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British Airways announces double baggage allowance for students

British Airways has announced double baggage allowance for students travelling from India. Students can now take all of their cherished possessions as they travel to study in the UK, Europe, US or Canada. The offer allows an extra piece of luggage weighing up to 23kg, in addition to the current checked baggage allowance of one piece of luggage for the UK and Europe, or two pieces of luggage for destinations in the USA and Canada.

British Airways, has also partnered with popular brands to enable its student travellers to benefit during their travel experience. There are exciting retail offers from Jabong and Macy’s, free mobile talk time with Matrix, offers with HDFC Credila Student Loans and exclusive benefits on ICICI student travel cards. The offer is valid for students from India travelling with British Airways between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016.

Moran Birger, regional commercial manager, South Asia, British Airways said, “British Airways is proud to support students from India with our convenient schedules and easy connections throughout the UK. We understand students’ requirements and expectations while travelling aboard for their school term. It is our constant endeavour to make their travel experience with us as convenient and as stress-free as possible. In addition, our codeshare with American Airlines gives young customers the ability to choose an extensive worldwide network.”

The British Airways student offer is tailor-made for students holding valid visas for the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. The outbound travel must be completed on or before March 31, 2016, originating in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Chennai.