Mark Williams criticized British Airways: £12,000 for a flight change due to success in China.

Mark Williams' outrage over flight change fees

According to The Sun: Mark Williams expressed his discomfort with the British airline British Airways, which charged him thousands of pounds for a flight change from China.

The 50-year-old athlete, returning from the Grand Prix in Xi'an, was forced to change his plans due to his advance to the finals.

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Williams is already guaranteed £76,000 even if he loses, and in the event of a victory, his prize money could reach £177,000.

But he was furious to learn that a significant portion of this money could be used for his return trip.

“Nice airline @BritishAirways. £12,000 to change my flight from tomorrow to Wednesday, it's time to fly with another airline,”

— Williams tweeted.

Winning the Grand Prix in Xi'an will not only boost his bank account but also make him the oldest winner of a ranking tournament in the history of snooker.

The last time the 50-year-old athlete won such an award was in 1982.

However, Williams, who celebrates his 50th birthday in March, has no desire to be part of history.

“To be the oldest? Isn't that really a record, or?”

— he noted, emphasizing that his interest in such records is not a top priority. He said that 'it would be great if I could win the tournament.'

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“If you had given me a quarter before I set off, I would have accepted everything. If you had offered me the finals, I would have accepted everything.”

In the final, Williams will face Shaun Murphy or Gary Wilson.

Getty Getty Mark Williams, who participated in the Grand Prix in Xi'an, was in the spotlight not only for his sporting achievements but also due to issues with airlines. His dissatisfaction with high flight change fees reflected a broader problem that travelers often face. Nevertheless, he remains focused on the final, where he aims to realize his potential and perhaps set a new record in snooker.