British Airways unveils special offer for Thai students Thais studying in the UK entitled to double baggage allowance for checked baggage

British Airways today announced that Thai students purchasing the airline’s special student fares to the United Kingdom are entitled to an additional piece of checked baggage of 23 kilograms free of charge. The student fare, starting from just THB 25,500, is valid for purchase from now until 31 December 2012 for outbound travel until 31 December 2012. This offer is open to any Thai student with a valid UK student visa. “We want to do what we can to lighten the load for Thai students as they travel for the school term, holidays, and visit throughout the year,” said Sriram Narayan, British Airways Country Manager, Thailand, Vietnam. “With this offer, students travelling to the UK can take with them up to 46 kilos as checked baggage, allowing them to carry more academic and personal supplies on their journeys.” What’s more, British Airways’ hand baggage policy also permits passengers a free allowance of one carry-on baggage of up to 23 kilograms, plus one laptop-sized bag, handbag or briefcase per customer to be carried on the aircraft. British Airways also offers its Skyflyer Solo service for students under 18 years of age travelling on their own so that parents can be assured that their children have safe and fun flights. To celebrate what will be a summer to remember for the UK, British Airways is giving out new Olympics-themed entertainment packs to children on its flights. Please contact the British Airways Sales Office at 02-627-1701, or visit ba.com for more details. Fare terms and conditions: - Fares are available from the selected ticketing locations. - All tickets must be issued by 31 December 2012. - Valid for outbound travel until 31 December 2012. - Return tickets valid for 12 months. - Unaccompanied minors not permitted. - For all return journeys, the additional baggage allowance is only valid on the outbound journey, and valid only on British Airways flights. - Proof of valid student identity is required at the time of booking. All document checks will be done at the airport. Should the documents be found inadequate the passenger will be charged for excess baggage. - The main piece of hand baggage must fit within the dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, including the handle, pockets and wheels and the bag must fit into the bag gauge, available at the check-in area. While laptop, briefcase or handbag must be within 45cm x 36cm x 20cm, including the handle and pockets and it must fit under the seat in front of the passenger. **British Airways reserves the right to change fares and conditions without prior notice.** About British Airways British Airways has a worldwide route network that covers more than 150 destinations in 75 countries. British Airways has been flying to Thailand for over 77 years and currently operates 14 flights a week between London Heathrow and Thailand. The airline operates from the state-of-the-art Terminal 5 at London Heathrow, which is exclusive to British Airways’ and Iberia Airlines’ customers and is capable of handling 30 million customers a year. In May 2012, Terminal 5 was named by Skytrax as the World’s Best Airport Terminal based on surveys of 12 million frequent travellers. In September 2011, British Airways was recognised as “Best European Airline” for the 11th consecutive year, by readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific at the 20th Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards. -KPA- Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net

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