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Long haul fares
With the introduction of our new Select and Select Pro fares, we now offer four types of economy fare products in our World Traveller cabin, giving customers even more options when they travel with us. All of our long haul economy fares include our new and improved inflight meals, access to a great range of inflight entertainment and complimentary blankets and headphones.
Fares
Basic
Offers customers the option of an unbundled fare which includes a hand baggage allowance only and a seat allocated at check in. Customers have the option of adding checked bags and seating for a fee before departure.
Standard
Offers customers a bundled fare, which involves checked baggage and seat selection 24 hours from departure. Exact baggage allowance depends on the cabin class.
Select
Is our refundable fare which gives our customers the option to get a full refund for any reason if they are unable to travel, for a reasonable fee. This fare allows free changes to the ticket and allows free seat selection 24 hours prior to departure. Please note, effective 13 January 2025, free seat selection will be available for all Select Club World fares (long haul only). Exact baggage allowance depends on the cabin class.
Select Pro
Offers customers further flexibility by allowing them to claim a full refund with zero refund fee. This fare also allows free changes to the ticket and effective 19 December 2024, free seat selection at the time of booking. Exact baggage allowance depends on the cabin class.
Eligible booking classes
Basic is only available in Economy class and is usually filed in all available booking classes.
Standard, Select and Select Pro are available in cabin classes and are filed in all booking classes except (Y-, W-, J- and F-), with a few exceptions.
Basic fares
The British Airways Club members that have purchased a Basic fare, the zero-hold baggage allowance also applies. To be entitled to their additional baggage allowance; a Plus or Plus Flex fare should be purchased.
Customers that subsequently decide to take a hold bag on a Basic fare, will need to purchase a bag in advance in Manage My Booking on ba.com.
Find out more about baggage and excess baggage charges on ba.com
Customers arriving at the airport with checked baggage on a Basic fare will be charged standard extra baggage rates.
In order to sell Basic fares, you must:
- disclose that Basic fares do not include a baggage allowance, ie zero baggage allowance.
- continue to offer the standard fare which includes a baggage allowance.
- provide the customer email address in the PNR.
Seat assignment for Basic tickets
All customers booking a Basic fare will be allocated a seat at check-in (24 hours before departure). Basic fare customers can choose their own seat for a fee in advance if they wish to, either at time of booking or when checking in online on ba.com.
Customers travelling with infants or those with additional needs will still be able to choose their seats for free at the time of booking.
When travelling on Basic Standard, Select and Select Pro fares, Bronze members can select their seat for free, seven days before departure and Silver and Gold members for free at the time of booking.
All other customers travelling on Basic fares, can choose their seat for a fee or will be allocated a seat 24 hours before departure.
Find out more about reserving seats in advance on ba.com
You should ensure customers are aware of the policy regarding allocated seating on Basic fares.
Additional information and FAQs
Long haul Brand Fare codes
World Traveller
| Long haul Brand Name | GDS Brand Code |
|---|---|
| BASIC ECONOMY | NOBAG |
| STANDARD ECONOMY | BAG |
| ECONOMY SELECT | ECONSEL |
| ECONOMY SELECT PRO | ECONPRO |
| ECONOMY FULLY FLEX | ECONFLEX |
World Traveller Plus
| Long haul Brand Name | GDS Brand Code |
|---|---|
| PREMIUM ECONOMY | PREMECON |
| PREMIUM ECONOMY SELECT | PESEL |
| PREMIUM ECONOMY SELECT PRO | PEPRO |
| PREMIUM ECONOMY FULLY FLEX | PEFLEX |
Club World
| Long haul Brand Name | GDS Brand Code |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS PROMO | BIZPROMO |
| BUSINESS | BUSINESS |
| BUSINESS SELECT | BIZSEL |
| BUSINESS SELECT PRO | BIZPRO |
| BUSINESS FULLY FLEX | BIZFLEX |
First
| Long haul Brand Name | GDS Brand Code |
|---|---|
| FIRST | FIRST |
| FIRST SELECT | FIRSTSEL |
| FIRST SELECT PRO | FIRSTPRO |
| FIRST FULLY FLEX | FIRSTFLEX |
GDS entries – Basic fares & upsell
| Fare | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fare display (including brands) | FQDLONBOS/D01APR/ABA/FF |
| Fare quote - as booked - Basic Economy(default) | FXP or FXP/FF-NOBAG |
| Fare quote by Brand - as booked e.g. Economy Select | FXP/FF-[Brand] e.g. FXP/FF-ECONSEL |
| Best Buy – Basic Economy (default) | FXB or FXB/FF-NOBAG |
| Best Buy by Brand e.g. Economy Select Pro | FXB/FF-[Brand] e.g. FXB/FF-ECONPRO |
| Best Buy – by different Brand on different components e.g. Economy Select outbound (fare component 1) + Economy Select Pro inbound (fare component 2) | FXB/FF1-[Brand]/FF2-[Brand] e.g. FXB/FF1-ECONSEL/FF2-ECONPRO |
| Fare | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fare display (including brands) | FDLONBOS01APR18/BA |
| Fare quote – as booked – Basic Economy (default) | FQCBA |
| Fare quote options (up to 4) | FQA |
| Fare quote options – select option | FF1 (option 1), FF2 (option 2) |
| Upsell panel | BFA |
| Brand information (from upsell panel) | BFA01 (option 1), BFA02 (option 2) |
| Fare | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fare display (including brands) | FQLONBOS01APR-BA |
| Fare quote – as booked – Basic Economy (default) | WP or WPBRNOBAG |
| Fare quote by Brands – as booked e.g. Economy Select | WPBR[Brand] e.g. WPBRECONSEL |
| Best Buy – Basic Economy (default) | WPNC (informative) |
| Best Buy by Brand e.g. Economy Select Pro | WPNC¥BR[Brand] e.g. WPNC¥BRECONPRO |
| Best Buy by different Brand on different fare components e.g. Economy Select outbound (fare component 1) + Economy Select Pro inbound (fare component 2) | WPNC¥S1*BR[Brand]¥S2*BR[Brand] e.g. WPNC¥S1*BRECONSEL¥S2*BRECONPRO |
| Fare | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fare display (including brands) | 1P 4FLONBOS-BA/L10NOV16 (L stands for leaving) |
| Fare quote – as booked – Basic Economy (default) | 4P#CBA Carrier override option for display only (Pricing cannot be stored with ER) 4P*CBA Displays the pricing (can be stored in the booking with ER) |
| Fare quote options (up to 4) | 4PLF:BF2#CBA Low Fare Finder (displays lowest available class for the input criteria) |
| Best Buy - Standard Economy | FQBB*:BF2/CBA |
| Limited cryptic entries are available after a standard fare quote Rich content is available in Smartpoint Please contact your GDS helpdesk for further information |
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| Fare | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fare display (including brands) | $DLONBOS10NOV16+BA |
| Fare quote – as booked – Basic Economy (default) | $BCBA |
| Fare quote options – select option | *LF1 , *LF2 |
| Best Buy – Standard Economy | $BB*:BF2/CBA |
| Upsell panel | BFA |
| Brand information (from upsell panel) | BFA01 (option 1), BFA02 (option 2) |