British Airways is going all out to spread Christmas joy and yuletide surprises with its British Original Christmas in 2024, including a bespoke seasonal menu on board, celebrations across London Heathrow and Gatwick, and special gifts for customers in all cabins this December.
Festive touches on the ground
Customers traveling through the airline’s Heathrow and Gatwick lounges can pick up special gifts at pop-up festive stalls featuring original British brands, such as individually wrapped chocolates by Harry Specters and The Cocobean Company in its Club (business class) lounges, and hand-piped baked goods by Biscuiteers in the Concorde Room. Those visiting the Concorde Room between 23 and 25 December can also enjoy a special premium tipple by sampling Talisker’s exclusive limited-edition 45-year-old Scotch whisky.
Christmas magic is in the air
Customers can expect the magic to continue with further festive touches on board from specially designed headrest covers to a dedicated Christmas inflight entertainment channel. The airline’s culinary team has also created a traditional British turkey dinner featuring all the trimmings, alongside a vegetarian option, available to enjoy on long-haul flights on selected routes. Over 250,000 turkey dinners are expected to fly across the world on board British Airways’ aircraft this Christmas, including over 700,000 Brussels sprouts and 40,000 pigs in blankets*.
Festive drinks are covered too, whether it’s a warm cup of Twinings Christmas tea or a glass of BrewDog Hoppy Christmas IPA. First and Club World (long-haul business class) customers can tuck into a special afternoon tea on board, complete with a luxurious chocolate éclair and traditional fruitcake, and can sip a special winter warmer cocktail, featuring Johnnie Walker Blue in First and Johnnie Walker Black in Club World.
First, customers can expect a limited-edition Alice Temperley amenity kit throughout December, with an intricate design inspired by flights through starry skies at 35,000ft. Continuing the tradition started last year, those traveling from 23 to 25 December can add another collectible Christmas bauble to their tree. This year’s edition features a beautiful, hand-painted design incorporating Indian and British landmarks to mark 100 years of British Airways connecting the UK to India.
Club World customers will be offered a bespoke box of British Cartwright & Butler fudge. Customers hoping to get into the holiday spirit in World Traveller (economy) will receive a complimentary Christmas hat with their meal between 15 and 27 December.
The airline’s youngest travelers can enjoy festive chocolate treats, Pand eggy, and Leon activity sheets and can send special mail directly to the North Pole by posting it through Santa’s letterbox in its Heathrow Terminal 5 lounges.
Calum Laming, Chief Customer Officer at British Airways, said: “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.
“To our customers, wherever you are traveling 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!”
