Originally Posted by bealine

I can confirm BA management have asked us to strictly enforce both Hold and Cabin Baggage weight limits. We have also been asked to be wary of Golf Bags and Sporting Bags containing other items than sporting equipment (because sporting equipment is charged at half the excess baggage rates) and to ensure full rates are charged if appropriate.

The reason is that auditors have recently inspected our operations and discovered glaring loopholes in our baggage policies and have advised the management that BA is losing "millions of pounds" in excess baggage revenue due to our leniency and laissez-faire attitudes. OLCI and Self Service kiosks are also resulting in seriously overweight cabin baggage finding its way on to aircraft and endangering passengers and crew alike, so be prepared for extra vigilance at the gate!

Sorry guys (except those who take "monster" hand-baggage on board)- until we upset a few corporate customers (as we undoubtedly will) with this new "initiative", be prepared for a rough ride!