LIVE! British Airways disruption 15 - 19 July 2022 - Heatwave edition - get help here
Jul 15, 2022, 9:57 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2017
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I've been speculating about this offline, and it is just speculation. The potential issue I could see for Tuesday is that if the temperature does get to 40c - a record - then one could hardly expect the depleted ramp workforce to go at full speed, and nor would anyone want that. Ditto the technical staff at the hangars. So I think there is a high risk of delays. And A380s unfortunately seem to be unreliable in any weather at the moment after they were sent to WFH in the desert during that pandemic thing.
If it was me, and I really wouldn't mind moving to Wednesday (usually a quiet day) I would certainly be tempted, but really it's difficult to read the runes at this point.
If it was me, and I really wouldn't mind moving to Wednesday (usually a quiet day) I would certainly be tempted, but really it's difficult to read the runes at this point.
Jul 15, 2022, 10:07 am
#32
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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And that INDN suggests Industrial Action and no compensation. Sometimes they have used that code to mean the airport has shut up shop, so GAL in this case. I can see some old strikes listed here for BOD but nothing that sounds lined up for demain.
https://www.cestlagreve.fr/
https://www.cestlagreve.fr/
Jul 15, 2022, 10:11 am
#33
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Thank you CWS for starting this tread.....most helpful for future reference!!
Jul 15, 2022, 10:38 am
#34
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LON
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And that INDN suggests Industrial Action and no compensation. Sometimes they have used that code to mean the airport has shut up shop, so GAL in this case. I can see some old strikes listed here for BOD but nothing that sounds lined up for demain.
https://www.cestlagreve.fr/
https://www.cestlagreve.fr/
You will see that there was a planned strike for 8th to 11th of July, and if it was a "mouvement reconductible", it could have carried on. But if the OP takes it to CEDR, BA will have to prove that it was the case even for demain.
Jul 15, 2022, 12:42 pm
#35
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Midday update
BA services originally planned to depart today = 381
BA services cancelled 111 (pre-planned)
BA services cancelled today 6
Percent services cancelled 31%
BA operating services 264
Delayed departures so far today 26
Expected to be delayed later today 49
Percent delayed or expected to be delayed 28%
BA services originally planned to depart today = 381
BA services cancelled 111 (pre-planned)
BA services cancelled today 6
Percent services cancelled 31%
BA operating services 264
Delayed departures so far today 26
Expected to be delayed later today 49
Percent delayed or expected to be delayed 28%
Delays - fairly bad
BA operating services 264 (one of which is a Geneva flight from yesterday, rebooked and operated today)
Delayed departures so far today 149
Expected to be delayed later today 18
Percent delayed or expected to be delayed 63%
The worst delays I've picked up are:
BA1446 LHREDI 13:15 Departed late 15:39 02:24
BA1306 LHRABZ 08:50 Departed late 11:20 02:30
BA1476 LHRGLA 10:10 Departed late 12:45 02:35
BA0287 LHRSFO 14:05 Departed late 16:46 02:41
BA0612 LHRPSA 12:00 Departed late 14:42 02:42
BA0119 LHRBLR 14:15 Departed late 17:15 03:00
BA0484 LHRBCN 09:05 Departed late 12:12 03:07
BA1350 LHRNQY 10:10 Departed late 14:24 04:14
Not sure why NQY was so late, I'm guessing they did want to run this service but it was originally lined up to a diverted aircraft but that's speculation on my part.
Normally LHR calms down from this point in the evening, there will be less pressure on resources from this point on.
Jul 15, 2022, 12:45 pm
#36
Join Date: Mar 2017
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Posts: 388
Our flight tonight is at least an hour late. So bored of this right now. At least it wasn't the flight last night which was over 3 hours late, dumping poor folk into Budapest at nearly 4am...
Jul 16, 2022, 1:49 am
#37
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Setting the scene for Saturday
Originally scheduled BA prime departures from LHR, no services held overnight = 329 flights
Cancelled in advance = 85
Operating services = 244, compared to 264 yesterday
Pre-cancelled includes 3 services for ABZ, BCN, BER, EDI, GVA, LYS; and 4 flights for DUB, 5 for NCE.
Longhauls being BOS, DFW, SAN, IAH, IAD, JNB , DXB, KWi - 1 each; and 2 x JFK.
LCA left 76 minutes late, ARN has a 2 hour 40 minute delay posted.
