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British Airways has come out with special offers for Indian students travelling abroad for studies out of Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai.  British Airways also offers each student to carry 23 kilos of free excess baggage when flying to the UK, Europe, Canada and USA. Students travelling from Hyderabad benefit from a discount of Rs 4,000 on all bookings, stated a company release.

Additionally, British Airways is extending a range of offers from its partners including, American Express, Matrix and Safari luggage. The partner offers are worth over Rs 10,000. Under the partner offers, British Airways provide special forex rates on American Express Travellers Cheques with a dual time wrist watch on purchase of cheques worth $3,500 and above, free call back to India from UK (free 255 minutes worth £89.23) and USA (free 50 minutes of talk time worth $35) on Matrix connections and a buy one, get one free offer on Safari Upright luggage and 30% off on laptop backpack.

According to industry statistics, about 160,000 students from India go abroad for higher education, every year.  The UK, Europe, Canada and USA are popular destinations for Indian students.

Judy Jarvis, British Airways’ Regional Commercial Manager, South Asia, said, “ Our experience shows that students travelling abroad need to take a lot of extra baggage, especially if they are on their maiden trip.  But the cost of excess baggage can be a serious problem for them.  So, with this offer, we have increased the baggage limit for students and their dependents traveling with them.  Clubbed together with a student aimed package from our partners, we hope to help them on their way and off to a flying start with the studies abroad.“

The offer is valid for students holding a valid student visa to the UK, Europe, USA or Canada only.  The outbound travel must be before 15 November 2010.  Any dependents accompanying the student can also benefit from the free excess baggage.  The offer will also be available for students travelling to the UK for the medical exams (PLAB).

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