STAFF at the British Airways i360 have launched their new partnership with a hotel and spa in true style, offering massages and champagne to guests at 450ft.

HarSPA, a luxury underground spa at Brighton Harbour Hotel, has teamed up with the neighbouring i360 to create “a wonderful treat for anyone needing a bit of TLC this Christmas”.

To celebrate their “ultimate” gift idea, their launch party involved free drinks and snacks provided by staff at the British Airways i360 and hand and back massages and scrubs by HarSPA masseuses all up in the sky at 450ft.

Guests would take it in turns to try out the different “samples” of treatments provided by the experts.

Available were both 10 minute long hand and back massages using creams and lotions provided by HarSPA.

Lena Koskela, head of sales and marketing at the British Airways i360, said: “Our guests often tell us that a flight in the pod leaves them feeling relaxed and refreshed; especially when they’ve enjoyed a glass of Nyetimber sparkling wine from the bar on board.

“Combining a flight on the British Airways i360 pod with a spa treatment at the fabulous HarSPA is a wonderful treat for anyone needing a bit of TLC this Christmas.”

HarSPA is a luxury underground spa at Brighton Harbour Hotel with six treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, rainforest showers, two Scandinavian ‘togetherness’ hot tubs, areas of rest and relaxation, an extensive gym and a range of indulgent treatments.

Charlotte Drew, sales director, said: “From flying high above Brighton on British Airways i360 to disappearing into our luxury subterranean HarSPA, this unique experience provides the perfect gift this Christmas.”

Pauline Moss from Brighton attended the event and said: “It was a really relaxing experience.

“It was lovely having a massage but also really cool to be having a massage at that height.

“I imagine it will be a very popular Christmas present this year for people.

“I would recommend it.”

The Flight and Spa gift vouchers can be booked online through BritishAirwaysi360.com or at HarbourHotels.co.uk and are available to use within 12 months of their purchase date.