Last edit by: alexwuk
September 2021 update:
Suspensions of all remaining LGW short haul services further extended to 26 March 2022, with the exception of: one daily MAN-LGW-MAN rotation (BA2509/BA2508) and one daily GLA-LGW-GLA rotation (BA2511/BA2512)
Many LGW short haul routes will continue to operate from LHR in the meantime; exceptions are ALC/CGN/DBV/GOA, which have been suspended until 26th March 2022 ie these destinations will not operated by BA this Winter.
Suspensions of all remaining LGW short haul services further extended to 26 March 2022, with the exception of: one daily MAN-LGW-MAN rotation (BA2509/BA2508) and one daily GLA-LGW-GLA rotation (BA2511/BA2512)
Many LGW short haul routes will continue to operate from LHR in the meantime; exceptions are ALC/CGN/DBV/GOA, which have been suspended until 26th March 2022 ie these destinations will not operated by BA this Winter.
BA at Gatwick 2021
#380
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 135
It is indeed frustrating not knowing exactly what is happening, however much of this is being driven by events outside BA or any other airlines's control. Until the Government says what is happening with these so called Air Bridges, or quarantining upon return, it is hard to forward plan. I'm afraid that all our patience is wearing thin, but we can only wait. These rolling cancellations have far from abated - and I suspect that if the US keep their ban, then a lot of Transatlantic aircraft will not be flying.
If you are keen to travel and aren't too bothered by LHR versus LGW versus LCY, then I would book if you see a reasonable fare. The removal of (say) LGW would only push fares higher overall, but holding a LGW booking would allow you a free switch to LHR or LCY. You would need to stay on top of the situation on routes where seats are selling out. I've highlighted AGP, I suspect some other Spanish resorts will be similar, but it won't be the case for all places.
'click', this showed the flights have simply moved to LHR (seats as I'd selected months ago), I gladly accepted that!
#381
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SE1, London
Posts: 23,360
My outbound has now flipped to LHR, with a change of flight number (albeit still in the LGW 4 digit range) with only a marginal change in timings. The messaging is a bit crap though:
* app just shows the original flight as cancelled
* an email announcing a seat change (even though they have preserved the seat numbers i was allocated
* MMB correctly shows the cancellation and rebooking
quite pleased with the shift to LHR - First Wing and a coffee in GF (even if it will be full with Silvers maximising the experience 😉
* app just shows the original flight as cancelled
* an email announcing a seat change (even though they have preserved the seat numbers i was allocated
* MMB correctly shows the cancellation and rebooking
quite pleased with the shift to LHR - First Wing and a coffee in GF (even if it will be full with Silvers maximising the experience 😉
#386
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 12,173
My outbound has now flipped to LHR, with a change of flight number (albeit still in the LGW 4 digit range) with only a marginal change in timings. The messaging is a bit crap though:
* app just shows the original flight as cancelled
* an email announcing a seat change (even though they have preserved the seat numbers i was allocated
* MMB correctly shows the cancellation and rebooking
quite pleased with the shift to LHR - First Wing and a coffee in GF (even if it will be full with Silvers maximising the experience 😉
* app just shows the original flight as cancelled
* an email announcing a seat change (even though they have preserved the seat numbers i was allocated
* MMB correctly shows the cancellation and rebooking
quite pleased with the shift to LHR - First Wing and a coffee in GF (even if it will be full with Silvers maximising the experience 😉
Gahhh both options to accept or choose alternative flights errored out
On hold now to Gold Line - imagine it's going to be a busy time for the call centre. Annoyingly two bookings of two so hope we all get the same switch across
#388
Join Date: May 2019
Programs: BA Silver, EK Silver
Posts: 23
My LGW-JER on 01/09 just got switched to LHR - saw the seating change email and looked at MMB to confirm my suspicions.
Not too fussed as LHR suits me better...also, cash prices are at least 3x across the board now! (400 in J!)
Not too fussed as LHR suits me better...also, cash prices are at least 3x across the board now! (400 in J!)
#390
Join Date: Jun 2003
Programs: BA, IHG, 5C
Posts: 4,412