvatore offers farm-to-table dining featuring the freshest fare from the San Salvatore farm. In the kitchen, Italian nonnas, make seasonal, sustainable dishes as their own mothers and grandmothers once did. Nonna Lucia walks out to the sunny dining terrace where I'm sat and it's here, at the end of a group table, that she makes and shapes the fresh pasta that I'll soon be savouring (along with bowls of fresh salads, helpings of the finest buffalo mozzarella and wines including San Salvatore's award-winning Vetere rosé). This is Italian food made with passion, freshness and authenticity. No visit to Cilento is complete without a trip to the enchanting hilltop town of Castellabate. Alleyways and cobbled streets weave through its ancient walls and its famed terrace offers panoramic views across the coastline and nearby villages. 5 Nonna Lucia at La Dispensa di San Salvatore Credit: Collect It's from the nearby postcard-pretty fishing port, San Marco di Castellabate, that I take a boat trip along that coastline — calm turquoise waters, alluring beaches and haze-kissed mountains. San Marco's picturesque sister town, Santa Maria di Castellabate, is worth seeing too. I can safely say this extraordinary region of southern Italy has wowed me on all fronts from every angle. Even upside down.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
I went to beautiful Italian paradise that has new British Airways flights – and found pretty towns away from the crowds
I AM hanging upside down and soaring through the air at 75mph – but it's the scenery that's really taken my breath away. I'm at Cilento in Volo, a zip-line experience in the picturesque town of Trentinara, in south-western Italy. Advertisement Sitting a little south of the Amalfi Coast, this area is stunning. 5 Cilento in Volo, a zip-line experience in the picturesque town of Trentinara, in south-western Italy Credit: Collect 5 Sun man Dean takes in the sights on the zip-line Credit: collect 5 Just a 20-minute drive away is Paestum, a fascinating archaeological park and a must-see Credit: Collect And I should know. After all, I have just taken it all in from a bird's eye viewpoint reaching thrilling heights of 985ft amid the coastal mountains, rolling hills and forests of Cilento National Park. And it's now easier than ever to reach this region, in the province of Salerno, with British Airways having recently added a new BA Euroflyer (Gatwick short-haul) route to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport. Luckily, this slice of Italian paradise is not overpopulated with tourists like its widely known neighbours , Positano, Ravello and Sorrento. Advertisement READ MORE ON TRAVEL So when I'm back on solid ground, I'm able to take in the sights of charming Trentinara away from the crowds. Also known as the 'town of love', thanks to an ancient legend about doomed lovers, Trentinara has plenty to offer along its historic stone streets and winding alleyways (that are particularly appealing at sunset). Among them, you'll find the warmly welcoming Paolino 848 — a wine bar and restaurant serving platters of antipasto, cheese with truffle honey (a revelation), filled focaccia and hearty meatballs. I leave contentedly stuffed. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Trentinara's hill-top position means its panoramic piazza offers unbeatable views over the Cilento Coast and the Gulf of Salerno. Just a 20-minute drive away is Paestum, a fascinating archaeological park and a must-see. 7 TOURIST DESTINATIONS - EVERGREEN LISTICLE Here, in what was once a major ancient city founded by Greek colonists before it was captured by the Romans, stand three of the world's best-preserved ancient I position myself alongside the columns of one of them, the magnificent Tempio di Nettuno, for a true sense of scale — and it dwarfs me. Advertisement The columns somewhat remind me of those in the lobby of the Savoy Hotel & Spa Paestum, not far from here, where I am staying. Nestled among pine groves, just steps from the Tyrrhenian Sea, it's the perfect base for exploring. It even has its own Beach Club 93, with plush cabanas, loungers, a pool , bar, restaurant and a private, sandy beach. This 7,500sq ft sanctuary offers three temperature-controlled pools, a salt cave, ice room, Turkish bath and a number of treatment options. Within seconds in this space, I'm totally at ease Sipping a cocktail here at sunset, gazing out across the sea, I've never felt more content. Apart from when I'm in the hotel's Holos Spa. Advertisement You'll hear dolphins This 7,500sq ft sanctuary offers three temperature-controlled pools, a salt cave (if you dip your head under the water you'll hear 5 The picturesque town of Santa Maria di Castellabate, is worth seeing too Credit: Getty For dinner, there's a relaxed eatery, Bistrot Olivella, as well as a stunning Michelin-starred restaurant, Tre Olivi, which focuses on delicious ingredients from the hotel's impressive kitchen garden — my dining experience is unforgettable. If you'd rather head out for food, the nearby La Dispensa di San Salvatore offers farm-to-table dining featuring the freshest fare from the San Salvatore farm. In the kitchen, Italian nonnas, make seasonal, sustainable dishes as their own mothers and grandmothers once did. Advertisement Nonna Lucia walks out to the sunny dining terrace where I'm sat and it's here, at the end of a group table, that she makes and shapes the fresh pasta that I'll soon be savouring (along with bowls of fresh salads, helpings of the finest buffalo mozzarella and wines including San Salvatore's award-winning Vetere rosé). This is Italian food made with passion, freshness and authenticity. No visit