Thursday, February 08, 2007

skyway robbery!

It really is time for consumers to fight for their rights-don't fly British Airways!!



BA to charge £240 for extra bag


British Airways is planning to add up to £240 to the cost of a return long-haul flight if passengers want to check in an extra bag.

Travellers on shorter international trips will face a bill of £120 and those on domestic journeys, £60.

Analysts said the tactic was a way for the airline to cover costs - and possibly to ease its move to Heathrow's Terminal 5 next year.

But some said it could damage BA's image as a full-service carrier.


Until now, customers have been allowed to check in more than one bag as long as they did not exceed weight restrictions.


They obviously see it as a way to actually make some more money out of carrying additional baggage
John Strickland, independent air travel consultant

The fees, which apply from Tuesday 13 February, will be imposed even if the combined weight of the two bags is below the allowance.......(from the BBC)

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