BRITISH AIRWAYS TO BAN WINDSURFING KIT
BA has made an announcement on its website that from 6 November 2007 they will no longer carry certain items of sporting equipment - including windsurfers.
Here's what they say:
Sporting equipment we do not carry (effective from 6 November 2007)
Due to the large size and handling complexities, some sporting equipment cannot be accommodated through the airport baggage system or within the aircraft hold. Therefore we no longer accept the following equipment at check-in as part of your sporting equipment allowance.
Due to the large size and handling complexities, some sporting equipment cannot be accommodated through the airport baggage system or within the aircraft hold. Therefore we no longer accept the following equipment at check-in as part of your sporting equipment allowance.
* hang gliders
* windsurfing boards and sails
* surfboards
* kayaks or canoes
* pole vaults
* javelins
Please contact your local freight company to arrange carriage for any items that exceed the permitted weight and size.
(See:
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bagsport/public/en_gb)
De jongens van student windsurfing in Engeland hebben alvast een standaard briefje gemaakt om bezwaar in te dienen tegen dit besluit. En deze kan je hier insturen.
Dear Sir/Madam,
It has been brought to my attention that you intend to halt the transportation of larger sporting equipment (including surfboards and windsurfing boards/sails) via the airport baggage system or within the aircraft hold from 6 November 2007.
I would like you to reconsider this decision as I am one of many in the water sports community who have read about this through numerous forums. I will be looking to take my business elsewhere if this change is implemented.
I look forward to your reply within 14 days,
Regards,
Nu maar hopen dat niet alle grote luchtvaartmaatschappijen zo gaan beginnen.
