BA Enhances its short haul economy fare structure
Mar 2, 2016, 10:04 pm
#211
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Calgary
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 771
Price Creep
I have been watching fares LHR-EDI return in May. These are both with and without bags; over the last 10 days there has been a significant creep in the fares in all classes. Many might say its because of the cheaper fares are selling, but I think it a little odd that all classes on all flights on my dates have gone up simultaneously in the last few days.
Just wondering if this is being forced by revenue management ahead of the "enhanced" fare structure changes in the next week?
Any other regular buyers noticed this upward creep?
Just wondering if this is being forced by revenue management ahead of the "enhanced" fare structure changes in the next week?
Any other regular buyers noticed this upward creep?
Mar 7, 2016, 8:23 am
#214
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC GGL/GFl, HH Diamond, BW Diamond, Virgin Voyages Deep Blue Extra, Blue Peter Badge Holder
Posts: 3,937
I'd like to see
'Free flight changes on the day of departure' well advertised- good for competing with the low cost airlines.
'Free flight changes on the day of departure' well advertised- good for competing with the low cost airlines.
Mar 7, 2016, 5:07 pm
#220
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Glasgow
Programs: British Airways Silver, Hilton Diamond, Accor Platinum, AMEX plat
Posts: 251
I've taken some screenshots of a flight i was going to book (HBO) but have waited to see these fares for comparison. Same day changes might be useful if i need to come back earlier in the day.
Mar 8, 2016, 1:04 am
#222
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
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Price difference from HBO to checked is still the same £10 or so each way. This is what you see on the next page now where you can increase flexibility. The checked bag fare is still cheap with no flexibility
Example is taken from LHR-MAD
Example is taken from LHR-MAD
Mar 8, 2016, 1:20 am
#224
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: LON
Programs: BA Gold, LH SEN , A3*G & others less exciting that don't fit in my wallet
Posts: 1,657
I *think* that's the same screen as has always been there, with more or less the same premium ? .. No difference yet when I checked this morning .. I don't think they've actually made this change yet ?
Mar 8, 2016, 1:20 am
#225
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges and Environmentally Friendly Travel
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: London, UK
Posts: 22,213
The new “hand baggage only” and “with checked bag” fare categories now appear on ba.com for the CDG route.
The screenshots below show the fare and comparable benefits applicable to an O class fare.
The screenshots below show the fare and comparable benefits applicable to an O class fare.