This post is sponsored by British Airways Holidays.
I have covered the best flights in business class in the sale in this article, now let’s have a look at some of the best holiday deals in the sale, particularly for those looking for tier points. The sale must be booked by midnight on 19 March 2024 and you can find the BA main sale page here.
The BA double tier points offer has been now extended until 30 June 2025. With the offer, you get double tier points when you book a holiday, including a flight plus at least 5 nights’ car or hotel. These must be within the dates of the flights and you must use them to get the bonus points. The offer is now only valid for holidays originating from the UK (includes Jersey). Bonus Tier Points will be awarded separately to standard Tier Points and within 14 days of your return flight.
The easiest way to search for holidays is to use BA’s Holiday Finder page.
In this post:
Boosting your Tier points with a domestic sector
There has been some confusion over the terms which state that you can’t depart the UK more than once, but it doesn’t mean you can’t start from an airport outside London. It means you can’t leave the UK more than once.
As an example, last November, I decided to start my holiday to Tenerife with a mini break in Belfast and fly from there. You can read the review of my hotel, Ritz Carlton Abama here. This trip netted me 480 tier points , not including positioning – the equivalent of flying first class on the long haul.
So when you are searching for a holiday, have a look at starting outside London to add on two domestic sectors and get an extra 160 tier points. Belfast is often one of the cheapest starting points and a great place for a short break.
Club Europe
October and November yield some decent holidays starting from £459 per person including Club Europe flights.
Here are some examples at that price point for five nights based on two sharing:
- Valencia Center 4* hotel – Valencia, Spain
- NH Hotel – Prague
- Barcelo Illetas Albatros Adult Only – Mallorca
Short haul+ destinations
These destinations get 160 tier points return in business class, so if you take advantage of the double tier points offer then you can get 320 tier points with a 5 days holiday. Most of the cheapest prices are for October onwards although there are still some bargains left for Spring 24 as well for some destinations.
These are the destinations that qualify for the extra tier points:
- Algiers
- Antalya
- Athens
- Bucharest
- Catania
- Chania
- Corfu
- Dalaman
- Fuerteventura
- Funchal
- Gran Canaria
- Heraklion / Crete
- Istanbul
- Kalamata
- Kefalonia
- Kos
- Lanzarote
- Larnaca
- Malta
- Marrakech
- Mykonos
- Paphos
- Ponta Delgada
- Preveza Lefkada
- Reykjavik
- Rhodes
- Santorini
- Sharm El Sheikh
- Skiathos
- Sofia
- Tenerife
- Thessaloniki
- Tirana
- Zakynthos
Here are some examples of the cheapest options:
Sofia
- Five nights at the 4* Percy Flora with business class flights from £459 based on two people sharing
- Five nights at the 5* Kempinski Grand Arena with business class flights from £628 based on two people sharing
Malta
- Five nights at the 4* Grand Hotel Gozo with business class flights from £648 based on two people sharing
Istanbul
- Five nights at the 5* Radisson Blu with business class flights from £637 based on two people sharing
Holidays for new routes
With Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok being announced this week, you may want to take a look at the holiday deals. Both decals with five nights would yield 480 tier points on the double tier points offer.
Prices start from:
- £3257 per person based on two people sharing with Club World flights and five nights at the 4* Dorsett Kuala Lumpur in November
- £3264 per person based on two people sharing with Club World flights and five nights at the 5* Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur in November
- £3057 per person based on two people sharing with Club World flights and five nights at the 4* JC KEVIN Sathorn Bangkok Hotel
Best Long haul deals for 5 nights
- £1990 per person based on two people sharing with Club World flights and five nights at the 4* Crowne Plaza Doha in November
- £1783 per person based on two people sharing with Club World flights and five nights at the 4* Park Central Hotel New York in January
- £1933 per person based on two people sharing with Club World flights and five nights at the 4* Swissotel Chicago in January
Other business class hot offers
New Orleans from £1969pp
British Airways Holidays offers five nights at the 4* Le Meridien New Orleans from £1969pp, travelling on selected dates between 6 January – 6 February 2025 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation. Book by 19 March 2024.
Boston City Breaks from £1979pp
British Airways Holidays offers four nights, at the 4.5* Fairmont Copley Plaza from £1979pp, travelling on selected dates between 6 January – 6 February 2025 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation. Book by 19 March 2024.
Barcelona City Break Holidays from £349pp
British Airways Holidays offers three nights at the 4* NH Sants Barcelona from £349pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 November – 30 November 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation. Book by 19 March 2024.
Mallorca Beach Holidays from £929pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the 5* Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa Adults Only. This includes a 30% Hotel Saving & 1 free Spa entrance per person per stay & a coupon of 20 Euro per person per stay for use on Spa treatments from £929pp, and travelling on selected dates between 1 April – 30 April 2024 inclusive.
Includes business class return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 19 March 2024.
Cyprus Holidays from £1349pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 5* Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa with a 15% Hotel Saving & free transfer to the Hotel if the package is booked with BA flights travelling on selected dates between 1 April – 30 April 2024 inclusive.
Includes business class return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 19 March 2024.
Italy Holidays from £6679pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 5* Forte Village Resort – Le Dune from £6679pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 April – 27 October 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation on Half Board board basis. Book by 19 March 2024.
Halkidiki Holidays from £1619pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 5* Porto Sani from £1619pp, travelling on selected dates between 11 April – 30 April 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation on Full Board basis. Book by 19 March 2024.
St Kitts & Nevis Holidays from £1939pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the 4* Royal St Kitts Hotel from £1939pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 September and 30 September 2024 inclusive. The offer includes business class return flights from London Gatwick Airport, two checked bags at 32kg per person, and accommodation. Book by 19 March 2024.
