Is BA one of the most unstable websites?
Jul 30, 2017, 2:04 pm
#1
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Is BA one of the most unstable websites?
Currently down. Again. But also I always seem to have all sorts of little issues with it - logging in, password issues (which is then right the second time I log in), etc etc?
Or am I just unlucky?
Or am I just unlucky?
Jul 30, 2017, 2:17 pm
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Just tried, searched for some flights and produced a quote. All seemed fine.
What specifically is the issue you are getting?
What specifically is the issue you are getting?
Jul 30, 2017, 2:34 pm
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[If you think BA's website is bad, allez voir Air France!]
Jul 30, 2017, 2:58 pm
#8
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Just did a search for LHR to CPH out and back on 1 August and get that error.
Checking EF I see the only seats available outbound are on BA820 1630-1930 so a daytrip isn't possble, although a b2b coming straight back on BA821 at 2015 may be but would require a call to book since it is exactly on MCT of 45 mins.
Checking EF I see the only seats available outbound are on BA820 1630-1930 so a daytrip isn't possble, although a b2b coming straight back on BA821 at 2015 may be but would require a call to book since it is exactly on MCT of 45 mins.
Jul 30, 2017, 3:35 pm
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I've had a problem searching for AEP-USH awards for years as USH was never recognised. Your post prompted me to go and do a search....I don't believe it!!! USH is now recognised as a OW destination. ^
Jul 31, 2017, 1:27 am
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After my experiences this weekend I'd have to say that ba.com is miserable but Cathay Pacific's website is even worse. I've never understood why management doesn't make it a priority to at least make sure it's easy for people to give money to the carrier when push comes to shove. Trouble searching for availability is one thing (especially both ba.com's six-sector limit and its annoying tendency to think you're over the limit when you're not) but I'm astonished at the number of problems I run into on all airline websites when it comes time to enter the CC number.
Jul 31, 2017, 1:33 am
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I often encounter problems when doing several searches, such as timeouts and annoying reCAPTACHAs.
What I also find very annoying is the reward flight search which automatically resets the number of seats/passengers to 1 all the time.
And when I use my BAEC account to book reward flights it isn't possible to select my OH (who is also a passengers and in my HHA) to pay for the flights.
What I also find very annoying is the reward flight search which automatically resets the number of seats/passengers to 1 all the time.
And when I use my BAEC account to book reward flights it isn't possible to select my OH (who is also a passengers and in my HHA) to pay for the flights.
Jul 31, 2017, 2:19 am
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I often encounter problems when doing several searches, such as timeouts and annoying reCAPTACHAs.
What I also find very annoying is the reward flight search which automatically resets the number of seats/passengers to 1 all the time.
And when I use my BAEC account to book reward flights it isn't possible to select my OH (who is also a passengers and in my HHA) to pay for the flights.
What I also find very annoying is the reward flight search which automatically resets the number of seats/passengers to 1 all the time.
And when I use my BAEC account to book reward flights it isn't possible to select my OH (who is also a passengers and in my HHA) to pay for the flights.
Jul 31, 2017, 2:27 am
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