Mar 9, 2022, 1:39 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Re-accommodation options
If your flight to/from Tokyo has been cancelled and you still wish to travel you will be re-accommodated on Japan Airlines. Alternatively, you are entitled to a full refund.
If your flight to/from Tokyo has been cancelled and you still wish to travel you will be re-accommodated on Japan Airlines. Alternatively, you are entitled to a full refund.
BA delays resumption of Tokyo flights to late October 2022
Mar 8, 2022, 10:09 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: BA
Posts: 21
BA delays resumption of Tokyo flights to late October 2022
I have used a 241 (after it being cancelled multiple times) BA007 depart 5 July 2022 return BA006 26 July 2022.
The actual 241 expires August 2021 so if I cancel the flight i will probably lose the 241 based on the new rules of not being able to obtain an FTV for avios redemption.
Has BA cancelled BA007 as i cannot find it when doing a cash booking search.
I will probably not be able to fly anymore due to a change in circumstances as the mrs is expecting and so it would be preferable for me if BA cancel which will allow me to rebook for any date up to 1 year (Is this correct?).
Many factors may play a part including whether Japan opens its borders for tourists by July but I also wanted to ask if BA do cancel BA007 I assume they would attempt to rebook onto BA005 automatically. Can I refuse or request that this does not happen?
The actual 241 expires August 2021 so if I cancel the flight i will probably lose the 241 based on the new rules of not being able to obtain an FTV for avios redemption.
Has BA cancelled BA007 as i cannot find it when doing a cash booking search.
I will probably not be able to fly anymore due to a change in circumstances as the mrs is expecting and so it would be preferable for me if BA cancel which will allow me to rebook for any date up to 1 year (Is this correct?).
Many factors may play a part including whether Japan opens its borders for tourists by July but I also wanted to ask if BA do cancel BA007 I assume they would attempt to rebook onto BA005 automatically. Can I refuse or request that this does not happen?
Mar 8, 2022, 11:09 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2004
Programs: BA GGL, LH FTL
Posts: 3,578
It looks like BA7 is cancelled, but if you access Manage My Booking on BA.com it should show you if the flight really is cancelled. If any flight is cancelled you can ask for a full refund or change of dates. If your 241 is expired at that point this may be an issue.
Not sure what the chances are of Tokyo flights coming back any time soon.
Not sure what the chances are of Tokyo flights coming back any time soon.
Mar 8, 2022, 11:31 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 373
I thought both the BA7 and BA5 were both going to be operated on.787s. Take the 7pm JAL option from Heathrow, if you can for a different level of service, including in economy, and a good afternoon arrival time into Tokyo. Although I realise that flight is not an option on the 241.
I hope Japan opens up soon. BA might need to use the 77Ws on a double daily service with the pent up demand.
I hope Japan opens up soon. BA might need to use the 77Ws on a double daily service with the pent up demand.
Mar 8, 2022, 11:41 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire
Posts: 1,242
I thought both the BA7 and BA5 were both going to be operated on.787s. Take the 7pm JAL option from Heathrow, if you can for a different level of service, including in economy, and a good afternoon arrival time into Tokyo. Although I realise that flight is not an option on the 241.
I hope Japan opens up soon. BA might need to use the 77Ws on a double daily service with the pent up demand.
I hope Japan opens up soon. BA might need to use the 77Ws on a double daily service with the pent up demand.
Mar 9, 2022, 9:37 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: BA Blue, IHG Spire, Marriott Gold
Posts: 401
So my Flight BA0007 has been cancelled for May. It’s a rebooking of a booking from last year using a now expired Companion voucher. It won’t let me rebook online (says no availability)
Do I have to just accept my companion voucher is dead in the water? If so seems a bit unfair that I could have cancelled for an FTV a while back and it would have been extended!
Do I have to just accept my companion voucher is dead in the water? If so seems a bit unfair that I could have cancelled for an FTV a while back and it would have been extended!
Mar 9, 2022, 10:01 am
#6
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,399
I’m booked on BA5 (also for May) and have just been formally notified of cancellation.
MMB page invites me to call for re-book options (no online facility currently available ) ; but no urgency necessary on my part ….. at least not until there is some measure of clarity from Japanese Govt on an opening date for leisure visitors.
MMB page invites me to call for re-book options (no online facility currently available ) ; but no urgency necessary on my part ….. at least not until there is some measure of clarity from Japanese Govt on an opening date for leisure visitors.
Mar 9, 2022, 11:03 am
#7
Join Date: Oct 2015
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 38
Tokyo Route Cancellation & Companion Voucher Reuse Options
Hi
BA today have cancelled our Tokyo flights for May. Not a huge surprise as Japan still closed to tourists & looks like a big cancellation from them on this route with no BA metal flying until November as far as I can see.
We are booked in J using companion voucher that is due to expire in November this year (already with a 6 mo extension). These flights were originally booked in Aug 2020 with premium voucher earned in May 2020 for Tokyo 2021 Olympics, then postponed to May 2022 when those flights / tourists at games cancelled. The booking looks like Frankenstein with no less than 6 cancelled flights archived in it!
