The batting of Kevin Pietersen or the bowling or James Anderson could bring massive fare reductions for fliers between England and Australia as the Second Ashes Test begins.

National carriers British Airways and Qantas are teaming up to offer fares to Australia based on innings scores at Lord's, with the number of seats determined by the amount of runs scored by the opposing team.

The price of flights will be worked out by Australia's first innings, with availability of seats determined by England's reply. For example, if Australia are bowled out for 230 and England make 395, there will be 395 seats available from each airline at £230 - a reduction of £730.00 on a typical fare.

British Airways consumer sales manager Simon Brooks said: "We expect to be bowled over with interest from customers!"

Stephen Thompson, executive manager international sales at Qantas, said: "There's always a traditional friendly rivalry between the Brits and Aussies during the Ashes and this promotion will ensure the Second npower Test is even more of an exciting showdown."

For further information and details of qualifying travel periods, go to www.ba.com and www.qantas.com