Winter sports fans travelling to resorts with British Airways next season face charges to carry their skis and snowboards under a shakeup of baggage charges. For passengers booking from July 31 onwards and travelling after October 7, sporting equipment will cost £40 per bag on long haul or £35 on short haul flights if it is in addition to their free checked luggage allowance. There is a discount if you book online.

The airline lost over £400m and is higher than expected. The whole industry has huge problems and many of us that fly to the Alps and other ski destinations could be affected. Earlier this month the no-frills airline easyJet announced record losses of £130m. Now British Airways has revealed how it is doing.