August 2001 is sale time at British Airways with bargain fares to 72 destinations throughout the UK and Europe from just $1,599.

British Airways, in conjunction with Qantas, is offering the special economy class fare across Australia with departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra.

Travel is based on return economy flights with prices ranging from $1,599 - $2,099*.

For those travellers wanting a little more room to stretch their legs, British Airways is also offering bargain prices travelling in its new premier economy cabin, World Traveller Plus, from Sydney aboard BA 16 or Melbourne aboard BA 18 to London (via Singapore).

British Airways� new premier economy cabin, is situated in between economy and business class and is aimed at the cost conscious business traveller and discerning leisure passenger who want more space and privacy than in standard economy.

The revolutionary features of the new cabin include wider seats designed by German-based racing car seat designer Recaro, an extra 7 inches legroom, 20% more personal space and larger seat-back televisions. In seat power and telephones are also incorporated into each seat providing passengers with the choice to either work or relax.

Travel is based on return World Traveller Plus flights with prices ranging from $2,299 - $2,699*.

These special offers from British Airways are open for travel between 1 September - 6 December 2001. Travellers are able to choose from up to 72 destinations on the BA European network, and up to 3 stopovers are allowed on the entire journey (excluding Australia).

To take advantage of these bargain prices, travellers must book and pay for a return World Traveller (economy) or World Traveller Plus (premier economy) fare by 31 August, 2001. Fares are subject to availability and conditions apply.

From Barcelona to Budapest, Paris to Prague, British Airways makes visiting Europe easy.

* exclusive of taxes and government fees

For more details, contact British Airways Sydney (02) 8904 8800 or Melbourne (03) 9656 8133, visit the British Airways website http://www.britishairways.com.au or see your travel agent. Media Inquiries: Phoebe Russell or Rachel Keighery Prue MacSween & Associates Ph: (02) 9327 4333