FlyerTalk Forums - British Airways Executive Club http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:20:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - British Airways Executive Club http://www.flyertalk.com/forum T5 baggage video http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019183-t5-baggage-video.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:18 GMT Found this on youtube, an interesting view on the baggage system at T5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=663VWLgT8Lc Found this on youtube, an interesting view on the baggage system at T5.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=663VWLgT8Lc ]]> British Airways Executive Club xxxxx http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019183-t5-baggage-video.html Taxes...How does it work? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019172-taxes-how-does-work.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:06:53 GMT I'm trying to book some flights soon and I have some question about the taxes charged by BA.

I'm looking at 2 options:

Option 1:
YUL-ATH 1/4/10
ATH-TLS 8/4/10
TLS-LHR 9/4/10
LHR-YUL 11/4/10

Or
Option 2:
YUL-ATH 1/4/10
ATH-TLS 8/4/10
LHR-YUL 11/4/10

Pretty much the same flights only for option 2 I'm skipping the TLS-LHR leg as I'd prefer to fly directly to BRS. All European flights in ET and the TATL flights in WTP. Everything on the same itinerary and booked through the multi-city function on ba.com
The taxes for option 1 are CAD$594 and for option 2 CAD$658. How is it that the itinerary with one less flight has higher taxes? ]]> British Airways Executive Club kaneporta1 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019172-taxes-how-does-work.html OT: How long does it take to get a New Passport http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019140-ot-how-long-does-take-get-new-passport.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:17:05 GMT I need a new British Passposrt. The IPS website says 3 weeks for the normal service. Post Office checked service in 2 weeks. 10 years ago it took 4 days to get my passport using normal service. Has anyone used the normal service recently... I need a new British Passposrt.

The IPS website says 3 weeks for the normal service.
Post Office checked service in 2 weeks.

10 years ago it took 4 days to get my passport using normal service.

Has anyone used the normal service recently and how quickly have they got it back? ]]> British Airways Executive Club Getafix http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019140-ot-how-long-does-take-get-new-passport.html Claiming Missing BA Miles from Shopping http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019138-claiming-missing-ba-miles-shopping.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:13 GMT How do you claim missing BA miles from transactions made at the Highlife shop on board? How do you claim missing BA miles from transactions made at the Highlife shop on board? ]]> British Airways Executive Club squirrel1985 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019138-claiming-missing-ba-miles-shopping.html <![CDATA[BA non-execs: first there were 9, now there'll be three. Who's going/staying?]]> http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019092-ba-non-execs-first-there-were-9-now-therell-three-whos-going-staying.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:35:18 GMT BA non-executive directors, that is.

Blame IBBA (or 'TopCo'). According to the Evening Standard:
Quote:
At the moment, BA has one of the heaviest non-executive director weighted boards around, with a total of nine part-timers, including chairman Martin Broughton. However, in the coming merger with Iberia, BA has agreed to put up just three of its non-executives. Broughton has already bagged his berth as deputy chairman of the new group, so there are only two seats left.
More at http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standa...ve-ba-board.do ]]> British Airways Executive Club Roger http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019092-ba-non-execs-first-there-were-9-now-therell-three-whos-going-staying.html BA have stolen the weekend! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019074-ba-have-stolen-weekend.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:23:17 GMT Got an email offering me some Club seats for miles, along with an availability chart for Nov 21 until December 16th (IIRC).
BUT it's showing November 21 as a Monday - I was looking forward to spending the 21st (tomorrow) relaxing at home with the family, but BA have turned it into a Monday now, so I have to go to work :td::( ]]> British Airways Executive Club LHR-HUB http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019074-ba-have-stolen-weekend.html Super city service suits you Sir http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019044-super-city-service-suits-you-sir.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:55 GMT A GCH colleague of mine has just returned from New York and sampled the new City run. Yes he is a fan of BA but was totally knocked out by the experience. He thought the service was excellent and the seat/bed the most comfortable – even better... A GCH colleague of mine has just returned from New York and sampled the new City run. Yes he is a fan of BA but was totally knocked out by the experience. He thought the service was excellent and the seat/bed the most comfortable – even better than First Class on a 744.

He told me that judging by the load – there was only one spare seat - a lot of others no doubt think the same.

The only let-down was the rather tired food in the departures lounge at JFK. But you shouldn’t have a big meal before sleeping anyway.

