Concorde designation on boarding pass
Nov 19, 2019, 11:31 am
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Concorde designation on boarding pass
Hi,
Flew to Riyadh a few days ago and saw the Concorde designation on the boarding pass (first time I’ve seen this - pic attached). Normal Gold member. Has anyone else received this and what have been your experiences (ground and on-board)?
FWIW, I got a car from terminal to aircraft (we were going from the bus gates) and some very nice service on board, super personalised. BUT, a one-off sadly as coming back from RUH, it was all back to normal, although got another nice welcome (from the SFO). Let’s see what happens next week when I go again.
Maybe they are using some of us as guinea pigs for the new premium service! Don’t mind being tested on to be honest, if it’s like this...
Flew to Riyadh a few days ago and saw the Concorde designation on the boarding pass (first time I’ve seen this - pic attached). Normal Gold member. Has anyone else received this and what have been your experiences (ground and on-board)?
FWIW, I got a car from terminal to aircraft (we were going from the bus gates) and some very nice service on board, super personalised. BUT, a one-off sadly as coming back from RUH, it was all back to normal, although got another nice welcome (from the SFO). Let’s see what happens next week when I go again.
Maybe they are using some of us as guinea pigs for the new premium service! Don’t mind being tested on to be honest, if it’s like this...
Last edited by Killian_S; Nov 19, 2019 at 11:50 am Reason: New photo
Nov 19, 2019, 12:50 pm
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I seem to remember a thread recently about a new Concorde team, basically a rebranding of special services. From the sounds of your treatment this is what the Concorde on your boarding pass denotes.
Nov 20, 2019, 3:23 am
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Nov 20, 2019, 4:06 am
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It should say GGL for any departures from LHR T5 only. The reason is that when you walk through the First Wing the agent at the podium spots it and allows you 5 guests without questioning it as it's not always immediately obvious when they scan the BP
Nov 20, 2019, 4:10 am
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That's useful information, thanks. It would be quite useful if mobile boarding passes were to show this but I guess it's easy enough to open the app if needed.
Nov 20, 2019, 4:24 am
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Plus the 5 guests is into any BA lounge. I've used that benefit in Tegel, for example.
Nov 20, 2019, 5:22 am
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Nov 20, 2019, 5:29 am
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Nov 20, 2019, 5:35 am
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Nov 20, 2019, 5:42 am
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Yes so BA F gets to bring a guest on another BA flight in to the CCR.
A GGL in BA F can bring two guests on any BA flight in to the CCR - your CCR card is irrelevant in this scenario.
A GGL in BA F can bring two guests on any BA flight in to the CCR - your CCR card is irrelevant in this scenario.
Nov 20, 2019, 5:44 am
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