British Airways launches bargain flights to affordable long-haul holiday destination for £150
CHEAP TRIP British Airways launches bargain flights to affordable long-haul holiday destination for £150 – with a catch
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FOR anyone wanting a bargain winter getaway, British Airways has just revealed a great one - but there is a small catch.
The airline is launching new flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town starting in December, however only it's only available to its loyalty members.
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British Airways is launching a new Avios-Only flight route in December
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The winter sun destination has highs of 29C in December and January
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British Airways is launching a new Avios-Only flight from London to the South African capital with 500 seats on offer.
By using points accrued on the British Airways Club, members can buy themselves a seat on the plane.
With the new flight, members can jet off to Cape Town from as little as 70,000 and £150.
Cape Town is the latest British Airways long-haul Avios-Only flight destination added to its roster.
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This popular route will be made available for customers using their Avios over the festive period - from December 20, 2025 to January 2, 2026.
British Airways' Chief Commercial Officer, Colm Lacy, said: 'We're delighted to announce Cape Town as our latest Avios-Only flight destination, in South Africa's peak travel season.
"Members will have the opportunity to book seats across all four cabins over the popular festive period offering more value and choice than ever.'
It sounds good, right? If you want to start collecting Avios points yourself, sign up to the British Airways Club.
Then to gain points, you have to fly with British Airways and book British Airways Holidays.
Buying baggage and seats also add points, as does using British Airways American Express cards.
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Cape Town has safari experiences too
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Take the cable car up and down Table Mountain
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Cape Town is one of the world's best value holiday destinations.
It came in second place as the top best-value destination in the Post Office Holiday Money Report 2025.
The report added: "Cape Town, South Africa, retains second place, despite an 11 per cent rise in prices compared to last year."
Some of the top sights in South Africa include Table Mountain which you don't have to climb - instead you can hop on a cable car.
At the foot of the mountain is Groot Constantia, which is South Africa's oldest winery, having been established in 1685.
For one of the most beautiful journeys, head down the Cape Peninsula until you reach the nature reserve of Cape Point.
It's a great winter sun spot too, and between December and January, temperatures can reach highs of 29C.
Head of Travel (Digital), Caroline McGuire, visited the world's cheapest long haul holiday which is perfect for families - with no jet lag, jaw-dropping animals and perfect beaches.
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