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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 3:46 am
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Leeds Bradford has group boarding

Group 1 have been sent down a different route. Gate 3. How exciting

are any more outposts without group boarding remaining?

Please merge with group thread if desired, I couldn’t find it through a mobile search
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 3:48 am
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I spoke too soon, they have boarded the non group 1queue first!
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 4:24 am
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I spoke too soon, they have boarded the non group 1queue first!
Textbook LBA that!
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 5:08 am
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Are you still bussed on arrival at LBA? It seemed to be a permanent thing on a recent visit and took almost as long as the flight.

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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 6:09 am
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Are you still bussed on arrival at LBA? It seemed to be a permanent thing on a recent visit and took almost as long as the flight.

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Both air bridges at LBA were out of order. They are both now working.

[MENTION=566057]KARFA[/MENTION] may be along later to confirm.
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 6:15 am
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Originally Posted by Palmer
Are you still bussed on arrival at LBA? It seemed to be a permanent thing on a recent visit and took almost as long as the flight.

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no busing now for KL or BA since the start of December.

also I am surprised at this group boarding, normally doesn’t happen at LBA. With the previous lounge they had a system where they announced the gate a few minutes before it was announced in the general terminal area to allow J and status passengers to scurry along first. With the new lounges they don’t seem to do that anymore.
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 6:51 am
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It must be new as there was a big fuss. I have been down 5 times in last 2 weeks and this is the only time.

Gate 3, they sent everyone except group 1 down the usual lane next to the window but sent group 1 down the inside lane.

Then they boarded the non priority lane. Then they couldn't wedge the priority door open and so it had to be held.

No signs though but definitely seemed to be a thing!
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 6:53 am
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Gate was certainly mended on the 3rd December but not working again by the 6th. But last week they all seem to be working.
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 6:55 am
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Someone complained a bit about it on board (largely light hearted) and the crew member said that it was much more sensible to board business last!

So great for the group 1 golds in economy then!
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 7:07 am
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I'm flying from LBA this evening (as a group 1 in economy!) so I shall report back.
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 1:25 pm
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Sadly I have to report that it was the usual setup tonight on BA1345 through gate 4 with no priority boarding. The gate wasn't announced until 20 minutes to departure so people were getting a little anxious and it was a literal scrum when boarding commenced, only for us to all then stand on the jet bridge for a further 5 minutes.
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 1:34 pm
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 1:45 pm
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no busing now for KL or BA since the start of December.
I had the “long distance” bus trip on the 17th due to airbridge repairs so obviously still problems. Always glad to get a flight to/from LBA that isn’t cancelled. New broom cupboard lounge is nothing to write home about though.
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Old Dec 27, 2018 | 5:16 pm
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I had the “long distance” bus trip on the 17th due to airbridge repairs so obviously still problems. Always glad to get a flight to/from LBA that isn’t cancelled. New broom cupboard lounge is nothing to write home about though.
you have a very odd broom cupboard if that’s what it looks like
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Old Dec 28, 2018 | 5:14 am
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you have a very odd broom cupboard if that’s what it looks like
I just find it s bit stark and “functional” compared to the old area. The White Rose suite has the ambiance of a works canteen. It is fine for a short stay, but I had recently a two hour flight delay, and there is only so many bacon rolls you can eat.
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