Friday 29 April 2016

British Airways booking secrets - and the best last minute holiday deals this week

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Holiday hunting can be a real chore - especially when you want a peak time ticket. Here's our guide to booking - and the tricks to saving on your stay

Camilla and Kevin chose the Maldives
It's not just the sales that can snap you up a bargain
According to research, the best time to book a holiday for the most competitive price is 56-days in advance - but what happens when you're travelling last minute?
British Airways hosts flights to Europe and international luxury destinations all year round - but with flights up in the £1,000s - doing your research can help you save a fortune - especially if you're flying long-haul.
To help you cut your costs, whether on a family 2016 break or a weekend getaway, here are some handy booking hacks, and our favourite late deals this April.

The hacks to find a cheap holiday

1. Eye up the sales

Many savvy holiday makers sit tight for the sales to hit to book their escape - you can follow which airlines are hosting flight sales here.
The Big British Airways sales tend to drop around September, December and towards the end of January. If you've missed out, view their late deals for competitive deals as airlines rush to fill seats last minute.

2. Look for 'add on' freebies and deals

British Airways is known for its long-haul luxury escapes - and you can search forholiday offers here all year round.
Current deals include 35% off all inclusive Caribbean escapes with Elite Island Resorts and Europe flights from around £39 each-way.
Other ways to save include through Avois points where you can part-pay for tickets, and double points promotions - see what's on here.
If you book a Club World (business class) seat between April 5 and June 14 you can get a free upgrade to first-class - if you're travelling between April 5 and August 28, 2016.
Customers who’d like to take up the offer can do so by contacting their travel agent, or calling the British Airways contact centre on 0344 493 0787.

3. Search the late deals

Late deals is the most popular way to save on a flights and hotels - as airlines rush to fill spaces and hotel rooms last minute.
See our pick of the best British Airways late packages this week below, including four-star breaks in Egypt and Portugal where temperatures are still in the mid-twenties this time of year.

5 best British Airways late deals this week

If you're after an 2016 break, here's our pick of the best late BA deals this week. For more late deals, see our last minute holidays round up.
  • Barcelona - Two nights at the 4* Tryp Barcelona Condal Mar Hotel, from £199 per person, travelling May 1 to May 31. Includes return flights from London Heathrow and accommodation. Book by May 7. For reservations click here.
  • Rome - Two nights at the 4* Black, from £169 per person, travelling May 1 to May 31. Includes return flights from London Heathrow and accommodation with breakfast. Book by May 7. For reservations click here.
  • Malta - Seven nights at the 4* Quinta Da Portada Branca, from £279 per person, travelling May 1 to May 31. Includes return flights from Gatwick and accommodation. Book by May 7. For reservations click here.
  • Vienna - Two nights at the 4* Austria Trend Hotel Ananas, from £169 per person, travelling June 1 to June 30. Includes return flights from Gatwick and accommodation. Book by May 7. For reservations click here.
  • Mauritius - Seven nights at the 3* Coin de Mire Attitude, from £819 per person, travelling on selected dates in June. Includes return flights from Gatwick and accommodation with breakfast. Book by May 3. For reservations click here.

4. Shop around

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