Master Thread - Strike re-routes/other carriers offered
Mar 16, 2010, 1:15 am
#16
Join Date: Apr 2008
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We are due to fly LHR to MIA on flight BA0209 on the 27th, i notice that this flight has been cancelled on the 20th and also the earlier flight that day BA0207 has also been cancelled so i suppose i can assume that the same thing will happen on the 27th. What would you do?? i have been looking forward to this family holiday for so long, infact i have been recovering from a serious operation and this has been the light at the end of a very long dark tunnel for me. I thought my biggest hurdle was going to be getting fit and well enough for my doctor to give me the okay to fly but instead the biggest stress has been "will the plane actually fly" Ive got two redemption seats in First and two paid for seats in club world so even if i get a refund its going to cost me considerably more to rebook elsewhere. Ive got to cancel my hotel by this Thursday to avoid paying 50% of the charges. Ive also got to cancel my car hire, and i doubt that i can get a refund on the universal park passes that i have purchased. I just feel so stressed out and upset by the whole thing!! Sorry i just needed a rant with people who are in the same position as me!!!! This is such a nightmare, i just dont know what to do!!
Hope the holiday works out and you keep improving! ^
Mar 16, 2010, 1:33 am
#17
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 210
Originally booked JNB-LHR in WTP on 22nd.
Told, by gold line, re-routes only available on VS which is full and not through other hubs, i.e. MAD. I don't know if this is as other carriers don't offer premium economy?
Now re-booked on the 23rd, which means missing out on another day's pay, as per the "weather" cancellation ex-SFO in January.
Having read this thread, I'm going to call this morning and push for a re-route on the 22nd...
//(Rant on)// First, I had a lot of uncertainty about whether I'd get back from DXB to see family for Christmas. Then, following more uncertainty about whether I'd get to SFO for holidays, the return was cancelled due to weather (48 hours before, and even though the other SFO flew that day). Now, it looks as though I'm stuck in LHR when I need to be in JNB. Plues, I don't know if my fiancée will be able to visit me in JNB for Easter! This is getting unsustainable... //(Rant off - thanks, had to get that off my chest!)//
Told, by gold line, re-routes only available on VS which is full and not through other hubs, i.e. MAD. I don't know if this is as other carriers don't offer premium economy?
Now re-booked on the 23rd, which means missing out on another day's pay, as per the "weather" cancellation ex-SFO in January.
Having read this thread, I'm going to call this morning and push for a re-route on the 22nd...
//(Rant on)// First, I had a lot of uncertainty about whether I'd get back from DXB to see family for Christmas. Then, following more uncertainty about whether I'd get to SFO for holidays, the return was cancelled due to weather (48 hours before, and even though the other SFO flew that day). Now, it looks as though I'm stuck in LHR when I need to be in JNB. Plues, I don't know if my fiancée will be able to visit me in JNB for Easter! This is getting unsustainable... //(Rant off - thanks, had to get that off my chest!)//
Mar 16, 2010, 2:51 am
#19
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 210
Yes, just the 767-operated flight cancelled with the 777 anyway now replacing the 747 on the BA106/7. Interesting as loads still seem very variable...
Nonetheless, I blinked first and cancelled a DXB for the subsequent period...
I had hoped, given the supposedly strong yields, JNB would be operating but sadly not!
Nonetheless, I blinked first and cancelled a DXB for the subsequent period...
I had hoped, given the supposedly strong yields, JNB would be operating but sadly not!
Mar 16, 2010, 3:21 am
#20
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Scotland
Programs: BA Blue.
Posts: 986
We are due to fly LHR to MIA on flight BA0209 on the 27th, i notice that this flight has been cancelled on the 20th and also the earlier flight that day BA0207 has also been cancelled so i suppose i can assume that the same thing will happen on the 27th. What would you do?? i have been looking forward to this family holiday for so long, infact i have been recovering from a serious operation and this has been the light at the end of a very long dark tunnel for me. I thought my biggest hurdle was going to be getting fit and well enough for my doctor to give me the okay to fly but instead the biggest stress has been "will the plane actually fly" Ive got two redemption seats in First and two paid for seats in club world so even if i get a refund its going to cost me considerably more to rebook elsewhere. Ive got to cancel my hotel by this Thursday to avoid paying 50% of the charges. Ive also got to cancel my car hire, and i doubt that i can get a refund on the universal park passes that i have purchased. I just feel so stressed out and upset by the whole thing!! Sorry i just needed a rant with people who are in the same position as me!!!! This is such a nightmare, i just dont know what to do!!
