What is the 1252458912345 BRITISH AIR charge?

Decoding 1252458912345 BRITISH AIR

British Airways is the flag carrier of the United Kingdom and a founding oneworld alliance member. Passenger flight tickets post under IATA code 125 accompanied by a ten-digit ticket sequence. Descriptors appear as 1252458912345 BRITISH AIR, BRITISH AIRWAYS, or BA*AIRLINE.

Charges reflect World Traveller economy fares, Club World business class, seat selection fees, or British Airways Executive Club Avios award flight taxes and surcharges.

Under US DOT rules, transatlantic flights departing the US booked directly on ba.com can be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase for a 100% full refund. Keeping close track of your monthly statements ensures complete financial security and prevents unexpected surprises from recurring charges.

1. Manage My Booking Go to britishairways.com and input your 6-character booking reference and last name.
2. Check Avios Award Surcharges Award flights using Avios involve airline carrier-imposed surcharges billed by British Airways.
3. Review Seat Selection Fees Advance seat assignments in economy and business cabins post as separate 125 transactions.

Refunds and Cancellation

Non-refundable tickets cancelled outside the 24-hour window can be refunded for government taxes or converted to travel vouchers where permitted by fare rules.

If British Airways cancels your flight, UK261 and US DOT regulations guarantee a complete refund back to your payment card upon request.

Disputing a ticket charge via bank chargeback will void itinerary segments and freeze Executive Club accounts.

Verified sources

Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.

• British Airways Customer Commitment and 24-Hour Policy https://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/customer-commitment
• DOT Consumer Aviation Guidance https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer