British Airways reduces baggage allowance

Kevin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:56:50 +0000

British Airways is going to cut down its free baggage allowance from two bags to one bag in most of its long-haul routes from October 7. There are other restrictions on sporting equipments also.

So passengers travelling in British Airways World Traveler cabins have to cut down their luggage. But this new policy is only applicable to economy class passengers on some specific routes. On the other hand flights flying to Ghana, Nigeria, Brazil and Kenya will be offering two-bag allowance only. The same rule goes for direct services in between US and India.

But all other long-haul passengers on other flights will be charged with an extra £40 for a second bag from October 7.

Sporting equipments will no longer be considered to be included in the free-baggage allowance according to this new policy. These equipments will be charged the standard fees along with other luggage.

According to The Los Angeles Times, Willie Walsh, the Chief Executive of British Airways is going to lower the weight on free-baggage allowance which 23 kg currently. After a reduction in its profits the last year British Airways has been continuously cutting down various allowances.

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British Airways reduces baggage allowance