BRITISH Airways has announced a brand new route that will be launched later this year. The UK's flag carrier serves more than 190 destinations across more than 65 countries and is adding another location to that extensive list. While it may be summer now, some parents are already thinking about winter trips to Lapland.
They can now book them with BA, with a new route jetting off from London Gatwick twice a week from December 3. The flights will land in Ivalo, Finland ’s most northerly airport, and a great place from which to access Lapland. Ivalo is a village on the Ivalo River, located in the Arctic Circle.
It welcomes visitors from all over the world, particularly during the winter months, to enjoy cold weather and Christmas activities. It's known as a gateway to Saariselkä, a resort village attracting those who enjoy winter sports from skiing and snowmobile safaris to toboggan rides and snowshoeing. Parents taking their kids to meet Santa can meet him at the Northern Lights Village in the resort.
Ivalo’s remote location also lends itself to spectacular views of the northern lights. Flights will be operated by BA Euroflyer, British Airways’ short-haul subsidiary based at London Gatwick’s South Terminal. Winter sport fans can take skiing or snowboarding equipment as part of their checked baggage, so long as the bag is within 190x75x65cm.
Tom Stoddart, CEO of BA Euroflyer, said: “Our BA Euroflyer network continues to grow, and we are excited for a new addition to .
