I did a search and couldn't see this news mentioned (even in the original unbundled fare thread) so I thought I'd mention it here:
Per BA:
Following the announcement that we will be introducing a new long haul Basic Economy fare on our routes in partnership with our Atlantic Joint Business (AJB) partners, British Airways and Iberia would like to announce that this new fare will also be offered on selected non-north Atlantic (NATL) routes.
The new fares support our focus on customers; offering customers more choice and a new price point with the ability to personalise their trip with ancillary products based on their travel needs. Customers purchasing Basic fares will enjoy the same great service in our World Traveller (Economy) cabin as those travelling on a Standard Economy fare, with new and improved in-flight meals, a range of in-flight entertainment and complimentary headphones and blankets. The new fares also include our generous hand baggage allowance and allocated seating.
This comes from the info on the
BA trade support page and the non-NATL routes being discussed are routes to the Middle East and Asia (no specific routes named)
BA also mentions routes to other regions will follow in the coming months.
Full info available on the BA trade support page linked earlier and on my blog
here.
If this has been posted elsewhere please accept my apologies and mods, please would you delete this. Thanks.