High-flying romantics could enjoy the ultimate Valentines dinner date

courtesy of British Airways.



The airline is inviting couples to bid in a charity auction for the chance

to be wined and dined on board the world’s most iconic aircraft – without

even leaving the ground.



The highest bidder will win a romantic dinner for two on board the British

Airways flagship Concorde G-BOAC at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor

Park on February 14.



The couple will receive red carpet treatment from the steps of Concorde to

their very exclusive table for two in the main cabin. Surrounded by fairy

lights and flower petals they will be served a three-course dinner, created

by a top chef, with a bottle of champagne to celebrate Valentines Day – and

maybe even a marriage proposal!



All proceeds from the auction will go to Flying Start, British Airways’

global charity partnership with Comic Relief whose aim is to raise money to

help children living incredibly tough lives in the UK and around the world.



The auction was launched this week by Cheshire toastmaster Ian Parrott, who

actually flew to New York on Concorde twice during a previous career.



He said: “Concorde has always offered the ultimate in romance, you don’t

have to fly anywhere to appreciate the very intimate and luxurious

surroundings of this beautiful aircraft. To have it all to yourself for one

evening is possibly the most romantic gesture you can make”.



Anyone is welcome to bid for the ultimate Valentine dinner on Concorde in

the e-mail auction. They need to send an e-mail to

[email protected] stating how much they would be prepared to pay

for the prize and giving their name and contact details. The prize will be

awarded to the highest bidder and there is a reserve price of £500. All

proceeds from the auction will go to Flying Start. The auction closes on

Sunday, February 12 at midnight and the winner will be notified on Monday

February 13.



Love is also in the air at Gatwick where chocolates will be given out to

customers on outbound flights on February 14, and as it’s a leap year

British Airways is also offering ladies the chance to propose on board on

February 29. Every brave lady who takes the four-yearly opportunity to make

a marriage proposal will be entered into a prize draw. She can win a pair

of tickets to one of the many British Airways European destinations served

from Gatwick Airport.