British Airways has unveiled its latest sale, offering customers the chance to book discounted flights and holiday packages to popular destinations like Dubai, New York, and a variety of Caribbean and European vacation spots.”The Original Sale” is on offer until 20 May 2025 and covers travel for the rest of the year and into 2026.
With summer just on the horizon and holiday planning in full swing, the timing couldn’t be better. The airline is promoting the sale as a chance to “soar” into savings with significant reductions on economy and business class travel, plus attractive package offers from British Airways Holidays.
Tempting fares on worldwide routes
Travellers can take advantage of discounted fares to several sought-after destinations. For a European getaway, Club Europe (short-haul business class flights) offer Venice tickets for £295 (€346), Ibiza for £368 (€431), and a Tenerife trip for £501 (€588). For those who are feeling luxurious and long-haul, the white dreamy sands of Maldives islands are available for £599 (€703).
With flights starting at £419 (€492), travellers may also mark on their maps the coral-reefy Caribbean island of Antigua. Fares to Dubai, a more international choice, start at £455 (€534), while tickets to the iconic Big Apple start at £389 (€457). Flights to Orlando, the epicentre of theme parks, start at £389 (€457), and trips to the glittering Las Vegas start at £549 (€644).
For those who want a more premium experience, the airline is also lowering prices on its Club World and Club Europe cabins. Business-class passengers can save up to £600 (€704) on long-haul flights, with perks including priority check-in and boarding, lie-flat beds, three-course premium dining, and lounge access.
Holiday packages offer more for less
As well as flight-only offers, British Airways Holidays provides packages combining flights with car rental or hotels. These bundles include extra value and flexibility, especially for those booking early. The sale offers trips for seven nights in Orlando from £569 (€668) per person, a Caribbean escape to St Lucia from £779 (€914) per person, or an island getaway at the coast of the Indian Ocean in Mauritius.
“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”, said Andrew Flintham, managing director of British Airways Holidays.
The top 10 most searched destinations, as provided by British Airways Holidays Travel Trends Report 2025, include:
- New York
- Dubai
- Barbados
- Orlando
- Cancun
- Tenerife
- Maldives
- St Lucia
- Mauritius
- Malta
Not to be overlooked are short-haul European locations, as British Airways Holidays has promo offers ranging from seven nights in Tenerife for £359pp (€421), two nights in Riga for £149pp (€175), and seven nights in Greece for £349pp (€410). All come with hotels varying between 3 and 4 stars, economy return flights, and one checked bag, with bookings must be made by 20 May 2025 for travel in October and November.
Customers can also reserve their holidays with a deposit of only £60 (€70) per person and pay the balance in instalments — ideal for anyone spreading the cost of a holiday in the future. As an additional privilege, bookings reserved before 6 May could also benefit from further discounts, with up to £300 (€352) off depending on the total package value.
How to book
The sale is open now at British Airways website, with all flights departing from London Heathrow or London Gatwick from 2025 and 2026. The availability is limited, so customers are advised to book earlier to secure the best prices.
From a sun-kissed Dubai beach to a shopping session in Manhattan or a snorkelling dive in Cancun, British Airways’ new sale is providing a spectacular opportunity to experience more while spending way less.
