Top Easter destinations revealed

British Airways has revealed the top destinations for those planning to travel over the Easter break.

For adventurous Britons, the USA is the most favoured long-haul destination, with cities such as New York and Los Angeles proving a particular hit.

Other locations such as Hong Kong, Johannesburg and Tokyo also appeared in the list, but British Airways commercial director Robert Boyle noted that travellers are likely to be attracted by the favourable exchange rate between the US dollar and UK pound.

"For those holidaymakers who enjoy a little retail therapy to help them relax while they're away, the strength of the pound against the dollar is a real incentive to snap up some great bargains," he commented.

Closer to home, the top short-haul breaks were found to be in Paris, Edinburgh and Geneva.

A number of airlines have recently announced plans to expand their long-haul fleets, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

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