Originally Posted by
tmac100
If folks cannot contact me by voice, sma or email then perhaps they have nothing important to discuss with me.
BA would probably agree. If you're friend doesn't take the seat someone else probably will. Someone form ticketing may call your friend at some point, but unless you are nearby that may not solve the issue.
BA's inability to quickly process payments promptly is very poor, and has led to lots of similar threads here. If you don't have the means or perseverance to battle through making the payment it may however it may leave your friend's booking in an odd state.