Proposed sale of BA Connect-Questions and Answers.

Summary
British Airways announced today that it has reached agreement in principle to sell the regional operation of its subsidiary airline BA Connect to Flybe.


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What is this change about?
British Airways has announced that it has reached agreement in principle to sell the regional operation of its subsidiary airline BA Connect to Flybe.

Which flights are impacted by this change?
All flights within the ranges BA1600 to BA1999, BA4000 to BA4249, BA4320 to BA4449 and BA7600 to BA7949 are impacted by this change.

Please note that it is intended that all BA Connect operated services to and from London City Airport (BA8700 to BA8769), flights between Manchester and New York (BA1502/1503) and flights operated by British Airways are not impacted by this deal.

What about services operated by GB Airways from Manchester, Nottingham East Midlands and Bristol?
Services operated by GB Airways are unaffected by this announcement.

What happens if I hold a reservation for an impacted service?
Bookings would remain valid, subject to normal terms and conditions.

Can I use BA.com for making and changing bookings and for departure activities?
Yes during the transition. Whilst the ‘BA’ flight code remains on services customers will be able to make and change bookings, check-in online and use the services of ba.com to book and manage their travel requirements for these services.

What is the transition period?
This will be the period of changeover between the two companies. It is proposed that the transition should be completed by 24 March 2007.

Will my booking be transferred to Flybe’s systems?
No, not initially. A plan for changeover of systems will be developed during the transition period.

What if I do not want to fly on Flybe? Can I claim a refund?
No, unless you are travelling on a fully flexible (‘Y’ class) ticket.

Will Flybe be a member of oneworld?
No.

What would happen to codeshare agreements on BA Connect services?
These would continue until the end of the transition period. Thereafter the new owners would review the continuation of these codeshare agreements.

Where will customers be able to book Flybe services beyond the transition period?
Flybe to announce details in due course.

I am a BA registered customer. What would happen to my information?
As a registered customer, you would continue to form part of the British Airways database. This would not change as part of this proposed transaction.

What about services operated by GB Airways from Manchester, East Midlands and Bristol?
Services operated by GB Airways are unaffected by this announcement.