BRITISH AIRWAYS INCREASES PRE AND IN-FLIGHT PAMPERING IN TIME FOR THE PARTY SEASON
Almasalla Arab Travel Portal News – British Airways and Elemis, the leading luxury British spa and skincare brand will be unwrapping new-look travel spas as well as in-flight amenity kits in the Club World class, just in time for Christmas. In addition to the popular menu of massage treatments, the travel spas which provide a complimentary service in the lounges at Terminal 5 and JFK, will now also offer a range of specialist grooming treatments for both men and women starting in early December, 2013.
Elemis is working with grooming and beauty experts to create a bespoke service for British Airways customers to leave them feeling prepped and polished before they fly. The new pre-flight pampering options will all be offered alongside a selection of indulgent 15-minute treatments, all designed to enhance the flying experience, whether that means relaxing or re-energizing.
Also to be unveiled is a refurbished spa at Terminal 5, In addition to the new grooming area the spa itself will receive a facelift with a palette of soothing colors and natural materials. The layout will incorporate a product zone complete with mirrors, complimentary products for self- treatments and customers will also be able to order products online with a special British Airways discount, in addition to the introduction of new state-of-the-art 3D massage chairs, replicating the hands and techniques of a therapist while customers enjoy treatments focused on their hands, feet or head and shoulder area.
The British Airways-Elemis experience will continue in-flight for customers in Club World with the introduction of a new in-flight amenity bag. The drawstring bag includes products to refresh, revive and rehydrate, created in compact sizes exclusively for British Airways customers.
Kate Thornton, British Airways’ head of product and service said: “Our goal as an airline is always to make flying as relaxing and pleasurable as possible. Our teams have worked hard with the experts at Elemis to create a calming spa environment at Terminal 5, a new range of services and a specialist range of in-flight amenities to help make that a reality.”
Mervat Alfy, British Airways commercial manager in Egypt said: “British Airways is constantly seeking to enhance the travelers experience, investing in elegant lounges and new technologies for smarter cabins, to make life more comfortable in the air and on the ground in addition to offering a generous cabin baggage allowance, free on-line check-in and seat selection 24 hours before departure and complimentary food and drink on board.”
Sean Harrington, Elemis’ managing director said: “We’ve listened closely to British Airways’ customers and designed a unique offer for premium travelers both on the ground and in the air. The British Airways and Elemis brands are both synonymous with luxury and we’re extremely proud to be working together.”
