British Airways is preparing to fly more than one million customers over the festive period.
More than 210 British Airways flights will take to the skies on 25 December and 721 flights will operate on New Year’s Eve. The airline will deliver over 1.5 million bags across the network from now (16 December) until 27 December.
Cabin crew will be serving over 100,000 traditional Christmas dinners, made up of 450,000 Brussels sprouts, 360,000 roast potatoes, and 11,000 kgs of turkey. In addition, 135,000 mince pies will also be given out to customers.
The airline says it is also showcasing its largest ever Christmas themed in-flight entertainment channel, that will feature nearly 50 hours of festive films, TV shows and audio. The festive favourites include Home Alone, The Holiday, Elf, Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special and the Nutcracker audio book.
Carolina Martinoli, British Airways’ director of Brand and Customer Experience, said: “We’re proud to fly our customers to every corner of the globe to reunite them with friends and family during such an important time of the year. We hope they enjoy the Christmas touches we have brought to their flights – helping our customers and colleagues get in the festive spirit.”
