BA cancelled [May 2019] LAS BA0271!!
Jun 21, 2018, 3:19 am
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BA cancelled [May 2019] LAS BA0271!!
We had an F redemption booking for LAS 8th May 2019 flying out at 1225 arriving at 1510. Perfect timing to make most of our time there (only 3 nights).
BA has now cancelled the booking/flight & moved us to F on 0275 leaving at 1640.
Why would this happen & is there anything that can be done, or just suck it up?
BA has now cancelled the booking/flight & moved us to F on 0275 leaving at 1640.
Why would this happen & is there anything that can be done, or just suck it up?
Jun 21, 2018, 3:22 am
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Suck it up unless you want to re-route indirect on the early LAX flight and connect, which incidentally will get you there about an hour earlier ?
You'll get a depart from T5 if this is your choice, however I'd stick to T3 direct if not TP hunting….
You'll get a depart from T5 if this is your choice, however I'd stick to T3 direct if not TP hunting….
Jun 21, 2018, 3:27 am
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Personally I would take F via LAX as part of the F experience is the CCR which is only in T5 and also if you do it right the F on the A380 is pretty good.
Jun 21, 2018, 3:31 am
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What are you expecting to be done? Are you able to move your dates to day where there is a flight with a more "convenient-to-you" schedule and award availability? If so, it doesn't cost anything to call BA and ask to change. If you want to keep your dates, start looking by yourself for an itineraray that matches your own requirement (duration of the journey, take-off/landing times..) and try to switch.
By booking a flight almost a year in advance, you really can't be sure the schedule will stay the same...
By booking a flight almost a year in advance, you really can't be sure the schedule will stay the same...
Jun 21, 2018, 3:35 am
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Contrary to the advice given above, I'd stick with the direct flight on the BA275. I like the 747 and I'd much prefer not to have to transfer in the USA if I could possibly help it. The Cathay F lounge is a very nice way to start a trip and I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to use T5 just because of the Concorde room. The BA275 typically arrives just after 7pm local time so a good time to get to your hotel or indeed have a night out in LAS.
Jun 21, 2018, 3:40 am
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I slightly disagree with Mike P - the 7pm arrival can be late (although I guess any flight can...) as T3 performance is under par. If a short 2/3 day hop arriving at 3pm and leaving on the 9.30pm service makes for fairly full days...
Jun 21, 2018, 3:56 am
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If I'd already booked the early LAS flight I'd probably want to maximise my time at the destination, hence LHR-LAX-LAS would work very well. The lounges would be a bonus but you'd also get a better F product (BA283 presumably being on an A380).
Lounges wouldn't really factor into it.
Lounges wouldn't really factor into it.
Jun 21, 2018, 4:04 am
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If I'd already booked the early LAS flight I'd probably want to maximise my time at the destination, hence LHR-LAX-LAS would work very well. The lounges would be a bonus but you'd also get a better F product (BA283 presumably being on an A380).
Lounges wouldn't really factor into it.
Lounges wouldn't really factor into it.
Jun 21, 2018, 4:43 am
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There is a lot that could change over this timespan. I would get something vaguely palatable, not invest too much time on it, but then keep an eye on the booking. The service could be restored at any time, but I guess it would be unlikely after February 2019. Why does this happen? Normal fleet planning, all airlines do it, BA's timetable is more static than some aairlines one could name.