BRITISH Airways is offering residents of Saudi Arabia a chance to maximize their summer holiday budget with a few smart travel tips from the airline's travel experts. The UK's national carrier has compiled their top tips for travelers to save money when traveling, including flying off-peak, how to maximize baggage allowances, get rewards for flying and more... Weekday savers British Airways is offering customers traveling from Saudi Arabia a chance to further save on their travel expenses through competitive fares available on weekday flights from Saudi Arabia to London, Europe, North America and beyond. Flying off-peak and on weekdays offers better rates compared to weekend and peak travel periods. Also, British Airways offers special fares if you book your flight 60 days or more from the departure date. So the earlier you book, the cheaper it will be! Travel in style If you are travelling from Saudi Arabia to London, book at least 60 days in advance for 50 percent off Club World (British Airways' business class) and 30 percent of First fares. Two for one When flying in World Traveller (British Airways' economy class) from Saudi Arabia to North America, customers are able to check-in an extra 23kg bag for free so that's a total of 46kg. This is in addition to taking two bags on board in the cabin. With one of the most generous free hand baggage allowances of any airline, you'll never be short of space for all those travel essentials you like to fly with. Connecting flights Take advantage of the airline's connections to Europe and North America when flying via London Heathrow. Aside from numerous connections and the chance to include a quick London visit, if you are interested, connecting flights tend to offer you a chance to save on tickets; a fact that isn't always obvious to flyers who look at non-stop travel options. While you're at Heathrow, don't forget to take a look around Heathrow's Terminal 5 – the home of British Airways – as it's full of popular stores including Harrods, Tiffany & Co., Fortnum & Mason, Mulberry, Rolex, Dixons and World Duty Free. Roundtrip bookings When planning your holiday, always look at booking your return trip at the same time — sometimes it's cheaper to book return flights than one-way journeys. In with the new Pack older clothing that you are happy to giveaway if you are planning on shopping and buying new outfits during your trip. This way you won't exceed your luggage allowance and can enjoy guilt-free purchases. Good night If you are traveling long-haul or will be visiting multiple destinations during your holiday, look to travel during the night so that you don't need to spend on overnight accommodation costs keeping more time free for your daytime sightseeing and activities. To help avoid the dreaded jetlag, adjust your clock and sleep pattern during your journey to match the destination that you are travelling to. If you choose to fly Club World, you can stretch out on a comfy chair that converts into a 183cm (6ft) fully flat bed with a memory foam headrest and quilted blanket. Money, money, money Currency exchange can be a big factor to determining how much you save when you travel. Plan ahead and check the exchange rates in your destination and in your home country before you fly and remember to look up recommended exchange centers online before you travel. Centers that are close to your hotel or at the airport are likely to cost you more. The rewards club Join the free, British Airways Executive Club, which has numerous benefits. Don't discount rewards programs even if you aren't a frequent flyer as in time, you will eventually qualify for different rewards. Plus if you're a member, you will also be considered first if the airline is looking for people to upgrade. Don't let tax max you out Certain countries around the world help you recover part of the local retail tax added to your shopping when you are at the airport departures. Check the tax reclaim rules when you arrive at your destination as they differ from country to country, with some requiring special forms or stamps from the local retailers. You're on holiday, be ‘appy' In a world where technology and self-service is the way forward when traveling, don't forget to download apps that can help you save you time. For example, download the BA app on your device to check-in online, choose your seat and download your mobile boarding pass, all before reaching the airport! There are plenty of travel and destination apps available for everything including guides, local entertainment and dining offers, maps and phrasebooks.
