BA165 TLV 777 replaced by A321 Neo
Mar 1, 23, 7:21 am
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BA165 TLV 777 replaced by A321 Neo
The scheduled 777 on today’s 165 was replaced with short notice (yesterday I believe) by a 321. The main consequences seem to be CW being replaced by CE and no WT+ cabin.
What compensation would be due to CW ticket holders? Do BA still try and claim that they’re both Business, so no compensation due?
What compensation would be due to CW ticket holders? Do BA still try and claim that they’re both Business, so no compensation due?
Mar 1, 23, 12:12 pm
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Legally it can be done as a there and back, although BA have never done it as such, even on Mixed Fleet where it was a nightstop. (Covid aside as that was due to local restrictions). I believe it’s right up on the limits of FDP, particularly with the turnaround time of a wide body.
Mar 1, 23, 12:16 pm
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I don't know the intricacies of EU261, but if BA sold you a ticket marketed as "Club World" (i.e., it's printed on the receipt) and you end up flying "Club Europe" it would seem to be a decent argument for formal downgrade compensation.
Mar 1, 23, 12:20 pm
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Every days a school day, thank you 😊
I remember them being done on the A350 during 2020 before the fleet merger, and we had to have a minimum amount of bunk rest due to FDP. Although whether that was legal or industrial rules I can’t remember 😊
I remember them being done on the A350 during 2020 before the fleet merger, and we had to have a minimum amount of bunk rest due to FDP. Although whether that was legal or industrial rules I can’t remember 😊
Mar 1, 23, 12:21 pm
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when moscow was downgraded in 2020 from CW to CE BA offered a 50% refund of the fare paid - so there is precedent along these lines.
Mar 1, 23, 12:32 pm
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I’m guessing you are a young thing HCCCrew, 🤭 this was another lifetime ago?
Mar 1, 23, 1:48 pm
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See, for example:
"Downgraded" from Club World to Club Europe
BA Changed equipment from Club world now Club Europe
Aircraft Substitution: Downgraded from Club World to Club Europe
Booked Club World, now domestic A321. LHR-CAI-LHR. What to do?
'Downgrade' from CW to CE to Amman
Downgrade from Club World to Club Europe
Mar 1, 23, 4:45 pm
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Mar 1, 23, 11:21 pm
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So how does this work in reverse? I'm in CE and my 321 flight gets swapped to a 787. Do BA send me an email saying the CE seat no longer exists so I can either downgrade to Y or pay extra for the upgraded product in CW.
I guess most of the people who want compo for going CW to CE, would be appalled at the idea of having to pay extra to go the other way.
I guess most of the people who want compo for going CW to CE, would be appalled at the idea of having to pay extra to go the other way.
Last edited by Agent69; Mar 2, 23 at 2:47 am
Mar 2, 23, 12:41 am
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So how does this work in reverse? I'm in CE and my 321 flight gets swapped to a 787. Do BA send me an email saying the CE seat no longer exists so I can either downgrade to Y or pay extra for the upgraded product in CW.
I guess most of the people who want compo for going CE to CW, would be appalled at the idea of having to pay extra to go the other way.
I guess most of the people who want compo for going CE to CW, would be appalled at the idea of having to pay extra to go the other way.
