British Airways is hosting a British Original Christmas this year, bringing a seasonal menu and festive gifts to its cabins throughout December.
Starting at the airport, customers at Heathrow and Gatwick will find pop-up festive stalls, offering chocolates from Harry Specters and The Cocobean Company in the Club lounges, and hand-piped baked goods by Biscuiteers in the Concorde Room. In addition, from 23 to 25 December, guests in the Concorde Room may also sample a 45-year-old limited edition Scotch whiskey by Talisker. Available in all British Airways Heathrow Lounges, the airline is also offering mince pies, brie and cranberry sandwiches, and a Christmas cocktail, as well as a Christmas present wrapping service in British Airways paper.
“Christmas is such a special time, and this year is no different. We want to make it truly special, so we have pulled out all the stops to spread some cheer and create a truly British Original Christmas,” said Calum Laming, Chief Customer Officer at British Airways. “To our customers, wherever you are travelling and however you may celebrate, we hope that you enjoy our extra touches throughout your journey this festive season delivered by our incredible colleagues. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!”
On board, passengers will have festive drink options, including Twinings Christmas tea and BrewDog Hoppy Christmas IPA, and in First and Club World classes, an afternoon tea with a chocolate éclair, fruitcake, and winter warmer cocktail will be offered, as well as Cartwright and Butler fudge as an additional gift for Club World.
First Class customers will have a limited-edition Alice Temperley amenity kit, and between 23 and 25 December, a collectible Christmas bauble will be distributed. Keeping in the with festive theme, the cabin will be decorated with special headrests and a Christmas channel will be added to the in-flight entertainment.
The seasonal menu is a traditional British turkey dinner with trimmings, with a vegetarian option available, and World Traveller customers will receive a Christmas hat with their meals between 15 and 27 December. For children, Peggy and Leon activity sheets and festive chocolate will be available, and a letterbox to post letters to Father Christmas will be placed in the airline’s lounges in Terminal 5.
Short-haul flights aren’t missing out on the merriment, with a selection of festive treats, including Tom Kerridge’s ultimate turkey feast sandwich, The Jolly Hog ‘pigs in blankets’ roll, sweet treats from Pullins Bakery, and a variety of drinks including Brewdog’s Elf lager and Bottlegreen Edwards’ Vodka Raspberry Spritz.
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