Hong Kong travelers now have an extra 12 days – until midnight Wednesday, 29 February 2012 – to snap up tickets to the UK and Europe on ba.com.

VisitBritain and British Airways are inviting travellers from Hong Kong to experience the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012, with new special return fares to London starting at only HK$3,880 in World Traveller economy class.

The fares are part of a global promotional campaign, “Great Britain, You’re Invited”, and must be booked by 11:59 pm on 29 February 2012. They are available for outbound travel from Hong Kong between 3 February and 20 August 2012.

Special fares for World Traveller Plus premium economy are also available from HK$9,880 for the same booking and travel periods. Seats are limited so customers are urged to book early to avoid disappointment.

This year is set to be one to remember for Britain with the hosting of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and a host of other festivals that will attract worldwide attention. Britain offers visitors a diverse choice of sights and entertainment. There is history and heritage, countryside, natural beauty, culture, fashion, sport and, not to forget, the world-class food and drink it has to offer.

“There is no doubt that the UK will be buzzing during 2012 and this fare creates the perfect opportunity to take advantage and visit,’' said Kevin McQuillan, British Airways Regional General Manager, East Asia. “There are very few destinations in the world that manage to pack in so many attractions and cultural influences into such a small place.”

Travis Qian, VisitBritain, Country Manager China and Hong Kong said: “There is no better time for the people of Hong Kong to experience all of the great things that Britain has to offer. These fantastic fares mean that not only can visitors enjoy the warmth and hospitality of British Airways while en route, but they will be able to come and explore all the magnificent cities and towns across the UK and take away lasting memories of their time in Britain.”

A timetable of British Airways' flights to London and beyond is available at ba.com, where the lowest fares are guaranteed and customers can book, pay and check-in online for their flights.