England and Wales arrive in Qatar…
Nov 16, 2022, 7:44 am
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England and Wales arrive in Qatar…
Disappointing to see that British Airways did not fly either the England or Wales team to Qatar, Virgin and Qatar respectively got the nod 🤷🏻♂️
Nov 16, 2022, 7:52 am
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And the award for the most tenuous BA connection goes to...
Nov 16, 2022, 8:02 am
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And when BA pull an aircraft out of service to be able to fund the outbound flight and then short notice launch another hull over to DOH for the return sector, whenever they (likely abruptly) finish their tournament, I’m sure all travellers would appreciate the cancellation to their flight to oblige the aircraft.
Perhaps the FA(s) aren’t willing to pay what BA cost it up to be? ie, 4-6 r/trip cancellations to be able to free up the plane.
Perhaps the FA(s) aren’t willing to pay what BA cost it up to be? ie, 4-6 r/trip cancellations to be able to free up the plane.
Nov 16, 2022, 8:09 am
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And when BA pull an aircraft out of service to be able to fund the outbound flight and then short notice launch another hull over to DOH for the return sector, whenever they (likely abruptly) finish their tournament, I’m sure all travellers would appreciate the cancellation to their flight to oblige the aircraft.
Perhaps the FA(s) aren’t willing to pay what BA cost it up to be? ie, 4-6 r/trip cancellations to be able to free up the plane.
Perhaps the FA(s) aren’t willing to pay what BA cost it up to be? ie, 4-6 r/trip cancellations to be able to free up the plane.
Nov 16, 2022, 8:26 am
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I don't think BA will worry too much about not being associated with this particular world cup.
Nov 16, 2022, 8:52 am
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Not the first time BA have lost a 'PR' flight to VS, I've heard one specific instance from BA flight crew where a charity used BA regularly until the prices went up and VS offered to do it for free once simply for the PR benefits.
And I think a huge percentage of us, given a choice would choose QR over BA if we had to fly this route so a better experience for the athletes and teams.
CB
And I think a huge percentage of us, given a choice would choose QR over BA if we had to fly this route so a better experience for the athletes and teams.
CB
Nov 16, 2022, 8:52 am
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Nov 16, 2022, 8:55 am
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Nov 16, 2022, 9:27 am
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I don’t imagine “the nod” was gratis! And aren’t BA more aligned to rugby ?
Nov 16, 2022, 10:04 am
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The French team didn't use Air France either.
They chartered a plane from "La Compagnie", an A321 with only business seats that usually operates between Paris and New York.
Regarding England and VS, the A350 can carry much more people than just the players and the staff. Wondering if someone/who else was on the plane...
They chartered a plane from "La Compagnie", an A321 with only business seats that usually operates between Paris and New York.
Regarding England and VS, the A350 can carry much more people than just the players and the staff. Wondering if someone/who else was on the plane...
Nov 16, 2022, 10:07 am
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Mega-million budgets for insanely paid “sports celebs” … rent your own bloody jets.
Nov 16, 2022, 12:25 pm
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Nov 16, 2022, 7:54 pm
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The French team didn't use Air France either.
They chartered a plane from "La Compagnie", an A321 with only business seats that usually operates between Paris and New York.
Regarding England and VS, the A350 can carry much more people than just the players and the staff. Wondering if someone/who else was on the plane...
They chartered a plane from "La Compagnie", an A321 with only business seats that usually operates between Paris and New York.
Regarding England and VS, the A350 can carry much more people than just the players and the staff. Wondering if someone/who else was on the plane...
And when BA pull an aircraft out of service to be able to fund the outbound flight and then short notice launch another hull over to DOH for the return sector, whenever they (likely abruptly) finish their tournament, I’m sure all travellers would appreciate the cancellation to their flight to oblige the aircraft.
Perhaps the FA(s) aren’t willing to pay what BA cost it up to be? ie, 4-6 r/trip cancellations to be able to free up the plane.
Perhaps the FA(s) aren’t willing to pay what BA cost it up to be? ie, 4-6 r/trip cancellations to be able to free up the plane.