Source: British Airways
- British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched ‘The Original Sale,’ offering savings on flights and holidays for 2025 and 2026
- The Sale includes savings on some of the recent most searched for holiday destinations, including Dubai, Barbados, and New York
- Flights can be booked to Antigua from £418, New York from £389 and Dubai from £455, while holiday packages are available to Riga from £149pp, Orlando from £569pp and St Lucia from £779pp
- British Airways Holidays customers can save up to an extra £300 on holiday packages when booking between 1 – 6 May 2025
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have today launched ‘The Original Sale’, offering holiday and flight savings for travel in 2025 and 2026 when booked before 20 May.
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.
Return flight only deals
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.
Holiday packages
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.’
Save up to an extra £300 with British Airways Holidays between 1 – 6 May 2025
British Airways Holidays is offering additional savings, up to an extra £300, for those booking between 1 – 6 May 2025 for travel between 2 May 2025 and 30 April 2026. Customers can make the below savings in addition to the Sale prices.
- £300 extra discount 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)
- £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 & Car)
Further information on the flight and holiday sale can be found at www.ba.com/sale.
All flights depart from London Heathrow or London Gatwick.
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
British Airways Holidays Deals
Europe
*Tenerife – British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 3* Parque Vacacional Eden from £359pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 November – 30 November 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 20 May 2025.
Riga – British Airways Holidays offers two nights, at the 4* Wellton Centrum Hotel & SPA from £149pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 November – 30 November 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation only. Book by 20 May 2025.
Greece – British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 4* Alkion Resort from £349pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 October – 31 October 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 20 May 2025.
The US
*New York – British Airways Holidays offers three nights, at the 3* Paramount Hotel Times Square, from £579pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 January – 31 January 2026 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, one checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation only. Book by 20 May 2025.
*Orlando – British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 3* Ramada Plaza Resort and Suites International Drive from £569pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 January – 31 January 2026 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, one checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation only. Book by 20 May 2025.
Las Vegas – British Airways Holidays offers five nights, at the 3.5* The STRAT Hotel, Casino and Tower from £799pp, travelling on selected dates between 15 January – 13 January 2026 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, one checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation only. Book by 20 May 2025.
Rest of World
*Barbados – British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 3* All Seasons Resort from £699pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 September – 30 September 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, one checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation only. Book by 20 May 2025.
*Dubai – British Airways Holidays offers three nights, at the 4* Hilton Garden Inn Dubai, Mall Avenue from £559pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 September – 30 September 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, one checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation. Book by 20 May 2025.
*Mauritius – British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 3.5* Coin De Mire Attitude from £879pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 January – 31 January 2026 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, one checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 20 May 2025.
*Cancun – British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 3.5* Allegro Playacar from £929pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 September – 30 September 2025 inclusive. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, one checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation on All Inclusive board basis. Book by 20 May 2025.
*Destination within the top ten most searched
Please note offers are subject to availability and change and are correct as of today. All prices shown include any applicable local taxes, fees and charges payable at your accommodation. Per person prices are based on two people sharing.
British Airways Holidays customers can earn tier points on holiday packages to in turn unlock additional benefits, including priority check-in and lounge access, as they move through the tiers of The British Airways Club.
