Has BA lounge re-opened in Rome FCO? [re-opened 01 March 2016]
Aug 16, 2015, 12:55 pm
#46
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Aug 16, 2015, 1:13 pm
#47
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My suspicion is that if ba offered to pay for passengers to enter another lounge, the other lounges wouldn't refuse on grounds of capacity.
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Aug 16, 2015, 1:18 pm
#48
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When I passed through I got a very acceptable pasta and cold from the Autogrill for just over €10. I'd feel much more positively about BA had they covered the cost.
My suspicion is that if ba offered to pay for passengers to enter another lounge, the other lounges wouldn't refuse on grounds of capacity.
My suspicion is that if ba offered to pay for passengers to enter another lounge, the other lounges wouldn't refuse on grounds of capacity.
Aug 16, 2015, 3:53 pm
#49
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A €10 voucher makes sense, and is something I believe other airlines are doing.
Aug 16, 2015, 4:11 pm
#50
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I don't think a lounge is a commitment. I believe there are other places where there is no lounge offering - do BA offer vouchers at all these?
Aug 16, 2015, 4:15 pm
#51
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Aug 16, 2015, 4:46 pm
#52
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I have actually had quite a few vouchers from BA at airports where there are no lounges - most recently at RTM and PUJ.
I think given that a) there was a lounge at FCO and b) other airlines are offering vouchers at FCO, BA should probably step up....
Like many are saying, this has gone on for 3 months now - plenty of time to sort something out.
I think given that a) there was a lounge at FCO and b) other airlines are offering vouchers at FCO, BA should probably step up....
Like many are saying, this has gone on for 3 months now - plenty of time to sort something out.
Aug 17, 2015, 2:44 pm
#53
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When are gates announced? In other words, I will arrive at FCO about three hours early for my BA0599 flight back to LHR (CE) on Sept 2nd. Allegedly the lounge "Le Anfore" at gate G gives access to Oneworld passenger, will I be able to use it?
Aug 18, 2015, 3:59 am
#54
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Gates are not announced until shortly before landing of the incoming aircraft. They will tell you the gate area though: G or H.
No lounge at H gates which a hell of a dump area. More like a garage waiting place with 1 bar.
Aug 18, 2015, 1:18 pm
#55
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Le Anfore give access with a Priority Pass card. AA pax have access because from T5 a bus takes them directly to G gates area and so AA contracted Le Anfore. There is NO access to Le Anfore with BA.
Gates are not announced until shortly before landing of the incoming aircraft. They will tell you the gate area though: G or H.
No lounge at H gates which a hell of a dump area. More like a garage waiting place with 1 bar.
Gates are not announced until shortly before landing of the incoming aircraft. They will tell you the gate area though: G or H.
No lounge at H gates which a hell of a dump area. More like a garage waiting place with 1 bar.
Aug 18, 2015, 1:41 pm
#57
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Due to staff restrictions in how long they can work in certain areas due to air quality, the gates can change a few times. BA has no control over this and it is causing the odd delay too!
I think you just have to understand that this is all the result of the fire and everyone has to await the Italian authorities sorting it all out and it may take a long while yet.
I think you just have to understand that this is all the result of the fire and everyone has to await the Italian authorities sorting it all out and it may take a long while yet.
Aug 18, 2015, 2:49 pm
#58
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Due to staff restrictions in how long they can work in certain areas due to air quality, the gates can change a few times. BA has no control over this and it is causing the odd delay too!
I think you just have to understand that this is all the result of the fire and everyone has to await the Italian authorities sorting it all out and it may take a long while yet.
I think you just have to understand that this is all the result of the fire and everyone has to await the Italian authorities sorting it all out and it may take a long while yet.
1) Offer those who had book before the fire the possibility to change their ticket (Cheapest CE possible and therefore no changes). Personally, I would not have changed but it would have been a nice gesture.
2) Send an e-mail, again to those who had booked before the fire, that due to lack of lounge they would offer voucher for a drink in a bar/extra Avios/ something meaningless but something that would have showed some understanding that patience was required.
It would have been nice and it would not even have been that expensive.
Aug 19, 2015, 3:55 am
#59
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Due to staff restrictions in how long they can work in certain areas due to air quality, the gates can change a few times. BA has no control over this and it is causing the odd delay too!
I think you just have to understand that this is all the result of the fire and everyone has to await the Italian authorities sorting it all out and it may take a long while yet.
I think you just have to understand that this is all the result of the fire and everyone has to await the Italian authorities sorting it all out and it may take a long while yet.
Aug 27, 2015, 7:21 am
#60
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FCO lounge ?
Hello,
Flying PMO - FCO - BUD tomorrow on Vueling. I have a Silver status on BA. Does anyone know:
1. Is there a working lounge at FCO?
2. I have booked flights with IB codes - am I entitled lounge access (if there's one)?
Thanks!
Flying PMO - FCO - BUD tomorrow on Vueling. I have a Silver status on BA. Does anyone know:
1. Is there a working lounge at FCO?
2. I have booked flights with IB codes - am I entitled lounge access (if there's one)?
Thanks!