Mar 12, 2018, 6:03 am
Last edit by: george77300
NEW NOVEMBER TRAINING FLIGHTS
26 Nov (Tues) to 29 Nov (Fri) on BA456/457 and BA464/465 (Total 16 Flights)
Ding Ding, The next A350 training flight with FTers in NOV. will be:
26 Nov:
457: george77300
———————————————————————————————————
The Oct. A350 familiarisation/training flights dates to MAD (Madrid, Spain) from London Heathrow (LHR) are below; The Aug. training flights are now complete and the calendar for dates the A350 flew in Aug. is in the First post below as an archive.
Oct. 2019 A350 Schedule: (first published 20/08/2019) AT RISK OF CANCELLATION! BOOK WITH AVIOS ONLY AT THIS STAGE IF YOU ARE ONLY FLYING TO TRY OUT THE A350.
Ding Ding, The next A350 training flight with FTers in Oct. will be:
2 Oct:
Oct. 2019 A350 Schedule: (first published 20/08/2019) AT RISK OF CANCELLATION! BOOK WITH AVIOS ONLY AT THIS STAGE IF YOU ARE ONLY FLYING TO TRY OUT THE A350.
Ding Ding, The next A350 training flight with FTers in Oct. will be:
2 Oct:
465: courtster, george77300
5 Oct.
456: plunet +1, Thomas PL +1
464: MrMutton, WoodleyBeacon
465: MrMutton, WoodleyBeacon
6 Oct:
464: Pack
465: Pack, plunet +1
7 Oct:
457: davm666
NO A350 TRAINING FLIGHTS AFTER OCTOBER 7TH. (7TH IS THE LAST DAY!)
If you wish to join in, please post your name directly into the wiki or in the thread and someone will add you. Format for new days or flights:
There is quite a bit of information in post 1 where a FAQ has been written to answer most questions you may have, please read that first! If you notice something missing or an error, please post and this will be added or corrected.
Updated to Post #1394
464: MrMutton, WoodleyBeacon
465: MrMutton, WoodleyBeacon
6 Oct:
464: Pack
465: Pack, plunet +1
7 Oct:
457: davm666
NO A350 TRAINING FLIGHTS AFTER OCTOBER 7TH. (7TH IS THE LAST DAY!)
If you wish to join in, please post your name directly into the wiki or in the thread and someone will add you. Format for new days or flights:
There is quite a bit of information in post 1 where a FAQ has been written to answer most questions you may have, please read that first! If you notice something missing or an error, please post and this will be added or corrected.
Updated to Post #1394
BA A350-1000 training flights meet-ups thread
Aug 21, 2019, 3:06 am
#1216
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC, Eurostar
Posts: 3,293
Doh! I might have to try your challenge @BotB then. Double cigarette and back through security with a laptop and a liquids bag was it? Or did I need to try with a non-EU passport too? (I need a naturalisation first then...) 
Aug 21, 2019, 3:09 am
#1217
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: On the underground
Programs: BMI Dimond club, BA Executive Club
Posts: 462
Got a notification that the rear cabin opened up on the BA465 to LHR on Sunday 25th So I have jumped in there, This has opened up my window seats so 3 window seats left if anyone wants to jump in now.
Also the WT+ cabin is now showing but all blocked.
Also the WT+ cabin is now showing but all blocked.
Aug 21, 2019, 4:52 am
#1218
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
Doh! I might have to try your challenge @BotB then. Double cigarette and back through security with a laptop and a liquids bag was it? Or did I need to try with a non-EU passport too? (I need a naturalisation first then...)
Go on then...Double cigs and back with carry on, laptop and liquids...we'll leave the non-EU passport for a round three challenge! Hope it goes well! Make sure you have extra cigs just in case it doesn't!
Safe travels everyone. ^
P.S. Hope the rotation tonight is indeed the A350...
Aug 21, 2019, 5:18 am
#1219
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,841
Doh! I might have to try your challenge @BotB then. Double cigarette and back through security with a laptop and a liquids bag was it? Or did I need to try with a non-EU passport too? (I need a naturalisation first then...)
Aug 21, 2019, 6:07 am
#1221
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Spire Ambassador, Starbucks Gold,
Posts: 624
Always use the lifts. And in particular, there is actually a direct lift from the security search area in T4 to the transit platform, which saves a heap of time. I've seen skilled, informed, wonderful FTers going down the escalators after security, enough to make me weep. From the end of Fast Track security go right to the end towards some white lockers after the main search channels, and there is a lift right there, it is sign posted. Also use the lifts in T4S but the advantage is smaller there.
And, to keep on topic, am down for an evening B2B on 5th October.
Aug 21, 2019, 9:47 am
#1223
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
First and foremost: I see Flightradar24 still shows the BA464 as a 321! Anyone have more info? Is the A350 flying today or has it been subbed for some reason? (and why?) Thanks in advance!
If one is doing a B2B, or in a hurry...I sometimes take the longer route knowingly just to see something different and enjoy the experience as well as get a bit of exercise for this couch warrior!