to Cilento is complete without a trip to the enchanting hilltop town of Castellabate. Alleyways and cobbled streets weave through its ancient walls and its famed terrace offers panoramic views across the coastline and nearby villages. Advertisement 5 Nonna Lucia at La Dispensa di San Salvatore Credit: Collect It's from the nearby postcard-pretty fishing port, San Marco di Castellabate, that I take a boat trip along that coastline — calm turquoise waters, alluring beaches and haze-kissed mountains. San Marco's picturesque sister town, Santa Maria di Castellabate, is worth seeing too. I can safely say this extraordinary region of southern Italy has wowed me on all fronts from every angle. Even upside down. GO: SALERNO GETTING/STAYING THERE: British Airways Holidays offers seven nights' B&B at the 5* Savoy Hotel & Spa, Paestum, from £979pp including flights from Gatwick on selected dates in September and October, one checked bag pp. GETTING AROUND: British Airways Holidays offers seven nights' car hire from £319 (based on September/ October dates). See
The Sun
11-07-2025
- The Sun
I went to beautiful Italian paradise that has new British Airways flights – and found pretty towns away from the crowds
I AM hanging upside down and soaring through the air at 75mph – but it's the scenery that's really taken my breath away. I'm at Cilento in Volo, a zip-line experience in the picturesque town of Trentinara, in south-western Italy. Sitting a little south of the Amalfi Coast, this area is stunning. 5 5 5 And I should know. After all, I have just taken it all in from a bird's eye viewpoint reaching thrilling heights of 985ft amid the coastal mountains, rolling hills and forests of Cilento National Park. And it's now easier than ever to reach this region, in the province of Salerno, with British Airways having recently added a new BA Euroflyer (Gatwick short-haul) route to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport. Luckily, this slice of Italian paradise is not overpopulated with tourists like its widely known neighbours, Positano, Ravello and Sorrento. So when I'm back on solid ground, I'm able to take in the sights of charming Trentinara away from the crowds. Also known as the 'town of love', thanks to an ancient legend about doomed lovers, Trentinara has plenty to offer along its historic stone streets and winding alleyways (that are particularly appealing at sunset). Among them, you'll find the warmly welcoming Paolino 848 — a wine bar and restaurant serving platters of antipasto, cheese with truffle honey (a revelation), filled focaccia and hearty meatballs. I leave contentedly stuffed. Trentinara's hill-top position means its panoramic piazza offers unbeatable views over the Cilento Coast and the Gulf of Salerno. Just a 20-minute drive away is Paestum, a fascinating archaeological park and a must-see. 7 TOURIST DESTINATIONS - EVERGREEN LISTICLE Here, in what was once a major ancient city founded by Greek colonists before it was captured by the Romans, stand three of the world's best-preserved ancient Greek temples. I position myself alongside the columns of one of them, the magnificent Tempio di Nettuno, for a true sense of scale — and it dwarfs me. The columns somewhat remind me of those in the lobby of the Savoy Hotel & Spa Paestum, not far from here, where I am staying. Nestled among pine groves, just steps from the Tyrrhenian Sea, it's the perfect base for exploring. It even has its own Beach Club 93, with plush cabanas, loungers, a pool, bar, restaurant and a private, sandy beach. This 7,500sq ft sanctuary offers three temperature-controlled pools, a salt cave, ice room, Turkish bath and a number of treatment options. Within seconds in this space, I'm totally at ease Sipping a cocktail here at sunset, gazing out across the sea, I've never felt more content. Apart from when I'm in the hotel's Holos Spa. You'll hear dolphins This 7,500sq ft sanctuary offers three temperature-controlled pools, a salt cave (if you dip your head under the water you'll hear dolphins), ice room, Turkish bath and a number of treatment options. Within seconds in this space, I'm totally at ease. 5 For dinner, there's a relaxed eatery, Bistrot Olivella, as well as a stunning Michelin-starred restaurant, Tre Olivi, which focuses on delicious ingredients from the hotel's impressive kitchen garden — my dining experience is unforgettable. If you'd rather head out for food, the nearby La Dispensa di San Salvatore offers farm-to-table dining featuring the freshest fare from the San Salvatore farm. In the kitchen, Italian nonnas, make seasonal, sustainable dishes as their own mothers and grandmothers once did. Nonna Lucia walks out to the sunny dining terrace where I'm sat and it's here, at the end of a group table, that she makes and shapes the fresh pasta that I'll soon be savouring (along with bowls of fresh salads, helpings of the finest buffalo mozzarella and wines including San Salvatore's award-winning Vetere rosé). This is Italian food made with passion, freshness and authenticity. No visit to Cilento is complete without a trip to the enchanting hilltop town of Castellabate. Alleyways and cobbled streets weave through its ancient walls and its famed terrace offers panoramic views across the coastline and nearby villages. 5 It's from the nearby postcard-pretty fishing port, San Marco di Castellabate, that I take a boat trip along that coastline — calm turquoise waters, alluring beaches and haze-kissed mountains. San Marco's picturesque sister town, Santa Maria di Castellabate, is worth seeing too. I can safely say this extraordinary region of southern Italy has wowed me on all fronts from every angle. Even upside down.
