VSLover

ive always had positive experiences with airportr and personally would not hesitate using them. i wish i could this weekend as i got the notice i can...for my MAD-LHR-SFO flight lol.

if i were starting in london i would since its free this weekend--but anytime i use them i always ensure i have what i need for just one night since any screw up would almost assuredly be down to BA alone.

father_ted

I'm seeing cancellations made this afternoon for the 7th and 8th - new added in bold on routes I'm following. Hopefully there will be no further cuts to the Friday schedule, my flight is still operating but hopes of a FCOD to get home earlier are dwindling.

EDI - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA1441/07APR cancelled OPER at 1438 5th April, also BA1447/08APR, BA1439/08APR
GLA - all scheduled BA1479/05APR cancelled OPEY at 0148 5th April, BA1477/07APR cancelled OPER at 1406 5th April, also BA1497/08APR, BA1479/08APR
BHD - all scheduled, BA1423/07APR cancelled OPER at 1409 5th April
MAN - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA1399/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0403 5th April
AMS - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA441/07APR cancelled OPER at 1407 5th April, also BA429/08APR
BRU - all scheduled BA393/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0402 5th April, BA393/07APR cancelled OPER at 1407 5th April
CDG - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA303/07APR cancelled OPER at 1438 5th April, BA329 cancelled OPER at 1406 5th April, also BA307/08APR
FRA - all scheduled BA903/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0359 5th April, BA911/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0404 5th April, BA903/07APR cancelled OPER at 1429 5th April, also BA911/08APR
MAD - one two cancellations 5th BA467 and BA465 OPER, unsure of cancellation time

Confus

I doubt it makes any difference at all. Once they’re tagged and injected into the baggage system they’ll be treated the same as any others. Most bags are automatically redirected to a new flight if one is assigned while they’re in the system, it’s only once they’ve been removed that it’s ever really a problem.

Confus

Indeed, and I believe BA MC had a little party yesterday morning as the news started including other airlines and taking some of the focus away from their shambolic mess.

Charentedame

Our flight to US is also Saturday and we have arranged collection for Friday evening. Have had similar thoughts to you. Will make final decision Thursday morning whether to cancel or to only include one bag. However whatever we decide, we will ensure that we have change of clothes etc in hand baggage as we’re on a road trip and fear if bags get delayed we won’t see them again until we check in at the airport for our return flight!

RG1X

Planning for potential pain... assuming my flight gets cancelled before I get to the airport, what's my best option to rebook? Just keep calling BA until my phone melts?

I know re-bookings can be done online, but this is a redemption (2-4-1) ticket, and I've often had trouble rebooking them via the website.

KARFA

Yes, calling or twitter if it gets cancelled before you get to the airport. Online is preferably if you can get it to work.

ThatT1Feeling

T5 this morning I can see BA832 DUB, BA902 FRA, BA990 BER, BA590 MXP, BA416 LUX and BA392 BRU all showing as cancelled on the monitor. I feel lucky that my flight is going as planned.

father_ted

On the positive side, it seems that lower RBDs have been opened up to and including Friday 8th (checked for CDG and EDI).

Previously everything was restricted to J2 Y9, presumably to allow for rebooking but discourage new purchases. I'm now seeing availability down to M on EDI and N on CDG up to Friday 8th. There is even some S and G in there.

To me, this means they're now less concerned about gross passenger numbers and more about overall aircraft movements. If crew are the limiting factor this makes sense, and should maximise revenue.

RG1X

Out of general interest, where are people looking to see this weekend's cancelled flights?

father_ted

New cancellations (made at some point after 2130 BST 5th April, and before 1800 6th April) in bold below. At least they seem to now be making cuts around 3 days out, which will make rebooking easier than cancelling on the day or the day before.

EDI - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA1441/07APR cancelled OPER at 1438 5th April, also BA1447/08APR, BA1439/08APR, BA1463/09APR
GLA - all scheduled BA1479/05APR cancelled OPEY at 0148 5th April, BA1477/07APR cancelled OPER at 1406 5th April, also BA1497/08APR, BA1479/08APR
BHD - all scheduled, BA1423/07APR cancelled OPER at 1409 5th April
MAN - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA1399/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0403 5th April, BA1375/09APR
AMS - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA441/07APR cancelled OPER at 1407 5th April, also BA429/08APR, BA431/09APR
BRU - all scheduled BA393/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0402 5th April, BA393/07APR cancelled OPER at 1407 5th April
CDG - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA303/07APR cancelled OPER at 1438 5th April, BA329 cancelled OPER at 1406 5th April, also BA307/08APR, BA307/09APR
FRA - all scheduled BA903/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0359 5th April, BA911/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0404 5th April, BA903/07APR cancelled OPER at 1429 5th April, also BA911/08APR
MAD - one two cancellations 5th BA467 and BA465 OPER, unsure of cancellation time, BA467/09APR

RG1X

I've written down the details on 7 direct options the day after my flight. Should hopefully save some time if things go sideways.

NEMMIE

HI all, if my flight is cancelled within 7 days of departure with the alternative making me arrive over 3 hours after my original arrival time, I believe I can claim a compensation. I was wondering does accepting an alternative flight cancel out that right to compensation? TIA.

father_ted

Additional cancellations, thought to be made between 1800 6th April and 1100 7th April in bold below. It remains to be seen whether this is the final round of weekend cuts, or BA will still find themselves short of personnel on the days in question.

EDI - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA1441/07APR cancelled OPER at 1438 5th April, also BA1447/08APR, BA1439/08APR, BA1463/09APR, BA1455/10APR
GLA - all scheduled BA1479/05APR cancelled OPEY at 0148 5th April, BA1477/07APR cancelled OPER at 1406 5th April, also BA1497/08APR, BA1479/08APR
BHD - all scheduled, BA1423/07APR cancelled OPER at 1409 5th April
MAN - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA1399/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0403 5th April, BA1375/09APR
AMS - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA441/07APR cancelled OPER at 1407 5th April, also BA429/08APR, BA431/09APR, BA435/10APR
BRU - all scheduled BA393/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0402 5th April, BA393/07APR cancelled OPER at 1407 5th April, BA393/10APR
CDG - one cancellation 5th OPER, BA303/07APR cancelled OPER at 1438 5th April, BA329 cancelled OPER at 1406 5th April, also BA307/08APR, BA307/09APR
FRA - all scheduled BA903/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0359 5th April, BA911/06APR cancelled OPEY at 0404 5th April, BA903/07APR cancelled OPER at 1429 5th April, also BA911/08APR, BA913/10APR
MAD - one two cancellations 5th BA467 and BA465 OPER, unsure of cancellation time, BA467/09APR, BA459/10APR

PZE

Thanks for the updates. Are these changes on just the S/H routes you're following, or all cancellations for BA ex-LHR that are currently published?