British Airways

[davidjohnson6]

Chaps (and chappesses) - we've all been in the situation of forgetting an airport's code. No need to sound too smug...

[SealinkBF]

Why oh why don't people poof read things first?

[Avnu]

BA at Bremen

According to Austrian Aviation, Sun-Air (of Scandinavia) will from September base two Donier 328 jets at Bremen Airport in Germany. These will operate for their BA franchise, including BA flight numbers.

What's not clear - because 'negotiations are still ongoing' according to the airport - is which routes will be opened. Which does seem a bit strange to me. Anyone caught wind of where they might be flying to?

[Flightrider]

Quite some time ago, Sun-Air applied for slots at MAN for a twice-daily Groningen service, which has not yet materialised. They are also (now) holding slots for a twice-daily LCY-Bremen service from September. I'd say there was a strong probability that the two aircraft base will be at Bremen with morning and evening services to MAN and LCY.

[jfy1999]

OpenSkies

BA's French arm will add a 767-300 to its current fleet of 757's.

OpenSkies adds widebodies as 767 joins current 757 fleet :: Routesonline

[Avnu]

Sort of answering my own question here, but according to Danish site 'Check-In', Sun-Air is looking at destinations in the UK, France, Switzerland and Germany.

[cornishsimon]

I would be surprised if it wasn't MAN, LCY and another tbh


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[PAXboy]

Another nail? Or just a sensible/inevitable move?

BA to start charging for food on short-haul economy flights | News & Advice | Travel | The Independent

[CabinCrewe]

'to start' suggests its a done deal. Im not sure it is. Waitrose already provide food in Club Kitchen long haul mind you

[Aksai Oiler]

It cannot be worse than the rubbish they provide in CE. I flew up yesterday from Malaga it was awful, they called it "Afternoon Tea"

[crewmeal]

The Independent has learned that BA’s new boss may soon overturn that policy - offering short-haul economy passengers the chance to buy upscale sandwiches.

I'd love to know what an 'upscale' sandwich is. Do BA provide 'downscale' sandwiches now? I suppose sooner rather than later they'll start charging for drinks.

[Logohu]

Anything would be better than the dreaded BA soggy "wrap". Those things should be immediately classified as dangerous goods and banned from going anywhere near an aeroplane...

[wiggy]

CabinCrewe

'to start' suggests its a done deal. Im not sure it is.

Agreed. If you'll excuse my attempt at business speak it might take a while to get all the involved parties (stakeholders) to agree on a "way forward".... (the Independent piece hints at least one little possible difficulty that AFAIK has yet to be discussed with those involved, let alone resolved).

[vctenderness]

I'm surprised that BA would abandon its unique selling point. It has often used this in campaigns a lot of short haul travellers appreciate the 'all inclusive' pricing so you know what the true cost is as,opposed,to the locos.

[GANNET FAN]

BA London to Denver always used to be with a 777 but this year its with a 747. Any particular reason why this should be?
Just operational reasons perhaps?

[Andy_S]

Originally Posted by Aksai Oiler

I flew up yesterday from Malaga it was awful, they called it "Afternoon Tea"

Indeed. I appreciate I’m talking about Long Haul rather than short, but returning from the Caribbean travelling WT+ last year I was served a stale croissant and a carton of Orange Juice. To borrow your words, it was referred to as ‘Breakfast’. If that’s all they’re prepared to serve in Premium Economy then they might just as well stop serving meals altogether.

[PAXboy]

vctenderness

I'm surprised that BA would abandon its unique selling point

I suspect it's more a case of being forced into it. If the terminals are selling food and the pax bringing it on board in preference - then you have to throw away the catered food. I might be wrong but I recall folks doing that on Lufthansa s/h 17 years ago.

[Flightmech]

I can't eat any more of those chicken and bacon roll/some kind of muffin combinations anyway.

[Heathrow Harry]

Fill up at M&S, Pret or Gordon Ramsey .........................

[BAladdy]

BA to fly LHR to DOH and MCT direct

BA have announced that they will begin operating direct from LHR to DOH and MCT from the start of the W16 schedule. DOH is currently served via BAH and MCT via AUH.


BA123 LHR 22:25 DOH 08:15+1 772 Daily
BA122 DOH 09:50 LHR 14:15 772 Daily

BA079 LHR 19:50 MCT 07:05+1 772 x24
BA080 MCT 10:55 LHR 14:55 772 x35

BA will continue to serve AUH and BAH daily direct.