Oct 20, 2016, 1:08 pm
Last edit by: Ldnn1
After much speculation BA has confirmed the launch of non-stop flights from Heathrow to New Orleans (MSY) from 27 March 2017.
Service will initially run 4x weekly on 3-class 787-8 aircraft:
BA225 LHR 1540 – 1940 MSY 788 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
BA224 MSY 2120 – 1200+1 LHR 788 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Lounge arrangements (if any) at MSY are yet to be confirmed.
Service will initially run 4x weekly on 3-class 787-8 aircraft:
BA225 LHR 1540 – 1940 MSY 788 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
BA224 MSY 2120 – 1200+1 LHR 788 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Lounge arrangements (if any) at MSY are yet to be confirmed.
BA to New Orleans [service starts Summer 2017]
Jan 19, 2017, 10:09 am
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Looks like SFO777 has recently swung by NOLA and he thought that it was quite a dump, so BA would need to make it work until at least the new terminal opens in late 2018 at the earliest. Unless they think they can low-ball it due to perception of the crowd who are likely to want to fly there.
Jan 25, 2017, 1:44 pm
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Nope, see the SCL thread elsewhere. HAL sometimes do something, since new routes promote the airport, but there was nothing for IKA (Ok, maybe a bit sensitive), nothing for SCL, but there were some dancing guardsmen for INV and a handshake from the Provost. In the case of MSY one would vaguely hope that they would know how to party, but I wouldn't count anything, other than good company.
Looks like SFO777 has recently swung by NOLA and he thought that it was quite a dump, so BA would need to make it work until at least the new terminal opens in late 2018 at the earliest. Unless they think they can low-ball it due to perception of the crowd who are likely to want to fly there.
Jan 25, 2017, 2:30 pm
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Concourse C is a bit of a dump (as is the rest of the airport), but it is clean for the most part. Dining and drinking options are limited, although they are getting better. If you're looking for a substantial pre-flight meal, best to eat one in the city or in the surrounding area of the airport.
Jan 25, 2017, 3:33 pm
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Mar 27, 2017, 8:44 am
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Did we ever learn what the lounge arrangements are for this flight? I remember, before this route ever was announced, stumbling onto a dark, locked room marked "International Lounge" on its door, which can be seen adjacent to Gate C1 in this map. I wonder if that's what they're using, though a search of MSY on the ba.com lounge page comes up empty.
Mar 27, 2017, 8:12 pm
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Did we ever learn what the lounge arrangements are for this flight? I remember, before this route ever was announced, stumbling onto a dark, locked room marked "International Lounge" on its door, which can be seen adjacent to Gate C1 in this map. I wonder if that's what they're using, though a search of MSY on the ba.com lounge page comes up empty.
I haven't seen the door you're talking about by C1. That is interesting to hear.
Here's to hoping that a nice, new BA lounge (with a joint Admirals Club) is under construction in the new terminal!
Mar 28, 2017, 8:17 am
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Mar 28, 2017, 9:14 am
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Mar 28, 2017, 9:20 am
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I don't know if that was the previous charity flight or yesterday's flight, but yesterday we definitely arrived into D12, so a long-ish walk to CBP. Which went fine, I was in a taxi within 10 minutes of landing, even taking the photos of the band and goodie bags.
Mar 28, 2017, 9:46 am
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I don't know if that was the previous charity flight or yesterday's flight, but yesterday we definitely arrived into D12, so a long-ish walk to CBP. Which went fine, I was in a taxi within 10 minutes of landing, even taking the photos of the band and goodie bags.