ok...despite a potential strike, do you still book?
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AZ
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ok...despite a potential strike, do you still book?
Today is last day of sale and I am still on the fence about going from PHX to London next month because of the potential strike. I am wondering about you flyers. Are you still booking no matter what's happening with BA?
If sale is over after midnight, any chance it go cheaper if they are having trouble filling due to turmoil within BA?
I know i am annoying for asking but I have been wondering. lol
Thanks.
If sale is over after midnight, any chance it go cheaper if they are having trouble filling due to turmoil within BA?
I know i am annoying for asking but I have been wondering. lol
Thanks.
Last edited by lori in az; Feb 4, 2010 at 11:21 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Northumberland, UK
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About an hour ago I jumped off the fence and did just that - I booked a six day trip to CPT at the beginning of next month.
I know that if one or all of my flights are cancelled I will have the option to cancel the booking and get a full refund and as my trip isn't essential, nor is there a hotel booking involved it made the decision easier - yes I'd like a few days of sunshine in SA but if a strike means it doesn't happen, its not the end of the world. I guess it depends on your individual circumstances and how important the trip is.
But don't dither for too long like I did and miss the 28 day advance booking window so you end up going a day later than you originally wanted and on different flight times to those you originally wanted!
I know that if one or all of my flights are cancelled I will have the option to cancel the booking and get a full refund and as my trip isn't essential, nor is there a hotel booking involved it made the decision easier - yes I'd like a few days of sunshine in SA but if a strike means it doesn't happen, its not the end of the world. I guess it depends on your individual circumstances and how important the trip is.
But don't dither for too long like I did and miss the 28 day advance booking window so you end up going a day later than you originally wanted and on different flight times to those you originally wanted!
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#8
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I had to book a short hop from LHR to ZRH in late March returning April 11. Although my preference was BA as I was connecting from AA and wanted to stay Oneworld, I booked LX. I can't afford to be delayed by a few days and if there is a strike my thinking is that it is the European flights that will see the greatest impact.
#9
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Today is last day of sale and I am still on the fence about going from PHX to London next month because of the potential strike. I am wondering about you flyers. Are you still booking no matter what's happening with BA?
If sale is over after midnight, any chance it go cheaper if they are having trouble filling due to turmoil within BA?
I know i am annoying for asking but I have been wondering. lol
Thanks.
If sale is over after midnight, any chance it go cheaper if they are having trouble filling due to turmoil within BA?
I know i am annoying for asking but I have been wondering. lol
Thanks.
#10
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#11
Join Date: Nov 2005
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I'm hazarding a guess here but I believe a large proportion of longhaul flights will continue to go during any strike due to any gaps in the number of required crews being filled by volunteer staff - they've had a higher number of volunteers than they expected. That's not a guarantee though.
With any disruption , BA is likely to be very flexible with regards to refunds or changes.
It's your decision.
With any disruption , BA is likely to be very flexible with regards to refunds or changes.
It's your decision.
#12
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Hopefully my LAX trip later in April is outside the danger zone That is a trip where I really can't move dates (convention in LAS)
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