With just two passengers on board the first flight to Bermuda in 1937 by what was then Imperial Airways, BA now flies around 200 passengers to the island on each of its daily flights. Celebrating 70 years of flights between London and Bermuda, British Airways is this month offering a special Club World fare for bookings made before the end of the month. At £1,937 (€2,866), it represents a saving of up to £593 (€877) on the normal Business Class fare. But you will have to be quick: bookings have to be made before September 25, but are valid for flights up to the end of March next year. With just two passengers on board the first flight to Bermuda in 1937 by what was then Imperial Airways, BA now flies around 200 passengers to the island on each of its daily flights. Visitors to Bermuda travelling before October 27 will also benefit from a US$300 iCard gift voucher. Part of the island’s Endless Summer Promotion, it is awarded with each booking of at least four nights and can be used at any restaurant, shop, attraction and hotel that accepts major credit cards. The promotion is designed for travellers in need of an affordable, last-minute escape to the island paradise. For more information, log on to www.bermudatourism.com New deal from Delta
Delta Air Lines is now offering its transatlantic BusinessElite (Business Class) passengers complimentary chauffeur-drive transfers to and from London Gatwick airport and in New York to and from JFK. In the UK, there is a 50-mile radius limit, while the State-side service is applicable between the airport and any of the five New York City boroughs. Suite dreams package
Majorca’s exclusive Gran Hotel Son Net has a special winter suite promotion available from October 1 until January 6. Once a private home, the 31-room hotel, located on a hillside 20 minutes from Palma, has seven luxurious suites. Two are located in corners of the historic finca, with large windows and spacious living rooms and views to the mountain’s beyond, while a third, on the outer part of the house, has its own private garden and swimming pool. The three spacious Royal suites and one Presidential suite have private terraces or gardens, stunning views, huge marble bathrooms, walk-in showers, Jacuzzis and much more. The Suite Dreams offer, with rates starting from 610 for one of the two Gran suites, includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, dinner (excluding beverages), Champagne and fresh fruit arrangement, and a special turn down service. With a private art collection of Hockneys, Warhols and Chagalls, manicured gardens and a 30m pool with curtained cabanas, the property is ideal for small corporate gatherings, or for a short break. Free in-flight texting offer
KLM is giving passengers the chance to try its inflight texting and e-mail service for free during September and October. After that, it will revert to the normal charge of US$2.50 per message. Highland fling...
Scotland’s 5-star Gleneagles hotel – known as ‘the palace in the Glen’ – is offering special rates this winter to the organisers of conferences and other events. Based on a minimum booking of 12 rooms, the hotel is providing bed and breakfast for £205 (€303) per person per night; dinner bed and breakfast for £245 (€363); and an inclusive 24- hour conference rate of £295 (€437). All represent a considerable saving on the normal tariff. And as a special deal to readers of Executive Travel Online, those who book an event during October, November and December will benefit from a complimentary half-hour sparkling wine reception for their group. Book by calling +44 (0)1764 662231. Set in its own 850-acre estate and surrounded by breathtaking Perthshire scenery, the 266-room resort is just one hour’s drive from both Glasgow and Edinburgh. It has three championship golf courses, including the exceptional PGA Centenary course created by Jack Nicklaus, venue for the 40th Ryder Cup matches in 2014.
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