Originally Posted by
edi_local
With all due respect, they have 3 retro 747s and planned to fly 3 747s on 3 routes on the 100th anniversary. I think it was pretty safe to assume the 3 747s were the retro colours. I don't know why you seem to think this wouldn't have been the case or that people booked under false expectations. They would have no reason to run 747s on these routes if it wasn't going to be the 3 specific planes that have been painted to mark the 100th anniversary on an event that was specifically being done to mark the 100th anniversary.
BA did no marketing of this apart from the aircraft type on their website.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that some travel blogs were given a heads up and that seems to be where the hype came from.
Given the fares they achieved, it's a shame that the flights aren't going ahead with 747s. Assume BA need them elsewhere...