Increase in Ticket price and change fee by British Airways

British Airways has increased its long-haul fares across the board by up to £40 per round trip on August 07, 2009.  The airline is adding £20 per round trip to all long-haul fares in World Traveller (economy) and World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and £40 per round trip to fares in Club World (business) and First.

The airline says it has also increased its change fees from £70 to £90. Both changes cover travel from the UK to the USA, Canada, Caribbean, South America, Africa, Middle East, South Asia, Far East and Japan. The changes come as the airline aims to return to profitability. On 1 August, the airline introduced a new baggage policy, which included new fees for sporting equipment

source: Times online

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