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
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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 17, 2019, 12:41 pm
#1157
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,020
BA464 - 17th August
Nice meeting a fair few of you today on BA464. To those on the Back-to-Back, enjoy. ^
And to the madman who has gone landside for a cigarette on a Back to Back, best of luck getting back for your flight.
And to the madman who has gone landside for a cigarette on a Back to Back, best of luck getting back for your flight.
Aug 17, 2019, 1:27 pm
#1158
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC | qantas | IHG | Hilton Honors | Priority Pass | Nandos
Posts: 868
Three from Thursday (including the obligatory wingtip shots).
Waiting for us at the C gates - and I've only just noticed the '350 - 1K' parking mark next to the nose wheel!
Cruising over Spain
Beautiful!
Waiting for us at the C gates - and I've only just noticed the '350 - 1K' parking mark next to the nose wheel!
Cruising over Spain
Beautiful!
Aug 17, 2019, 1:53 pm
#1159
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Munich, Algarve, Sussex or S.F Bay Area
Programs: Mucci, BA Gold, A3*Gold, AA Plat, HH Gold, IHG Plat Amb, Marriott Plat
Posts: 4,163
That was the same flight I was in and I thought you were served relatively quickly. I was in row 9. Crew was incredibly apologetic while firmly putting the blame on the service routine and their lack of familiarity with the aircraft. It seemed to me that they did far too little for too long, although I assumed they were attending to the rear CW cabin, but then it all got hectic and they hardly managed to finish the service. The aircraft is amazing but they must improve the service.
Aug 17, 2019, 2:03 pm
#1160
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
Don't leave us in suspense....did Alex67500 make it back on board for the return?I included the A350 1k shot in this response as last night (16th) we must have spent about 15 minutes at the gate while they tried to attach an airbridge to door 2L, apparently this was the second time in 3 days that they had problems with the airbridge not being able to extend far enough down the aircraft to seal around the door correctly but also to get close enough to the door...so after all that time, it then moved back to door 1L and we disembarked from there...I did wonder if it was due to the marking not being quite right where the plane stops so that the door 2L is just that tad too far? Time will tell (it was a C gate for a data point in case that comes up again). That and the delays due to cargo had us getting off really quite a bit later than scheduled.
Wiki now updated to this post. The 4th and (last?) big party plane on the 25th now has 12 on it...anyone else care to join in on the MADness? Just 11 more days to try her out before it goes long haul.
Safe travels everyone. ^
Aug 17, 2019, 2:25 pm
#1161
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC | qantas | IHG | Hilton Honors | Priority Pass | Nandos
Posts: 868
Great shots ^ (especially that wingtip...love it). ^
I included the A350 1k shot in this response as last night (16th) we must have spent about 15 minutes at the gate while they tried to attach an airbridge to door 2L, apparently this was the second time in 3 days that they had problems with the airbridge not being able to extend far enough down the aircraft to seal around the door correctly but also to get close enough to the door...so after all that time, it then moved back to door 1L and we disembarked from there...I did wonder if it was due to the marking not being quite right where the plane stops so that the door 2L is just that tad too far? Time will tell (it was a C gate for a data point in case that comes up again). That and the delays due to cargo had us getting off really quite a bit later than scheduled.
Safe travels everyone. ^
I included the A350 1k shot in this response as last night (16th) we must have spent about 15 minutes at the gate while they tried to attach an airbridge to door 2L, apparently this was the second time in 3 days that they had problems with the airbridge not being able to extend far enough down the aircraft to seal around the door correctly but also to get close enough to the door...so after all that time, it then moved back to door 1L and we disembarked from there...I did wonder if it was due to the marking not being quite right where the plane stops so that the door 2L is just that tad too far? Time will tell (it was a C gate for a data point in case that comes up again). That and the delays due to cargo had us getting off really quite a bit later than scheduled.
Safe travels everyone. ^
Aug 17, 2019, 2:34 pm
#1162
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
My pic was at C66 and you can see the airbridge attached at 2L. When we arrived at MAD, being in 10A, I could easily see the crew around door 2L and it looked like they were expecting to disembark from there, but the airbridge went straight to 1L (I can't remember the gate number, but it was the one immediately south of the tower at T4S)
). Not sure what gate it was at C last night though...Cheers, safe travels.
Aug 17, 2019, 3:04 pm
#1163
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: LHR
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 484
Can 100% confirm that is doable. Me & pal did exactly this last week. Off the flight, On the train, two smokes, security, train & back to gate. B2B done !!
Aug 17, 2019, 3:29 pm
#1164
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
-with a carry on, including a laptop in a case that requires it being removed, also with liquids that need to be removed.
-wearing a jacket, shoes and belt that must be removed
-with a non-EU passport
Challenge accepted?
Oh, and you still need to smoke two.
Aug 17, 2019, 3:57 pm
#1165
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC, Eurostar
Posts: 3,293
Aug 17, 2019, 5:07 pm
#1168
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: BA Exec Club
Posts: 90
465 was great tonight. Agree service was a little slow but sure it will improve as crews get familiar. The aircraft is brilliant and loved the new ClubSuite.
Was nice to meet some members from here too in the lounge at Madrid 😀
Was nice to meet some members from here too in the lounge at Madrid 😀
Aug 17, 2019, 5:25 pm
#1169
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC, Eurostar
Posts: 3,293
Well I had a blast today. So nice to meet people from this board in the flesh. And that new bird is an absolute pleasure in the new suite. It is absolutely a massive upgrade on the current product, and IMHO it tickles the F product. The footwell isn't an issue at all (at 6ft and a side sleeper), the door is a bit of a gimmick but it's nice to have the option. I can see how service will be difficult though, the aisles are really narrow.
Looking at different seats, there was no difference between bulkheads and the others so it's mostly about windows, service and views. 1A was a bit noisy close to the galley, and I'm guessing rows 9 or 10 would wait a while for their meals... Again, options open depending on what you're looking for.
A very good day indeed
PS: Although I made it back just on time, I wouldn't advise a cigarette break at MAD on a B2B.
Looking at different seats, there was no difference between bulkheads and the others so it's mostly about windows, service and views. 1A was a bit noisy close to the galley, and I'm guessing rows 9 or 10 would wait a while for their meals... Again, options open depending on what you're looking for.
A very good day indeed
PS: Although I made it back just on time, I wouldn't advise a cigarette break at MAD on a B2B.
Aug 18, 2019, 12:22 am
#1170
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,927
Greetings from Hong Kong, and a real pleasure to meet some new FT faces in the CCR. It was so quiet after y’all left @morges1 and I continued the party on board BA31.
Glad you all enjoyed your sojourn on the A350 ^
@morges1 and I continued the party on board BA31. Glad you all enjoyed your sojourn on the A350 ^