what is going on with BA?

This is bad news for me as well - last year the pressure was to put all luggage in the hold so I get a custom case made to hold the essential toys for a trip and now they do this to me.

didn't ryan air introduce something like this? I think it's been quite successful for them so expect other airlines to follow suit...

Within europe I usually take a carry-on or 1 bag if longer than a week. But come on, paying for a second suitcase on a trip to the US is quite annoying. BA isn't exactly a low cost airline.
What is next? Charging fares according to your weight/height?

Paulo

BA said that flights to the US, Canada, the Caribbean, Nigeria, Brazil and Mexico would be exempt from the new charges to bring policy "in line with the local government regulations".

BA were on the verge of implementing a new hold/carry-on baggage policy mid 06, when the "liquid bomb-scare" threat materialised, & put all the plans to cock.
The policy is supposed of have been designed along guidelines which will eventually be imposed on ALL UK airlines by the CAA & BAA.
BA is using this framework earlier than other airlines to gear up for the move to T5 at LHR early next year. Its all to do with "health & safety regs" (as so much stuff is these days, it seems), but cynics will also point to cost-cutting & additional revenue streams.
To be fair, the amount of luggage, both hand-held, & hold loaded has massively increased over the last few years. Suit-carriers, wheelie-bags, laptop bags, et al just didn't exist 20 years ago, but are nowadays the norm.
The destination exemptions from this policy (USA, Nigeria, etc) have been granted as reaction from BA's most valued & frequent customers to these destinations has been so negative.
matt.

The rule should be simple. Set a total weight threshold, like 110-120kg or something. Then everything, you included, gets weighed. Over that, you pay per kg. Fair for everyone. Kids pay 80% for their tickets, so they get 80% of the limit. Keep the hand luggage limit as is. Simple. Number of bags shouldn't matter.

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The rule should be simple. Set a total weight threshold, like 110-120kg or something. Then everything, you included, gets weighed. Over that, you pay per kg. Fair for everyone.

So I get to go holiday with 1 10Kg bad. Fuck off! OK for migets or supermodels.

Fair I don't think so.

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Originally posted by chiba:
The rule should be simple. Set a total weight threshold, like 110-120kg or something. Then everything, you included, gets weighed. Over that, you pay per kg. Fair for everyone. Kids pay 80% for their tickets, so they get 80% of the limit. Keep the hand luggage limit as is. Simple. Number of bags shouldn't matter.

Just like big it would mean 1 10kg bag...
This would also mean many before you fly weight loss centers...LOL

Paulo

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So I get to go holiday with 1 10Kg bad. Fuck off! OK for migets or supermodels.

Fair I don't think so.

Then take what you like, but you pay for the jet fuel by total weight. Logarithmic scale should do nicely to put a cap on people who view their kitchen sink as essential luggage...

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Originally posted by chiba:
people who view their kitchen sink as essential luggage...

have you met my wife?

she threatened to take her kitchen knives back to NZ on holiday - at that stage I found a local who could do the job, sharphish (pun intended)

PS. albeit they are very nice knives.

BigH,

Why should I, or my family, subsidise you?

Why do we always discriminate against people with least MONEY which is what happens when you have FIXED prices. Why not make those who cost more to transport actually PAY more.

Anyway. It hasn't happened yet, so your rather colourful response is a bit over the top IMO.

Cheers

Don

Heightism now. Taller usually makes for heavier.I don't get any larger seats/leggroom.

My wife and I when we travel never even get two bags as heavy as one allowance but we don't get a rebate for unused part.
So the price is worked out on the passengers carring the max allowance, any under is profit, anything over, SUPRISE they charge to carry that.

BigH47,

Its all part of the globalised business market.

If a company thinks it can rip you off and get away with it, it will. And it will blame its shareholders/Government Legistlation/anything except its own greed.

Ryan Air do it, MacDonalds do it, British Gas does it, The Train Operating Companies do it, you name it - they do it.

Now BA is exposed as part of the greedy corporations.

The other thing they do is screw the life and soul out of their employees, if they can get away with it.

So what can the little guy do?

Deal with someone else whenever you can and it suits you.

Cheers

Don

Don.
Sad, but true.
matt.

What is about Irishmen running airlines? Why does Willie Walsh seem determined to reduce BA to the same status as a low cost carrier? It is sad.