Flight delay BA0268 LAX to LHR
Jul 14, 2019, 4:34 pm
#17
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Anyone know the reason for the delay? Feel bad for all the pax on BA269 who now will suffer of horrible jet lag. Flight departed at 2130LT and will arrive around 0800 London time, so basically a westbound redeye flight. Most pax will probably sleep with such a late departure out of LHR, and arrive LAX "well rested" at midnight local time.
Jul 14, 2019, 4:39 pm
#19
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Two people in the thread saw the OP's delayed flight with their own eyes flying over their house, and confirmed the delay, what are the chances of that, lol...
Jul 14, 2019, 4:57 pm
#20
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BA could actually try to help their passengers, but they just don't care. Give the OP a break.
Jul 14, 2019, 5:00 pm
#21
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Thanks, Doc. I think I will plan to be there for 8 since bag drop closes 75 minutes before departure.
If they know now they have no A380 for us at least until midnight, it would be kind to let us come later.
Jul 14, 2019, 5:21 pm
#22
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And having a go at the OP is uncalled for. You don't know them, why this might be difficult for them, or appreciate that some people might not simply have the option of pulling out a corporate credit card to make the problem go away.
BA could actually try to help their passengers, but they just don't care. Give the OP a break.
BA could actually try to help their passengers, but they just don't care. Give the OP a break.
Jul 14, 2019, 5:22 pm
#23
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Also, is there any sense in going to the airport and begging for a re-route on the 19:45 AA service?
Even if you have to pay a fare difference / change fee (which would be an outrageous request, but might not be that expensive, especially if you're already in E class) it might be recoverable against travel insurance?
Originally Posted by Expertflyer
BA (AA) 1509 0 LAX
07/14/19 7:45 PM LHR
07/15/19 2:25 PM 77W
Daily
68% / 60m F1 A0 J7 C7 D7 R7 I7 W7 E7 T0 Y0 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 V0 N0 S0 O0 Q0 G0
07/14/19 7:45 PM LHR
07/15/19 2:25 PM 77W
Daily
68% / 60m F1 A0 J7 C7 D7 R7 I7 W7 E7 T0 Y0 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 V0 N0 S0 O0 Q0 G0
Jul 14, 2019, 5:29 pm
#24
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Anyone know the reason for the delay? Feel bad for all the pax on BA269 who now will suffer of horrible jet lag. Flight departed at 2130LT and will arrive around 0800 London time, so basically a westbound redeye flight. Most pax will probably sleep with such a late departure out of LHR, and arrive LAX "well rested" at midnight local time.
Jul 14, 2019, 5:57 pm
#25
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Jul 14, 2019, 6:47 pm
#26
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Sorry to hear of your delay unspoilt_princess. It's certainly not nice to be delayed as long as that.
Unfortunately the BA268 is unaffectionationely known by some regulars as the BA 26late!
Unfortunately the BA268 is unaffectionationely known by some regulars as the BA 26late!
Jul 14, 2019, 6:50 pm
#27
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oh dear, am on that flight tomorrow, hope no repeat of today’s delay. Hanging around until 2 in the morning sounds horrible. Hope you are not too uncomfortable unspoilt_princess.
Jul 14, 2019, 7:07 pm
#28
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Haha oh boy, I should have done my homework before booking this leg. Live & learn!
Jul 14, 2019, 7:08 pm
#29
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I hope you have much better luck than me! Surely it can’t be this delayed two days in a row.....right?
Jul 14, 2019, 7:14 pm
#30
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...ys-flight-los/
Reports coming out in the UK press seem to indicate the reason for the delayed departure
Currently showing an ETA 23:57hrs
Reports coming out in the UK press seem to indicate the reason for the delayed departure
Currently showing an ETA 23:57hrs
Last edited by Telecasterman; Jul 14, 2019 at 7:22 pm