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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
British Airways says its short-haul business class is booming. Here's why that could be a boost for US budget airlines.
British Airways' CEO said Club Europe sales have "defied our best expectations." The premium cabin has the same seats as economy, but with the middle one blocked off. Spirit Airlines is introducing a similar product as fliers are more interested in upgrades globally. European-style business class isn't the most luxurious, but its popularity has reached new heights at British Airways. British Airways CEO Sean Doyle said sales in its Club Europe class have "defied our best expectations," The Times of London reported on Tuesday. While legacy US airlines offer comfier seats and more legroom on all their aircraft, most European carriers have a much simpler premium product on their narrow-body planes. In the typical 3-3 layout, business class simply has a divider placed on the middle seat. A curtain separating it from the economy cabin can be moved down the aisle depending on capacity. "After the global financial crisis in 2008, people were saying it wouldn't work," Doyle reportedly said at the International Air Transport Association conference. "And yet it's more popular than ever, especially for leisure passengers." He pointed to perks like lounge access, priority boarding, and better food-and-drink options. "There is really important value in short-haul premium for customers, and we are seeing that come through in the numbers," Doyle added, per The Times. The fact that the hard product — the seat itself — is so similar to traveling in economy means some Europeans don't see the value compared to flying with a budget airline like easyJet or Ryanair. However, premium options have been in more demand around the world since the pandemic. That's strained budget airlines, especially in the US. They've been rolling out upgraded offerings in an attempt to attract more customers as their preferences have changed. For example, Doyle's comments could be particularly welcomed by Spirit Airlines. Last July, it announced a "Go Comfy" option that would include a blocked middle seat in the same style as British Airways' Club Europe. However, unlike the London-based carrier, "Go Comfy" seats will also have four inches of extra legroom. Southwest Airlines has also announced premium options, scrapping its signature unassigned-seating policy to encourage passengers to pay for extra legroom. At the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference last week, CEO Bob Jordan said customers want different cabins, a variety of offerings, and "access to premium." Doyle's comments suggest that the American budget airlines are on the right path. Even if their offerings aren't as opulent as Delta Air Lines or United Airlines, passengers simply care more about the experience of flying in a premium class. Read the original article on Business Insider Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
British Airways says its short-haul business class is booming. Here's why that could be a boost for US budget airlines.
European-style business class isn't the most luxurious, but its popularity has reached new heights at British Airways. British Airways CEO Sean Doyle said sales in its Club Europe class have "defied our best expectations," The Times of London reported on Tuesday. While legacy US airlines offer comfier seats and more legroom on all their aircraft, most European carriers have a much simpler premium product on their narrow-body planes. In the typical 3-3 layout, business class simply has a divider placed on the middle seat. A curtain separating it from the economy cabin can be moved down the aisle depending on capacity. "After the global financial crisis in 2008, people were saying it wouldn't work," Doyle reportedly said at the International Air Transport Association conference. "And yet it's more popular than ever, especially for leisure passengers." He pointed to perks like lounge access, priority boarding, and better food-and-drink options. "There is really important value in short-haul premium for customers, and we are seeing that come through in the numbers," Doyle added, per The Times. The fact that the hard product — the seat itself — is so similar to traveling in economy means some Europeans don't see the value compared to flying with a budget airline like easyJet or Ryanair. However, premium options have been in more demand around the world since the pandemic. That's strained budget airlines, especially in the US. They've been rolling out upgraded offerings in an attempt to attract more customers as their preferences have changed. For example, Doyle's comments could be particularly welcomed by Spirit Airlines. Last July, it announced a "Go Comfy" option that would include a blocked middle seat in the same style as British Airways' Club Europe. However, unlike the London-based carrier, "Go Comfy" seats will also have four inches of extra legroom. Southwest Airlines has also announced premium options, scrapping its signature unassigned-seating policy to encourage passengers to pay for extra legroom. At the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference last week, CEO Bob Jordan said customers want different cabins, a variety of offerings, and "access to premium." Doyle's comments suggest that the American budget airlines are on the right path. Even if their offerings aren't as opulent as Delta Air Lines or United Airlines, passengers simply care more about the experience of flying in a premium class.
