British Airways has announced discounted fares for GCC travellers to the UK, Europe, the US and Canada this summer.

Discounted fares can be booked in World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (premium economy), Club World (business class) and First cabins until May 3 for travel until September 30.

This summer is the perfect time to visit London with a host of exciting events taking place from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics to Wimbledon, a statement said.

Fares start from just Dh2,720 ($740) in World Traveller, Dh4,990 in World Traveller Plus and Dh11,510 in Club World from the UAE to the UK.

US flights will cost from Dh4,540 in World Traveller, Dh7620 in World Traveller Plus and Dh13,160 in Club World.

To Canada, fares start from Dh4,540 in World Traveller, Dh7,620 in World Traveller Plus and Dh13,160 in Club World. All fares are for return flights and include taxes, fees and surcharges, the statement said.

Paolo De Renzis, regional commercial manager, Middle East said: “With summer just around the corner we are pleased to reveal our latest fare offers for GCC travellers. Whether travellers are looking to escape the heat of the Middle Eastern summer, visit friends or relatives or visit a new city, we hope that our fares will help to make travel plans a little easier.”

“This summer, travellers will also get to experience our new British-inspired menus which will be onboard on all long-haul flights from London from July to September. The new dishes are a twist on traditional British favourites and were developed by rising star, Chef Simon Hulstone in conjunction with Michelin-star chef Heston Blumenthal,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service