Jan 1, 2014, 6:10 am
Last edit by: NWIFlyer
If you wish to request availability for a specific flight, please state the date and origin/departure airport codes, not just the flight number.
Please also restrict requests to BA/oneworld flights - flights for other airlines may be removed to avoid cluttering the thread and taking it away from BAEC.
As of 15 Oct 2014 flightstats.com no longer displays flight availability.
Fare class availability can be queried in various ways*:
* Please update wiki if you know of any others.
** Origin of data concealed
What do the codes mean?
Suppose we have a result as F1 A0 J9 C7 D0 RC IC W9 E9 T4 Y9 BC HC ...
This means:
There is 1 seat in the F bucket for sale
There are 0 seats in the A and D bucket for sale, but you can join the waitlist in case seats get released later.
There are at least 9 seats in the J, W, E and Y buckets.
The R, I, B and H buckets are closed to waitlisting.
There are two important things to note about how to interpret these numbers that many people don't understand as it is very counter intuitive:
1) There is NO direct relation to the actual number of seats available on the specific flight. They only mean that the airline is willing to sell this many seats on that specific flight. The airline may intend to oversell seats or withhold seats from sale for many reasons.
2) In the example above, the results show W9 E9 T4 (which are all WT+ buckets). This does not mean that there are 9+9+4=22 seats for sale. Interpret these numbers as "there are at least 9 seats for sale in WT+". There could really be anywhere between 9 and 22 seats for sale - we just can't tell from the numbers the system gives us. Therefore, the conservative approach of assuming that there are at least 9 seats for sale is usually the best one.
What does the "C" mean?
Closed to waitlisting.
In the example above we have RC, IC, BC and HC. This is different to A0 and D0: The A and D buckets are "full" but you can apply to join their waitlists (if your fare permits waitlisting). With R, I, B and H you cannot even request a seat.
The carrier will determine how to confirm your seat if it wishes. Sometimes this may happen immediately, other times only a few minutes before the flight's departure. The order of the waitlist is determined by the carrier privately, but your Executive Club status will push you towards the front of the queue. Many cheap fares do not allow waitlisting.
Differences for non-BA airlines
Please also restrict requests to BA/oneworld flights - flights for other airlines may be removed to avoid cluttering the thread and taking it away from BAEC.
As of 15 Oct 2014 flightstats.com no longer displays flight availability.
Fare class availability can be queried in various ways*:
* Please update wiki if you know of any others.
** Origin of data concealed
What do the codes mean?
Suppose we have a result as F1 A0 J9 C7 D0 RC IC W9 E9 T4 Y9 BC HC ...
This means:
There is 1 seat in the F bucket for sale
There are 0 seats in the A and D bucket for sale, but you can join the waitlist in case seats get released later.
There are at least 9 seats in the J, W, E and Y buckets.
The R, I, B and H buckets are closed to waitlisting.
There are two important things to note about how to interpret these numbers that many people don't understand as it is very counter intuitive:
1) There is NO direct relation to the actual number of seats available on the specific flight. They only mean that the airline is willing to sell this many seats on that specific flight. The airline may intend to oversell seats or withhold seats from sale for many reasons.
2) In the example above, the results show W9 E9 T4 (which are all WT+ buckets). This does not mean that there are 9+9+4=22 seats for sale. Interpret these numbers as "there are at least 9 seats for sale in WT+". There could really be anywhere between 9 and 22 seats for sale - we just can't tell from the numbers the system gives us. Therefore, the conservative approach of assuming that there are at least 9 seats for sale is usually the best one.
What does the "C" mean?
Closed to waitlisting.
In the example above we have RC, IC, BC and HC. This is different to A0 and D0: The A and D buckets are "full" but you can apply to join their waitlists (if your fare permits waitlisting). With R, I, B and H you cannot even request a seat.
The carrier will determine how to confirm your seat if it wishes. Sometimes this may happen immediately, other times only a few minutes before the flight's departure. The order of the waitlist is determined by the carrier privately, but your Executive Club status will push you towards the front of the queue. Many cheap fares do not allow waitlisting.
Differences for non-BA airlines
- Some carriers (those using Sabre such as AA) only show a maximum of 7 available seats (not 9). Others only show a maximum of 5.
- Some carriers use "L" instead of "0" (e.g., CL DL YL) to indicate you may waitlist for the seat. This tends to happen when the entire flight is on a list basis.
Help to check seat availability and flight loads
Jun 23, 2017, 8:21 am
#5356
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 1
Lgw-cun 28/06 & cun-lgw 08/07
Hi
Please would somebody be so kind as to check these?
BA 2203 LGW CUN 28/06/17
BA 2202 CUN LGW 08/07/17
Thanks a million in advance.
R
Please would somebody be so kind as to check these?
