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DOT Fines British Airways for Violating Price Advertising, International Baggage Compensation Rules

WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012.  British Airways violated the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules on full-fare advertising as well an international treaty on reimbursements for mishandled baggage, DOT said today.  The Department fined the carrier $250,000 and ordered it to cease and desist from further violations.

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“Consumers deserve fair treatment from airlines when it comes to price advertising and being reimbursed for lost, damaged or stolen baggage.  To surprise consumers at the last minute of…

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