In the USA many airlines are looking for ways to increase revenues by charging for things that were previously included in the ticket price. Note that I did not say "free".
Peter

Saeed,

Last year Emirates from London via Dubai to Jo'burg was the same price business class as a premium econoomy class fare on BA and Virgin.

The only problem was the extra time it took going via Dubai. I still haven't discounted it as a possibility for the future, but it does feel like a long way round!!

You should have a word and get some direct routes for next year!!

Kiri

So, if my wife and I want to sit together on a BA flight, I will have to pay an extra $32 bucks?

Nice.

Remind me never to fly BA.

So, they're deep in debt and figure that by alienating their customers with a new charge for something that should be free, that they will be able to reduce their debt? Insane. Sounds like most governmental entities today-raise sales taxes because revenues have dipped and people aren't buying, so make it harder to raise your revenues. Typical big business/government response. What's that old saying? Don't bite the hand that feeds you? What a joke.

Well what can I say, This countrys governing bodies in whatever area have always been highly skilled at killing any goose that was even thinking of laying a golden egg! Steve.

Here is the link to the information on British Airways website!

http://www.britishairways.com/...gpolicy/public/en_us

Slightly to one side of the main topic, Have a look at Ryanair, one of our budget airlines, soon to be charging to use what you guys call the john