Originally Posted by
BerksFlyer
The article only speculates that it would be court action. What's more likely is that they would close down tour BAEC account and you lose all of your Avios, TPs and status. That's not difficult or embarrassing for BA at all.
They could, but what happens when they close my account for missing a flight, and it turns out I broke my leg that morning and was in hospital? Would they want to risk that publicity? Would I have to send a note from my mum every time I miss a flight from then on?