Ask the staffer
Jul 21, 2018, 6:53 pm
#3211
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: London
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, BAEC Gold
Posts: 283
In the Airbus we have eye reference point balls, they give you a good indication of whether or not you're sat in the right position.
Jul 23, 2018, 2:36 am
#3212
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: London
Programs: Many. Too many. I came here to cut them down. I failed.
Posts: 2,999
You'll probably have to undergo an "ergonomic assessment" prior to starting with a training school. Most set the bar at 6'3. At 6'5 I wouldn't anticipate that you'll have any problems but it is likely they'll want to sit you in a sim to check first. I've flown with people that are easily 4-5 inches taller than me, and I'm around 6'0 - 6'1.
I wouldn't go as far as saying there is loads of space in the flight deck, especially as you'd most likely start on a A320 or 737, the A320 is your friend here, very ample room in comparison to the 737 for those with longer legs.
I wouldn't go as far as saying there is loads of space in the flight deck, especially as you'd most likely start on a A320 or 737, the A320 is your friend here, very ample room in comparison to the 737 for those with longer legs.
Sadly it's too late for me (albeit hideously unlikely i'd have been able to afford it), but it's probably the only career i've been interested in that was off limits due to my height! Mind you, I didn't actively look beyond BA back then.
Jul 23, 2018, 2:43 am
#3213
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: London
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, BAEC Gold
Posts: 283
Thanks. what would the legroom be like upfront? Are we talking WT or WTP here?
Sadly it's too late for me (albeit hideously unlikely i'd have been able to afford it), but it's probably the only career i've been interested in that was off limits due to my height! Mind you, I didn't actively look beyond BA back then.
Sadly it's too late for me (albeit hideously unlikely i'd have been able to afford it), but it's probably the only career i've been interested in that was off limits due to my height! Mind you, I didn't actively look beyond BA back then.
In terms of legroom during the cruise if you put your seat back I'd say more than WT and WTP
Jul 29, 2018, 11:34 am
#3214
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: UK
Programs: IC Hotels Spire, BA Gold
Posts: 8,669
As some know, I am a regular on the LGW-GOA route as my GF lives here. There is always only one flight per day on BA in the summer - this amusingly departs at a different time every day ranging from 06:40 to about 09:00....except on Tuesday when it is at 15:45 
However twice now in the last couple of months we have landed at GOA between 10:00 and 11:00 and there has been another BA plane at an adjacent gate. There was one this morning when we landed at 10:35 - am puzzled as to why this would be when there is only one flight per day? Diversion from another nearby BA destination such as or PSA, NCE?
However twice now in the last couple of months we have landed at GOA between 10:00 and 11:00 and there has been another BA plane at an adjacent gate. There was one this morning when we landed at 10:35 - am puzzled as to why this would be when there is only one flight per day? Diversion from another nearby BA destination such as or PSA, NCE?
Jul 29, 2018, 1:46 pm
#3215
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: UK
Programs: BA Blue, IC Spire Ambassador
Posts: 5,229
As some know, I am a regular on the LGW-GOA route as my GF lives here. There is always only one flight per day on BA in the summer - this amusingly departs at a different time every day ranging from 06:40 to about 09:00....except on Tuesday when it is at 15:45
However twice now in the last couple of months we have landed at GOA between 10:00 and 11:00 and there has been another BA plane at an adjacent gate. There was one this morning when we landed at 10:35 - am puzzled as to why this would be when there is only one flight per day? Diversion from another nearby BA destination such as or PSA, NCE?
However twice now in the last couple of months we have landed at GOA between 10:00 and 11:00 and there has been another BA plane at an adjacent gate. There was one this morning when we landed at 10:35 - am puzzled as to why this would be when there is only one flight per day? Diversion from another nearby BA destination such as or PSA, NCE?
Jul 29, 2018, 1:49 pm
#3216
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA S, VS S, SQ G, HH D, IHG D/A, Marriott G, Radisson G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,945
I've been wondering if anyone has insight into what's happening to the OSL-LHR schedules in January? Was booked on the BA0767 but it seems to be disappearing for a number of days - anyone know the reason behind this?
(as an aside, BA's automated systems seemed to then try and put me onto the 769, but given it would leave only a few minutes to connect to the next flight I'll need to move onto the 763 instead. Not quite sure why the IT system didn't pick up the misconnect!)
(as an aside, BA's automated systems seemed to then try and put me onto the 769, but given it would leave only a few minutes to connect to the next flight I'll need to move onto the 763 instead. Not quite sure why the IT system didn't pick up the misconnect!)
Jul 29, 2018, 3:01 pm
#3217
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: UK
Programs: IC Hotels Spire, BA Gold
Posts: 8,669
Jul 29, 2018, 5:09 pm
#3218
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: Mucci, BA, AF
Posts: 10,130
Give it a couple days, it should straighten itself out.
Jul 30, 2018, 1:42 am
#3219
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: UK
Programs: IC Hotels Spire, BA Gold
Posts: 8,669
Are you sure about that? As I said below, am pretty certain this was an A320 or A319 on the adjacent gate plus when I search that route on ba.com the message, "Sorry, there are no direct flights for this route, flights with connections are below" comes up
Jul 30, 2018, 1:47 am
#3220
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,990
Jul 30, 2018, 1:50 am
#3221
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: 59K
Posts: 2,301
There is a flight from Glasgow, it is an E190.
If it’s a charter then it probably isn’t available on BA.com
If it’s a charter then it probably isn’t available on BA.com
Jul 30, 2018, 2:06 am
#3222
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: UK
Programs: IC Hotels Spire, BA Gold
Posts: 8,669
Jul 30, 2018, 2:08 am
#3223
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: UK
Programs: IC Hotels Spire, BA Gold
Posts: 8,669
Ok thanks - probably a cruise ship charter then as the Arrivals concourse was heaving yesterday with cruise company reps herding their pax towards coaches. Sounds like good use of the LCY fleet over the weekend ^
Jul 30, 2018, 4:38 am
#3224
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA S, VS S, SQ G, HH D, IHG D/A, Marriott G, Radisson G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,945
Jul 31, 2018, 2:25 pm
#3225
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CLE
Posts: 1,886
I just finally booked my holiday for this November. PIT-JFK-LHR. Back through Philly. So, going on 777 in WT+, didn’t select a seat at time of booking. Will I have issues at Check-in 24/h before? Also I have a bad knee, but don’t require help, prefer aisle seat, hoping one would be open. Would I be denied boarding without paying extra for a seat?
Last time on BA was over 30 years ago.
Thanks in advance.
Last time on BA was over 30 years ago.
Thanks in advance.