I just read about an increase from £16 (A$28) to £172 (A$300) - nothing about £300. Even £172 is a huge amount.

Is it just LHR? Couldn't find that out, but it looks like it's for every airport in UK.

Well, it says: "revised rules apply to all bookings made on and from February 1 2017". Hey Etihad, as a platinum meber i'm getting sick with your new rule, do you think twice before you change it? Even if i book my business & first class tickets on my own and spend money for that, why do...