Africa’s favourite big five cities in
the United States, according to British Airways’ customers, are New
York, Washington, Boston, Los Angeles and Miami.
“These are the US cities that most of
our African customers either visit or would like to visit,”
explains Paolo Derenzis, British Airways commercial manager, Middle
East and Africa.
New York is the archetypal fast-paced,
globally influential centre of finance, fashion, art and culture and
one of the most popular points of entry for business and holiday
travellers alike.
Getting there has become even easier
since British Airways’ joint business with American Airlines and US
Airways, with a choice of flights nearly every hour. Frequent flyers
can earn and redeem Avios across all three carriers. Members of the
On Business programme are able to use their reward points or earn
more on both British Airways and American Airlines’ services.
The seat of government, Washington DC,
is a compact city, which even for first-time visitors can seem
familiar. This is because its imposing neoclassical monuments and
buildings feature so prominently in news reports, television shows
and movies. Its iconic buildings include the ones that house the
three branches of the federal government: The White House, the
Capitol and Supreme Court.
Further north, Boston is characterised
by its history and old-world charm. The Freedom Trail is a must-do
for any visitor. This 2.5 mile walk takes in the historic sites where
some of the significant events took place that led to the American
War of Independence and ultimately the founding of the United States.
Across the country, sprawling, vibrant
Los Angeles, America’s second-largest city remains a favourite
destination for holidaymakers, movie aficionados and deal-hungry
executives, particularly those in the entertainment and technology
industries. It was one of the first cities to which British Airways
began operating its A380, a flight dubbed the ‘red carpet service’.
Miami is holiday central. Its
sub-tropical climate makes for ideal year-round beach weather and the
Port of Miami is known as the cruise capital of the world. It’s one
of the preferred embarkation points for people joining Caribbean
cruises. There are 14 flights a week to Miami from Terminal five and
British Airways has just introduced one if it’s new A380s on the
route. American Airlines offers 14 weekly services departing from
Terminal 3.
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