British Airways announces winter flights to Tromsø, Norway
British Airways will launch its first ever flight to Tromsø, Norway, this winter. Working from 1 December 2024, Tromsø will change into the airline’s most northernly vacation spot globally and is out there for patrons to e-book now.
The Norwegian metropolis is called being top-of-the-line locations on this planet to see the aurora borealis, because of its central place within the northern lights’ oval. With common winter temperatures starting from 0°C to -5°C, the vacation spot’s ample snowfall additionally lends itself to winter actions together with snowboarding, mountaineering and whale watching.
This winter wonderland, which is within the Arctic Circle, can be a preferred vacation spot for individuals who get pleasure from exploring Christmas markets. Town’s most picturesque market and its Christmas tree is positioned in the primary sq., Stortorget.
Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Technique Officer, mentioned: “Those that missed the northern lights within the UK needn’t fear! We’re excited to welcome Tromsø to our route community – it’s a rising winter leisure market because of its abundance of cold-weather actions and we’ll be the one premium service working there from the UK. We’ve optimised the schedule for three- and four-night journeys, which we all know are good for a vacation spot like this.”
Prospects in search of vacation packages can get pleasure from a big selection from British Airways Holidays, which embody deposits from simply £60pp, versatile fee choices, ATOL safety, a 24-hour helpline and 23kg baggage allowance as normal. For instance:
British Airways Holidays affords three nights on a room-only foundation on the Consolation Lodge Xpress Tromso from £379pp, travelling in January 2025. Consists of financial system (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow and one checked bag at 23kg per individual. E-book by 31 Could 2024.
Return flights can be found now from £153 and can run twice every week till 27 March 2025. Prospects can take snowboarding or snowboarding tools as a part of their checked baggage as long as the bag is inside 190 x 75 x 65cm.