British Airways, Heathrow, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle International airports have teamed up to give families a great holiday break.
The UK’s great North is set to become a hot destination for families this summer with kids being able to travel for free, thanks to British Airways, Heathrow, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle International airports.
Running from today until November 1, 2015, the airline is launching a ‘Kids Fly Free’ scheme from London Heathrow to both Leeds Bradford and Newcastle International airports, giving tourism a real boost in the region.
This offer is timed perfectly with the Rugby World Cup which also has event venues at Elland Road in Leeds and St James’ Park in Newcastle.
For families looking to continue to keep the costs down once they arrive, there are plenty of free things to do including:
Yorkshire -
- The Royal Armouries Museum
- Leeds City Museum
- Leeds Art Gallery/Henry Moore Institute
- Leeds Owl Trail
- City Beach at Millennium Square (August only)
North East England -
- Beamish Museum
- Durham Cathedral
- Alnwick Castle
- Stadium of Light
- Seven Stories – the National Centre for Children’s Books.
Andrew Crawley, British Airways’ chief commercial officer, said: “We know it can be a struggle to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays and long car journeys can be difficult. So what quicker, easier or cheaper way to see a bit more of the UK, than to jump on a British Airways flight where the kids travel for free?”
John Holland-Kaye, Heathrow’s CEO said: “Heathrow is Britain's hub airport and we want to play our part to encourage visitors to explore the breadth and beauty of our whole nation. We are delighted to partner with British Airways, Leeds Bradford Airport and Newcastle Airport to boost tourism in the UK this summer.”
Families wanting to stay the night are also being offered a BA Holidays package including flights and accommodation at a range of hotels in Leeds with prices from £50 per night and Newcastle with prices from £46 per night.
The airline is also offering customers 20 per cent off Avis car hire when they book a flight and hotel together.
Book online at ba.com/kidsgofree.
Further inspiration can be found at:
http://www.yorkshire.com/what-to-do/family-fun
http://www.visitleeds.co.uk
www.newcastlegateshead.com/things-to-do/must-sees.
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Notes to editors:
- Adult fares on British Airways flights start from £90 return between Leeds Bradford and London Heathrow and Newcastle Airport and Heathrow respectively.
- Kids fly free applies to children who are under 12 at the start of the journey.
- The offer runs from July 27, 2015 to November 1, 2015.
- All seats are subject to availability.
- The offer is valid on one-way and return tickets to and from Leeds Bradford and Newcastle International airports.
- The BA Holidays package is valid on overnight accommodation and breakfast for up to two children under the age of 16 staying in their parents' or grandparents' room and having breakfast as a family. This offer only applies to bookings made between July 27, 2015 and October 1, 2015 for stays between July 27, 2015 and November 1, 2015.
- Terms and conditions apply, see ba.com for details.
- For those visitors to Yorkshire who want to travel further afield during their stay, attractive family discounts are available on a York Visitor Pass and to 19 of Yorkshire’s magnificent attractions including The Deep, Flamingo Land, Jorvik and the York Chocolate Story. In addition, the Northern Ballet in Leeds is holding a Kids Ballet in late October.
