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
May 31, 2019, 5:30 pm
#91
Join Date: Jan 2019
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Jun 1, 2019, 12:09 am
#93
Join Date: Dec 2016
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The seating situation will sort itself out - or not - in time. It’s not a 13 hour flight to the far east and being a part of the 100th anniversary flights is the thing here. i expect the planes are full of guests and VIPs who need to be accommodated first. So relax basically.
Jun 1, 2019, 1:14 am
#94
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Hong Kong
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Posts: 486
There's going to be one person returning up north on this flight for the bank holiday weekend wondering what the craze is, and be completely oblivious to what's going on (heard this happened on the last 767 flight BA663)
Sadly won't be joining as I'm moving abroad - should be a good experience on board and hope everyone who goes does enjoy it!
Sadly won't be joining as I'm moving abroad - should be a good experience on board and hope everyone who goes does enjoy it!
Last edited by CarefreeBA; Jun 1, 2019 at 1:20 am
Jun 1, 2019, 1:29 am
#95
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Perth WA/ UK
Programs: BA Gold, Priority Club Gold, Accor Silver, Virgin Australia Gold
Posts: 1,751
Am I the only one who thinks this is now crazy money for a flight on a lump on a domestic for 55 minutes that could in theory find yourself sitting in the middle seat in the central cabin area block of 4 or 5 across or wateva BS BA have down the back (I don't venture down there). Shudder also to think how GLA will handle the loading and unloading...will they use the 380 gate?
Jun 1, 2019, 1:41 am
#96
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Chester
Posts: 14
Just booked myself on BA1386 1010 to MAN using a GPR. The agent I spoke to said were only a couple of seats left in CE, apparently, so people must be paying (...or using GPR's).
Seat reserved when I booked but nothing showing and I can only see the front of the cabin and the upper deck, which are all blocked.
Seat reserved when I booked but nothing showing and I can only see the front of the cabin and the upper deck, which are all blocked.
Last edited by Huddo; Jun 1, 2019 at 1:57 am
Jun 1, 2019, 2:21 am
#97
Moderator: Qatar Airways
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Posts: 8,949
I've managed to get a seat in CW (by phone), but the seat-map in MMB still shows the F cabin 
M
M
Jun 1, 2019, 2:23 am
#98
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold, AA 1MM lifetime gold, Starwood gold, Marriott Gold Elite
Posts: 719
Am I the only one who thinks this is now crazy money for a flight on a lump on a domestic for 55 minutes that could in theory find yourself sitting in the middle seat in the central cabin area block of 4 or 5 across or wateva BS BA have down the back (I don't venture down there). Shudder also to think how GLA will handle the loading and unloading...will they use the 380 gate?
Jun 1, 2019, 2:31 am
#99
Join Date: Nov 2016
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 457
Wondering whether the funds could be better deployed on a MAD rotation on the A350 in the new Club suite when the time comes... However I know a retired BA staff member and have asked him to check whether any BA100 747 tickets are to be had at a reasonable price via the staff travel portal...
Jun 1, 2019, 2:32 am
#100
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: BAEC GGL/CR; Hilton Diamond; Mucci des Puccis
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minions. Mignons (or mignonnes) is something completely different.
It's for the occasion. There will likely be cake at the gate or something like that, champagne, goody bags, free tickets to the Maldives, you name it. It won't just be a centre seat in a knackered 747. Believe.
It's for the occasion. There will likely be cake at the gate or something like that, champagne, goody bags, free tickets to the Maldives, you name it. It won't just be a centre seat in a knackered 747. Believe.
Jun 1, 2019, 2:33 am
#101
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,837
Am I the only one who thinks this is now crazy money for a flight on a lump on a domestic for 55 minutes that could in theory find yourself sitting in the middle seat in the central cabin area block of 4 or 5 across or wateva BS BA have down the back (I don't venture down there). Shudder also to think how GLA will handle the loading and unloading...will they use the 380 gate?
Jun 1, 2019, 2:43 am
#102
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
Programs: SPG LT Plat, BA G, BD*LG, MG Blue+ ...
Posts: 16,034
In hindsight, it seems a shame that BA didn’t do something like, say, “100 return seats for £100” on each flight and make it more of an occasion.
Also quite chucklesome to note the clamour to get seats when 2 out of the 3 heritage-liveried planes are unrefurbished Mid-Js that are, ordinarily, the subject of much “How bad is it ? / How do I avoid this plane ?” postings ....
Also quite chucklesome to note the clamour to get seats when 2 out of the 3 heritage-liveried planes are unrefurbished Mid-Js that are, ordinarily, the subject of much “How bad is it ? / How do I avoid this plane ?” postings ....
Jun 1, 2019, 2:48 am
#103
Moderator: Qatar Airways
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A full 747 with absolutely minimal checked bags and cabin baggage.
Takeoff should be fun!
M
Takeoff should be fun!
M
Jun 1, 2019, 3:01 am
#104
Join Date: Oct 2008
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 887
Stand 6A - 744 capable (steps required)
Stand 30 - 744 capable (EK A380 in at same time)
Stand 33 - 744 capable (airbridge)
Stand 35 - 744 capable (airbridge)
Stand 37 - 744 capable (steps and busses required)
Jun 1, 2019, 4:03 am
#105
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are those airbridge stands for domestic flights though?