The Royals may have gone but British Airways is giving Australians one more reason to wave their flags in celebration. The only European airline to service Australia has launched a sale for those looking at spring and summer getaways. The British flag carrier's 'World On Sale' promotion sees fares descend across its economy, premium economy and business class offerings to the UK, Europe and Asia.

From as little as $734 (economy) passengers can access more than 65 of Europe's most exciting destinations, including the Royal residence of London, the meandering canals of romantic Venice, the artistic hub of Berlin, or the culinary capital of Paris.

For those who like a little more legroom or the option to go horizontal, premium economy fares to the UK and Europe are available from $2,199 and business class from $6,300. Fans of South-East Asia can also reap the benefits with economy fares to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia from as little as $268, premium economy from $764 and business class from as little as $3,200.

“Whether you want to experience a European winter or escape to the tropics of South East Asia, now is the time to do it with our special fares,” said Nicole Backo, Regional Commercial Manager, South West Pacific.

To take advantage of the special fares, which exclude taxes and surcharges, customers should book before June 1, with travel permitted between September 1 - November 30, 2014, or January 16 - March 24, 2015.

With British Airways flying directly from Sydney airport, the airline has ensured all Australians can utilise its 'World On Sale' fares by making them applicable with its code-share partners Qantas, Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines, who fly from every major port in Australia.

For those who like to break their trips up or explore along the way, there are eight stopover destinations available with the fares (normal stopover taxes apply), including Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Tokyo and London, providing more flexibility than ever for passengers.

For more information on the 'World On Sale' promotion, visit www.ba.com

Terms and conditions:

• Airfares are quoted in Australian dollars and include all government taxes, fees and surcharges.
• Offer starts from 14 May 2014 until 23:59 AEST 1 June 2014 unless sold old prior.
• The advertised return fare offers are valid for departures from Sydney from 10 October 20 November 2014 and 16 January to 24 March 2015. Higher fares apply for travel outside these travel dates.
• First and business class fares are valid for departures from 9 June to 24 March 2015. Higher fares apply for travel outside these travel dates.
• The advertised fare in World Traveller Plus premium economy has a seven day and 14 day advance purchase restriction for travel to Singapore and UK/Europe respective.
• The advertised fare in Club World Business Class has a seven day and 28 day advance purchase restriction for travel to Singapore and UK/Europe respective.
• The advertised fare in year round FIRST Class has a three day advance purchase restriction for travel.
• Fares are correct as of 7 May 2014, but may fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates, surcharges and taxes.
• Offer in subject to availability and seats are limited.
• Other terms and conditions apply.

About British Airways
British Airways' route network currently serves more than 170 cities in 75 countries. British Airways has been flying to Australia for over 75 years and currently operates a daily service between Sydney and London Heathrow via Singapore. British Airways is now the only European airline to continue servicing the Australian market.

The airline operates from the state-of-the-art Terminal 5 at London Heathrow, which is exclusive to British Airways' and Iberia Airlines' customers and is capable of handling 30 million customers a year. In March 2014, Terminal 5 was named by Skytrax as the Best Airport Terminal for the third year running, based on surveys of 12 million frequent travellers. T5 also won the Best Airport Shopping award.

In September 2013, British Airways was awarded the Best Airline, Best Short-Haul Airline, Best Business Class and Best Frequent Flyer Programme by Business Traveller following a survey of the magazine's readers in the UK. Recently, British Airways was named the UK's Consumer Superbrand of 2014, securing the top position against 1,500 other brands and becoming the first airline or travel brand to win the prestigious title. For further information on British Airways, please visit ba.com.