Welcome to you, your +1 and the drinking bahamas! Welcome to FT and the BAEC forum. May your journeys be far more pleasant as a result of being an active member on FT. ^ I've added you to the wiki and graphics where appropriate. Enjoy the A350 and flights. ^ We hope to see more of you.
^ Welcome to the MADness, I've added you as appropriate and there are new graphics. ^ (Great to see a graphic for Oct. already, shaping up well!)
Excellent, looks like the 0 dark 30 flight will be popular on the centenary day itself and I've done a special graphic for that day. Hope you enjoy the day and flights. ^
Wiki up to date to this post. Anyone else care to join in the MADness? Now 15 on the PARTY PLANE on the 100th Anniversary day 465!!!
We also have the first Oct. flight graphic for those that are interested...never too early to get your flights and life sorted!
Always use the lifts. And in particular, there is actually a direct lift from the security search area in T4 to the transit platform, which saves a heap of time. I've seen skilled, informed, wonderful FTers going down the escalators after security, enough to make me weep. From the end of Fast Track security go right to the end towards some white lockers after the main search channels, and there is a lift right there, it is sign posted. Also use the lifts in T4S but the advantage is smaller there.
Welcome to you, your +1 and the drinking bahamas! Welcome to FT and the BAEC forum. May your journeys be far more pleasant as a result of being an active member on FT. ^ I've added you to the wiki and graphics where appropriate. Enjoy the A350 and flights. ^ We hope to see more of you.
^ Welcome to the MADness, I've added you as appropriate and there are new graphics. ^ (Great to see a graphic for Oct. already, shaping up well!)
Excellent, looks like the 0 dark 30 flight will be popular on the centenary day itself and I've done a special graphic for that day. Hope you enjoy the day and flights. ^
Wiki up to date to this post. Anyone else care to join in the MADness? Now 15 on the PARTY PLANE on the 100th Anniversary day 465!!!
We also have the first Oct. flight graphic for those that are interested...never too early to get your flights and life sorted!
Aug 21, 2019, 9:51 am
#1224
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,841
I was in Barajas earlier today and the T4S head dispatcher said they are expecting XBA today. I think Flightradar now confirms this.
Aug 21, 2019, 9:52 am
#1225
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,986
EF concurs.
Also a B gate for once, B34
Aug 21, 2019, 3:56 pm
#1227
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
Wiki updated to this post (calendar A350 movements and archiving of the 21st Aug. flights). Hope you have a great time on Saturday jay_cee87, love the enthusiasm and indeed 15 is a sizeable force to reckon with, hope they do some special activity/items to commemorate the day (like the inaugural). ^
EDIT: thanks to c-w-s and KARFA for the happy news that the A350 did indeed fly tonight...whew! Not sure why FR24 was showing it as a 321 for most of the day but nevermind, it flew in the end...
A couple of FTers on flights tomorrow, hope you enjoy your experience. ^
Only 7 flight days left in Aug. to try the A350 out, then you'll need to wait until Oct. and although those flights should go ahead without issue, Oct is still some time away and changes can happen so c'mon, give it a go if you are curious and you'll have a great time and hopefully meet some fellow FTers as well.
Anyone else care to join in the MADness?
EDIT: thanks to c-w-s and KARFA for the happy news that the A350 did indeed fly tonight...whew! Not sure why FR24 was showing it as a 321 for most of the day but nevermind, it flew in the end...
A couple of FTers on flights tomorrow, hope you enjoy your experience. ^
Only 7 flight days left in Aug. to try the A350 out, then you'll need to wait until Oct. and although those flights should go ahead without issue, Oct is still some time away and changes can happen so c'mon, give it a go if you are curious and you'll have a great time and hopefully meet some fellow FTers as well.
Anyone else care to join in the MADness?
Last edited by BotB; Aug 21, 2019 at 4:00 pm Reason: adding thanks to c-w-s and KARFA for the status update.
Aug 21, 2019, 5:02 pm
#1228
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Glasgow / London
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 3,457
Well, it seems I've found myself booked onto the party plane on Sunday! With no plans over the weekend, I had a look today and found the last Avios seat in CE on the 465, which went nicely with a back to back on the 464, allowing me to get up close and personal with the 350 on BA's made up birthday. Exciting times!!
If another seat pops up on the 465, Mrs Monkey may find herself in tow, but for now it's just me...
If another seat pops up on the 465, Mrs Monkey may find herself in tow, but for now it's just me...
Aug 22, 2019, 12:07 am
#1229
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 134
With no plans for this weekend, I have also booked the party plane now, in the back of the bus though. As someone has pointed earlier, day return tickets in economy are available for ~£90 so booked myself on 460 out and 465 back. Might qualify for Best Price Guarantee as travelup has them for ~£83.
Aug 22, 2019, 1:20 am
#1230
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: LHR
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 53
Did the 350 yesterday. 7 seats doors are currently broken (my 10A included). The crew was trying their best to fix (something to do with a pin at the back). Coincidently, a member of the "Aircraft Interiors" team was traveling as a passenger and gave it a go.
Overall, a very enjoyable trip.
Overall, a very enjoyable trip.