I would suggest you call up asap and asked to be moved to the Orlando flight - not ideal - but at least only a 4 hour drive away. Not first either - but I guess club would be better than nothing.
Mar 16, 2010, 3:30 am
#21
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: BA Gold, Virgin Gold
Posts: 61
Parents originally booked WT+ out 19 March to TLV back 26 March. BA cancelled outbound but return leg fine. They've been rebooked via FRA on LH instead on the outbound leg. Said BA couldn't have been more helpful
I'm booked out BA001 next week and that's fine. Return leg from JFK 26 March looking fine for now. Happy days.
From my perspective, BA handling things really well. I need to be proactive about keeping in touch and up to date but they're giving me lots and lots of information I need with very little effort needed on my part. Which is very impressive, I think, given the circumstances.
I'm booked out BA001 next week and that's fine. Return leg from JFK 26 March looking fine for now. Happy days.
From my perspective, BA handling things really well. I need to be proactive about keeping in touch and up to date but they're giving me lots and lots of information I need with very little effort needed on my part. Which is very impressive, I think, given the circumstances.
Mar 16, 2010, 3:35 am
#22
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: BA Executive Club
Posts: 1,175
4 seperate tickets booked SZG-LGW on Sunday with Expedia.
Gold line unable to offer a flight via an intermediate airport (SZG-FRA-LHR was open), however have rebooked us on MUC-LHR direct with Lufthansa.
I've cancelled the fully flexible SZG-FRA-LHR that I booked myself and AVIS will allow me to return the car at MUC for a small charge (which I can hopefully recoup, along with the taxi fare to LGW to pick up my car from the valet parking there). I booked with AVISBA - any chance that BA might pick up the one-way dropoff cost?
Gold line unable to offer a flight via an intermediate airport (SZG-FRA-LHR was open), however have rebooked us on MUC-LHR direct with Lufthansa.
I've cancelled the fully flexible SZG-FRA-LHR that I booked myself and AVIS will allow me to return the car at MUC for a small charge (which I can hopefully recoup, along with the taxi fare to LGW to pick up my car from the valet parking there). I booked with AVISBA - any chance that BA might pick up the one-way dropoff cost?
Mar 16, 2010, 4:11 am
#23
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ealing
Programs: Usual Amex Cent. GGL.
Posts: 1,485
Club MFU BA285 LHR-SFO cancelled. Called Blue BAEC line this morning at 07:35. Waited for 25 minutes. What would I like them to do? Transfer me to BA85 YVR which had no MFU availability? 10 seconds later Club to YVR. Saves me an internal flight, allows me to leave later and get there earlier. Thank you BA. Now just don't cancel the 85.
Mar 16, 2010, 4:19 am
#24
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 160
I've got a BA143 to Delhi on 19 Mar (club MFU), that seems fine. My return is on BA256 31 Mar (also club MFU), which I am worried about given the outbound plane for that flight is on the last day of the strike. Given other people's success in changing flights around the 2nd part of strike dates, I called my local exec club helpline (Cyprus, alas no special Gold contact telephone) and was informed that BA were not changing flights until they were actually cancelled. So I was told to wait until next week when the schedules are published. Which is contrary to the experiences of a few reported here.
Mar 16, 2010, 4:49 am
#25
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 79
Yes i was told the same when i phoned about my LHR-MIA flights, the person i spoke to said they were unable to change me onto a different route but they could cancel or rebook what i have for a different date. I even rang back later thinking i might get a different response from someone else but all i was advised was to hang on to my booking a wait to see if things get resolved. Thanks for the replies to my previous rant, you're quite right my blood pressure is in danger of escalating if this doesn't get resolved very soon!!! mind you it did shoot up earlier when my husband suggested we cancel the whole thing and go on a driving holiday to scotland instead!!!! oh my god what a nightmare, with two kids in the back saying "are we there yet" every two minutes!! no thanks!!
