How good the BA forum is!

Old Feb 20, 2019, 3:49 am
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Northern Ireland
Programs: BA Silver, A3
Posts: 1,099
How good the BA forum is!

Over the last few days I have become so aware of the great service that everyone gives here as against other forums.

All I wanted elsewhere was the booking reference for a codeshare so I can select/pay for a seat. I have the LX ref and needed the LY one.I have just about given up.

The breadth of knowledge here is second to no other.
Keep it up!
RBMA1987, PETER01, Thysk and 15 others like this.
Stormbel is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 3:55 am
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Programs: BA Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 290
Fully agree!

Not just this forum but especially Oneworld and, to make it relevant, the integration of BA within OW!
Having been Star Gold for almost a year now, I'd say it doesn't even compare to OW Sapphire (BA Silver) which is way better!

A very happy BA Gold member and BA-FT follower
Rubyruby1 likes this.
EDDLEGLL is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 4:52 am
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Scotland
Posts: 377
It is indeed. Before I joined I was totally unaware of "avios" + "BAEC" and had flown many times on BA before joining not considering the benefits I could have had. Now tomorrow MrsArgonath and myself are flying Club World to Barbados on a 2-4-1, have another 2-4-1 voucher waiting to be used and 3/4 of the way towards another one...all through routing as much spending through a BAPP card....priceless
AnaTravel and HIDDY like this.
argonath is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 5:11 am
  #4  
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: London
Programs: QF Plat, NZ Silver, EY, EK, SQ & UA
Posts: 310
100% agree. Everyone on here is so helpful and knowledgeable...great forum to come to for help. Thanks everyone.
AnaTravel likes this.
tm84 is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 5:21 am
  #5  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Home: East Mids UK - Work (Base): Accra, Ghana.
Programs: BAEC: Silver - Marriott: Titanium
Posts: 12,086
There are a very good core of very knowledgeable and helpful people on the BAEC forum and they are exceptional in their knowledge and helpfulness to all.

You just have to look past the group of people who take every and any opportunity to talk down, bash and try to be negative all the time.
kosy91, Rubyruby1, LPQ and 14 others like this.
BingBongBoy is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 8:16 am
  #6  
Accor Contributor Badge
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon or Costa Alegre take your pick
Programs: AS MVPG,
Posts: 1,065
I personally have gained nearly 700 dollars in EU compensation by following this board. I never would have known the rule without you all. Thanks smart BA forum folks.
Rubyruby1 likes this.
ijkh is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 8:39 am
  #7  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: TLV/LHR
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Elite Amb, HH Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 12,948
Originally Posted by Stormbel
All I wanted elsewhere was the booking reference for a codeshare so I can select/pay for a seat. I have the LX ref and needed the LY one.I have just about given up.
While I agree about how helpful the BA board is, I think it's a little unfair to blame the folks over at the LY forum. I honestly can't see what else they could do to help you with your issue, and they did try. You also seem adamant not to pick up the phone to the airline as suggested.
dodgeflyer and orbitmic like this.
clubman is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 9:10 am
  #8  
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: Currently: UA 1K | Previously: AS MVPG75K, SPG Gold, Kimpton IC, HH Gold
Posts: 144
Definitely agree. This forum is a major factor in why I've switched a lot of flights to BA. Even in the other forums, I've found that the most consistently helpful responses come from BA flyers.
felixmendelssohn is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 9:34 am
  #9  
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Argentina
Posts: 40,167
Due to this forum I have been able to fly the missus in F and J all around the world for next to nothing. ^

She thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread....
argonath, JayeJ, PETER01 and 5 others like this.
HIDDY is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 9:40 am
  #10  
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Programs: BA GGL, LH FTL
Posts: 3,576
And lets just point out cws in particular here. Apart from being a pink stuffed toy saving super-hero, he also spends an enormous amount of time giving great advice. And the quality of his contributions is simply astonishing - always correct, relevant, constructive & helpful.
glennhaak, Rajah, LPQ and 19 others like this.
LCY8737 is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 10:05 am
  #11  
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Spire
Posts: 95
+1 this forum has been an excellent place for me to lurk and find out a ton of useful in a relatively difficult time in my life so thank you all.

(and +1 for explicitly calling out cws - that teddy thread was one of the most heartfelt stories I've ever come across but also for all the useful information I've picked up from his posts!)
tilal6991 is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 11:32 am
  #12  
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Scotland
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 443
Totally agree
anniegray is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 11:36 am
  #13  
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 574
I still feel new to this site but agree with the above praise on the breadth and depth of knowledge on Flyertalk. There is a lot of kindness too. I've learnt a lot. Thanks to all on the forum.
AnaTravel is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 11:51 am
  #14  
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,710
I have learned all about ITA Matrix, travelling to Oz ex-EU in J, how to successfully claim EC261 directly and via CEDR, where the best seats on board are, how to rescue a pink teddy - it's all here. I've said it before and it is worth repeating when I thank so many wise heads on this forum.
PAL62V is offline  
Old Feb 20, 2019, 12:25 pm
  #15  
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Balham - Gateway to The South
Programs: BA Bronze
Posts: 2,020
100% agree - I would still be blue but now I am enjoying the heady heights of silver (not gold though).
I have found the BAEC forum dashboard a great resource as well as all the advice I have been given over the 6.5 years that I have been a member.
I love all the witty rapport, great entertainment ^
DeathSlam and spikegall like this.
missdimeaner is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.