Aruba Holidays from £2339pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 4.5* Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort which includes a 50% hotel discount from £2339pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 September – 30 September 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation. Book by 19 March 2024.
UAE – Dubai Holidays from £2899pp – New Luxury Hotel
British Airways Holidays offers five nights at the New 5* Banyan Tree Dubai with a special Half Board offer – Book Full Breakfast and receive a complimentary upgrade to Half Board. Valid for stays between 18 Dec 2023 – 07 Jan 2025. Excludes 31 Dec 2023 and 31 Dec 2024. Book by 15 Mar 2024.
There is an extra hotel saving included on certain dates with 37% discount included for stays 03 Jun-15 Sep 2024. Book by 15 Mar 2024.
A further 5% discount is included when staying 4 nights or more for stays 01 Dec 2023 – 11 Jan 2025. Book by 15 Mar 2024.
Children stay free – 1 child under 12 stays and eats free from the children’s menu when sharing with 2 adults, excluding 01 Dec 2023 and 11 Jan 2025.
Prices start from £2899pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 August – 31 August 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation on Half Board board basis. Book by 15 March 2024.
UAE Ras Al Khaimah All-Inclusive Holidays from £2699pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 4* Hampton By Hilton Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah from £2699pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 August – 31 August 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation on an All-Inclusive board basis. Book by 19 March 2024.
You can read more about Ras Al Khaimah here. I visited for a second time last week and still loved it.
Free return transfers are provided by the hotel to & from Dubai airport for bookings made at least 5 days prior to arrival and do not need to be added to your booking as travel extras.
25% discount included for stays 15 Apr-30 Sep 2024. Book by 19 Mar 2024.
Up to 2 children under 12 stay and eat free when sharing with 2 adults except during 12 May-30 Sep 2024 when children under 16 stay and eat free.
UAE – Abu Dhabi Holidays from £1919pp
British Airways Holidays offers five nights at the 4* Traders Qaryat Al Beri with a 20% discount on selected Spa Treatments in the CHI spa from £1919pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 August and 31 August 2024 inclusive. The package includes business class return flights from London Heathrow Airport, two checked bags at 32kg per person, and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 19 March 2024.
British Airways Holidays offers five nights, at the 4.5* Southern Sun Abu Dhabi from £1999pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 August – 31 August 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 19 March 2024.
All-Inclusive Turkey Holidays from £1849pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the 5* Gloria Serenity Resort. There is a 30% hotel saving included from £1849pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 October – 31 October 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation on All Inclusive board basis. Book by 19 March 2024.
Dominican Republic All Inclusive Holidays from £2279pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the 4* Occidental Punta Cana from £2279pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 September – 30 September 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation on All Inclusive board basis. Book by 19 March 2024.
Dominican Republic All Inclusive Holidays from £2349pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the 4* Impressive Premium Punta Cana from £2349pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 September – 30 September 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation on an All Inclusive board basis. Book by 19 March 2024.
Maldives All Inclusive Holidays from £4799pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the 5* Siyam World Price is based on the Water Villa with Pool and Slide. This is is a great, family friendly hotel. A 25% discount is included for stays 12 Apr-31 Oct 2024.
Complimentary return seaplane transfers to your island resort for 2 adults are included for stays 09 Jan-31 Oct 2024 from £4799pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 June – 30 June 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation on All Inclusive board basis. Book by 19 March 2024.
Maldives from £3979pp
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights, at the 5* Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives from £3979pp, travelling on selected dates between 1 August – 31 August 2024 inclusive. Includes business class return flights from London Heathrow Airport, 2 checked bags at 32kg per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 19 March 2024.
- 30% discount included for stays 12 Apr-31 Aug 2024. Book by 15 May 2024.
- Complimentary return seaplane transfers to your island resort. Valid for stays 16 Feb 2024-31 Oct 2024. Book by 15 May 2024.
Up to 2 children under 15 stay & eat free when sharing with 2 adults. Complimentary dining in Iru Restaurant buffet or special kids menu in A la Carte Restaurants when dining with parents on same meal plan as parents have booked. Excl beverages/Special Events.
You can find the sale page here or use the Holiday Finder page.
11 comments
Italy Holidays from £6679pp, a typo?
Unfortunately that is the actual price!
Does a flight to and from Malaga from London City and hotel booked in Estaponia for this trip qualify for double tier points?
Yes if it’s from the UK and is booked as a BA holiday for at least 5 nights it doesn’t matter where the hotel is.
In your Belfast/Tenerife example, do you have to stay at least 5 nights in Belfast and then at least 5 nights in Tenerife in order to get double tier points? Or can you stay, say, a night in Belfast followed by 5 nights in Tenerife and have the tier points for the whole trip doubled?
No 5 nights in total anywhere. I did 1 at Gatwick on the way from
Belfast to Tenerife and 4 in Tenerife.
My holiday is at end of my tier point collection year date.
If the bonus points are not awarded until 14 days after does it mean I will not get them in the old tier collection year?
Would be really bad news for me.
Thanks
No it is based on the dates you flew so it would be backdated and you get until the end of the following month before status runs out so there would be time.
As in your previous posts about the double tier pints, you are incorrect in saying it’s UK residents/UK origin only.
The US website has the same info and extended dates for US residents. Details at the link below
https://www.britishairways.com/content/en/us/executive-club/offers/holidays-double-tier-points
The website is based in the UK so I can only quote the UK T&C which states “The booking must be made by a UK resident and must originate and end in the UK” but as you state there may be different terms and conditions in other countries. The article is aimed solely at UK residents as the sale is only on in the UK.
BKK and KUL 480 tier points?
140+140 = 280 * 2 = 560 surely?
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