Originally Posted by
manintheback
I received an email from BA informing that the new Baggage rules now suspended until further notice.
Thanks for that news - mostly good news, and IMHO a sensible position for BA.
I see that it's also now up on ba.com,
here:-
Delay to the implementation of checked and excess baggage policy
Summary
Following the introduction of new hand baggage restrictions by the UK Department for Transport, the decision has been taken to delay the implementation of the checked and excess baggage policy.
The new policy, announced in June, was due to be implemented from October 11, 2006, but will now be launched when we are clearer on the longer-term plans for hand baggage restrictions for all airlines in the UK and around the world.
We believe it is prudent to delay the launch so that we can undertake a full review of the policy, in light of the UK government's restrictions on hand baggage. This will allow us to understand fully the implications for the changes we had planned for our checked baggage allowances and excess baggage charges.
More information
We continue to work closely with the DfT and BAA to manage the implementation of the new hand baggage restrictions for customers departing UK airports and to ensure that we have a robust and sustainable long-term solution.