The Independent
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
British Airways announce huge sale on flights and holidays to Dubai, New York and European destinations
British Airways has launched a sale on flights and holidays, with savings to be had on destinations such as Dubai, Barbados and New York. The UK airline and its holiday counterpart, British Airways Holidays, announced on Thursday, 1 May, that it has launched 'The Original Sale', offering savings on travel for 2025 and 2026 when booked before 20 May 2025. British Airways is handing out deals on return flights, including trips to Antigua from £419, journeys to Dubai from £455 and the Maldives, which can be reached from £599. If you are looking at exploring the US this year or the next, flights to New York will be on sale from £389, trips to the theme park capital Orlando also from the same price, or if the illuminating sights and bustling casinos of Las Vegas are calling your name, flights can be booked from £549. It's not just standard tickets that are subject to deals in the sale, as British Airways customers can also enjoy up to £600 off return Club World (long-haul business class) flights across the US and beyond this summer. Passengers who opt for Club World tickets will also have access to an airport lounge, a lie-flat bed, a three-course dining experience and priority check-in and boarding. If your sights are set on a trip a little closer to home, the airline has also announced offers on its Club Europe (short-haul business class) flights, which include lounge access and a full meal and bar service onboard. Club Europe members could see themselves jetting off to Ibiza from £368, Tenerife from £501 and Venice from £295. If you're looking for more than just flights, British Airways Holidays is also offering a selection of holiday packages for those booking their flight and hotel or flight and car together. The company says a week in St Lucia can be booked from £779pp in the sale, or a trip to Orlando from £569pp. Short-haul destinations are also not forgotten, with Tenerife holidays starting from £359pp for seven nights, or European cities like Riga, starting from £149pp for two nights, for return flights and hotel. Customers are also able to secure their holidays with deposits from as little as £60pp, then pay off the balance in as many instalments as they wish. On top of this, British Airways Holidays customers can unlock benefits such as priority check-in and lounge access as they earn tier points and move their way up through 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.' Customers can also save up to an extra £300 with British Airways Holidays between 1–6 May 2025 for travel between 2 May 2025–30 April 2026, making the below savings in addition to the sale prices: £300 extra discount with a minimum spend of £10,000 per booking (flight and hotel) £200 extra discount with a minimum spend of £5,000 per booking (flight and hotel) £100 extra discount with a minimum spend of £2,500 per booking £50 extra discount with a minimum spend of £1,250 per booking £25 extra discount with minimum spend of £625 per booking (flight and car)
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
British Airways launches huge sale – with holidays to Dubai, the Caribbean and Ibiza
British Airways has launched a huge sale, with discounts on both flights and holidays. Destinations include long-haul like New York and Barbados, as well as Ibiza and Venice. 5 Popular holiday destinations like New York are included in the sale Credit: Alamy 5 You can get holiday package deals to St Lucia from £779pp Credit: Alamy British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched what they call 'The Original Sale' which has savings on flights and holidays for 2025 and 2026. If you book before May 20, 2025, you can get some deals to lots of destinations including Dubai, Barbados and New York. Sale prices for flights to New York start from £389 and Dubai from £455. Some deals offer return flights only where you can fly to Antigua in the Caribbean from £419. Read More on BA Trips Dubai fares start from £455, while the bucket-list holiday destination of the Maldives can be reached from £599. Other return flight destinations under in the sale include £368 to Ibiza and £295 to Venice. Anyone wanting to upgrade can get up to £600 off return Club World (long-haul business class) across the US, including flights to San Diego and Dubai. Travelling in Club World will get you lounge access, priority check-in and boarding, a lie-flat bed and three-course dining experience. Most read in