sts603

Thanks. Given that there haven't been any cancellations to US-bound long haul flights during previous strikes, I don't think I have anything to worry about regarding a cancellation to IAD but please let me know if I'm missing something?

Tobias-UK

I have 10 flights over the period of the proposed strikes, including several on MF routes, and I am not in the slightest bit concerned about getting to my destinations on the days planned.

Can I help you

There were transatlantic flights cancelled during the previous strikes, these were WW routes with more than one flight daily allowing WW crew to operate MF transatlantic routes.

Simon Schus

haha, and I was just getting worried about all five DUS-LHR flights on Sunday July 2nd... all of which have zero availability/are sold out that day, unlike other days that week where only a small proportion are zeroed (and a DUS-LCY with BA that isn't sold out). I shall fret less. Even if DUS-LHR was disrupted, there are various direct flights and connections available to get from DUS-LON with IB, AB/BA, Vueling, EI, BE and others. There are also worse places to be a tad delayed, and other options for onward travel (e.g. train, car, coach). We will just be tired from an overnight long-haul into DUS so I'm hoping for a smooth ride otherwise my wife will not be a fan of my creative, semi-Avios-efficient routings in the future.

I think that advice that c-w-s kindly posted would act as a lovely boilerplate for the wiki! (and actually for many a wiki!). Thank you all for your continuing discussion - fascinating to read.

HilFly

Why would you not be concerned about flights being zero availability, longhaul flights and non MF routes?

Long haul WW flights have been cancelled during past MF strikes to enable WW crew to operate MF routes.

On July 3rd, all BOS - LHR flights are zeroed out in all classes. They went from plenty of availability to zero instantly. Seat reservations are very light in all cabins. I would put money on at least one of these flights being cancelled and passengers being consolidated on the remaining flight / flights. At the very least, this would cause disruption / delays, especially for connecting passengers.

corporate-wage-slave

Simply because BA's planning goes from crude to precise only at 3 days out. For example, maybe they zero'd these out before they knew about the Qatar aircraft? We can speculate now, certainly, but what good will that do? It's not a though we can lobby BA to change their minds. The zero'd services may well end up operating.

Calchas

You should contact the ticketing carrier or your travel agent, whoever that was.

If it is close to departure under airport control then talk to BA.

AA's Sabre feed is always a bit delayed, so I would keep an eye on your Amadeus reservation yourself.

MrsBiggles

Exactly. My guess is, one of the e.g. daily DUS is planned to be cancelled. To protect space, all other flights between LHR and DUS are closed for sale, until the cancellation is confirmed. The passengers will then be shifted to other flights and the non cancelled flights are opened up for sale again.
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MrsBiggles

Spotted a few longhaul cancellations, such as:

BA79/01July LHR-MCT
BA80/02July MCT-LHR

BA83/02July LHR-ABV
BA82/03July ABV-LHR

BA125/03July LHR-BAH
BA124/05July BAH-LHR

BA173/04July LHR-JFK
BA112/04July JFK-LHR

BA75/05July LHR-LOS
BA74/05July LOS-LHR

BA133/05July LHR-JED
BA132/06July JED-LHR

KARFA

Out of interest where are you seeing these as cancelled?

martin102

Only checked the JFK one but showing in the BA app in flight status.

mind you its Independence Day so you can expect a few cancellations on that day

source05

On BA website -> flightstatus section

MrsBiggles

flatmate crew-mour and flight status on ba.com.

KARFA

Thanks ^

manord

Are delays more likely than usual during the strikes? Specifically on MF routes LHR to USA?

I'm not worried about cancellations but some of my travel timings that week are tight and so I'm trying to get a feel for risks and a Plan B & C.