HB7

Thanks for the quick response! I have no issues with a FTV, I'm happy with that vs a refund, as I plan to fly BA soon, or whenever I can anyway. I have the right documentation - it's just about the reason I'm traveling (house inspection), which may be deemed not good enough, and therefore I will be denied boarding. If that is the case, I will accept it as I have no intentions of creating a fuss or breaking any laws.

So if I arrive at the airport 2 hours early, and I'm denied boarding (even though I have already checked in online, which I have), I should have no issues getting a FTV, is this correct?

JessicaB

I found out that the flight did operate yesterday but only for 28 Dominican nationals to return home. No non Dominicans allowed to board. And on arrival In Punta Cana all these Dominicans were stuck on a coach and taken to a military base where they have been left with no further information as to when they will be allowed to leave. Outcry on Dominican social media about the chaos on arrival. So I would say that unless the Dominican government cancels its resolution which seems unlikely you will definitely not be coming on 31st

Steve_ZA

New restrictions on travel from South Africa have just been announced without much detail. I think we can assume a temporary suspension of flights.

Jase76

Already in St Lucia and logged in to MMB to see the banner saying I could make free changes to my flight, due to return to LGW on 28 Dec. This was booked with a 2-4-1 voucher in the 50% off Avios sale and a GGL Redemption in F. Not being in a rush to be back in Tier 4, I called and asked about flying back on 1 Jan. All changes made without fuss. Banner is no longer being displayed in MMB, so this may be a change for free type of offer once, given that a 2-4-1 voucher should not be able to be changed once the outbound has been flown.

steve170461

Slightly off topic but an interesting link to what has been going on in the Dominican Rep ATC wise:

https://www.itfaviation.org/tag/dominican-air-traffic-controllers-association/

Mods please move or remove if considered necessary. Sorry about the font.

Palmer

Shouldn’t this whole thread be in the UK and Ireland thread? There may be many posts relating to BA but it’s not BA specific?

Do the rules not apply because this relates to the south east and that’s very baaaad and terrible and it’s, like, the end of the world??

Palmer

1Aturnleft

While the list of countries adding UK to their travel bans increases, there is still a relevance to whether BA services will run as scheduled or cancel due to possible low demand. People in the most part are relating this back to BA and the perception is it remains relevant.

I'd agree the title relating to Lon/tier 4 is somewhat misleading and really has nothing to do with whether BA flights operate or not - I think originally there was some confusion over whether BA flights could operate full stop as LHR is located in to tier 4 area.... which it can.

1Aturnleft

Apparently the outbound rule doesn't apply to redemption bookings anymore - Inc 2-4-1's

Quote:
16.1. Changes to bookings for Reward travel on flights operated by British Airways or Airline Partners are permitted only in respect of date, time, class of service and route and is subject to this Clause 16. Such changes may only be made by the Member or an individual nominated in accordance with Clause 3.13.

16.2. The route or date applicable to a Reward booking may be changed provided that the new route or date selected would, as at the date the change is requested, require the redemption of the same amount of Avios points as was redeemed in making the original booking. Route changes are only permitted for Reward bookings which are purchased using Avios points only (other than for the payment of taxes, fees and charges).

16.3. If more than one Avios and Money price option is available for a British Airways flight, it is not possible to change the price option or class of service chosen by a Member after a booking has been made.

16.4. All permitted changes are subject to capacity limitations and must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the flight being changed.

16.5. A fee as specified on Ba.com may be payable for each permitted change. Name changes are not permitted.

16.6. If you make a Non-Flight Reward booking, an amendment to your booking will be treated as a cancellation and re-booking and will be (subject to availability and applicable charges) as set out in the Conditions of Use under Spending Avios on Hotel, Car Rental and Experiences.

corporate-wage-slave

Yes, I think the important bit, if you are HBO, is to get airside, since that means the computer has you down as "Ready to Fly". If you check in luggage then any issue would show up then. If it's "no go" then BA staff will offload you and then on BA.com - or the App more likely - you can apply for the FTV. If going a week later (or whatever) is your preference, you would need to do that in T5 before leaving.

HB7

Thanks for that, much appreciated! I'll make sure to turn up early to avoid any major hassles.

Misco60

Keeping any thread in the BA sub-forum on topic is a bit like herding cats, and doubly so with covid-related threads. Perhaps the moderators simply have better things to do at Christmas.

Oxon Flyer

The thread is intended as a resource for FT members whose BA travel plans are being impacted by the Tier 4 restrictions imposed in the U.K and travel restrictions imposed internationally.

Forum members are again reminded / requested to keep the thread on-topic and not clutter it up with tangential discussion and argument.

The thread title has been tweaked for clarity.

the mod team

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i used them at Gatwick on Saturday before my BA flight to Spain on Monday,
I did see taxi pull up and the people in the back got tested, so maybe an option? Tested at 0930, results received by 10pm same day.

Peter_S

I only paid £60 at LGW for a test on Sunday (drive through, South Terminal long stay car park). Test at 11, results by email at 18:00 same day. However friends waited longer the week before. Also, their admin doesn’t fill you with confidence...I didn’t receive a booking confirmation or QR code by email, but showed proof of payment on arrival using mobile banking and I was waved through. My email address was handwritten on a piece of paper when the test was done... but, despite my misgivings the turnaround was good

I needed it for a flight to South Africa that I was supposed to take last night...the rapidly changing situation meant I decided to cancel, and I’m glad I did seeing how things have developed. Credit to BA - the flight (Avios) was refunded straight away, hotel (BA Holidays) had a FTV issued, Avis car was refunded and purple parking LHR issued a voucher. If I’d been in tier 4 I’d have got a cash refund on the hotel, but at the time was in tier 2. Not from Boxing Day though!

tom139

Does anybody think BA will be making extra cuts to their January schedule? Holding out hope for a ANU trip in January but I guess this largely depends on how much traffic onboard can no longer travel