News Travel Those travelling to Europe can use Club Europe instead, which is short-haul business class, this includes lounge access, a full meal and bar service on board. British Airways Holidays is also offering a selection of holiday packages for customers booking their flight and The New British Airways First Class Seat 5 The luxurious Maldives can be reached from from £599 Credit: Alamy 5 There's an all-inclusive deal to Barbados from £699pp Credit: Alamy Some deals with British Airways Holidays customers include a week in St Lucia from £779pp and Customers can secure a holiday with deposits from £60pp, and pay off the balance in instalments. There are lots of British Airways Holidays Deals available when you travel within selected dates - which you can find on the You can get seven nights at the Or the Coin De Mire Attitude hotel in British Airways Holidays is even offering additional savings up to an extra £300 for anyone booking between 1 - 6 May 2025 for travel between 2 May 2025 – 30 April 2026. In more detail you can save £300 extra with a minimum spend of £10,000 per booking (Flight & Hotel). £200 extra discount with a minimum spend of £5,000 per booking (Flight & Hotel). And £100 extra discount with a minimum spend of £2,500 per booking. You can get a £50 extra discount with a minimum spend of £1,250 per booking and £25 extra discount with minimum spend of £625 per booking (Flight & Car). Further information on the flight and holiday sale can be found at . Here's why you should visit New York - with an expert guide on how to go and stick to a budget. And all the 5 British Airways has launched a huge sale for flights and holidays Credit: Alamy
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
British Airways launches huge sale – with holidays to Dubai, the Caribbean and Ibiza
British Airways has launched a huge sale, with discounts on both flights and holidays. Destinations include long-haul like New York and Barbados, as well as Ibiza and Venice. 5 5 British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched what they call 'The Original Sale' which has savings on flights and holidays for 2025 and 2026. If you book before May 20, 2025, you can get some deals to lots of destinations including Dubai, Barbados and New York. Sale prices for flights to New York start from £389 and Dubai from £455. Some deals offer return flights only where you can fly to Antigua in the Caribbean from £419. Dubai fares start from £455, while the bucket-list holiday destination of the Maldives can be reached from £599. Other return flight destinations under in the sale include £368 to Ibiza and £295 to Venice. Anyone wanting to upgrade can get up to £600 off return Club World (long-haul business class) across the US, including flights to San Diego and Dubai. Travelling in Club World will get you lounge access, priority check-in and boarding, a lie-flat bed and three-course dining experience. Those travelling to Europe can use Club Europe instead, which is short-haul business class, this includes lounge access, a full meal and bar service on board. British Airways Holidays is also offering a selection of holiday packages for customers booking their flight and hotel, or flight and car together. 5 5 Some deals with British Airways Holidays customers include a week in St Lucia from £779pp and Orlando from £569pp. Customers can secure a holiday with deposits from £60pp, and pay off the balance in instalments. There are lots of British Airways Holidays Deals available when you travel within selected dates - which you can find on the website.. You can get seven nights at the All Seasons Resort Barbados from £699pp, which includes return flights, one checked 23kg bag per person and accommodation. Or the Coin De Mire Attitude hotel in Mauritius which includes return flights, one checked bag, accommodation and breakfast at £879pp. British Airways Holidays is even offering additional savings up to an extra £300 for anyone booking between 1 - 6 May 2025 for travel between 2 May 2025 – 30 April 2026. In more detail you can save £300 extra with a minimum spend of £10,000 per booking (Flight & Hotel). £200 extra discount with a minimum spend of £5,000 per booking (Flight & Hotel). And £100 extra discount with a minimum spend of £2,500 per booking. You can get a £50 extra discount with a minimum spend of £1,250 per booking and £25 extra discount with minimum spend of £625 per booking (Flight & Car). Here's why you should visit New York - with an expert guide on how to go and stick to a budget. And all the British Airway flight routes launching in 2025.
