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#768
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Leicestershire UK
Programs: BA, AMEX PP
Posts: 301
C:BA / f bc=w|bc=t|bc=e
#770
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 31
Sorry if this is the wrong place--first post, couldn't find a more obvious thread. I just noticed checking in for BA017 LHR-ICN tomorrow that instead of the usual 787-8, they'll be running a -9. Booked 7A to avoid stepping over anyone, but when I went to check in, I could select rows 1 or 2, which were singles instead of the usual doubles, and both facing forward. I called BA to be sure, and they said yup, it's a -9. I guess this is related to the engine thing?
In any case, if you're flying between LHR and ICN and booked in club, don't just check in -- have a look at the seat map!
If this is well known, again, sorry, but I thought I'd post just in case. I've gotten lots of good info of FT so wanted to help.
In any case, if you're flying between LHR and ICN and booked in club, don't just check in -- have a look at the seat map!
If this is well known, again, sorry, but I thought I'd post just in case. I've gotten lots of good info of FT so wanted to help.
#771
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 10,153
Sorry if this is the wrong place--first post, couldn't find a more obvious thread. I just noticed checking in for BA017 LHR-ICN tomorrow that instead of the usual 787-8, they'll be running a -9. Booked 7A to avoid stepping over anyone, but when I went to check in, I could select rows 1 or 2, which were singles instead of the usual doubles, and both facing forward. I called BA to be sure, and they said yup, it's a -9. I guess this is related to the engine thing?
In any case, if you're flying between LHR and ICN and booked in club, don't just check in -- have a look at the seat map!
If this is well known, again, sorry, but I thought I'd post just in case. I've gotten lots of good info of FT so wanted to help.
In any case, if you're flying between LHR and ICN and booked in club, don't just check in -- have a look at the seat map!
If this is well known, again, sorry, but I thought I'd post just in case. I've gotten lots of good info of FT so wanted to help.
It's generally known on here that unless CW has more passengers than seats then the F cabin will be closed and this has happened even for those who could select a F seat, someone else nabs their previous CW seat and then they end up in a worse seat in the first place. See this thread and post as an example.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29073881-post16.html
You may be OK but it is a risk being moved back out the F cabin but others have been lucky and if they do I believe it's supposed to be Gold and above but good luck and hope it sticks!
Here are the loads and all zeroed out.
BA 17
LHR - 06/23/18 12:35 PM
ICN - 06/24/18 7:30 AM
789
Daily
71% / 27m
J0 C0 D0 R0 I0 W0 E0 T0 Y0 B0 H0 K0
M0 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O0 G0
#772
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: DFW or GOT or...
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott GFL
Posts: 819
I tried picking "Premium Economy" but get business class each time. I will try with the C:BA... that Cluster One suggested.
Cheapest possible gives me Coach, and that is just one step too far for me
Thank you all!
Cheapest possible gives me Coach, and that is just one step too far for me
Thank you all!
#773
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Newcastle/London & Worldwide
Programs: BAEC Gold, Virgin Flying Club Silver
Posts: 818
Booked LHR>BKK in CW £1600 each for 2 people in November - not a bad price - I was actually looking ex GOT but LHR direct was cheaper. Shame about the old 777s on the route
#775
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Newcastle/London & Worldwide
Programs: BAEC Gold, Virgin Flying Club Silver
Posts: 818
Yeah same dates are showing £2300 from AMS - a lot more expensive than Ex LHR
#777
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Newcastle/London & Worldwide
Programs: BAEC Gold, Virgin Flying Club Silver
Posts: 818
Agreed - GOT is around same price (slightly more) and gives you a route option via HKG (better plane I guess) but convenience of direct for that price I couldn’t miss !
#779
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 8,948
#780
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 31
Sorry if this is the wrong place--first post, couldn't find a more obvious thread. I just noticed checking in for BA017 LHR-ICN tomorrow that instead of the usual 787-8, they'll be running a -9. Booked 7A to avoid stepping over anyone, but when I went to check in, I could select rows 1 or 2, which were singles instead of the usual doubles, and both facing forward. I called BA to be sure, and they said yup, it's a -9. I guess this is related to the engine thing?
In any case, if you're flying between LHR and ICN and booked in club, don't just check in -- have a look at the seat map!
If this is well known, again, sorry, but I thought I'd post just in case. I've gotten lots of good info of FT so wanted to help.
In any case, if you're flying between LHR and ICN and booked in club, don't just check in -- have a look at the seat map!
If this is well known, again, sorry, but I thought I'd post just in case. I've gotten lots of good info of FT so wanted to help.
I had kind of a chuckle after my attempt at a friendly 'great club seat, huh?' to the guy across the way was met with a look of pity for my provincial excitement...