BA to lease 9 Qatar A320s + crews during strike
Jul 21, 2017, 7:39 pm
#436
Join Date: Feb 2012
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I've noticed my flight on Monday is now being operated by Qatar airways, my booked exit seat has changed to 14F which I believe is the exit row on the ac. What service can I expect in eco, am I right in thinking its back to complimentary snacks & alcohol?
Jul 21, 2017, 11:41 pm
#437
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Interesting to see diplomatic relations amongst the Gulf states and Qatar improving, so those jets may be needed back sometime soon 😜
Jul 22, 2017, 1:58 am
#438
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there is one on the banner on the Krakow airport facebook page . it is one of the BA subs as QR would not fly to KRK otherwise
https://www.facebook.com/KrakowAirport/
https://www.facebook.com/KrakowAirport/
Jul 22, 2017, 2:00 am
#439
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Sounds more like a nose wheel steering fault to me, okay to land and vacate the runway, even to taxi in, just not good enough to park on stand without the assistance of a tug.
Jul 22, 2017, 2:56 am
#440
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Jul 22, 2017, 3:29 am
#441
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Jul 23, 2017, 9:50 am
#442
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Still no idea what was the cause... might have been the wind or the stand being a bit uneven, but they needed a tow for the last few meters to the jet bridge.
Jul 23, 2017, 3:38 pm
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Jul 24, 2017, 3:09 am
#446
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Flew LHR-PRG yesterday on a Qatar operated flight.
Crew seemed a little unsure with what they were doing, one spotted my bronze boarding pass and muttered something to himself about frequent flyer.
It was a nice surprise to get free food and drinks - albeit no tea available at 8am! The food was a hot margarita calzone, slightly odd for breakfast but very tasty and better than most free food offered pre-BOB.
Was sat in first row of economy, and business looked much better than typical Club Europe seats, with generous legroom and a deep recline.
No moving map, despite screens dotted throughout the cabin.
Crew seemed a little unsure with what they were doing, one spotted my bronze boarding pass and muttered something to himself about frequent flyer.
It was a nice surprise to get free food and drinks - albeit no tea available at 8am! The food was a hot margarita calzone, slightly odd for breakfast but very tasty and better than most free food offered pre-BOB.
Was sat in first row of economy, and business looked much better than typical Club Europe seats, with generous legroom and a deep recline.
No moving map, despite screens dotted throughout the cabin.
Jul 24, 2017, 4:32 am
#447
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Flew LHR-GLA on Friday afternoon (BA1492) and there was nothing to indicate the flight was operated by Qatar until I saw it on the FIDS. Coached from Gate 4 all the way over to 572 (almost in T3!). Boarding went to final call pretty quickly after starting, probably due to the time needed to take a tour of the airfield.
I was in business, lovely comfy seat (love the foot rest that comes up!), friendly service. Nice G&T and a light snack of a chicken salad which was more like a potato salad with slices of breaded chicken.
I was in business, lovely comfy seat (love the foot rest that comes up!), friendly service. Nice G&T and a light snack of a chicken salad which was more like a potato salad with slices of breaded chicken.
Last edited by fluffymitten; Jul 24, 2017 at 4:33 am Reason: typo on flight no
Jul 24, 2017, 7:11 am
#449
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My evening flight to ARN yesterday was operated by QR. MyFlights alerted me to the change about 26 hours before the flight so I was able to relocate my seat back to the emergency exit seat (on BA it's rows 11 and 12, QR 14 and 15).
Interestingly, I'd been looking at the upgrade price for the past week and the website kept telling me there were no J seats available at all, which was unusual. It made be wonder if they anticipated it being swapped to QR which meant a fixed number of J seats...
Interestingly, I'd been looking at the upgrade price for the past week and the website kept telling me there were no J seats available at all, which was unusual. It made be wonder if they anticipated it being swapped to QR which meant a fixed number of J seats...
Jul 24, 2017, 2:12 pm
#450
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Entirely out of curiosity, has anyone noted the brand being offered? Is it Tanqueray & Fever Tree?
