LGW-FLL schedule cancelled?
I know BA introduced the Fort Lauderdale route just to attempt to scupper Norwegian's plans..... BA have already cancelled flights on me this summer but now have cancelled all September, October and November flights. They have rebooked me onto MIA for the affected flights.
Does anyone know if the schedule is being cancelled permanently or being made seasonal etc? |
Originally Posted by greyt
(Post 31035262)
I know BA introduced the Fort Lauderdale route just to attempt to scupper Norwegian's plans..... BA have already cancelled flights on me this summer but now have cancelled all September, October and November flights. They have rebooked me onto MIA for the affected flights.
Does anyone know if the schedule is being cancelled permanently or being made seasonal etc? In October, only 3rd, 10th, 12th, 31st In November a Full twice weekly schedule on Thurs and Sun. Then 4 dates in December, Spuradic in January and then back to the normal 3 x weekly from February on Mon, Thurs and Sat. Very odd pattern that's for sure. |
Yes---I was booked to fly out of Fort Lauderdale on Monday 28th October and received the flight cancellation email this morning.
Managed to get rebooked on the BA206 out of Miami on the same day---I was a bit worried as I was flying on Avios miles and a 2-4-1 voucher but BA rebooked me despite there not showing any availability for redemption flights on that day. |
Originally Posted by lydiamight
(Post 31035448)
Yes---I was booked to fly out of Fort Lauderdale on Monday 28th October and received the flight cancellation email this morning.
Managed to get rebooked on the BA206 out of Miami on the same day---I was a bit worried as I was flying on Avios miles and a 2-4-1 voucher but BA rebooked me despite there not showing any availability for redemption flights on that day. Bear in mind (for anyone not yet rebooked) you could try and get yourself moved on to AA (the 77W flight preferably) if you wanted the novelty. |
Originally Posted by george77300
(Post 31035372)
I can see it operating 3 x per week until 7th September. Nothing for the rest of September.
In October, only 3rd, 10th, 12th, 31st In November a Full twice weekly schedule on Thurs and Sun. Then 4 dates in December, Spuradic in January and then back to the normal 3 x weekly from February on Mon, Thurs and Sat. Very odd pattern that's for sure. I was told that from September FLL is being totally cancelled and options were either refund or rebook and I had the option to change dates and / or change to another airport in Florida (Orlando, Miami or Tampa). Also was told it was a one-time change only (so now I have changed I cannot go back and ask for another without paying a fee). Not too unhappy with the changes as for me LHR is closer than LGW and the flight times are close enough to what I booked to FLL. The only downside is immigration at MIA but since we land at 14.15 local time I'm hoping it's not too bad (but I have had bad experiences there in the pas!t) |
Originally Posted by travellingowl
(Post 31035667)
I was booked 15th - 22nd Feb (LGW-FLL) and got cancellation email this morning. Just called up and been switched to MIA. When I called and said I was calling about my flight cancellation email I was asked is that Fort Lauderdale, Bangkok or Madrid? (so they must have cancelled a bunch today).
I was told that from September FLL is being totally cancelled and options were either refund or rebook and I had the option to change dates and / or change to another airport in Florida (Orlando, Miami or Tampa). Also was told it was a one-time change only (so now I have changed I cannot go back and ask for another without paying a fee). Not too unhappy with the changes as for me LHR is closer than LGW and the flight times are close enough to what I booked to FLL. The only downside is immigration at MIA but since we land at 14.15 local time I'm hoping it's not too bad (but I have had bad experiences there in the pas!t) |
Originally Posted by travellingowl
(Post 31035667)
Also was told it was a one-time change only (so now I have changed I cannot go back and ask for another without paying a fee).
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Originally Posted by travellingowl
(Post 31035667)
...The only downside is immigration at MIA but since we land at 14.15 local time I'm hoping it's not too bad (but I have had bad experiences there in the pas!t)
BA207 can be the first heavy from Europe to arrive at MIA, making those first off well ahead of any queues. |
As has been said, MIA immigration is a joy these days! Can't believe I'm saying it, but I've been through a couple of times in the past few months and daughter last November and she said it was 2 minutes then too. Fear not!
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Just had the BA twitter feed confirmation that FLL from 09 Sept for commercial reasons |
BA FLL/LGW cancelled 27 Jan 2020
Originally Posted by lydiamight
(Post 31035448)
Managed to get rebooked on the BA206 out of Miami on the same day
Rebooked MIA/LHR on BA206. I was half expecting to pay a fare difference . When I originally booked, routing MIA/LHR/EDI was going to be slightly more expensive in CW (cheapest!) compared with FLL/LGW/EDI. The FLL departure was originally chosen on price. Timings on re-booked flights not a significant issue and at least there is a Lounge facility at MIA - nothing for BA at FLL! (as far as I know) |
Question
I have also been cancelled and rebooked onto the 209 from Heathrow. I questioned whether BA was providing transport from MIA to FLL and was told that they were not. I did mention the EU Regs and said I thought they had to do this but was told by the agent that he didn't think they were but he could check. I said I wanted to get the new seats booked and come back to him. Anyone got any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by travellingowl
(Post 31035667)
I was booked 15th - 22nd Feb (LGW-FLL) and got cancellation email this morning. Just called up and been switched to MIA. When I called and said I was calling about my flight cancellation email I was asked is that Fort Lauderdale, Bangkok or Madrid? (so they must have cancelled a bunch today).
I was told that from September FLL is being totally cancelled and options were either refund or rebook and I had the option to change dates and / or change to another airport in Florida (Orlando, Miami or Tampa). Also was told it was a one-time change only (so now I have changed I cannot go back and ask for another without paying a fee). Not too unhappy with the changes as for me LHR is closer than LGW and the flight times are close enough to what I booked to FLL. The only downside is immigration at MIA but since we land at 14.15 local time I'm hoping it's not too bad (but I have had bad experiences there in the pas!t) |
Originally Posted by richardwft
(Post 31035722)
Immigration has changed at DEN, BOS, MIA, best to leave those bad experiences in the past. BA207 can be the first heavy from Europe to arrive at MIA, making those first off well ahead of any queues. |
Originally Posted by JamieABZ
(Post 31035756)
As has been said, MIA immigration is a joy these days! Can't believe I'm saying it, but I've been through a couple of times in the past few months and daughter last November and she said it was 2 minutes then too. Fear not!
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