British Airways too gripped by the Ashes fever
British Airways heightened tensions ahead of the climactic fifth Ashes Test Thursday by offering hundreds of flights between England and Australia at a price set by the combatants' first innings scores.
Under the deal, Australian customers will be able to buy return tickets to London for the equivalent in pounds of England's score in its first innings, while Britons can travel the other way by paying whatever the Aussies score in their first dig.
"We're looking forward to a great match," BA's Southwest Pacific marketing manager Suzie Hayes said.
"With London as our home hub, we'll be thrilled if England win, but if they're bowled for a low score then our Australian customers will be getting an absolute bargain."
BA's standard return fare from Sydney to London is 735 pounds (1,350 US).
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