British Airways "robs" Cancer Research UK
My wife's nephew & a mate of his are starting, hopefully on December 10th, an unaided/unsupported row across the Atlantic from La Gomera to Antigua - same route as Matthew Pinsent & Ben Fogle did with TV crew last year. They are intending to break the world record for the crossing which is 40 days. They have a target to raise £200,000 in aid of Cancer Research UK. On their BA flight out to the Canary Islands they were carrying essential personal items for the voyage and also a substantial medical kit which one would understand is likely to be vital on such a hazardous venture. Despite making the check in staff aware of the reasons for the extra weight BA still charged them £252 in excess baggage charges which effectively reduces what is raised for the charity by the same amount.
What a rotten lot they are!!