The new British Airways app - beta launch
Apr 23, 2014, 4:33 pm
#91
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This is possible. However, someone technical would be better at describing any issues/bugs with the app, unless BA think they have it working perfectly fine.
Apr 24, 2014, 4:00 am
#92
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I wasn't selected. Ah well!
Apr 24, 2014, 4:09 am
#93
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I received the email yesterday inviting me to be part of the beta launch but asked that I first reply to the email and confirm I have iOS 7 which I did straight away. Haven't received anything since, any one else the same? 
Apr 24, 2014, 4:59 am
#94
Join Date: Aug 2009
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I am managing a software upgrade at the moment and although I get value from the techies doing their testing, I get just as much value from letting the end users loose on a test environment and inviting them to play with it and break it if possible. The techies tend to stick to their test scripts. The end users never do as they are told and can therefore find bugs that standard testing wouldn't find.
Apr 24, 2014, 5:28 am
#95
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: West Sussex
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I have registered, as instructed, and linked the UUID of my iPhone.
However it seems I have not been invited tot he iPhone app beta yet, according to HockeyApp at least. I'm probably being impatient.
However it seems I have not been invited tot he iPhone app beta yet, according to HockeyApp at least. I'm probably being impatient.
Apr 24, 2014, 5:30 am
#96
Join Date: Oct 2012
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I understand why it was done this way, it was just easier. As someone who had quite a bit to say in that thread and is also quite technical, I wish I was given the opportunity. Looking forward to seeing what BA has conjured up and hope those lucky enough to be invited do a proper job 
I am managing a software upgrade at the moment and although I get value from the techies doing their testing, I get just as much value from letting the end users loose on a test environment and inviting them to play with it and break it if possible. The techies tend to stick to their test scripts. The end users never do as they are told and can therefore find bugs that standard testing wouldn't find.
Apr 24, 2014, 5:32 am
#97
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Just as I wrote my post I received the email with the HokceyApp, but there is no invite there either!
Apr 24, 2014, 6:02 am
#98
Company Representative - British Airways
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Join Date: May 2010
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A short iPhone update.
For those who have been invited to the iPhone beta, we'd recommend signing up to Hockey today, if possible. We'll then be uploading the app tomorrow as it's a longer process to set up for iPhone than Android - you should have access to the app by tomorrow lunchtime.
Also note that we will only be able to give you access to the app on one device - so if you have registered multiple devices, we'll be making it available on your iPhone.
For those who have been invited to the iPhone beta, we'd recommend signing up to Hockey today, if possible. We'll then be uploading the app tomorrow as it's a longer process to set up for iPhone than Android - you should have access to the app by tomorrow lunchtime.
Also note that we will only be able to give you access to the app on one device - so if you have registered multiple devices, we'll be making it available on your iPhone.
Apr 24, 2014, 6:22 am
#99
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A short iPhone update.
For those who have been invited to the iPhone beta, we'd recommend signing up to Hockey today, if possible. We'll then be uploading the app tomorrow as it's a longer process to set up for iPhone than Android - you should have access to the app by tomorrow lunchtime.
Also note that we will only be able to give you access to the app on one device - so if you have registered multiple devices, we'll be making it available on your iPhone.
For those who have been invited to the iPhone beta, we'd recommend signing up to Hockey today, if possible. We'll then be uploading the app tomorrow as it's a longer process to set up for iPhone than Android - you should have access to the app by tomorrow lunchtime.
Also note that we will only be able to give you access to the app on one device - so if you have registered multiple devices, we'll be making it available on your iPhone.
Apr 24, 2014, 8:24 am
#100
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Not being a computer buff, but have had the BA app downloaded on my android for quite a while, will this automatically get upgraded, or do I have to discard the old app and install the new one.
Apr 24, 2014, 9:25 am
#101
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Sheffield, UK
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It should get updated automatically, but I went into play store and my apps and chose the upgrade from there.
Apr 24, 2014, 1:32 pm
#102
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Haha nice spot, don't feel so guilty now. Also great being able to try it on different phone types (sorry iOS folk, Apple just always seem to make it difficult beta-testing with them - I remember the faff when doing it with Slingplayer)
Apr 25, 2014, 1:35 am
#103
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Apr 25, 2014, 6:39 am
#104
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Has anyone been added to the iOS programme yet? I registered my devices yesterday but nothing as yet. I'd like to use it when flying today as it'll be days before I'm next on a plane 
although next week I'm likely to be going through T5, T3 and maybe even T1.
although next week I'm likely to be going through T5, T3 and maybe even T1.
Apr 25, 2014, 6:42 am
#105
Company Representative - British Airways
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Join Date: May 2010
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Another update - iPhone users who have been invited and registered with Hockey before 1pm today should be able to download the app in the next hour. If any invitees registered after that point, we'll add them to the beta early next week.
Please note - in a change from my earlier update, this will overwrite your existing BA app. So you might not want to update if you are travelling today.
Please note - in a change from my earlier update, this will overwrite your existing BA app. So you might not want to update if you are travelling today.