Second leg LGW-AMS got cancelled: please advise
Oct 10, 2018, 6:56 am
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If it's any consolation, I think taking the 4pm flight is probably the right decision. I'm somewhat surprised BA would even countenance booking you on a flight which required a LGW-LHR transfer with less than 3 hours layover, which I thought was the MCT for that connection.
2.5 hours, whilst doable with an EU passport so immigration is as quick as possible, would certainly not make for a comfortable ride.
You asked about compensation - whilst there's no delay compensation for weather, it sounds from one of your posts that you may have been downgraded on your LON-AMS flight. You would be entitled to either a fare refund or 30% of the amount paid less taxes under EC261. The EC261 calculation probably isn't worth worrying about, and you should get more from BA's calculation of your refund moving from Club Europe to Euro Traveller.
2.5 hours, whilst doable with an EU passport so immigration is as quick as possible, would certainly not make for a comfortable ride.
You asked about compensation - whilst there's no delay compensation for weather, it sounds from one of your posts that you may have been downgraded on your LON-AMS flight. You would be entitled to either a fare refund or 30% of the amount paid less taxes under EC261. The EC261 calculation probably isn't worth worrying about, and you should get more from BA's calculation of your refund moving from Club Europe to Euro Traveller.
Last edited by NWIFlyer; Oct 10, 2018 at 8:01 am Reason: Correct typo in EC261 % reimbursement
Oct 10, 2018, 7:13 am
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If it's any consolation, I think taking the 4pm flight is probably the right decision. I'm somewhat surprised BA would even countenance booking you on a flight which required a LGW-LHR transfer with less than 3 hours layover, which I thought was the MCT for that connection.
2.5 hours, whilst doable with an EU passport so immigration is as quick as possible, would certainly not make for a comfortable ride.
You asked about compensation - whilst there's no delay compensation for weather, it sounds from one of your posts that you may have been downgraded on your LON-AMS flight. You would be entitled to either a fare refund or 35% of the amount paid less taxes under EC261. The EC261 calculation probably isn't worth worrying about, and you should get more from BA's calculation of your refund moving from Club Europe to Euro Traveller.
2.5 hours, whilst doable with an EU passport so immigration is as quick as possible, would certainly not make for a comfortable ride.
You asked about compensation - whilst there's no delay compensation for weather, it sounds from one of your posts that you may have been downgraded on your LON-AMS flight. You would be entitled to either a fare refund or 35% of the amount paid less taxes under EC261. The EC261 calculation probably isn't worth worrying about, and you should get more from BA's calculation of your refund moving from Club Europe to Euro Traveller.
About the weather conditions. How come that from 9:00 to 11:30 one 2 flights were cancelled of 50+ flights? Is the possible weather problem just an excuse to cancel almost empty/half full flights?
Oct 10, 2018, 7:23 am
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Thank you so much for your reply. It comforts me to hear connecting From LGW to LHR in 2,5 hours is a bit to short.
About the weather conditions. How come that from 9:00 to 11:30 one 2 flights were cancelled of 50+ flights? Is the possible weather problem just an excuse to cancel almost empty/half full flights?
So, BA has to choose which flights to cancel, and it would choose those which have frequent service, alternatives like Heathrow or London City, fewer connecting passengers, or which are relatively empty to reduce the overall inconvenience. Don't forget it also has to take into account of the inbound flight, because that will be cancelled too.
It was just bad luck it was your flight.
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Oct 10, 2018, 7:25 am
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In terms of disruption this morning between 0800-1200 there were at least 16 departures cancelled and everything else seemed delayed by an hour or more.
Oct 10, 2018, 7:29 am
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Attached a second picture whilst pushing back this morning at LGW. The rest of the airfield had pretty much disappeared.
Compared to now:
Compared to now:
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Oct 10, 2018, 7:31 am
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The number of flights that can land at LGW will have been reduced by air traffic control, because if it is foggy they cannot land as many aircraft as normal
So, BA has to choose which flights to cancel, and it would choose those which have frequent service, alternatives like Heathrow or London City, fewer connecting passengers, or which are relatively empty to reduce the overall inconvenience. Don't forget it also has to take into account of the inbound flight, because that will be cancelled too.
It was just bad luck it was your flight.
Never went to Locomotion - it opened just after my time
So, BA has to choose which flights to cancel, and it would choose those which have frequent service, alternatives like Heathrow or London City, fewer connecting passengers, or which are relatively empty to reduce the overall inconvenience. Don't forget it also has to take into account of the inbound flight, because that will be cancelled too.
It was just bad luck it was your flight.
Never went to Locomotion - it opened just after my time
Oct 10, 2018, 7:46 am
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there are at least 6 arrival cancellations i can see between 0800-1200, and every other arrival at LGW had delays of at least 50 mins+ - are you not seeing that?
this is in addition to the 16 odd departure cancellations along with significant delays to anything that did actually depart as shown on FR24.
Oct 10, 2018, 7:54 am
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there are at least 6 arrival cancellations i can see between 0800-1200, and every other arrival at LGW had delays of at least 50 mins+ - are you not seeing that?
this is in addition to the 16 odd departure cancellations along with significant delays to anything that did actually depart as shown on FR24.
leaves at 10:40 shouldn’t it be at the gate at least a hour before
Oh well, I’m no expert, that’s why I’m asking (and very blond by the way 😂
. Tnx all for your explaination and help. It makes it more understandable for dummies like meLast edited by fromHollandwithlove; Oct 10, 2018 at 8:06 am
Oct 10, 2018, 8:04 am
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Oct 10, 2018, 2:34 pm
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Oct 10, 2018, 7:35 pm
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They just need to install some fans, push it away! Problem solved! ;-)
Oct 12, 2018, 3:17 am
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A lot of the land around Crawley is still that - the gardens are generally full of clay, not much good for growing on.