Sep 29, 2016, 2:55 am
Last edit by: Aus_Mal
This thread is for opinions on the concept of Buy on Board, concerned with the rights or wrongs of the decision to introduce it.
An information thread exists for your questions, particularly if they are on factual matters, here:
Buy on board: Information guide for BA shorthaul economy services
There is a separate thread for experiences, anecdotes, reactions and related comments, which is to be found here:
Buy on board: Experiences and reactions from BA's shorthaul economy services
Useful sub-links
chongcao posted a comparison of other oneworld airlines' BOB prices
Not happy about these changes?
If you have an existing booking, you may be able to complain and get 1000 Avios or cancel for free until 28 days before departure. BA's complaint form.
However, in November 2016, phone calls to BA indicated that "no refunds would be given as food & drinks were complimentary and not part of the T&C."
An information thread exists for your questions, particularly if they are on factual matters, here:
Buy on board: Information guide for BA shorthaul economy services
There is a separate thread for experiences, anecdotes, reactions and related comments, which is to be found here:
Buy on board: Experiences and reactions from BA's shorthaul economy services
Useful sub-links
chongcao posted a comparison of other oneworld airlines' BOB prices
Not happy about these changes?
If you have an existing booking, you may be able to complain and get 1000 Avios or cancel for free until 28 days before departure. BA's complaint form.
However, in November 2016, phone calls to BA indicated that "no refunds would be given as food & drinks were complimentary and not part of the T&C."
Buy on board: Implemented on BA short haul - opinions on the concept
Dec 11, 2016, 4:01 am
#2026
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LHR/ATH
Programs: Amex Platinum, LH SEN (Gold), BA Bronze
Posts: 4,489
ahhhh the good old days.
smoked salmon sandwiches? That is very posh indeed!
smoked salmon sandwiches? That is very posh indeed!
Dec 22, 2016, 5:44 am
#2029
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Somewhere around Europe...
Programs: BA Gold; MB Ti; HH Diamond; IHG Plat; RR Gold
Posts: 530
Ah, how kind of them; they're just charging for water, regardless of whether it contains a teabag.
So in other words the teabag is complimentary, and included in the cost of my ticket?
Fill yer boots everyone!
So in other words the teabag is complimentary, and included in the cost of my ticket?
Fill yer boots everyone!
Dec 22, 2016, 5:51 am
#2031
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 415
I look forward to the day when they have plugs on board and people bring on their own nespresso machines and mini fridges
Dec 22, 2016, 6:01 am
#2033
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY+ Platinum, SK Gold, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, Radisson VIP
Posts: 6,531
Will there be larger cups for coffee/tea? The current ones are extremely small...
Dec 22, 2016, 6:04 am
#2034
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Krakow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Miles and More(FTL), IHG(Platinum), Accor, HHonors(Diamond), SPG, Hertz Five Star
Posts: 5,926
Exactly, and I am surprised its not happened already for in flight charging points
Some sort of prepay token that could be transferable from BA aircraft to BA aircraft, bought/topped up on board with the potential to also be topped up online.
Alternatively one vendor who pays a "licensing" fee to various airlines and then provides a services across multiple fleets
And if it does come about, I claim the IP !!
Some sort of prepay token that could be transferable from BA aircraft to BA aircraft, bought/topped up on board with the potential to also be topped up online.
Alternatively one vendor who pays a "licensing" fee to various airlines and then provides a services across multiple fleets
And if it does come about, I claim the IP !!
Dec 22, 2016, 6:43 am
#2035
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold; FB Silver; SPG; IHG Gold
Posts: 2,985
Dec 22, 2016, 7:08 am
#2036
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
Programs: Costco Executive, RaceTrac Sultan of Soda, Chick-fil-A Red
Posts: 5,663
Dec 22, 2016, 7:32 am
#2037
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY+ Platinum, SK Gold, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, Radisson VIP
Posts: 6,531
Dec 22, 2016, 7:45 am
#2038
Suspended
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London
Programs: *A G, OW S.
Posts: 996
The fares have not come down to match the LoCos and while an apologist will still say there are reasons to fly BA I can't see any.
Dec 22, 2016, 7:48 am
#2039
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY+ Platinum, SK Gold, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, Radisson VIP
Posts: 6,531
Dec 22, 2016, 7:53 am
#2040
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,399