Our Airlines
British Airways
Ideal for leisure travel, British Airways offers an extensive schedule to a wide range of worldwide destinations, flying to centrally located airports. British Airways offer a choice of check-in options including online check-in from the comfort of your own home, check-in kiosks or dedicated check-in desks at the airport.
Connecting flights to Heathrow from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle and Belfast are available at a supplement.
Audio Visual on Demand (AVOD)
With seat-back screens, the in-flight entertainment system offers over 200 movies, TV channels, audio and game channels (games not available on World Traveller), so that you can watch what you want, when you want.
* Not available on aircraft fitted with a 12 channel in-flight entertainment system
World Traveller - Designed for Comfort
- An ergonomically designed seat with footrest and adjustable headrest to support your head and neck
- 31” seat pitch
- Blankets, cushions, eyeshades, socks, toothbrush and toothpaste are also provided for your added comfort
- Enjoy tasty meals designed by leading chefs, as well as a complimentary bar service
World Traveller Plus - Worth the Difference
- A separate quieter cabin with up to a maximum of 6 rows with prompt and attentive service
- Wider, more comfortable seats with 7” more leg room than World Traveller
- Complimentary on-board newspaper
- Complimentary drinks from the bar (excluding champagne)
- Priority meal service offering fresh contemporary meals
- In-seat power for laptops and individual in-seat telephones
Upgrades to Club World and First are also available on request. Facilities include fully flat beds, a-la-carte dining with complimentary bar service including wine and champagne, access to departure and arrival lounges and the Elemis Travel Spa at London Heathrow.
Emirates
Emirates is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world,, serving over 100 destinations in six continents and since its launch in 1985, the airline has won more than 400 awards for excellence. It has an international cabin crew and used some of the youngest and modern fleets in the skies. Emirates aim to provide the most comfortable, relaxing environment for travellers, excellent service and superior technology.
Emirates offers double daily flights to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong via Dubai and departs the UK from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester and Glasgow. On many of our tours, regional departures carry no supplement (subject to availability), which has become very popular with our passengers!
Please note that some Emirates flights return from China overnight, which may add an extra day to your tour.
In-Flight Entertainment
The “ice” in-flight entertainment system features more than 600 channels on seatback screens, including over 140 on-demand movies, 70 TV channels, 350 audio channels and 50 games to keep you busy during your flight. You can also keep in touch by SMS, phone and email.
Economy Class
- 33" seat pitch
- Personal seat-back TV screen
- Multi-course menu with complimentary bar service
Upgrades to Business Class and First Class are also available on request. Facilities include fully flat beds and access to departure and arrival lounges.
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific flies from Heathrow to its hub at Hong Kong four times a day and onwards to over 120 destinations worldwide. Together with Dragonair, it is the largest airline and flag carrier in Hong Kong – and therefore the perfect destination to take advantage of the endless shopping opportunities to or on your way back from China and Vietnam.
Cathay Pacific is one of only six airlines in the world to carry a five-star rating from Skytrax and has won numerous awards including ‘Airline of the Year’ in 2003, 2005 and 2009.
In-Flight Entertainment
With personal seat-back screens, StudioCX, the in-flight entertainment system offers over 100 movies, 350 TV channels, 888 music CDs, 22 audio channels and games in nine languages.
New Cabin Design
New seats and interior design have been introduced to create environments that are natural, soothing and exceptionally well appointed. Inspired by the textures of timber, bamboo, stone and water, they are supported by the latest materials and cutting-edge technology to provide quality service and attention to detail.
Economy Class
- Recline within a newly-designed fixed-back shell which ensures no more intrusions when the passenger in front tilts their seat back
- 32" seat pitch
- LEAP Live BackTM seat features office chair technology and postural support
- Personal 9" TV screen with AVOD
- Seatback pocket moved below the seat to provide more legroom
- Individual in-flight entertainment and multi-course menu with complimentary bar service
Upgrades to Business and First Class are also available on request. Facilities include fully flat beds, larger TV screens with noise-cancelling headsets and a personal amenity kit.
Virgin Atlantic
Celebrating 25 years, Virgin Atlantic is the UK’s second largest long-haul airline, flying to 30 destinations worldwide including North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
For convenience, passengers can check-in online and even print their boarding card from the Virgin Atlantic website or from a dedicated Virgin Atlantic check-in desk at the airport.
With a business strategy focusing on efficiency and effectiveness, Virgin Atlantic has won a number of awards including ‘Best Business Class and Premium Economy’ in 2007 and ‘Best Long-Haul Airline’ in 2008 and 2009.
Economy Class
- Personal seat-back screen with the very latest movies, comedies, dramas, CDs and games
- 31” seat pitch with adjustable headrest and lumbar support
- Choice of three meals and complimentary drinks and snacks throughout the flight
- Personal amenity kit including toothbrush and toothpaste, socks and eyeshades
- Complimentary newspaper for all flights leaving the UK
Premium Economy
- 7” more legroom than Economy Class
- 21” seat width with adjustable headrest, footrest and lumbar support
- Personal seat-back screen with the very latest movies, comedies, dramas, CDs and games
- Dedicated cabin crew for prompt and attentive service
- A pre-flight drink and daily newspaper
- Choice of three meals served on china dinnerware with accompanying stainless steel cutlery
- Personal amenity kit including toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, eyeshades, earplugs and pen
- After dinner liqueur
- A selection of fruit from the fruit bowl
- Dedicated check-in
- Priority boarding
- Priority disembarkment
- Priority baggage reclaim
Upgrades to the Upper Class Suite are available on request. Facilities include one of the longest fully fl at beds in the sky, ‘snooze zone’, onboard bar, and 10.4” TV screen. Other benefi ts include a chauffeur service, drive-through check-in and access to a Virgin ‘Clubhouse’* which is somewhere to relax, work, play, eat, drink and be pampered.
*Restrictions apply and facilities may vary at airports
