Originally Posted by
Purim
...I think the BA folks did a good job here. Offloaded by AA systems, passengers turning up with boarding passes, boarding in process and seats available - they let folks on. Sounds like it took a supervisor - the right thing to do. Always a shame to hear passengers giving ground staff a hard time...
Why would any airline let another airline offload their passengers? I could be wrong, but I think this was BA's call. And from what others have said, sounds like this is common for BA.
As for giving ground staff a hard time, I don't think that is fair. You were not there. Neither was I. I can say, I have seen plenty of people argue with (unresponsive) gate agents to get on a flight... and "win" the argument to secure their rights. Is that giving ground staff a hard time or enforcing your rights?
Always a shame to hear ground staff abusing their position (too).
