Airlines & Airports

Western & Oriental is proud of its long-standing commercial relationship with British Airways. Take advantage of remarkably low-cost upgrades to either World Traveller Plus or Club World. You can choose to upgrade both ways or just in one direction, however seat numbers for upgrades are limited so early booking is recommended.

Western & Oriental has a close relationship with Virgin Atlantic, so can offer great value prices on flights worldwide. Virgin Atlantic operates flights from London Gatwick to a number of Caribbean destinations, as well as direct flights from Manchester to Saint Lucia and Barbados. Other destinations from London Heathrow include Dubai, Mauritius and Hong Kong.

Daily Canada flights from UK regional airports including London Heathrow, Belfast and Edinburgh. Economy Class passengers enjoy their own touch screen TV, on-demand entertainment and a seat pitch of up to 33 inches. Those in Executive First Class can convert their electric seat to a flat bed, enjoy a larger TV and in-seat power for their laptop.

Thai Airways offers frequent flights to Bangkok and a wide range of Far East connections. A new seat pitch of 34 inches is available in Economy Class on intercontinental flights. Royal Silk Class passengers enjoy exclusive check-in and access to the London Lounge at Heathrow. Business Class seats have an impressive seat pitch of 60 inches.

Malaysia Airlines offers frequent flights between the UK and Kuala Lumpur. Economy Class provides comfortable seating and 6.5 inch personal TV's with movies and games. Golden Club Class has electronic seats which convert to flat beds at the touch of a button. Those travelling First Class can enjoy the flat bed seat with additional privacy.

Jet Airways, one of India's largest airlines, flies international routes from Mumbai and Delhi and over 60 internal flights. All three cabins (Economy, Premiere Business Class and First Class) have personal touch screen TV's and minimum seat pitch of 32 inches. First Class seats convert into flat beds.

Cathay Pacific is renowned as being one of the best airlines to fly in and out of the Far East. Their new Economy Class comes with a personal entertainment system and fixed-back shell seats meaning nobody else can intrude on your space. Business Class passengers have flat beds and First Class passengers have an 81 inch long bed and private closet.

Qantas has built a reputation for excellence and is regarded as one of the world's leading long distance airlines. Its flight network spans 142 destinations in 32 countries. Economy Class passengers have a 31 inch seat pitch with Premium Economy enjoying a seat pitch of 38-40 inches. Those travelling in business Class can enjoy the comfortable Skybed.

Direct flights to Dubai from London and regional departures from four other UK airports. Economy Class passengers enjoy a spacious seat pitch of up to 33 inches, multi-course meals and personal TV with on-demand entertainment. First and Business Class passengers are offered a complimentary airport transfer in a chauffeur-driven car.

Air Mauritius operates direct services from Heathrow to Mauritius up to five times a week with connections to various Asian and African destinations. Passengers in Economy Class enjoy a 31-32 inch seat pitch and a personal seat back TV offering audio and video on demand. Business Class passengers take pleasure in a spacious cocoon style seat.

Since its inception in 1991, Eva Air has developed a global network linking 45 destinations. Relax in Economy Class with 18 inch wide seats and enjoy a personal 8.4 inch LCD touch screen TV with on-demand entertainment system. Elite Class offers extra space, whilst Premium Laurel Class provides you with flat bed and 22 inch wide seat.

Qatar Airways has 35 flights a week from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester to its hub in Doha, with onward connections worldwide. Cabin crew have been named the best crew in the Middle East for four years running. Economy class passengers enjoy a seat pitch of up to 34 inches and live satellite TV on their seat back screens.

Sri Lankan Airlines flies to 22 countries from Heathrow via their hub in Colombo. Economy Class passengers enjoy a 32 inch seat pitch and personal seat back TV. Business Class seat configuration is 2-2, similar to many First Class cabins, so each seat is an aisle or window. Business Class passengers are offered complimentary airport transfers.

Iberia offers a number of flights to Latin America with departures from regional UK airports including Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester and London Heathrow. Economy Class passengers can enjoy a comfortable seating with a pitch of 32 inches and seat width of 17 inches, complimentary meals, as well as a good selection of films and music.

KLM flies to a number of destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Long-haul Economy Class passengers will be enthralled by their personal interactive entertainment system with a choice of 80 films. World Business Class travellers have use of exclusive departure lounges, then once onboard can relax in seats equipped with a massage option.