BA military discount and first airline to sign AFC
Nov 3, 2016, 2:41 am
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Well, well, well ... that works. Well done BA.
I was aware of the DDS website and have now registered. As Silver Fox noted upthread, registration was instant! Just input 'Veteran/<service number>' and there I was, without even being asked about which Service. So cross-checking with Service/other records doesn't seem a feature.
(I assume it only works with on-line bookings. I can't imagine a telephone booking coping with it.)
I was aware of the DDS website and have now registered. As Silver Fox noted upthread, registration was instant! Just input 'Veteran/<service number>' and there I was, without even being asked about which Service. So cross-checking with Service/other records doesn't seem a feature.
(I assume it only works with on-line bookings. I can't imagine a telephone booking coping with it.)
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Nov 3, 2016, 3:12 am
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Nov 3, 2016, 4:28 am
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Fantastic news that BA is the first airline to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and is offering 10% discount on all of its products to currently serving, veterans and their spouses.
http://www.cityam.com/252780/british...-cent-discount
http://www.cityam.com/252780/british...-cent-discount
Nov 3, 2016, 5:20 am
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Well, well, well ... that works. Well done BA.
I was aware of the DDS website and have now registered. As Silver Fox noted upthread, registration was instant! Just input 'Veteran/<service number>' and there I was, without even being asked about which Service. So cross-checking with Service/other records doesn't seem a feature.
(I assume it only works with on-line bookings. I can't imagine a telephone booking coping with it.)
I was aware of the DDS website and have now registered. As Silver Fox noted upthread, registration was instant! Just input 'Veteran/<service number>' and there I was, without even being asked about which Service. So cross-checking with Service/other records doesn't seem a feature.
(I assume it only works with on-line bookings. I can't imagine a telephone booking coping with it.)
Nov 3, 2016, 5:37 am
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At the current rates I would consider it 
Nov 3, 2016, 6:53 am
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HBO fares are unavailable with this offer, but seams to work with all other offers, including BA codeshares. The DDS doesn't do a check initially upon registration, but equally, if you are saying your in the military or a veteran when your not, you can be prosecuted as had happened in recent years.
Without discount
With discount
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Nov 3, 2016, 6:54 am
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Nov 3, 2016, 7:03 am
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The FlyBe Southampton to Glasgow route (which I'm reliable informed is their most profitable route) always has some RN on, Faslane Base rumours regularly spread of unannounced nuclear inspections by the sight of particular officers on a regular occasion.
Nov 3, 2016, 7:38 am
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Mildly annoying that having spent money earlier this week on R&R flights and a holiday next year with BA this pops up!
BUT, I wasn't getting great savings - the fare I looked at was maybe Ł100 cheaper overall than the one I booked in the end, and to be honest I'm not sure how much of a difference it will make.
Now if anyone knows whether I can qualify for an AA discount for a transcontinental J flight I want to book for next Sep, then do let me know.
BUT, I wasn't getting great savings - the fare I looked at was maybe Ł100 cheaper overall than the one I booked in the end, and to be honest I'm not sure how much of a difference it will make.
Now if anyone knows whether I can qualify for an AA discount for a transcontinental J flight I want to book for next Sep, then do let me know.
Nov 3, 2016, 7:38 am
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navylad ... thanks for your post #41. very helpful, and thanks for the original alert ^
How BA will cope with me trying JER-LGW-DUB-CLT-LAX-OGG will be a separate issue, unless BAEC can input the necessary with a phone booking
How BA will cope with me trying JER-LGW-DUB-CLT-LAX-OGG will be a separate issue, unless BAEC can input the necessary with a phone booking