The direct flights will run twice a week
It may be peak beach holiday season right now, but for those who prefer a snowy escape to a week in Spain, British Airways latest offering may be the answer. The airline announced it will be introducing a new direct service from the UK to the ultimate Christmas destination, said to be the home of Father Christmas himself.
From December 4, the carrier will be flying passengers from London Gatwick to Santa’s hometown in Rovaniemi, Finland. Services will run twice weekly from the December launch through to January 4, with travellers able to depart on December 4 and return on December 11 from £317.60 per person.
The capital of Finnish Lapland sits right on the Arctic Circle, and is renowned for several attractions, including Santa Claus’ Village, where visitors can meet Santa and post letters from the Santa Claus Main Post Office. Guests can also enjoy various wildlife adventures, such as husky and reindeer sledge safaris across the snow.
The winter wonderland location is also an excellent spot to witness the Northern Lights, with the new services coming just in time for the peak viewing period, reports the Express.
Karen Hilton, managing director of BA Euroflyer and Gatwick Ground Services, commented: “Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus, is the perfect destination for a festive getaway and a fantastic addition to our Gatwick network, building on the success of our Ivalo route. Whether customers are hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, meet Santa Claus or experience the magic of Lapland, we’re delighted to offer even more choice across our network.”
The carrier is also launching a brand-new app designed to serve as your “real-time travel companion, offering faster access to boarding passes, personalised push notifications and a range of self-service tools”.
Travellers will be able to check in, receive live journey updates when departing from London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, and take advantage of a host of additional features, including a dedicated day of travel page, passport scanning, interactive terminal maps, lounge occupancy information and push notifications.
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