New CityFlyer routes from Manchester
Jan 31, 2017, 6:09 am
#46
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You're right that press releases are excluded, but I have seen BA make similar claims in High Life which is not. I'll keep an eye out to see if this is placed elsewhere, as I'm starting to get quite pissed off with BA's marketing crap.
The ASA have authority to make rulings which, while only a slap on the wrist, are made public and have quite an impact.
Jan 31, 2017, 6:28 am
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I disagree that it's factually correct. It's misleading in exactly the way the CAP code seeks to prevent. Free seat selection at online check-in would be factually correct.
You're right that press releases are excluded, but I have seen BA make similar claims in High Life which is not. I'll keep an eye out to see if this is placed elsewhere, as I'm starting to get quite pissed off with BA's marketing crap.
The ASA have authority to make rulings which, while only a slap on the wrist, are made public and have quite an impact.
You're right that press releases are excluded, but I have seen BA make similar claims in High Life which is not. I'll keep an eye out to see if this is placed elsewhere, as I'm starting to get quite pissed off with BA's marketing crap.
The ASA have authority to make rulings which, while only a slap on the wrist, are made public and have quite an impact.
Like I say, I doubt you will get anywhere, IMHO it is not a misleading claim both material and in the spirit of the code. Do let us know how you get on, but we should get back on topic.
Has anyone booked any of the flights yet?
Jan 31, 2017, 12:02 pm
#49
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I've booked 2 in CE for MAN-AGP on 9/6/17 - have more avios than needed and a 2-4-1 that was almost certainly going to go unused. Total, 12,750 + £50.
Flying Norwegian back on the Monday, I wonder how they'll compare
Flying Norwegian back on the Monday, I wonder how they'll compare
Jan 31, 2017, 12:06 pm
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Thanks KARFA. I was hoping it might be a Band 4 with the times that the BA site shows, but probably wishful thinking. Also I was referring to the AGP flight, not ALC
It's blocked at 2hrs 50mins, so perhaps 2hrs 20mins flight time?
I imagine it will be in line with the normal band 3 short haul J catering, so since the MAN-ALC flight departs at 0550 I guess the usual cooked breakfast offering.
On the return it departs ALC at 1025 so it would seem to be brunch.
More information here on short haul catering http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ing-guide.html
I imagine it will be in line with the normal band 3 short haul J catering, so since the MAN-ALC flight departs at 0550 I guess the usual cooked breakfast offering.
On the return it departs ALC at 1025 so it would seem to be brunch.
More information here on short haul catering http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ing-guide.html
Feb 5, 2017, 9:46 am
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Looks like an extra frequency between LCY and PMI as part of some sort of W pattern with the weekend routes from MAN or STN (can't quite work it out) has just been loaded: out on a Friday (BA2227 LCY-PMI 2150-0115) and back on a Sunday (BA2226 PMI-LCY 1315-1440).
Friday flight is too late for me but the additional Sunday return could come in useful.
Friday flight is too late for me but the additional Sunday return could come in useful.
Feb 14, 2017, 1:08 pm
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Flight numbers have been changed so they are now in the 7xxx range.
Also it seems MAN-JMK will be a short haul + route and attract 80 TP each way in CE. The other routes seem to be normal short haul earning.
Also it seems MAN-JMK will be a short haul + route and attract 80 TP each way in CE. The other routes seem to be normal short haul earning.
Feb 21, 2017, 1:50 am
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So today is when LCY-MAN should go on sale. Any idea what time they're usually released? Just tried it and ba.com still claims that they don't fly LCY-MAN
Feb 21, 2017, 3:18 am
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Feb 21, 2017, 3:34 am
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Feb 21, 2017, 3:39 am
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Not at all, I've been waiting for them too. The Thurs flight up isn't that convient, but it is easy enough to get a LHR up and LCY back; enjoy a nice lounge before you fly up and the convenience of a quick escape from the airport upon arriving back in London.
Feb 21, 2017, 9:32 am
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The basic fares (HBO) are also appearing now (when I looked this morning it was just the plus fares). There seems to be two flights MAN-LCY on the Sunday too.