25 FEBRUARY 2013

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Article from BTNews 25 FEBRUARY 2013

BA Gatwick hand baggage

British Airways is extending choice for short haul customers at Gatwick with the launch of a new ‘hand baggage only’ fare.  The new type of fare from Gatwick will be available initially to five destinations outbound only – Amsterdam, Dubrovnik, Jersey, Tunis and Turin, starting from £39 one-way, normally £10 less than the ‘baggage’ fare.

The initiative occurs alongside the transfer from Heathrow of five Airbus A319s for the Gatwick short haul fleet.

Peter Simpson, previously Managing Director BA CityFlyer at London City Airport, and now Gatwick Director BA, said: “Many British Airways customers on Gatwick short haul breaks choose not to check in a bag as they’re already taking advantage of our generous two-bag hand luggage policy.  Those who still want to check in a bag will simply pay the same price they do now”. 

Customers choosing the ‘hand baggage only’ fare can continue to take advantage of the airline’s hand luggage allowance and carry on a good-sized case (56cm x 45cm x 25cm), plus a handbag or laptop bag.  While starting with five routes, the airline plans to extend the initiative to the rest of the Gatwick short haul network over time. www.ba.com

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