NEW YORK, May 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- British Airways today announced a special four day sale for travel between New York and Paris this summer -- including nonstop flights in the new OpenSkies 'Eco' cabin.

The sale starts today and runs until midnight PT time on Monday, May 14, 2012. The $1098 fare is for travel from New York (JFK or Newark) to Paris (CDG or Orly) in BA World Traveller economy class or OpenSkies' new cabin, Eco.

Fares begin at $1098, including all taxes, fees and charges. The fare is valid for travel from May 22, 2012 to August 23, 2012.

Customers flying with British Airways in the World Traveller cabin will experience ergonomically designed seats with adjustable headrests and footrests. They will also enjoy an audio and video on demand (AVOD) system which offers over 200 entertainment choices, including 100 films and TV programs.

From June 19, OpenSkies, a wholly owned subsidiary by British Airways, will have seats in its completely new Eco economy class available for booking. The Eco cabin features 11 rows of leather seats in a 3X3 configuration to guarantee service intimacy. Customers will also receive individual digital tablets loaded with more than 70 hours of entertainment including movies, TV and games.

As well as the flight savings, customers can also pick up great package deals by booking hotels or car hire through ba.com, creating an extra special holiday in Paris.

Visit ba.com/nyc-paris to book.

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