BA 2203 LGW CUN 28/06/17
BA 2202 CUN LGW 08/07/17
Thanks a million in advance.
R
Jun 23, 2017, 11:21 am
#5357
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond *, IHG, Couples Romance Rewards
Posts: 2,351
Hello could someone please check the following:
BA0105 LHR DXB 06/07/17
BA0106 DXB LHR 12/07/17
Many thanks in advance
BA0105 LHR DXB 06/07/17
BA0106 DXB LHR 12/07/17
Many thanks in advance
Jun 23, 2017, 2:37 pm
#5358
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY+ Platinum, SK Gold, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, Radisson VIP
Posts: 6,531
Code:
Flight Availability Search
Departing LGW on 06/28/17 12:00 AM for CUN
Flying BA
Direct/Non-Stop Only
Point of Sale: UK
Frequency
Flight Stops Depart Arrive Aircraft Reliability Available Classes
0 Connections
BA 2203 0 LGW CUN 777 W J9 C9 D8 R2 I0 W5 E4 T0 Y3 B2 H1 K1 M1 L1 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0
06/28/17 11:20 AM 06/28/17 3:50 PM 68% / 38m
Code:
Flight Availability Search
Departing CUN on 07/08/17 12:00 AM for LGW
Flying BA
Direct/Non-Stop Only
Point of Sale: UK
Frequency
Flight Stops Depart Arrive Aircraft Reliability Available Classes
0 Connections
BA 2202 0 CUN LGW 777 Sa J9 C9 D9 R9 I6 W2 E2 T1 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N9 Q9 O0 G0
07/08/17 7:15 PM 07/09/17 10:45 AM 50% / 33m
Code:
Flight Availability Search
Departing LHR on 07/06/17 12:00 AM for DXB
Flying BA
Point of Sale: UK
Frequency
Flight Stops Depart Arrive Aircraft Reliability Available Classes
0 Connections
BA 105 0 LHR DXB 777 W,Th F9 A9 J9 C9 D9 R9 I9 W9 E9 T8 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N5 Q3 O0 G0
07/06/17 10:20 PM 07/07/17 8:15 AM 81% / 11m
Code:
Flight Availability Search
Departing DXB on 07/12/17 12:00 AM for LHR
Flying BA
Point of Sale: UK
Frequency
Flight Stops Depart Arrive Aircraft Reliability Available Classes
0 Connections
BA 106 0 DXB LHR 744 W F9 A9 J9 C9 D9 R9 I9 W9 E7 T2 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N2 Q0 O0 G0
07/12/17 1:30 AM 07/12/17 6:15 AM 97% / 6m
Jun 23, 2017, 11:07 pm
#5359
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 907
Hi all 
Would anybody, somebody mind looking at the following flights?
Date: 2/July/2017
BA937 DUS-LHR
BA939 DUS-LHR
BA943 DUS-LHR
Thank you if you do
Would anybody, somebody mind looking at the following flights?
Date: 2/July/2017
BA937 DUS-LHR
BA939 DUS-LHR
BA943 DUS-LHR
Thank you if you do
Jun 24, 2017, 12:52 am
#5360
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY+ Platinum, SK Gold, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, Radisson VIP
Posts: 6,531
Code:
Flight Availability Search
Departing DUS on 07/02/17 12:00 AM for LHR
Flying BA
Direct/Non-Stop Only
Point of Sale: UK
Frequency
Flight Stops Depart Arrive Aircraft Reliability Available Classes
0 Connections
BA 937 0 DUS LHR 319 Su,W,Th,Sa J0 C0 D0 R0 I0 Y0 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 V0 N0 Q0 O0 S0 G0
07/02/17 10:50 AM 07/02/17 11:25 AM 87% / 13m
0 Connections
BA 939 0 DUS LHR 319 Daily J0 C0 D0 R0 I0 Y0 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 V0 N0 Q0 O0 S0 G0
07/02/17 2:00 PM 07/02/17 2:30 PM 87% / 19m
0 Connections
BA 943 0 DUS LHR 319 Su,M,T,W,Th,F J0 C0 D0 R0 I0 Y0 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 V0 N0 Q0 O0 S0 G0
07/02/17 6:30 PM 07/02/17 6:55 PM 81% / 27m
Jun 24, 2017, 8:26 am
#5361
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 907
Thank you florets!! )
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Last edited by Simon Schus; Jun 24, 2017 at 8:38 am
Jun 24, 2017, 10:41 am
#5362
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: BA Silver, Honors Gold
Posts: 169
Could someone please check the following for me please?
BA1461 EDI-LHR AUG 27
BA794 LHR-HEL AUG 27
BA799 HEL-LHR AUG 31
BA1462 LHR-EDI AUG 31
Thanks!
