777 on MAD route S17
Jan 15, 2017, 4:54 am
#62
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Hi all,
Has anyone managed to figure out seat selection in CE(CW), booked a one way LHR-MAD in June as a SCH and have been allocated the 10A (undefined) but can only see the first cabin greyed out as per the recent comments.
CB
Has anyone managed to figure out seat selection in CE(CW), booked a one way LHR-MAD in June as a SCH and have been allocated the 10A (undefined) but can only see the first cabin greyed out as per the recent comments.
CB
Jan 15, 2017, 8:47 am
#63
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Well that seems typical of SCH/OWS making a CE booking, so no ability to select but allocated a seat in the CW cabin.
Jan 15, 2017, 9:29 am
#64
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I really am confused as to how BA will make this work with regards to service in CW and F, I am of course presuming that it will be the CE offering whether its the refreshed version by then who knows but still I just find it a lot to fit in for a 2 hour sector.
Jan 15, 2017, 9:56 am
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CB
Jan 15, 2017, 9:58 am
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Being a silver allows me to allocate seats so long as I'm not on a HBO fare and have had no problem allocating my preferred seats for the other CE and CW flights I have booked, my problems specifically focuses on the software fault showing the F cabin when we are to be seated in the J cabin.
CB
CB
Jan 15, 2017, 10:06 am
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No idea - but I guess it will last at least till the end of summer schedule. I've got a conference in Barcelona in October, so about to book my flights via MAD to take advantage of 777 on that route ;-)
Interestingly enough on some days in October both 777 and 767 operate flights 20-30 minutes apart. I thought 777 was replacing 767... hope my 777s won't get enhanced with 767s
Interestingly enough on some days in October both 777 and 767 operate flights 20-30 minutes apart. I thought 777 was replacing 767... hope my 777s won't get enhanced with 767s
Jan 15, 2017, 11:11 am
#69
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BoB didn't work on my BA A320 to Madrid so how they will manage a full 777 will be interesting. But having flown the Iberia A340-600 to/from Heathrow, they manage the BoB really well somehow - but mainly by offering dire products or shameful prices, so hardly anyone buys. A packet cuppa-soup for £2.50 or a meal "deal" for a rip off £10, etc.
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Jan 15, 2017, 11:46 am
#70
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I know this is a bit OT...but I couldn't find the answer over on the IB forum, and didn't think it merits starting a new thread here:
Does anyone know if it's possible to do a B2B on IBs A330/A340 LHR-MAD-LHR?
I am guessing no - after reaching MAD, the plane probably gets sent off to somewhere else on a long-haul, rather than turning around to LHR.
Trying to balance the risk of not B2B-ing and getting IBs long-haul business seat, with just sucking it up and flying CE B2B instead...
Does anyone know if it's possible to do a B2B on IBs A330/A340 LHR-MAD-LHR?
I am guessing no - after reaching MAD, the plane probably gets sent off to somewhere else on a long-haul, rather than turning around to LHR.
Trying to balance the risk of not B2B-ing and getting IBs long-haul business seat, with just sucking it up and flying CE B2B instead...
Jan 15, 2017, 11:51 am
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I know this is a bit OT...but I couldn't find the answer over on the IB forum, and didn't think it merits starting a new thread here:
Does anyone know if it's possible to do a B2B on IBs A330/A340 LHR-MAD-LHR?
I am guessing no - after reaching MAD, the plane probably gets sent off to somewhere else on a long-haul, rather than turning around to LHR.
Trying to balance the risk of not B2B-ing and getting IBs long-haul business seat, with just sucking it up and flying CE B2B instead...
Does anyone know if it's possible to do a B2B on IBs A330/A340 LHR-MAD-LHR?
I am guessing no - after reaching MAD, the plane probably gets sent off to somewhere else on a long-haul, rather than turning around to LHR.
Trying to balance the risk of not B2B-ing and getting IBs long-haul business seat, with just sucking it up and flying CE B2B instead...
Jan 15, 2017, 12:20 pm
#72
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BoB didn't work on my BA A320 to Madrid so how they will manage a full 777 will be interesting. But having flown the Iberia A340-600 to/from Heathrow, they manage the BoB really well somehow - but mainly by offering dire products or shameful prices, so hardly anyone buys. A packet cuppa-soup for £2.50 or a meal "deal" for a rip off £10, etc.
Jan 15, 2017, 1:27 pm
#73
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i came back on the 6.55am IB from MAD-LHR todaywith great service and good food and have just spotted this thread. Now, wouldn't 777 rtn LHR-MAD and 789 rtn MAD-FRA LATAM make a great weekend? 
And good value too?
If only the IB lounge at T4 would open 30 mins earlier tho!
And good value too? If only the IB lounge at T4 would open 30 mins earlier tho!
Jan 15, 2017, 2:19 pm
#74
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i came back on the 6.55am IB from MAD-LHR todaywith great service and good food and have just spotted this thread. Now, wouldn't 777 rtn LHR-MAD and 789 rtn MAD-FRA LATAM make a great weekend? And good value too?
If only the IB lounge at T4 would open 30 mins earlier tho!
And good value too? If only the IB lounge at T4 would open 30 mins earlier tho!
Jan 15, 2017, 3:09 pm
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I know this is a bit OT...but I couldn't find the answer over on the IB forum, and didn't think it merits starting a new thread here:
Does anyone know if it's possible to do a B2B on IBs A330/A340 LHR-MAD-LHR?
I am guessing no - after reaching MAD, the plane probably gets sent off to somewhere else on a long-haul, rather than turning around to LHR.
Trying to balance the risk of not B2B-ing and getting IBs long-haul business seat, with just sucking it up and flying CE B2B instead...
Does anyone know if it's possible to do a B2B on IBs A330/A340 LHR-MAD-LHR?
I am guessing no - after reaching MAD, the plane probably gets sent off to somewhere else on a long-haul, rather than turning around to LHR.
Trying to balance the risk of not B2B-ing and getting IBs long-haul business seat, with just sucking it up and flying CE B2B instead...
If you return on BA, then yes - A330/A340 depart/arrive at T4S where BA operates from too. All other IB services depart from/arrive at T4 (main terminal). If you want to b2b on A330/A340, then you would need to do that in London - they're usually parked at T5C so b2b should not be a problem.