when are bassinet seats released?
Oct 7, 2018, 6:27 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 116
Hi all,
as I’m sure you’re all dying to know MrsMM and I did get 15E/F (no flub). As it turns out the new BA system does not allow allocation of bassinet positions on MMB despite their release. We tried speaking to a desk agent the night before departure as we were at the Hilton however no dice, but in the morning the agent was more than happy to move us.
flight was brilliant btw. Lots of moans about BA J, but I still thoroughly enjoy it, so much prefer the 3 class 777s though.
as I’m sure you’re all dying to know MrsMM and I did get 15E/F (no flub). As it turns out the new BA system does not allow allocation of bassinet positions on MMB despite their release. We tried speaking to a desk agent the night before departure as we were at the Hilton however no dice, but in the morning the agent was more than happy to move us.
flight was brilliant btw. Lots of moans about BA J, but I still thoroughly enjoy it, so much prefer the 3 class 777s though.
Oct 11, 2018, 3:30 am
#47
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: Hilton/Diamond, BA/Gold
Posts: 158
Just had this with BA myself, bassinet seats available on MMB but when trying to select them I got an error. Called Gold line and originally they said couldn't be done, explained that I was able to do it previously by calling them, after 5 minutes on hold he came back and said it was done.
One data point - but worth mentioning that you've done it before by calling
One data point - but worth mentioning that you've done it before by calling
Oct 11, 2018, 3:39 am
#48
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,657
Just had this with BA myself, bassinet seats available on MMB but when trying to select them I got an error. Called Gold line and originally they said couldn't be done, explained that I was able to do it previously by calling them, after 5 minutes on hold he came back and said it was done.
One data point - but worth mentioning that you've done it before by calling
One data point - but worth mentioning that you've done it before by calling
Yes it can be down to knowledge or not of an agent but as an agent i know ive been able to book bulkhead seats before on a flight a say 72 hours and others couldnt.
**A further note if within 48 hours of travel its sometimes that instead of the seat being booked in the PNR and showing in MMB its booked by a manager in DCS.
This is essentially adding the seat direct to the check in system so the seat doesnt show in MMB but will when you check in. Ask if it has been booked in the PNR or booked in DCS, we cant use DCS to book as agents only managers have the access.
Oct 11, 2018, 3:45 am
#49
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: BA SL, CX GR, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 576
Hi guys, may I ask where are the bassinet seats in PEY and J classes? Can’t find those on seat maps, but planning to travel along with infant. Should I be able to select those seats in advance? Many thanks.
Oct 11, 2018, 3:47 am
#50
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: Hilton/Diamond, BA/Gold
Posts: 158
In my experience it does actually vary flight to flight whether it can be done and yes it will now potentially vary if you are silver or gold if you can book it or not.
Yes it can be down to knowledge or not of an agent but as an agent i know ive been able to book bulkhead seats before on a flight a say 72 hours and others couldnt.
**A further note if within 48 hours of travel its sometimes that instead of the seat being booked in the PNR and showing in MMB its booked by a manager in DCS.
This is essentially adding the seat direct to the check in system so the seat doesnt show in MMB but will when you check in. Ask if it has been booked in the PNR or booked in DCS, we cant use DCS to book as agents only managers have the access.
Jan 6, 2019, 10:57 pm
#51
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: London, GB
Programs: BA Executive Club Silver et al
Posts: 15
No dice calling UK call centre at T-36 nor Singapore at T-24 to get a WTP bulkhead bassinet seat from LAX. Told that it could only be requested at airport. Ho-hum. In 61D on A380 at present.
Jan 7, 2019, 1:22 am
#52
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 461
I did literally this on the BA11. Flew Saturday evening, called on Friday morning and was fine. I am GCH though which might make a difference but not sure.
Jan 7, 2019, 2:32 am
#53
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Was just about to suggest the same. Have never taken a single RJ flight in my life (and it's entirely possible I never will) but I still love them as an airline for having a website that can unlock the IB seat assignments on my codeshare flights. So to me they can do no wrong ;-)
Jan 7, 2019, 7:55 am
#54
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: London, GB
Programs: BA Executive Club Silver et al
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I get the sense that this bassinet seat is being held by not by accident but by design. As of T-10, there are no unoccupied seats in WTP (though quite a few both blocked and free in J and Y). The loads are as follows:LAX 9:05p → LHR 3:25p
F1 A0 J9 C0 D0 R0 I0 W9 E0 T0 Y9 B8 H5 K2 M1 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G9
Last edited by rdsaintloup; Jan 7, 2019 at 8:00 am Reason: Correcting error
Jan 7, 2019, 7:58 am
#55
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: London, GB
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Was just about to suggest the same. Have never taken a single RJ flight in my life (and it's entirely possible I never will) but I still love them as an airline for having a website that can unlock the IB seat assignments on my codeshare flights. So to me they can do no wrong ;-)
Jan 8, 2019, 1:17 pm
#57
Join Date: May 2017
Location: ORD
Posts: 369
I witnessed a guy in front at checkin that had a baby removed from his booking - he was then alone.
I did not think too much about it, but thinking now.. Is that a thing? Booking with infant and "forgetting" it at home.. Just to grab a bassinet seat. I am not aware how much BA charges for infant tickets, though..
I did not think too much about it, but thinking now.. Is that a thing? Booking with infant and "forgetting" it at home.. Just to grab a bassinet seat. I am not aware how much BA charges for infant tickets, though..
Jan 8, 2019, 1:42 pm
#58
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I think it should be at about lunchtime on the day three days before the day of the flight (ie about lunchtime on Monday for a flight departing on Thursday). But you may still have to call for this, as I think MMB still has its long-standing feature that you can't select these online even when they have been unblocked.
Jan 8, 2019, 3:44 pm
#59
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Jan 20, 2019, 3:44 am
#60
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: BAEC, AerClub
Posts: 134
For the moment I've reserved 62J and K, but would prefer 64A and B. However, I can't reserve 64A yet as it's the upper deck bassinet seat.
What are my best tactics here, should I keep what I've got as is and try to change both seats at T72, or would it be prudent to reserve 64B now and grab 64A as soon as it becomes unblocked?
I'm gold BTW.