Shorthaul fares We have simplified our fare structure for customers travelling in shorthaul economy, offering Basic, Plus and Plus Flex fares, each with increasing levels of flexibility. Basic offers customers the option of a reduced fare if they are travelling with hand baggage only. Customers with these fares will be allocated a seat at check-in, or they can pay to choose their seat at any time. Free seat selection is available for Bronze, Silver and Gold Executive Club Members. Flights can be changed for a fee (plus fare difference). Plus caters for customers wanting flexibility at an affordable price with a 23kg checked baggage allowance. This fare allows free seat selection from 48 hours prior to departure and free flight changes on the day of departure. Plus Flex is our fully flexible fare giving complete control to change when and where to fly and includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance. Benefits of each fare product There are different attributes and benefits depending on the fare product booked: Basic Change fee + fare difference Plus Change fee + fare difference Free changes on the day* Plus Flex No change fee, fare difference may apply (including change of route) Free changes on the day* Non-refundable Non-refundable Full refund Allocated seating at check-in^ Free seat selection from 48 hours prior Pay for seat selection at any time to departure ^Free seat selection for Bronze, Silver Pay for seat selection at any time Free seat selection from time of booking and Gold Executive Club Members No checked baggage allowance 23kg checked baggage allowance 23kg checked baggage allowance Fare basis code identifier: Z0 Fare basis code identifier: V2 Fare basis code identifier: V3 * Subject to availability. Not available within one hour of original departure time. Only available on simple point-to-point A-B or A-B-A journeys. Basic fares are available on limited open jaw journeys. Plus, and Plus Flex fares allow open jaws and end-on-end construction. See fare rules for exact conditions. Note that the free change on the day is available on A-B or A-B-A journeys only.
The fares and rules for Basic, Plus and Plus Flex are filed in the public tariff. The fare basis codes identify the fare product. Because Basic and Plus fares are bookable in the same booking classes, Branded Fares pricing entries should be used to specify the fares you wish to quote, or to upsell to the more flexible Plus fares. Branded Fares codes Shorthaul brand name Basic Plus Plus Flex Club Plus Club Flex Brand code NOBAG BAG ECONFLEX BUSINESS BIZFLEX Shorthaul fare ladder including Domestic routes London Heathrow / London City/ London Gatwick Booking class Basic Plus Plus Flex J C D R I Y B H K M L V N Q O
Basic Fares (previously Hand Baggage Only fares) For Executive Club Members that have purchased a Basic fare, the zero-hold baggage allowance also applies. To be entitled to their additional baggage allowance, a Plus or Plus Flex fare should be purchased. Customers that subsequently decide to take a hold bag on a Basic fare, will need to purchase a bag in advance in Manage My Booking on ba.com. Find out more about baggage and excess baggage charges on ba.com. Customers arriving at the airport with checked baggage on a Basic fare will be charged standard extra baggage rates. In order to sell Basic fares, you must: disclose that Basic fares do not include a baggage allowance. ie. zero baggage allowance continue to offer the standard fare which includes a baggage allowance provide the customer email address in the PNR Seat assignment for Basic tickets All customers booking a Basic fare will be allocated a seat at check-in (24 hours before departure). Basic fare customers can choose their own seat for a fee in advance if they wish to, either at time of booking or when checking in online on ba.com Customers travelling with infants or those with additional needs will still be able to choose their seats for free at the time of booking. When travelling on Basic and Plus fares, Bronze Members can select their seat for free, seven days before departure and Silver and Gold Members for free at the time of booking. All other customers travelling on Basic fares, can choose their seat for a fee or will be allocated a seat 24 hours before departure. Find out more about reserving seats in advance on ba.com You should ensure customers are aware of the policy regarding allocated seating on Basic fares.
Amadeus Fare quote - as booked - Basic (default) Fare quote as booked - Plus Best Buy Basic (default) Best Buy - Plus Best Buy Plus Flex Best Buy Plus outbound (fare component 1) + Basic inbound (fare component 2) FQDLONBER/D01APR/ABA/FF FXP or FXP/FF-NOBAG FXP/FF-BAG FXB or FXB/FF-NOBAG FXB/FF-BAG FXB/FF-ECONFLEX FXB/FF1-BAG/FF2-NOBAG SK FCOD BA Galileo FDLONBOS01APR18/BA FQCBA Fare quote options (up to 4) Fare quote options select option FF1 (option 1), FF2 (option 2) Upsell panel BFA Brand information (from upsell panel) BFA01 (option 1), BFA02 (option 2) SI.BA*FCOD. [the dot at the end of the entry is vital as queues to robot] Sabre GDS entries Branded fares & free changes on the day Fare quote as booked Basic (default) Fare quote as booked - Plus Best Buy Basic (default) Best Buy - Plus Best Buy Plus Flex Best Buy Plus outbound (fare component 1) + Basic inbound (fare component 2) FQLONBER01APR-BA WP or WPBRNOBAG WPBRBAG WPNC (informative) WPNC BRBAG WPNC BRECONFLEX WPNC S1*BRBAG S2*BRNOBAG 3OSI BA FCOD. [the dot at the end of the entry is vital as queues to robot] The above information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.batraveltrade.com and more specifically, https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/traveltrade/bookings-policies/ticketing/shorthaul-fares in regards to shorthaul fares.
Worldspan Fare quote options (up to 4) Limited cryptic entries are available after a standard fare quote Rich content is available in Smartpoint Please contact your GDS helpdesk for further information 1P 4FLONBOS-BA/L10NOV16 (L stands for leaving) 4P#CBA Carrier override option for display only (Pricing cannot be stored with ER) 4P*CBA Displays the pricing (can be stored in the booking with ER) 4PLF:BF2#CBA Low Fare Finder (displays lowest available class for the input criteria) 3OSI BA FCOD.[the dot at the end of the entry is vital as queues to robot] Apollo $DLONBOS10NOV16+BA $BCBA Fare quote options select option *LF1, *LF2 $BB*:BF2/CBA Upsell panel BFA Brand information (from upsell panel) BFA01 (option 1), BFA02 (option 2) The above information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.batraveltrade.com and more specifically, https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/traveltrade/bookings-policies/ticketing/shorthaul-fares in regards to shorthaul fares.