BA strike – BA direct is cheaper

Travel agents are demanding a guarantee their goodwill towards British Airways will be repaid when the cabin crew strike is over.

Their anxiety is, that BA will bombard people with marketing messages after the strike, encouraging them to book direct. It would be a kick in the teeth after agents have supported BA through this.

However the truth is it is cheaper to book direct with BA..

Get ready for a second BA strike

March 27-30: For the four days of the strike, clients may be rebooked with BA or another carrier whether or not a flight is due to operate. But refunds available for cancelled flights only, unless fares allow.

Those on regional departures with onward flights from Heathrow or Gatwick have the choice of rebooking, using alternative transport for domestic sector (with refund of UK fare) or a full refund, regardless of whether the long-haul flight will operate.

March 31: For flights cancelled as a result of strike, you can rebook clients on another BA flight on same route, or claim a refund.

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