Flying to US from India by British Airways now up to 74 per cent cheaper

British Airways entered the pre-holiday season merry-making by reducing its base fare for flights from India to a host of destinations across the US by up to 74 per cent.
The offer is available on flights booked in Club World (business class) and World Traveller (economy class) for sale period between December 5 and December 15 with a travel period validity of up to March 15 next year, the airline said on Friday.
(http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/british-airways-india-us-flights-fare-cut-discounts-74-pc/1/213168.html)

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