Originally scheduled BA prime departures from LHR, no services held overnight = 329 flights
Cancelled in advance = 85
Operating services = 244, compared to 264 yesterday
Pre-cancelled includes 3 services for ABZ, BCN, BER, EDI, GVA, LYS; and 4 flights for DUB, 5 for NCE.
Longhauls being BOS, DFW, SAN, IAH, IAD, JNB , DXB, KWi - 1 each; and 2 x JFK.
LCA left 76 minutes late, ARN has a 2 hour 40 minute delay posted.
Last edited by corporate-wage-slave; Jul 16, 2022 at 2:06 am
Jul 16, 2022, 1:51 am
#38
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Setting the scene for Saturday
Originally scheduled BA prime departures from LHR 3, no services held overnight = 329 flights
Cancelled in adavance = 85
Operating services = 244, compared to 264 yesterday
Pre-cancelled includes 3 services for ABZ, BCN, BER, EDI, GVA, LYS; and 4 flights for DUB, 5 for NCE. Longhauls being BOS, DFW, SAN, IAH, IAD, JNB , DXB, KWi - 1 each; and 2 x JFK.
LCA left 76 minutes late, ARN has a 2 hour 40 minute delay posted.
Originally scheduled BA prime departures from LHR 3, no services held overnight = 329 flights
Cancelled in adavance = 85
Operating services = 244, compared to 264 yesterday
Pre-cancelled includes 3 services for ABZ, BCN, BER, EDI, GVA, LYS; and 4 flights for DUB, 5 for NCE. Longhauls being BOS, DFW, SAN, IAH, IAD, JNB , DXB, KWi - 1 each; and 2 x JFK.
LCA left 76 minutes late, ARN has a 2 hour 40 minute delay posted.
Jul 16, 2022, 7:47 am
#39
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Best to use the Eurostar for the rest of the summer...even if it costs more and takes longer.
If going to Nice, the trip on a double deck TGV through scenic France at 200 mph is well worth it. Go 1st class and I think lunch is thrown in...check that though...
The Blue restaurant at Gare d'sud is amazing and great start to the journey...
Chris
If going to Nice, the trip on a double deck TGV through scenic France at 200 mph is well worth it. Go 1st class and I think lunch is thrown in...check that though...
The Blue restaurant at Gare d'sud is amazing and great start to the journey...
Chris
Jul 16, 2022, 8:38 am
#40
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I am in SW France at the moment. Heard about flight issues on local radio this morning. Wondered whether it was to do with forest fires as some are very close to airport, so I checked Airport website. There is a strike today with ground handling company.
Jul 16, 2022, 8:45 am
#41
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,596
BCN-LHR flight cancelled on Monday 18JUL
No other options available to LHR.
Have accepted rebook to LGW operated by Vueling with a BA flight number.
My predicament is my car is at LHR. Can I bill BA for a taxi to LHR in order to collect?
No other options available to LHR.
Have accepted rebook to LGW operated by Vueling with a BA flight number.
My predicament is my car is at LHR. Can I bill BA for a taxi to LHR in order to collect?
Jul 16, 2022, 9:10 am
#42
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,061
Bigger seat but no free food. And it’s the Gare de Lyon (rather than Sud) but yes, the brasserie is definitely worth a pit stop.
Jul 16, 2022, 9:12 am
#43
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,061
They won’t pay for a taxi but may cover the coach transfer (which realistically only takes 10-15min more anyway and is perfectly comfortable). If it was a recent cancellation I’d ask at arrivals services as they’ve been known to give out vouchers for it, but if not then pay and claim.
Jul 16, 2022, 9:14 am
#44
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In the case of Vueling, just check - if you haven't got a new booking - it's not cheaper to have a refund and book yourself!
BA483 is showing ARPN.
Jul 16, 2022, 9:24 am
#45
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Posts: 3,596
You can bill BA for the cost of going from LGW to LHR, it's not specifically for car collection. Taxis are supposedly limited to £50 guideline per person, public transport would be a straight refund.
In the case of Vueling, just check - if you haven't got a new booking - it's not cheaper to have a refund and book yourself!
BA483 is showing ARPN.
In the case of Vueling, just check - if you haven't got a new booking - it's not cheaper to have a refund and book yourself!
BA483 is showing ARPN.
Thanks for your assistance.