Aircraft swap. Would BA allow me to change flight?
Dec 21, 2017, 8:05 am
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Aircraft swap. Would BA allow me to change flight?
BA has just made a schedule (only 5 minutes) and aircraft change for a 2-4-1 flight to JFK in F that I have booked for May next year. (777 to 747).
I assume the answer is no, but you never now... would they ever consider moving me to another flight on the basis that I'd prefer to fly on a different aircraft? I had specifically chosen a 777 operated service because I tend to prefer the more spacious 777 in First and I would like to make the friend I'm travelling with try different aircraft types.
I assume the answer is no, but you never now... would they ever consider moving me to another flight on the basis that I'd prefer to fly on a different aircraft? I had specifically chosen a 777 operated service because I tend to prefer the more spacious 777 in First and I would like to make the friend I'm travelling with try different aircraft types.
Dec 21, 2017, 8:11 am
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They won't move you because of aircraft preference, but they will move you due to a schedule change. Fortunately these often go together.
Dec 21, 2017, 8:15 am
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Dec 21, 2017, 8:17 am
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Dec 21, 2017, 8:18 am
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Dec 21, 2017, 8:21 am
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Two hours is for refunds. Now I must admit you have triggered a doubt in my mind since you're on a redemption and 2-4-1, but I'm sure you will update this thread after you have called up.
Dec 21, 2017, 8:21 am
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Dec 21, 2017, 9:00 am
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OP , please do update us when you call. I have had inbound and outbound flight time changes , by 5mins as well, and would love to be placed on a earlier flight coming back from PRG.
Dec 21, 2017, 9:02 am
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I’m not sure if I’m going to call. The services before and the one after are also operated by a 747.
Dec 21, 2017, 9:05 am
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No problem , i will give it a go then on behalf of the forum then ! Hopefully i do not sound like a bit of a blonker asking for a flight change due to a 5min flight change ...
Dec 21, 2017, 9:10 am
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Those were they days.....
Dec 21, 2017, 9:13 am
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How giving are BA in these situations , will they switch the inbound and outbound by 1 day and change flight time or is that pushing the boat out ?
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Dec 21, 2017, 9:44 am
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