May 31, 2019, 9:56 am
Last edit by: peter h
Dear
We're looking forward to welcoming you on board your flight with us from London Heathrow to Glasgow on 25 August.
We wanted to let you know that we'll be making a change to the aircraft operating your flight. Your flight will no longer be operated by a Boeing 747.
We understand that, after speculation on aviation websites, some of our customers booked on BA1482 hoping to be part of our birthday celebration. We’ll happily offer a full refund to anyone who no longer wishes to travel.
You'll be able to view the timing changes to your flight at ba.com/mmb in the next 24 hours.
If you would like to make a change to your booking, please contact us.
If you booked through a travel agent, please contact them to make any changes.
We're looking forward to welcoming you on board your flight with us from London Heathrow to Glasgow on 25 August.
We wanted to let you know that we'll be making a change to the aircraft operating your flight. Your flight will no longer be operated by a Boeing 747.
We understand that, after speculation on aviation websites, some of our customers booked on BA1482 hoping to be part of our birthday celebration. We’ll happily offer a full refund to anyone who no longer wishes to travel.
You'll be able to view the timing changes to your flight at ba.com/mmb in the next 24 hours.
If you would like to make a change to your booking, please contact us.
If you booked through a travel agent, please contact them to make any changes.
On Sunday 25 Aug - the day of BAs 100th birthday - BA are operating these domestic rotations with 747s, reportedly the three heritage-liveried aircraft :
NCL (seatmap shows a Mid-J 747) NOTE: 747 NOW APPARENTLY CANCELLED as of 07.06.2019
BA1326 LHR-NCL 0920-1035 (stop 2:05, MCT 0:30): aero404, george77300,jfallesen, Msm2000uk, peter h, Telecasterman,
BA1327 NCL-LHR 1240-1400: aero404, Bazza1603 x 3, Brighterside, Chris9642, corporate-wage-slave, Fontana, george77300,jfallesen, Msm2000uk, peter h, S_W_S, squawk, Telecasterman, WickedStepMother, VG31.
MAN (seatmap shows a Mid-J 747) NOTE: 747 NOW APPARENTLY CANCELLED as of 07.06.2019
BA1386 LHR-MAN 1010-1120 (stop 1:30, MCT 0:30): 81romeo
BA1391 MAN-LHR 1250-1400: 81romeo
GLA (seatmap shows a SuperHi-J 747) NOTE: 747 NOW APPARENTLY CANCELLED as of 07.06.2019
BA1482 LHR-GLA 1200-1330 (stop 1:30, MCT 0:30): bisonrav, IFE Wizard, McG, shl +1, Schwann, hodders
BA1487 GLA-LHR 1500-1625: bisonrav, IFE Wizard, shl +1, Schwann
NCL (seatmap shows a Mid-J 747) NOTE: 747 NOW APPARENTLY CANCELLED as of 07.06.2019
BA1326 LHR-NCL 0920-1035 (stop 2:05, MCT 0:30): aero404, george77300,
BA1327 NCL-LHR 1240-1400: aero404, Bazza1603 x 3, Brighterside, Chris9642, corporate-wage-slave, Fontana, george77300,
MAN (seatmap shows a Mid-J 747) NOTE: 747 NOW APPARENTLY CANCELLED as of 07.06.2019
BA1386 LHR-MAN 1010-1120 (stop 1:30, MCT 0:30): 81romeo
BA1391 MAN-LHR 1250-1400: 81romeo
GLA (seatmap shows a SuperHi-J 747) NOTE: 747 NOW APPARENTLY CANCELLED as of 07.06.2019
BA1482 LHR-GLA 1200-1330 (stop 1:30, MCT 0:30): bisonrav, IFE Wizard, McG, shl +1, Schwann, hodders
BA1487 GLA-LHR 1500-1625: bisonrav, IFE Wizard, shl +1, Schwann
*CANCELLED* BA100 : Heritage-liveried B747s on MAN/NCL/GLA rotations 25 Aug
Jun 7, 2019, 6:34 am
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But it wasn't anything that had been announced by BA, and therefore "speculation" is a correct description by BA of the guesses of others (including ourselves) as to what BA had been thinking about. It is possible (I haven't been following closely enough) that that was the line that BA was taking to anyone who asked about it.
Jun 7, 2019, 6:36 am
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I got the same email and have now cancelled my avios booking accordingly. The most interesting thing about this to me is BA's obvious awareness of the level of interest in these flights on blogs and FT, and their sensitivity to accommodating enthusiasts' interest in this opportunity. Good for them; I can't imagine any similar scenarios where they would allow free cancellations in such circumstances and they would have been perfectly within their rights to have required us to fly or to face a penalty if we decided not to.
Jun 7, 2019, 6:41 am
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It seems clear that this was an idea that BA had been considering, but is no longer part of the plan.
But it wasn't anything that had been announced by BA, and therefore "speculation" is a correct description by BA of the guesses of others (including ourselves) as to what BA had been thinking about. It is possible (I haven't been following closely enough) that that was the line that BA was taking to anyone who asked about it.
But it wasn't anything that had been announced by BA, and therefore "speculation" is a correct description by BA of the guesses of others (including ourselves) as to what BA had been thinking about. It is possible (I haven't been following closely enough) that that was the line that BA was taking to anyone who asked about it.
I wonder if the bad PR from Simon Calder's article helped change their mind? If it did, then it's unlikely that the 747s will be used on shorthaul routes for any birthday activities.
Jun 7, 2019, 6:42 am
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I wonder if the bad PR from Simon Calder's article helped change their mind? If it did, then it's unlikely that the 747s will be used on shorthaul routes for any birthday activities.
Jun 7, 2019, 6:50 am
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No, BA simply allocated 747s to those flights.
There's a world of difference between doing that as a purely technical step, and announcing that you're going to operate 747s as a birthday celebration event. BA absolutely did not do the latter, which IIRC was something that was commented on. There can't be any doubt that BA was planning it, but only wishful thinking by enthusiasts could transform a GDS aircraft filing into some kind of announcement.
There's a world of difference between doing that as a purely technical step, and announcing that you're going to operate 747s as a birthday celebration event. BA absolutely did not do the latter, which IIRC was something that was commented on. There can't be any doubt that BA was planning it, but only wishful thinking by enthusiasts could transform a GDS aircraft filing into some kind of announcement.
Jun 7, 2019, 6:51 am
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Jun 7, 2019, 7:03 am
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So I just received a call on my mobile from a lady at BA confirming it was all a speculation.
She advised there will be a surprise and that I will be invited to the next GGL event in central London.
By the way - she introduced herself as Maggie Drycott's replacement.....
She advised there will be a surprise and that I will be invited to the next GGL event in central London.
By the way - she introduced herself as Maggie Drycott's replacement.....
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Jun 7, 2019, 7:07 am
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I just tried to cancel online (avios booking) and its charging me £17.50 per person for cancellation - is this correct or should this be waived in these circumstances?
Jun 7, 2019, 7:09 am
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Both NCL flights now showing A321ceo.
I will be cancelling my “expensive” fares for a refund and can always book another if necessary when plans announced.
Should be waived. You may need to call.
I will be cancelling my “expensive” fares for a refund and can always book another if necessary when plans announced.
Should be waived. You may need to call.
Last edited by Prospero; Jun 7, 2019 at 11:01 am Reason: Merge consecutive posts