Would appreciate advice on what our best options are here. At the moment we are being shown rebooking options in the booking for any flight of our choice, but nothing available until November. Ideally we want to keep the ability to use this expiring companion voucher on flights - either to Tokyo or another destination. We realistically will not use voucher before its current expiry as we have paid bookings later this month and in September.
Are we best to wait 6-8 weeks (i.e. almost up until original departure date), and hope that BA metal Tokyo flights get put on schedule for March/April then ask to move our booking to those dates? Might we be offered a change of destination with no restrictions on availability?
I am currently a gold with zero tier points, but our paid-for flights will see me retain gold with an 8 October renewal this year.
Would love suggestions & recommendations for how to handle the cancellation.
BA today have cancelled our Tokyo flights for May. Not a huge surprise as Japan still closed to tourists & looks like a big cancellation from them on this route with no BA metal flying until November as far as I can see.
We are booked in J using companion voucher that is due to expire in November this year (already with a 6 mo extension). These flights were originally booked in Aug 2020 with premium voucher earned in May 2020 for Tokyo 2021 Olympics, then postponed to May 2022 when those flights / tourists at games cancelled. The booking looks like Frankenstein with no less than 6 cancelled flights archived in it!
Would appreciate advice on what our best options are here. At the moment we are being shown rebooking options in the booking for any flight of our choice, but nothing available until November. Ideally we want to keep the ability to use this expiring companion voucher on flights - either to Tokyo or another destination. We realistically will not use voucher before its current expiry as we have paid bookings later this month and in September.
Are we best to wait 6-8 weeks (i.e. almost up until original departure date), and hope that BA metal Tokyo flights get put on schedule for March/April then ask to move our booking to those dates? Might we be offered a change of destination with no restrictions on availability?
I am currently a gold with zero tier points, but our paid-for flights will see me retain gold with an 8 October renewal this year.
Would love suggestions & recommendations for how to handle the cancellation.
Mar 9, 2022, 11:06 am
#8
Join Date: Oct 2015
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 38
I should add - the flights we were booked on I think had at least one sector with no Avios availability but the cancellation of prior flights allowed us to then select any flight we wanted, regardless of Avios availability in J. I presume the same will apply again.
Mar 9, 2022, 11:09 am
#9
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: London Stratford, E7
Programs: BAEC Gold! Thanks to FT
Posts: 3,378
There’s another thread on this admittedly with no more information but maybe worth merging to avoid duplication of effort.
BA007 Cancelled?
I know the alternative destination is going to be within 300 miles (500 at supervisors discretion) up to 3 days before or 14 days after original departure.
Id wait and see what materialises. There will possibly be alternative carrier options if of course Japan opens up.
BA007 Cancelled?
I know the alternative destination is going to be within 300 miles (500 at supervisors discretion) up to 3 days before or 14 days after original departure.
Id wait and see what materialises. There will possibly be alternative carrier options if of course Japan opens up.
Mar 9, 2022, 11:26 am
#11
Join Date: Oct 2015
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 38
We are in the same boat. Booked in J using companion 241 that is due to expire in November this year (already with a 6 mo extension). These flights were originally booked in Aug 2020 with premium voucher earned in May 2020 for Tokyo 2021 Olympics, then postponed to May 2022 when those flights / tourists at games cancelled. The booking looks like Frankenstein with no less than 6 cancelled flights archived in it!
Would appreciate advice on what our best options are here. Ideally we want to keep the ability to use this expiring companion voucher on flights - either to Tokyo or another destination. We realistically will not now use voucher before its current expiry as we have paid bookings later this month and in September.
Are we best to wait 6-8 weeks (i.e. almost up until original departure date), and hope that BA metal Tokyo flights get put on schedule for March/April then ask to move our booking to those dates? Might we be offered a change of destination with no restrictions on availability?
I am currently a gold with zero tier points, but our paid-for flights will see me retain gold with an 8 October renewal this year.
Like the poster above, no urgency on my part, just really keen to understand what options people with expiring companion vouchers have been offered in similar situations where BA is doing the cancelling.
Would appreciate advice on what our best options are here. Ideally we want to keep the ability to use this expiring companion voucher on flights - either to Tokyo or another destination. We realistically will not now use voucher before its current expiry as we have paid bookings later this month and in September.
Are we best to wait 6-8 weeks (i.e. almost up until original departure date), and hope that BA metal Tokyo flights get put on schedule for March/April then ask to move our booking to those dates? Might we be offered a change of destination with no restrictions on availability?
I am currently a gold with zero tier points, but our paid-for flights will see me retain gold with an 8 October renewal this year.
Like the poster above, no urgency on my part, just really keen to understand what options people with expiring companion vouchers have been offered in similar situations where BA is doing the cancelling.
Mar 9, 2022, 11:39 am
#13
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 51
This cancellation may be due more to the Russia/Ukraine situation than Covid. Maybe BA didn't want to do this option that JAL is moving with:
https://onemileatatime.com/news/japa...-route-london/
https://onemileatatime.com/news/japa...-route-london/