Welcoming passengers?

The truth is that they really don't want you to fly at all. The BBC reports:

British Airways is planning to add up to £240 to the cost of a return long-haul flight if passengers want to check in an extra bag.
Travellers on shorter international trips will face a bill of £120 and those on domestic journeys, £60.
Analysts said the tactic was a way for the airline to cover costs - and possibly to ease its move to Heathrow's Terminal 5 next year.
But some said it could damage BA's image as a full-service carrier.
Until now, customers have been allowed to check in more than one bag as long as they did not exceed weight restrictions.
The fees, which apply from Tuesday, 13 February, will be imposed even if the combined weight of the two bags is below the allowance.