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British Airways offers 23-kg extra weight for students

Friday, 15 June 2007


FE Report
British Airways has made a special offer for students who want to go abroad for studying. The British national flag-carrier is all set to carry 23-kg extra weight for students who will be able to carry their world with them.
Students flying with the airline between June 15 and October 31 will be able to carry an extra bag weighing up to 23 kg. The offer is valid for ticketing between June 15 and September 30 and travel commencing between June 15 and October 31.
British Airways' Manager Bangladesh Chris Phipps said: "We want to do something special for the student travellers. We have come up with the offer to be able to provide a fare and baggage allowance that suits their requirements."
British Airways offers competitive return fares from Bangladesh starting at $468 (one-way) to the UK and $716 (one-way) to the US. Return fares start from $851 to the UK and $1194 to the US for travel in World Traveller (economy class).
The airline operates three times a week non-stop from Dhaka to London Heathrow to connect to its worldwide network of more than 140 destinations in over 70 countries.
The airlines' award-winning feature 'Manage My Booking', on ba.com enables customers to book and manage their flights online, putting them in control of their travel plans. Other features on ba.com provide pertinent details under the 'Information' section along with a 'Traveller's checklist', a useful tool to take stress away when planning air travel.