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Because of their excellent train system, I rarely fly through LHR on BA codeshares anyways. It's easier to fly on AA metal to Paris, Frankfurt, etc. then catch the train. Gives me a chance to decompress after 9 hours in a flying metal tube.
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Originally Posted by pharmalady
(Post 26827875)
Because of their excellent train system, I rarely fly through LHR on BA codeshares anyways. It's easier to fly on AA metal to Paris, Frankfurt, etc. then catch the train. Gives me a chance to decompress after 9 hours in a flying metal tube.
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Originally Posted by golfingboy
(Post 26827833)
Correct - however, this will probably be temporary as AA most likely will adjust fixed/flat ex-UK YQ rates to reflect the currency difference. As AA is an US based company the base airfare is USD based regardless of where we start our trip, so the ex-UK prices in GBP will be much higher as the GDS updates its exchange rate.
From AA's perspective the profit margin will remain the same, cost of air travel on AA will remain the same for US customers, while the cost of air travel on AA for UK/EU based customers is going to be considerably more expensive. |
Originally Posted by Dave Noble
(Post 26827447)
For journeys originating in Europe the exchange rate will impact it. For those originating in the US, the YQ is quoted in USD , so will stay the same
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Originally Posted by Fanjet
(Post 26828229)
However, the APD and the other UK-based taxes and fees are a fixed amount in Pound Sterling (which then get calculated into US Dollars). So the currency rate does effect the price.
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Kind of hoping that somehow BA gets screwed In all of this. Time for their "take it or leave it, we are so superior approach" to end.
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Originally Posted by billgrates3
(Post 26827680)
So that means, for US-purchased tickets, AA will take an extra profit too on the improved exchange rate? Why am I not surprised!!
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The JFK-LHR route may well become less profitable with fewer premium-ticket lawyers/bankers and more economy-preferring tourists. OTOH, DUB, if that's where US banks choose to relocate their EU offices, may benefit.
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Minimal - Parliament, Et al, will block Brexit from being implemented.
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Originally Posted by perseus11
(Post 26831178)
Minimal - Parliament, Et al, will block Brexit from being implemented.
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We might be http://www.wellspring-hypnosis.com/n...horse-cart.jpg
1. The 52-48% was advisory; it is not binding. 2. Article 50 must be implemented. It hasn't been, and Cameron, who steps down in the Fall, has said he won't sign. 3. Parliament hasn't acted. 4. The 2.5 million signature petition to re-vote must be considered by Parliament. Etc. In any case, here's a read for you from Airways magazine. Link. |
Originally Posted by JDiver
(Post 26831337)
1. The 52-48% was advisory; it is not binding.
2. Article 50 must be implemented. It hasn't been, and Cameron, who steps down in the Fall, has said he won't sign. 3. Parliament hasn't acted. 4. The 2.5 million signature petition to re-vote must be considered by Parliament. Etc. |
I take it you have never been on EUROSTAR... much, much better than an airplane and you arrive in the middle of the city. Trains in Europe are fun, sophisticated, fast, and very reliable. Love the Virgin Trains in the UK. Also you don't have that dry, stale airplane air.
Originally Posted by rjw242
(Post 26828075)
By spending more time in a rolling metal tube? :p
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Originally Posted by carlosdca
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Nothing to reconfigure "physically"?
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Originally Posted by grrizzli
(Post 26831519)
Precisely. When the peasants in Europe display insubordination by voting incorrectly, their masters make them redo the referendum until the correct result is obtained. Why would anyone think that the Brits would be treated differently?
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