Equipment change - how likely, and what recourse?
Jan 18, 2017, 1:56 am
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Equipment change - how likely, and what recourse?
I am considering DME-LHR part of a multi-segment trip. I am prepared to pay for Biz but only if I get a widebody service. Currently there's a 787 scheduled for "my" flight but it seems BA also serve DME with an A319/20. How likely is it that the flight gets "downgraded" from 787 to 320 and what recourse do I have if it happens? Does BA usually offer rebooking (on other carriers as well?) or compensation? Or is it just tough luck?
Jan 18, 2017, 2:18 am
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This used to be a big issue, but has been a lot quieter on this front lately!
The A321s used are in "mid haul" config with a proper CW flat bed, it is just certain BA233/232 services that are on a widebody (mon/fri I believe)
A quick scan on flightradar24 suggests there hasn't been a short haul sub in the last couple of months
The A321s used are in "mid haul" config with a proper CW flat bed, it is just certain BA233/232 services that are on a widebody (mon/fri I believe)
A quick scan on flightradar24 suggests there hasn't been a short haul sub in the last couple of months
Jan 18, 2017, 3:00 am
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I am considering DME-LHR part of a multi-segment trip. I am prepared to pay for Biz but only if I get a widebody service. Currently there's a 787 scheduled for "my" flight but it seems BA also serve DME with an A319/20. How likely is it that the flight gets "downgraded" from 787 to 320 and what recourse do I have if it happens? Does BA usually offer rebooking (on other carriers as well?) or compensation? Or is it just tough luck?
Jan 18, 2017, 5:49 am
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Thank you everyone. I didn't know BA had a 321 equipped with flat seats. Looking at the cabin plan it seems these seats are actually superior to those of the widebody fleet. Good to know.
Jan 18, 2017, 9:38 am
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This used to be a big issue, but has been a lot quieter on this front lately!
The A321s used are in "mid haul" config with a proper CW flat bed, it is just certain BA233/232 services that are on a widebody (mon/fri I believe)
A quick scan on flightradar24 suggests there hasn't been a short haul sub in the last couple of months
The A321s used are in "mid haul" config with a proper CW flat bed, it is just certain BA233/232 services that are on a widebody (mon/fri I believe)
A quick scan on flightradar24 suggests there hasn't been a short haul sub in the last couple of months
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