Travel digest

BRITISH AIRWAYS IN IT FOR LONG HAUL — BARBADOS ANYONE?

BRITISH AIRWAYS has announced a new sale which offers passengers from Ireland reductions of more than 30% on long haul flights. Valid for bookings up to September 20. Travellers can avail of flights to Barbados and St Kitts from €558. Bookings can be made at www.ba.com or through any local travel agent.

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