Quote: "It bloody wasn't! Transfer between the two for connecting flights was a joke."

Fair comment, point taken.

The only reason the present LHR-1/LHR-3/LHR-5 split may be better than the old LHR-1/LHR-4 split is because of the relatively small numbers of BA ops at LHR-1 and LHR-3. For those few pax enduring the cross terminal transfer it's still "a joke".

It's not a bundle of laughs for those on a BA/other Oneworld alliance transfer either.

Clearly for the majority who can now transfer under one roof at LHR-5, it's immensely better!

It illustrates the need, in the long term, for (1) redevelopment of LHR-3, (2) shared satelites between LHR-3 and LHR-5, and (3) the extension of the transit to link all these and the new LHR-1/2 and its satelites.

Does anyone know the routes/flights for the BA Boeing 777-3 for January 2014?

Tokyo Narita
Singapore /Sydney
Shanghai
Rio from Late Oct
JFK
Hong Kong

DXB and BOM have had a few

The one for JFK, do you know the flight time/flight number?

airbus tech issues
 

Following recent postings about delays, yesterday's departure BA LHR-ABZ 11.50 delayed. Reason given eventually was a tech fault. Replacement plane brought in which worringly also had a problem, so flight cancelled and passengers later took off at 18.30.
Similarly, BA304 to CDG taxiing to runway returned to stand with a tech fault resulting in a 3 hr delay and a replacement plane.

Sheer coincidence or poor maintenance issues?

Current planned 773 BA JFK - BA179/182

airbus tech issues
 

Coincidence that three technical defects on BA short-haul flights from LHR involved Airbus aircraft, you mean ?

yes, sorry that is what I meant!

sheer coincidence

Cheers. One final question. I believe BAs 772 are undergoing refurbishment... How many have been done does anyone know?

I'm flying to JFK in Jan 2014 and am hoping for the new cabin....

Well if you picked any 3 BA short-haul LHR tech delays at random, there's an 85% chance that they would involve 3 Airbus aircraft, given that those operate around 19 out of every 20 such flights.

Well yes - if you widen the scope beyond just S/H at LHR, you will probably find on any given day tech issues affecting most types in the fleet. 'Twas ever thus.

BA 787
 

Due to fly lhr to yyz next wed. With all negative comment about LOT and Norwegian 787 just wondering how aircraft is performing for BA?
Has anyone been on a BA 787 service? How did you rate it?

I saw a corporate TV ad by BA the other evening, pushing the 787. I cannot understand why they used CGi instead of the real machine.

I understand, of course, that it's far cheaper and you get what you want - but it looks fake and BA are trying to sell something real (their service).

Perhaps they used cgi because if they showed you the service you really get no one would book with them?

When did u last fly with BA ?

Many are really happy with BA, always excellent and looking forward to flying again, club world, LHR/YVR just before Christmas.:ok:

Chrisy08,

The 777 refurbishment has been completed. All of the older birds (G-ZZZ* and most of the G-VII* series plus G-RAES) were done. These were all the aircraft that had the old GMIS video tape 'loop' system. These all now have New First and the new style WT+ and WT seats (along with the Thales AVOD system).

The aircraft that weren't done were the ones already fitted with the Rockwell Collins system (the same system that is used on the 747s and 767s). These include all of the LGW 777s, G-VIIX/Y and all the G-YMM* series.

JFK is served by a mixture of all types. I'd say your chances are about 50/50 if I'm honest. If you manage to get a 777-300ER service, then this will be guaranteed to have the new interior (unless there's a last min aircraft change). Good luck!

dochealth,

Although I don't have specific figures, the 787 has been performing much better than it has for LOT and Norwegian. Like all new aircraft coming into a fleet, there will always be teething problems. I am not aware of any services having to have been cancelled or switched to another aircraft type though. At worst, a few hours delay. Most of the flights are leaving on time and there is usually a standby aircraft to cover the YYZ and EWR services depending on the day. The only negative comments I've seen have been the seating in traveller being quite tight. I've not flown the aircraft so I can't really comment. I'm sure you'll have a great time on board.

Regards,

Champ

Thanks for the info. Will post impressions on my return...

Great to see Oporto, Mykonos and Santorini being offered from LHR next summer. Presumably taking advantage of the charter flights currently operated this year. Odd that LGW got nothing in the next round.