As regards the change in BA policy, I think it is indeed the new security rules that have forced a re-think.
What I cannot understand is why BA are not publicly critisizing the DofT/Gov. etc. in the same way as Ryanair to get some sense of normality back. The BBC quoted they had taken a loss of over £40 million in the single week after the bomb plots were uncovered, makes MOLs 7million look inconsequential....... this ignores the losses they are undoubtably acruing right now and will continue to take as business pax route away from the UK or just dont bother to travel due the hassle factor the continuing restrictions impose.
Regards, SD..