He's not a Flyertalk poster, but asked me to put it up on his behalf. And even though he's not a city-worker or anywhere in the immediate Docklands locailty, he'd make the extra journey for the top-notch service again. :)

Forget the A380, is this the future? Now, when's it my turn? ]]> British Airways Executive Club 747_not_777 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019044-super-city-service-suits-you-sir.html Porters from T5 baggage reclaim to Arrivals? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019016-porters-t5-baggage-reclaim-arrivals.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:43:58 GMT Hi all,

we'll be arriving at T5 in a couple of weeks (c.7am) with a large volume of luggage, as we relocate from India back to the UK. The "we" comprises me, a 35 week pregnant Mrs EB and 2 small children. Are there porters that we can use (either BA or BAA supplied)? Haven't got to get far, just from baggage reclaim through customs and into arrivals, but would be useful to have an extra pair of hands - eldest child is only 3 and not up to carrying her own luggage yet ;).

Thanks

EB ]]> British Airways Executive Club expatboy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019016-porters-t5-baggage-reclaim-arrivals.html BA headphones - are they for sale (or something similar) http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019009-ba-headphones-they-sale-something-similar.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:20:17 GMT We are flying out to the US in CW for Xmas so will get the n-c headphones. Return leg is sadly in WT+, so I was thinking of buying the Mrs. some for Christmas. She liked the 'phones on our recent BA F trip, she's not an audiophile: priorities would I guess be noice-reduction (although the quiet F cabin helped, I'm sure), and above all comfort.

Any thoughts? ]]> British Airways Executive Club meester69 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019009-ba-headphones-they-sale-something-similar.html Seats FRA-LCY in Business http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019007-seats-fra-lcy-business.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:20 GMT Is the exit at the front, which are the best seats? (I did search...) Is the exit at the front, which are the best seats?

(I did search...) ]]> British Airways Executive Club Jimbob247 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019007-seats-fra-lcy-business.html LHR-JFK on 30 NOV http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019003-lhr-jfk-30-nov.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:54 GMT I am trying to book my return flight from LHR to JFK on 30 NOV in First F or A class or CW (any discounted class of booking) but to my surprise all the flights on that day even in econmy class are full !!! Any idea if there is a computer mistake... I am trying to book my return flight from LHR to JFK on 30 NOV in First F or A class or CW (any discounted class of booking) but to my surprise all the flights on that day even in econmy class are full !!!

Any idea if there is a computer mistake for that fullness or it is true that flights are full due to some event or a festival going on in NYC ? ]]> British Airways Executive Club LH/LX http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1019003-lhr-jfk-30-nov.html T5 shower facilities available to CE-only pax? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1018985-t5-shower-facilities-available-ce-only-pax.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:24 GMT I feel like this is a pretty basic question, but couldn't find an answer.

Are the T5 lounge shower facilities open to Club Europe passengers who are starting their journey in London (meaning not coming off of a long-haul flight)?

I know (or think I know) that the spas aren't open to CE passengers not coming off of a long-haul flight, but was unsure about the showers. Thanks. ]]> British Airways Executive Club AGSF http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1018985-t5-shower-facilities-available-ce-only-pax.html AMEX 2-4-1 or MFU http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1018975-amex-2-4-1-mfu.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:11:03 GMT Hi guys! I am new to BA miles and would like to know your opinions on what is the best way to use them. I got a BA Platinum Plus card 2 months ago and have managed to collect 50,000 miles (Due to planning for my wedding next year). My... Hi guys!

I am new to BA miles and would like to know your opinions on what is the best way to use them.

I got a BA Platinum Plus card 2 months ago and have managed to collect 50,000 miles (Due to planning for my wedding next year).

My fiance & I are looking at using the miles to fly to San Fran & then onto either Vegas or Vancouver. The trip will not be our honeymoon. Would it be better use to MFU from WT+ using the 50,000 miles or instead keep collecting miles & use a 2-4-1 voucher & 100,000 miles? Another idea is to save miles & do a MFU to Asia too.

Sorry if it is a bit of a vague question and has been asked a million times. :confused: Would just like to make good use of the miles. ]]> British Airways Executive Club Justman http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1018975-amex-2-4-1-mfu.html Club Kitchen http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1018957-club-kitchen.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:08:18 GMT Grateful for info on what drinks and food are available in the Club Kitchen. How does one know whether to get something for one's self or to ask CC :confused: ]]> British Airways Executive Club CatchThePigeon http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1018957-club-kitchen.html Stairs to UD on 747, both mid/hi J http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1018944-stairs-ud-747-both-mid-hi-j.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:43:41 GMT I usually fly a 777 and will be flying on a 747 for the first time - both ways LHR-NRT. Just curious as to what type of stairs there are to the UD? Winding or straight? I usually fly a 777 and will be flying on a 747 for the first time - both ways LHR-NRT. Just curious as to what type of stairs there are to the UD? Winding or straight? ]]> British Airways Executive Club hmberlin http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1018944-stairs-ud-747-both-mid-hi-j.html