BA- advance seat reservations - shambles.
Air NZ does the same thing, but subliminally.
They offer seat selection in Premium Economy, but your choice is - in this case - restricted to adjacent seats between the WC blocks. Or you can pay $75 extra for "access to seating desirable locations" - the pink ones.
The blacked-out seats (and there are more than the image shows) appear to be drip-fed into the inventory as soon as some mug (paying $2700 a seat...) comes up with $75
They offer seat selection in Premium Economy, but your choice is - in this case - restricted to adjacent seats between the WC blocks. Or you can pay $75 extra for "access to seating desirable locations" - the pink ones.
The blacked-out seats (and there are more than the image shows) appear to be drip-fed into the inventory as soon as some mug (paying $2700 a seat...) comes up with $75
On another forum about Aviation, BA are much derided for their cut-backs on what they give you for the price, - such a only serving a packet of crisps as food on an afternoon flight, and they are also derided for charging for everything.
When they announce their cutbacks, they call them "Enhancements".
So BA is now reverting to its old name, (in Europe) of BEA.
"British Enhancement Airlines"
There is strong rumour that early next year, BA will cut all provided food on European flights, and be like Ryannair, with "Buy on Board"
So no free seat assignment, no food, and much more limited baggage. They get away with charging a Premium ove Ryannair as BEA operate a monopoly at Thiefrow.
When they announce their cutbacks, they call them "Enhancements".
So BA is now reverting to its old name, (in Europe) of BEA.
"British Enhancement Airlines"
There is strong rumour that early next year, BA will cut all provided food on European flights, and be like Ryannair, with "Buy on Board"
So no free seat assignment, no food, and much more limited baggage. They get away with charging a Premium ove Ryannair as BEA operate a monopoly at Thiefrow.
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They will charge whatever people will pay to meet their financial targets. At some point, they will ask too much and then the prices might fall. No different to anyone else.
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After some unpleasantness I blacklisted BA in 1974, and subsequently Air NZ in 2002.
Unfortunately sometimes you just cannot avoid them.
1974 until 2000 were the years when I travelled quite heavily 1-2 returns per week.
Not that BA went everywhere I was sent of course.
Unfortunately sometimes you just cannot avoid them.
1974 until 2000 were the years when I travelled quite heavily 1-2 returns per week.
Not that BA went everywhere I was sent of course.
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Back in my day I used to fly back & forth Amsterdam Frankfurt
(LH83/84 ?). Aircraft was a quick change freighter/passenger,
freezing cold, meal such as it was in a doggy bag. May have been a 727.
(LH83/84 ?). Aircraft was a quick change freighter/passenger,
freezing cold, meal such as it was in a doggy bag. May have been a 727.
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I recall CP's one hour flights YVR-YYC had a full meal service served by hand (no trollies) in all (both) classes. China service, plated silver cutlery and s/p shakers. Cabin crew never stopped.
Wardair's catering on long haul flights were also very memorable.
Wardair's catering on long haul flights were also very memorable.
BA simply rewards loyalty. Fly them enough and you get a Silver Card so you can play with the seat map for weeks in advance of your flight.
Where I sit in an A320, I have no care. In a 747 or A380, yes its nice to have a choice, but its hardly a life changing decision.
Where I sit in an A320, I have no care. In a 747 or A380, yes its nice to have a choice, but its hardly a life changing decision.
HH, assuming the last two rows of a BA 747, that's just 8 seats out of between 145 and 243, depending on configuration in Y
Actually, that's where I park myself on my regular runs down to Southern Africa in the BA747's, when the budget does not allow Club....The window aired seats, some side leg room on the window seats and first service with the bar and food runs....oh and being close to the loo means I avoid the queue by going when its quiet. Nice view of wings and the Rollers too.
I am not sure BA has many 14hr single leg flights anyway....perhaps GRU/EZE?
Whilst accepting it may have is discomforts, its not life changing
ExXB rather hits the spot....great food, but where are CPAir and Wardair now?
Actually, that's where I park myself on my regular runs down to Southern Africa in the BA747's, when the budget does not allow Club....The window aired seats, some side leg room on the window seats and first service with the bar and food runs....oh and being close to the loo means I avoid the queue by going when its quiet. Nice view of wings and the Rollers too.
I am not sure BA has many 14hr single leg flights anyway....perhaps GRU/EZE?
Whilst accepting it may have is discomforts, its not life changing
ExXB rather hits the spot....great food, but where are CPAir and Wardair now?
Helol wrote: "Emirates. Flying economy, I was able to book a fantastic window seat on the A380, just a couple of rows from the front for no extra charge, at least 4 months before the trip".
Oh. Well, that's that then.
Emirates Airlines will now charge you extra to pick your seat - Business Insider
Oh. Well, that's that then.
Emirates Airlines will now charge you extra to pick your seat - Business Insider
The world's largest international airline announced that it will "institute a minimal charge" for certain economy-class passengers who wish to select their seats before their flight.
Passengers should expect to pay $15 per person for short flights and $40 per person for long-haul flights.
The policy, which will go into effect on October 3, applies only for customers traveling in economy on discounted special or saver fares.
Passengers should expect to pay $15 per person for short flights and $40 per person for long-haul flights.
The policy, which will go into effect on October 3, applies only for customers traveling in economy on discounted special or saver fares.
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No idea yellowtriumph as I tend not to select BA.
To the substantive point about what is no longer inclusive, it is clear that BA want to have 'LCC' in Y and Full service elsewhere. They cannot jump to it in one go as that would be too obvious - but they have been playing 'Grandmother's Footsteps' for long enough to show the path.
It is a perfectly reasonable response to the changes of the last 30 years and I'm sure we shall see all main line carriers going on this route.
To the substantive point about what is no longer inclusive, it is clear that BA want to have 'LCC' in Y and Full service elsewhere. They cannot jump to it in one go as that would be too obvious - but they have been playing 'Grandmother's Footsteps' for long enough to show the path.
It is a perfectly reasonable response to the changes of the last 30 years and I'm sure we shall see all main line carriers going on this route.
Pax, talking of which, just listened to a piece on R4, BA will no longer provide a sandwich in economy on flights less than (I think) 5 hours. In future food will be an additional cost back in cattle class. Here you go...
BA drops free food and drinks for passengers in economy | The Independent
BA drops free food and drinks for passengers in economy | The Independent
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No jim jams in Club, so bring your trakkie bottoms. No point taking your Virgin ones....no one will notice; just get over it.
If you want BA PJ's, dig deeper and go 1st...you might even boost your card to Bronze from the depths of Blue
Are you on the 747 or the A380 run to JNB? Let us know where your seats are and I will tell you if they are any good or not.....us highly carded BA regulars tend to bag the best spots first (in all classes)!!!
No jim jams in Club, so bring your trakkie bottoms. No point taking your Virgin ones....no one will notice; just get over it.
If you want BA PJ's, dig deeper and go 1st...you might even boost your card to Bronze from the depths of Blue
Are you on the 747 or the A380 run to JNB? Let us know where your seats are and I will tell you if they are any good or not.....us highly carded BA regulars tend to bag the best spots first (in all classes)!!!
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