So - who got a free upgrade this week?
Nov 4, 2015, 2:27 am
#271
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Nov 4, 2015, 5:23 am
#272
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Nov 4, 2015, 6:08 am
#273
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I am actually very curious about this too.
I guess this might only be an official perk for for Captains?
I actually noted this happening too once: earlier this year, LHRHKG on the A380, I was in F and after the doors closed a lady joined the F cabin escorted by the CSD. A few minutes later the Captain came out and introduced his wife to all cabin crew allocated to the F cabin. As all this was done quite openly I guess this is an official perk?
I know for sure that Captains are legally entitled to move passengers as they wish, as soon as the doors are closed.
Curious if any BA staff on this board can explain this further.
I guess this might only be an official perk for for Captains?
I actually noted this happening too once: earlier this year, LHRHKG on the A380, I was in F and after the doors closed a lady joined the F cabin escorted by the CSD. A few minutes later the Captain came out and introduced his wife to all cabin crew allocated to the F cabin. As all this was done quite openly I guess this is an official perk?
I know for sure that Captains are legally entitled to move passengers as they wish, as soon as the doors are closed.
Curious if any BA staff on this board can explain this further.
Nov 9, 2015, 6:08 am
#274
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Me this week - first one in a while - and to CE in a SH 767 - so still a seat in CE with legroom 
Had to laugh as I moved all of one row forward from my original seat... I hope that's not now one of my three as it's OK but not the best UG ever - but welcome nonetheless.
Had to laugh as I moved all of one row forward from my original seat... I hope that's not now one of my three as it's OK but not the best UG ever - but welcome nonetheless.
Nov 9, 2015, 7:34 am
#275
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Me this week - first one in a while - and to CE in a SH 767 - so still a seat in CE with legroom Had to laugh as I moved all of one row forward from my original seat... I hope that's not now one of my three as it's OK but not the best UG ever - but welcome nonetheless.
Had to laugh as I moved all of one row forward from my original seat... I hope that's not now one of my three as it's OK but not the best UG ever - but welcome nonetheless.
Nov 9, 2015, 7:50 am
#276
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Upgraded to F on Sat to DFW. Loved the seat but the service was very hit and miss - one of the best crew I've ever had, but the other one didn't crack a smile the whole time. I know some pax prefer the more serious service, but I think most BA crew can read the passenger and work accordingly, this particular one couldn't. But, the other crew more than made up for it!
I did think it was poor that I was never offered a drink outside of meals though, despite being awake for the entire flight.
I did think it was poor that I was never offered a drink outside of meals though, despite being awake for the entire flight.
Nov 9, 2015, 10:13 am
#277
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Well it looks like Karma may be playing a game with me... My upgraded flight to Stockholm is going nowhere by the looks of things - so I suspect I'll be back down the back if the equipment change proposed actually happens - as it's a totally full 767 and I guess there aren't many of those hanging around spare at LHR 😮 I hope I don't lose one of my three on an upgrade which doesn't happen in the end 😀😩
Nov 9, 2015, 10:29 am
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BA780 looks like it's still on the ground. Current ETD says 1730, ETA 2104.
Nov 9, 2015, 10:35 am
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Yep I'm on the 780... New (well in fact very old) aircraft - long haul 767 and now a bed- but still at LHR 4 hours past scheduled departure... Crew have been excellent though
Nov 9, 2015, 10:36 am
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Nov 9, 2015, 10:41 am
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Current info (which has already been updated since my last post):-
Code:
Flight Status Search:
Departing on 09/11/15
Flying BA flight 780
Comments:
"DOBA780/09NOV
* OPERATIONAL FLIGHT INFO * BA 780 0 MO 09NOV
CITY INFO HOUR (LOCAL)
LHR NEXT INFO WILL BE AT 1630
LEFT THE GATE 1550
ESTIMATED TIME OF DEPARTURE 1745
ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL 2119 ARN
Nov 9, 2015, 10:45 am
#282
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It looks like there may have been an ACARS "brakes off" signal at 1550, but that wasn't actually a departure.
Current info (which has already been updated since my last post):-
Current info (which has already been updated since my last post):-
Code:
Flight Status Search:
Departing on 09/11/15
Flying BA flight 780
Comments:
"DOBA780/09NOV
* OPERATIONAL FLIGHT INFO * BA 780 0 MO 09NOV
CITY INFO HOUR (LOCAL)
LHR NEXT INFO WILL BE AT 1630
LEFT THE GATE 1550
ESTIMATED TIME OF DEPARTURE 1745
ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL 2119 ARN
Nov 9, 2015, 11:01 am
#283
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