British Airways has announced the July 1 launch of a First chauffeur service for customers travelling to and from Sydney, meaning passengers can enjoy a superior level of service from door to door.* 

From July 1, 2013, First customers travelling to and from Sydney International Airport, and travelling on flight numbers BA15 and BA16, will be able to book a complimentary Jaguar chauffeur drive transfer.

"British Airways is very proud of our First offering and the elegant and sophisticated experience that we are able to provide to our premium customers throughout their journey," said Nicole Backo, British Airways Regional Commercial Manager, South West Pacific. "The launch of a chauffeur service in Sydney is an exciting addition to our premium offering, and we look forward to providing our First passengers with the best of British service as they come and go from Sydney." 

The introduction of the Sydney chauffeur service is just the latest enhancement that British Airways has introduced on the Australian route in 2013. In April of this year, the airline introduced the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Sydney to London service, providing passengers with the very latest onboard cabins and services. In addition to this, the Australian service now flies into Heathrow Terminal 5, British Airways' award winning home in London. Arriving into T5, voted as the world's best airport terminal by Skytrax, Australian customers can enjoy access to beautiful lounges, over 100 retail and dining experiences, and smoother connections to British Airways' extensive network of European destinations.       

For booking enquiries please call 1300 661 471 or email ba.limo@unityes.com and for more information about British Airways please visit www.ba.com/au.

Notes to editors:

* Terms & Conditions:

• Chauffeur Drive is available at Sydney International Airport only for new reservations sold and ticketed in Australia from 01 July 2013 on British Airways flight numbers BA16/15 only. Codeshare flights not permitted.
• Transfers are available up to 50km radius with an optional additional charge beyond the complimentary radius.
• Reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to departures and changes are subject to availability.
• Chauffeur drive is only available to First passengers with a confirmed reservation in F & A. Waitlisted, Z reservations, complimentary upgrades, redemption or travel agent discount tickets are not eligible.
• An adult customer 12 years and over is eligible for one transfer. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and not travelling as an unaccompanied minor. 
• Jaguar vehicles are not guaranteed and are subject to availability. If the vehicle type is not available, an alternate prestige vehicle will provide the luxury transfer with nil compensation.
• First Chauffer drive collection times will be confirmed at the time of reservation and are not negotiable. The driver will wait for a maximum 15 minutes from confirmed reservation time only. If a customer fails to cancel or arrive within 15 minutes for the booked transfer the complimentary service cannot be rebooked in conjunction with the same reservation or ticket number.
• First Chauffeur Drive is provided by a third party supplier and not by British Airways. British Airways is not responsible for the acts or omissions of such suppliers, or for any deficiency in the facilities and services offered. British Airways has no liability for loss, personal injury, or death incurred during the use of such facilities and services.

For further media information please contact:

Andrew Baber

Fleishman-Hillard                

P: (02) 9025 9286

E: andrew.baber@fleishman.com.au

About British Airways

• British Airways has a worldwide route network that covers more than 150 destinations in 75 countries
• British Airways operates a daily flight from Sydney to London via Singapore's Changi Airport, the World's Best Airport as announced at the 2013 World Airport Awards
• British Airways operates 17 return services per week between Hong Kong and London
• British Airways operates 14 return services per week between Singapore and London
• British Airways operates a daily return service between Bangkok and London
• In August 2009, British Airways celebrated its 90th anniversary. The airline has carried more than 1.2 billion customers on its extensive network and is recognised as one of the world's elite carriers
• British Airways is one of the world's largest international airlines carrying approximately 36 million customers around the world every year
• British Airways has been operating in Australia for 77 years
• Australian flights operate from the multi-million pound refurbished Terminal 5, British Airways' home at Heathrow that is capable of handling 30 million customers a year
• In September 2012, British Airways was recognised as "Best Airline" by readers of Business Traveller. The airline also took home "Best Business Class" and "Best Frequent Flyer Programme"
• In May 2013, Heathrow T5 was ranked by Skytrax as the World's Best Airport Terminal for the second year running, based on surveys of 12 million frequent travellers. T5 also won the World's Best Airport Shopping award