British
Airways has announced the introduction of its award-winning, new
First class service on four of its popular Caribbean routes from
Gatwick this summer.
Customers
flying on holidays to Barbados, Bermuda, St Lucia and Port of Spain
in Trinidad will be able to experience the new British Airways
premium cabin.
The
Gatwick-based Boeing 777-200 aircraft with the new First cabin offers
a 60 per cent wider seat, private wardrobes, personal electronic
blinds and balanced privacy that creates an intimate experience.
British
Airways also recently introduced food and drink enhancements in its
World Traveller Plus premium economy cabin on all long haul flights
from Gatwick.
Customers
are now offered a welcome drink before take-off and the choice of two
entrees from the Club World menu.
The
dedicated World Traveller Plus cabin offers more privacy with larger
seats, adjustable headrests, lumbar support and leg rests.
Colm
Lacy, British Airways' head of commercial Gatwick, said: "These
are significant steps forward for our premium customers at Gatwick.
The introduction of the new First cabin means our customers can enjoy
the very best travel experience British Airways has to offer.
"Our
World Traveller Plus customers are also benefiting from an upgraded
food and drink service, offering them even more choice in our premium
economy cabin."
British
Airways has holiday packages to the Caribbean offering the new First
class cabin and World Traveller Plus cabin including seven night
holidays to St Lucia staying at luxurious five star hotels including,
Cap Maison and Jade Mountain. The airline also offers many five star
resorts in Barbados including the Fairmont Royal Pavilion, The
Sandpiper as well as the exclusive Sandy Lane.