Da Surfcorner apprendiamo con dispiacere che dal prossimo 6 novembre British Airways chiuderà le porte, o meglio i portelloni, alle tavole da surf. Il pericolo è che altre Compagnie si accodino alla scelta di British e viaggiare con le tavole diventi sempre più complicato di quanto già non lo sia. La B.S.A. ha promosso una petizione per sensibilizzare la Compagnia, nella speranza che cambi orientamento e ritorni "surfers friendly". Per aderire all'iniziativa basta copiare il seguente testo ed incollarlo nel form di British Airways a questo link. Per inviare la mail bisogna registrarsi ma è questione di pochi secondi.
I have recently discovered 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. The only reason I fly, ever, is for trips to destinations where I can surf. I fly, on average, about 20.000km a year (on various airlines, depending on the final destination), most of the time for a duration of 1 to 2 weeks. Shipment by cargo of my boards is thus not an option (given the time I spend on each trip, even if it were financially possible as cargo is always too expensive). I have always, when possible, specifically chosen British Airways in the past because I was sure to be able to transport my surfboards with me. Without them, I have no reason to fly. We generally travel in groups of 4 to 5 people, all with the same reason - to go to exotic destinations to surf. I will of course be forced to take my business elsewhere for my trips if this change is implemented, and will support only airlines who take my boards (without excessive charges) even when I fly without them.
I look forward to your reply,
Regards,
(tuo nome e cognome)"
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