Special Information For British Airways Passengers

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London Transit and Visit

Heathrow - Gatwick Transit

For passengers requiring inter-airport service (Heathrow - Gatwick) a coach service is available. The buses depart the airports from 6 am to 10 pm at frequent intervals. The journey is approximately 45 to 60 min and is free for all transit passengers.

London Layover

A long layover in London can be used to your advantage. There is a lot to do and see while in transit. With proper documentation, a transit visa may be granted (at the discrimination of the immigration officer) at the airport.
Proper documentation would be:

Tickets with confirmed onward reservations out of the UK on the first connecting flight within 24 hours.
Visa for the country of final destination.
A clean record with UK immigration

London's Underground!!

London's underground train system (also known as the "Tube") is a very convenient way to get around London. A "One Day Pass" costs approximately GBP £5. It may be used on the tube or the bus; and one can get to just about any point in London.

Seeing London

Big Ben: The worlds most famous keeper of time
Buckingham Palace: London's home of the Queen. Changing of the Guard, takes place in the Palace forecourt at 11:30 am daily.
Trafalgar Square: This busy center point is dominated by Nelson's Column.
St. Paul's Cathedral: This is a magnificent Renaissance style Cathedral. A superlative display of architecture.
The Tower of London: The Crown Jewels (including the Kohinoor diamond) may be seen on this Jewel House.
Madame Taussaud's Wax Museum: The famous museum of wax works includes celebrities from around the world.

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British Airways Meals

British Airways caters to a variety of special meals. The following will serve as useful information
Asian Vegetarian: No meat/ fish/ chicken/ dairy products/ honey or any other by-products of the slaughter industry. It is a meatless meal cooked and seasoned Indian style with spices.
Hindu Meal: The Hindu meal contains no beef/ beef products/ meat extracts or veil. This is NOT a vegetarian meal.
Muslim Meal: This meal contains no pork or by-products of pork and no foodstuffs containing alcohol. Meets strict Halal requirements.

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British Airways Passengers on Jet Airways

British Airways and Jet Airways have introduced a through check-in facility at all Jet Airways destinations, enabling passengers connecting on a British Airways from Bombay to be checked through to London and beyond. This facility also applies for passengers inbound on British Airways flights into Bombay, connecting on Jet Airways flights to destinations in India. Instructions for Jet Airways Passenger You will be checked in and provided boarding passes to the final destination. On arrival in Bombay, use the Jet Airways courtesy coach service operating between the domestic and international airports. The checked in baggage will be transferred directly by the airlines. At the international airport, proceed directly to the British Airways lounge.

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