Mar 16, 2010, 5:04 am
#26
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 1,212
^ to you first lines in both the US and UK. Had two flights on 21/3 cancelled, Italy to LHR and LHR to California. Got my flight to London from Italy rebooked on IB, and my connecting flight back to the US rebooked on BA/AA. Got through in less than two minutes each time I called, and the agents were helpful and willing to look into most options. The routing isn't ideal, and I have to leave Italy the evening prior to when I was scheduled to go, but I guess I can't complain too much about the outcome.
According to the you first people, there is a list of carriers that they will rebook people on, including non-OW carriers VS and LH. It sounds like most int'l carriers are in play, and the only US carrier in play is AA.
Finally, sounds like it'll be easy to get back on my original flights when the strike is cancelled -- I'll be very surprised if I'm flying through MAD, LHR and ORD to get home.
According to the you first people, there is a list of carriers that they will rebook people on, including non-OW carriers VS and LH. It sounds like most int'l carriers are in play, and the only US carrier in play is AA.
Finally, sounds like it'll be easy to get back on my original flights when the strike is cancelled -- I'll be very surprised if I'm flying through MAD, LHR and ORD to get home.
Mar 16, 2010, 7:01 am
#27
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: AA Lifetime PLT , BA Silver , BD RIP , HH Gold, SPG / Marriott PLT , EF Subscriber
Posts: 6,702
I am travelling with my daughter to hong kong on monday 22nd
booked in WT+
there are two flights a day and we were booked on the earlier one which was cancelled
the later flight showed avaiability in CW and WT but not WT+ so could not transfer online
waited 70 mins on phone for customer service - still not answered
so called gold card line but am not gold card holder!
they said no avaiability in CW on later flight and put us in WT
online shows there is availability in CW
should i phone again and ask them to look again?
also what refund should i expect if put down a class?
nb first time poster so be kind!
booked in WT+
there are two flights a day and we were booked on the earlier one which was cancelled
the later flight showed avaiability in CW and WT but not WT+ so could not transfer online
waited 70 mins on phone for customer service - still not answered
so called gold card line but am not gold card holder!
they said no avaiability in CW on later flight and put us in WT
online shows there is availability in CW
should i phone again and ask them to look again?
also what refund should i expect if put down a class?
nb first time poster so be kind!
Mar 16, 2010, 7:13 am
#28
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: AA Lifetime PLT , BA Silver , BD RIP , HH Gold, SPG / Marriott PLT , EF Subscriber
Posts: 6,702
We are due to fly LHR to MIA on flight BA0209 on the 27th, i notice that this flight has been cancelled on the 20th and also the earlier flight that day BA0207 has also been cancelled so i suppose i can assume that the same thing will happen on the 27th. What would you do?? i have been looking forward to this family holiday for so long, infact i have been recovering from a serious operation and this has been the light at the end of a very long dark tunnel for me. I thought my biggest hurdle was going to be getting fit and well enough for my doctor to give me the okay to fly but instead the biggest stress has been "will the plane actually fly" Ive got two redemption seats in First and two paid for seats in club world so even if i get a refund its going to cost me considerably more to rebook elsewhere. Ive got to cancel my hotel by this Thursday to avoid paying 50% of the charges. Ive also got to cancel my car hire, and i doubt that i can get a refund on the universal park passes that i have purchased. I just feel so stressed out and upset by the whole thing!! Sorry i just needed a rant with people who are in the same position as me!!!! This is such a nightmare, i just dont know what to do!!
also dozens of other TATL BA alternatives, Via DFW/JFK/EWR/ORD/BOS/MEX/MCO/TPA/ATL/PHL even YYZ and YVR : AA is a Partner of BA with lots of US-MIA Connecting Flights.
Not the nightmare you are contemplating.
Mar 16, 2010, 8:00 am
#29
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12 minutes to T5!
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 164
yes i did phone again and found the freefone number and they did put us into CW so now very happy
also it looks like they are keeping all the return flights from HKG so hopefully that will not be cancelled but i do not understand how come they are cancelling one flight there but keeping the two coming back?
also it looks like they are keeping all the return flights from HKG so hopefully that will not be cancelled but i do not understand how come they are cancelling one flight there but keeping the two coming back?
Mar 16, 2010, 8:17 am
#30
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Bronze
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