BA Launch BHD to GLA/LBA/EXT and NQY
Jul 28, 2021, 2:21 am
#47
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Flew LBA-BHD on Sunday. Thought I'd give an update.
No online check-in.
Fast Track Security (BAEC Silver).
No Lounge.
No Priority Boarding.
Flight was fairly busy. No one in CE.
Got offered cold drinks and packet of crisps/brownie in ET.
Woman in front of me was constantly coughing (said she was fine). Cabin crew checked up on her often. I'm half expecting a call from track and trace!
On another note, does anyone know if the BHD-GLA flights are continuing after August? They're very handy for me visiting home (especially the Friday pm flight!) I presume the new Aer Lingus regional will pick them up?
Thanks!
No online check-in.
Fast Track Security (BAEC Silver).
No Lounge.
No Priority Boarding.
Flight was fairly busy. No one in CE.
Got offered cold drinks and packet of crisps/brownie in ET.
Woman in front of me was constantly coughing (said she was fine). Cabin crew checked up on her often. I'm half expecting a call from track and trace!
On another note, does anyone know if the BHD-GLA flights are continuing after August? They're very handy for me visiting home (especially the Friday pm flight!) I presume the new Aer Lingus regional will pick them up?
Thanks!
Jul 28, 2021, 2:28 am
#48
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Jul 28, 2021, 4:07 am
#49
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The man at reception said that they hadn't been accepting BA passengers since they axed the LHR route.
Jul 28, 2021, 4:16 am
#50
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Jul 28, 2021, 2:48 pm
#52
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I don't know if this is being replicated for the other BACF BHD routes. LBA has now been extended in to September and October, and goes to 8x weekly from mid September and up to 10x weekly from October.
Jul 28, 2021, 3:16 pm
#54
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Jul 29, 2021, 3:31 am
#57
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Partly but the return of demand from LCY will also play into it. Emerald are planning to be up and running in October, but as they are starting from scratch, it will take a while. I would guess that opening a BHD base and securing the necessary UK permissions/certificates/leases will take time too. Based on that, I would guess we will see Cityflyer on these routes until the Summer 2022 timetable.
Jul 29, 2021, 4:54 am
#58
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Nothing against BHD but I do wish BA opened new horizons from GLA, it always seems where competition already exists and on ever so short sectors. Now ZRH , Paris, BRU, Roma would be something nice....🤪
Aug 2, 2021, 7:41 am
#59
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Apparently Emerald Airlines which was supposed to take over the Aer Lingus regional flights in 2023 are looking to bring that forward to January 2022. So depending on how well BACF is doing on these routes and possible need for aircraft/crew on normal LCY routes, perhaps BACF will extend to the end of the year and then withdraw in favour of Emerald in 2022.
https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...-january-2022/
https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...-january-2022/
Aug 2, 2021, 2:04 pm
#60
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I did that flight last week and I got a normal CE service. If you look on this thread you can see photos of the meals I was served. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...g-guide-9.html
My response back to BA wasn't as polite as my original enquiry...
I'm sorry to hear you're disappointed with your recent experience when travelling with us from Belfast. I understand why you've contacted us about this.
You've expressed your concern, that the food and drink available on board didn't meet your expectations.
We've made changes to the food and drink we serve on board, and again this is advised on our website. We take our commitment to your safety, comfort and well-being very seriously which is why we’ve made changes to our onboard service to minimise food preparation on our aircraft. We’ve worked closely with food and health experts when developing the catering options we have decided to provide. Again, we made this information very clear on our website and I'm sorry to hear you didn't make yourself aware of this prior to your departure.
I've logged your comments about this and they will be fed back to the relevant teams within British Airways. We always welcome feedback from our customers, as it gives us a chance to improve the service we provide. We're grateful to you for taking the time to share your opinions with us.
Once again, thanks for contacting us and I'm sorry about your recent experience. If there's anything else I can help with, please feel free to contact me using the link below.
You've expressed your concern, that the food and drink available on board didn't meet your expectations.
We've made changes to the food and drink we serve on board, and again this is advised on our website. We take our commitment to your safety, comfort and well-being very seriously which is why we’ve made changes to our onboard service to minimise food preparation on our aircraft. We’ve worked closely with food and health experts when developing the catering options we have decided to provide. Again, we made this information very clear on our website and I'm sorry to hear you didn't make yourself aware of this prior to your departure.
I've logged your comments about this and they will be fed back to the relevant teams within British Airways. We always welcome feedback from our customers, as it gives us a chance to improve the service we provide. We're grateful to you for taking the time to share your opinions with us.
Once again, thanks for contacting us and I'm sorry about your recent experience. If there's anything else I can help with, please feel free to contact me using the link below.