BA1461 EDI-LHR AUG 27
BA794 LHR-HEL AUG 27
BA799 HEL-LHR AUG 31
BA1462 LHR-EDI AUG 31
Thanks!
Jun 24, 2017, 10:44 am
#5363
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA - Gold for Life, CCR & GGL; IC Spire Elite Ambassador; Diamond Hilton Honors; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 6,720
ba1461 edi 27/08/17 7:05 lhr 8:35 767
j9 c9 d4 r9 i0 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l9 v9 n0 q0 o0 s0 g0
ba 794 lhr 27/08/17 11:25 hel 16:20 320
j9 c8 d4 r9 i7 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l9 v9 n9 q0 o0 s9 g0
ba 799 hel 31/08/17 17:10 lhr 18:20 320
j9 c6 d2 r0 i0 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l0 v0 n0 q0 o0 s0 g0
ba1462 lhr 31/08/17 20:05 edi 21:30 320
j9 c9 d6 r9 i0 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l9 v0 n0 q0 o0 s4 g7
Last edited by TravellerFrequently; Jun 24, 2017 at 10:50 am
Jun 24, 2017, 2:16 pm
#5364
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: BA Silver, Honors Gold
Posts: 169
Thanks TravellerFrequently !
Expert Flyer
ba1461 edi 27/08/17 7:05 lhr 8:35 767
j9 c9 d4 r9 i0 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l9 v9 n0 q0 o0 s0 g0
ba 794 lhr 27/08/17 11:25 hel 16:20 320
j9 c8 d4 r9 i7 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l9 v9 n9 q0 o0 s9 g0
ba 799 hel 31/08/17 17:10 lhr 18:20 320
j9 c6 d2 r0 i0 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l0 v0 n0 q0 o0 s0 g0
ba1462 lhr 31/08/17 20:05 edi 21:30 320
j9 c9 d6 r9 i0 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l9 v0 n0 q0 o0 s4 g7
ba1461 edi 27/08/17 7:05 lhr 8:35 767
j9 c9 d4 r9 i0 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l9 v9 n0 q0 o0 s0 g0
ba 794 lhr 27/08/17 11:25 hel 16:20 320
j9 c8 d4 r9 i7 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l9 v9 n9 q0 o0 s9 g0
ba 799 hel 31/08/17 17:10 lhr 18:20 320
j9 c6 d2 r0 i0 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l0 v0 n0 q0 o0 s0 g0
ba1462 lhr 31/08/17 20:05 edi 21:30 320
j9 c9 d6 r9 i0 y9 b9 h9 k9 m9 l9 v0 n0 q0 o0 s4 g7
Jun 24, 2017, 2:21 pm
#5365
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: United Silver Hilton Gold Virgin Atlantic Silver Le Accos Platinum Air India Silver
Posts: 58
Hi could someone please check the loads for tonight's flight June 24 BA278 SJC-LHR in business and premium economy.
Thanks in advance !!
Thanks in advance !!
Jun 24, 2017, 2:55 pm
#5366
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY+ Platinum, SK Gold, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, Radisson VIP
Posts: 6,531
Code:
Flight Availability Search
Departing SJC on 06/24/17 12:00 AM for LHR
Flying BA
Direct/Non-Stop Only
Frequency
Flight Stops Depart Arrive Aircraft Reliability Available Classes
0 Connections
BA 278 0 SJC LHR 789 Daily F4 A3 J5 C0 D0 R0 I0 W7 E5 T4 Y8 B8 H7 K5 M3 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G6
06/24/17 8:05 PM 06/25/17 2:20 PM 82% / 18m
Jun 25, 2017, 1:43 pm
#5367
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: CBG
Programs: QR Gold, BA silver
Posts: 352
Could someone please check the following flights for me please?
BA704 LHR-VIE
BA706 LHR-VIE
Thanks in advance!
BA704 LHR-VIE
BA706 LHR-VIE
Thanks in advance!
Jun 25, 2017, 1:44 pm
#5368
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA - Gold for Life, CCR & GGL; IC Spire Elite Ambassador; Diamond Hilton Honors; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 6,720
Jun 25, 2017, 1:48 pm
#5369
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: CBG
Programs: QR Gold, BA silver
Posts: 352
Jun 25, 2017, 1:51 pm
#5370
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA - Gold for Life, CCR & GGL; IC Spire Elite Ambassador; Diamond Hilton Honors; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 6,720
BA 704 LHR 05/07/17 15:40 VIE 18:55 320
J9 C6 D3 R0 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M2 L0 V0 N0 Q0 O0 S0 G0
BA 706 LHR 05/07/17 19:15 VIE 22:30 320
J9 C4 D2 R9 I0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L1 V0 N0 Q0 O0 S0 G0