"We’re looking forward to welcoming you at London Gatwick next time you fly with us"
Apr 20, 2017, 5:54 am
#1
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"We’re looking forward to welcoming you at London Gatwick next time you fly with us"
...says the e-mail I just received. It appears that it's meant as a blurb for the South Terminal. But how badly phrased! I immediately went to double-check my next reservation to see if my recollection that it is scheduled out of LHR T5 was correct (it was). But I wonder how many passengers will be heading to the wrong airport in response to this e-mail, and how sympathetic BA will be?
Apr 20, 2017, 6:13 am
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Exactly my thoughts!! I had a mild panic as my next 3 BA flights are T5, T3 and T3 all during the next 10 days.
I do have an LGW flight in June but I was briefly confused as to whether I had an LGW flight before tomorrow evening when I am off to EWR. They really should re-read these emails with the recipient in mind before they press send
I do have an LGW flight in June but I was briefly confused as to whether I had an LGW flight before tomorrow evening when I am off to EWR. They really should re-read these emails with the recipient in mind before they press send
Apr 20, 2017, 6:15 am
#4
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Mine was entitled "London Gatwick is having its moment" but said that lounge access is available to "British Airways Gold and Silver Members, Club World business class and First passengers." Glad I'm not a statusless CE passenger
Apr 20, 2017, 7:01 am
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I really want to try the new lounges, but I avoid LGW for any long haul because of the state of the Gatters 777 fleet, and on many of the routes that I fly most often, LHR either offers the best or sometimes the only option.
Apr 20, 2017, 8:09 am
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Apr 20, 2017, 8:14 am
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Apr 20, 2017, 8:17 am
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Originally Posted by BA
You’ll notice a lot has changed. Firstly, we’re closer to Gatwick train station, so you can save time and money with direct access to the airport.
Apr 20, 2017, 8:18 am
#14
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Hi guys! received that one too this morning.
What really worries me is the "official" comparison to Easyjet and Ryanair at the bottom of it...
< We’re proud to let you know that we were more punctual than Ryanair and Easyjet on short haul departures from London Gatwick in 2016 >
What really worries me is the "official" comparison to Easyjet and Ryanair at the bottom of it...
< We’re proud to let you know that we were more punctual than Ryanair and Easyjet on short haul departures from London Gatwick in 2016 >
Apr 20, 2017, 8:23 am
#15
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As much as I prefer to avoid LGW, the change to the South terminal and the new lounges will make my RAK trip a little more enjoyable.