To mark the 70th anniversary of British Airways air service between Bermuda and Britain, the airline is offering low-cost airfares as well as hotel accommodation.

Going on sale today through to August 23, British Airways World Traveller (economy) and World Traveller Plus (premium economy) fares will be available at 70 percent off the regular price with travel valid from August 17 through to December 18, 2007.

World Traveller round trip fares during the peak season through September 5 will be $248, from September 6-October 24 they are $ 208, and during the period October 25-December 18 they drop to $160.

World Traveller Plus (premium economy) fares are on offer for $210 during the sale period. Taxes and fuel surcharges start at approximately $280 depending on the choice of cabin and dates of travel.

The following conditions may apply depending on the type of fare purchased. Weekend surcharges will apply for travel Thursday-Sunday in each direction.

Minimum stay is one Saturday night and maximum stay is 11 months.

In addition there are low cost hotel accommodations at anniversary sale prices from $70 per person per night based on double occupancy including continental breakfast.

Three star properties included in the Bermuda Anniversary offer are: Central Park, Royal National, Jury's Inn Chelsea, Comfort Inn Kensington and Kensington International. The $70 hotel offer is open to residents of Bermuda paying in US dollars and is valid for new bookings only made between August 16-23, 2007.

Hotel offers are subject to availability and prices may vary depending on dates and room types selected.

All 70th anniversary airfares and hotel accommodation can be booked by local travel agents, by calling 1 800 AIRWAYS or by visiting the airline's website, www.ba.com