Flights showing as operated by “BA Mainline Prime Lhr Shorthaul” in MMB
May 31, 2022, 12:19 pm
#16
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Result - I had booked my flights yesterday, and went for slightly inconvenient times to save some money. Just had an official email notification informing me of my flights now being operated by Iberia, containing the cryptic words
So I called the Silver line, and after about 25 minutes of hammering the chat with "agent" at the same time, I actually connected on the phone and on the chat in parallel, and I was indeed able to rebook onto BA operated flights at much more convenient times.
Therefore, if anyone is more keen on a BA operated flight time, now is your chance
I wouldn't be too bothered by Iberia operating the flight and by the sounds of it a lot of people here don't care either, but some flight times might be more convenient for you on BA...
If you're happy to travel as booked, you don't need to do anything further. However, if you do not wish to travel on one of these services, we have some options available to you including changing to alternative British Airways operated services.
Therefore, if anyone is more keen on a BA operated flight time, now is your chance
I wouldn't be too bothered by Iberia operating the flight and by the sounds of it a lot of people here don't care either, but some flight times might be more convenient for you on BA...
May 31, 2022, 12:37 pm
#17
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BA aircraft have a minimum of 3 rows of CE, so anything less than that will be an IB or AY aircraft.
May 31, 2022, 6:27 pm
#20
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Just had the same on a BCN - LHR flight next Tuesday, don't mind who operates it, but I'm not happy with the fact myself and the other half were in 1D/1F have now been split into 1F and 2F with somebody else in 1D - how can a simple change of plane operator (same plane type!) generate a mess in terms of seating!
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frustrating interaction with Chat (human) suggested 1C was now a bassinet and so not bookable. Really unhelpful exchange. Then 15 mins later I tried mmb and bingo:1C available.
Jun 1, 2022, 7:24 am
#21
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Has anyone got any experience of one of these flights? I understand it's (for example) Finnair aircraft, cabin and flight crew, but onboard service like food and drink is done to the BA standard with BA catering. Anything else to note?
Jun 1, 2022, 9:10 am
#23
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My ALC-LGW “mainline prime” flight later this month departs at 01.30 though so frankly as long as it has a seat with my seat number on it, I’ll be happy.
Jun 1, 2022, 3:32 pm
#24
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Oddly on our BA777 ARN-LHR which has just switched over to the 'mainline' all 8 CE swats are occupied, yet expert flyer is still showing 9(+) seats available.
will the service in CE still be CE?
will the service in CE still be CE?
Last edited by CKBA; Jun 1, 2022 at 6:38 pm
Jun 6, 2022, 3:13 pm
#25
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Also same flight change for July 2nd to Faro from Heathrow!
Please do let us know what the flight is like. If it is actually a BA plane.
Was quite looking forward to my first trip with BA, let’s see! If you could kindly let us know would be great, bit worried tbh about all these changes!
Below is what I was sent from them;
OPERATED BY BA MAINLINE PRIME LHR SHORTHAUL
Jun 13, 2022, 10:03 am
#26
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Arrived to LGW for my flight to Seville today to find it noted on the boarding pass now as “operated by Iberia Express” and sure enough it is…
Iberia express A320-200 clase tourista
Iberia express A320-200 clase tourista
Jun 13, 2022, 9:09 pm
#27
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Aircraft and crew are Finnair, safety briefing is an odd hybrid, cabin announcements are largely BA-specific, GGL greeting/extra drink service happened, and normal BA bar and food catering.
Lol, we even had the signature BA wait for guidance system and stairs/bus upon arrival at LHR.
Jul 20, 2022, 6:41 am
#28
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Also just received email for a flight to BER on 20 August. Email says Iberia, MMB says "BA Mainline Prime Lhr Shorthaul"
We are in Y anyway in exit row, and that still seems to be the case so will just go with the flow. MMB shows it as a A320, EF sayings it's operated by Iberia and there are currently 5 club rows.
We are in Y anyway in exit row, and that still seems to be the case so will just go with the flow. MMB shows it as a A320, EF sayings it's operated by Iberia and there are currently 5 club rows.
Last edited by endoman; Jul 20, 2022 at 10:43 am
