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Oct 31, 2016, 7:51 pm
#2251
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,797
Sorry if this has been asked before but I can't find anything in searching.
I'm wondering what the logic is for running a A380 and 77W from both HKG and SIN so close together? Is there really the load to support both? Particularly HKG which doesn't continue onto Aus like SIN does.
I'm wondering what the logic is for running a A380 and 77W from both HKG and SIN so close together? Is there really the load to support both? Particularly HKG which doesn't continue onto Aus like SIN does.
Nov 5, 2016, 8:00 am
#2252
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
Sorry if this has been asked before but I can't find anything in searching.
I'm wondering what the logic is for running a A380 and 77W from both HKG and SIN so close together? Is there really the load to support both? Particularly HKG which doesn't continue onto Aus like SIN does.
I'm wondering what the logic is for running a A380 and 77W from both HKG and SIN so close together? Is there really the load to support both? Particularly HKG which doesn't continue onto Aus like SIN does.
Nov 11, 2016, 11:34 am
#2253
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 677
Travelling LHR-SYD in F. If I take some sandwiches and snacks (cheese, yoghurt etc.) for my kids, are the CC allowed to store it in one of the fridges until needed?
Nov 11, 2016, 12:15 pm
#2254
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: Mucci, BA, AF
Posts: 10,125
Unfortunately not.
Nov 11, 2016, 5:31 pm
#2255
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Home: East Mids UK - Work (Base): Accra, Ghana.
Programs: BAEC: Silver - Marriott: Titanium
Posts: 12,086
The official answer is no, as we take the responsibility on for the safe shilled stowage of the food, and should that process encounter a problem and then the food is consumed and one of your travel party becomes ill, the crew will be liable for it.
Nov 12, 2016, 1:36 pm
#2256
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: London
Programs: BAEC, SPG, HiltonHonours
Posts: 27
I'm silver and and would like to guest in Mrs LWFC to the lounge at LHR, will it be a problem to bring our 6month old son as well? Mrs LWFC is a bronze.
Last question, what's the protocol for switching seats for CE passengers after check in? I was switched last night from a bulk seat (tactically booked as my knee sometimes plays up so I can stretch out) to last row of the forward cabin (on 767). I was only told whilst walking onto the plane (and was more a conversation between the two CC) and was looking forward to the seat. Apparently I was moved as someone couldn't bend their leg....a brief chat at the gate would have smoothed the situation in my opinion, and made it less of a shock. First world problems I know.
Last question, what's the protocol for switching seats for CE passengers after check in? I was switched last night from a bulk seat (tactically booked as my knee sometimes plays up so I can stretch out) to last row of the forward cabin (on 767). I was only told whilst walking onto the plane (and was more a conversation between the two CC) and was looking forward to the seat. Apparently I was moved as someone couldn't bend their leg....a brief chat at the gate would have smoothed the situation in my opinion, and made it less of a shock. First world problems I know.
Nov 12, 2016, 1:48 pm
#2257
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, SQ Gold, KQ Platinum, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,340
I'm silver and and would like to guest in Mrs LWFC to the lounge at LHR, will it be a problem to bring our 6month old son as well? Mrs LWFC is a bronze.
Last question, what's the protocol for switching seats for CE passengers after check in? I was switched last night from a bulk seat (tactically booked as my knee sometimes plays up so I can stretch out) to last row of the forward cabin (on 767). I was only told whilst walking onto the plane (and was more a conversation between the two CC) and was looking forward to the seat. Apparently I was moved as someone couldn't bend their leg....a brief chat at the gate would have smoothed the situation in my opinion, and made it less of a shock. First world problems I know.
Last question, what's the protocol for switching seats for CE passengers after check in? I was switched last night from a bulk seat (tactically booked as my knee sometimes plays up so I can stretch out) to last row of the forward cabin (on 767). I was only told whilst walking onto the plane (and was more a conversation between the two CC) and was looking forward to the seat. Apparently I was moved as someone couldn't bend their leg....a brief chat at the gate would have smoothed the situation in my opinion, and made it less of a shock. First world problems I know.
Cabin crew can change seat assignments onboard, but usually this is done at the gate and you would get a new boarding pass.
Nov 12, 2016, 2:03 pm
#2258
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: London
Programs: BAEC, SPG, HiltonHonours
Posts: 27
Thank you for the prompt reply. Good to hear about the lounge!
Nov 16, 2016, 7:01 am
#2259
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: East Anglia UK
Programs: BA-S UA LH-Sen KLM/AF-Plat.
Posts: 1,627
Is it true that, if flying in F to IAD, BA now provides a separate transport to the terminal, as per LH and AF so you don't get squashed into a mobile lounge and arrive at security last. It's one thing that has kept us off these flights recently. Have been told this by a Travel Agent who added "I think."
Nov 16, 2016, 8:33 am
#2260
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Home: East Mids UK - Work (Base): Accra, Ghana.
Programs: BAEC: Silver - Marriott: Titanium
Posts: 12,086
Is it true that, if flying in F to IAD, BA now provides a separate transport to the terminal, as per LH and AF so you don't get squashed into a mobile lounge and arrive at security last. It's one thing that has kept us off these flights recently. Have been told this by a Travel Agent who added "I think."
Maybe someone else will have a better idea.
Nov 30, 2016, 2:10 am
#2261
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 2,676
Why do the tray tables on the exit rows on short haul have a plastic thing preventing the clip from turning in particular directions?
Nov 30, 2016, 2:26 am
#2262
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
Posts: 38,644
The common feature, though, is that this step rectifies an easily-rectifiable omission identified after a particular high-profile accident (off the top of my head, I think it was the AF accident at YYZ in 2005).
Nov 30, 2016, 2:32 am
#2263
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: London
Programs: BA LtG, Flying Blue Plat
Posts: 274
It's so that if there were an evacuation, if people slid against the tray table it wouldn't unlatch, fall down, and cause an obstruction. The 'clip' should be on the side of the exit door.
Nov 30, 2016, 6:15 am
#2265
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Reading, UK
Programs: BA Silver, IHG Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 666
Bizarrely I also noticed that 'clip' last night!