No water on board tonight
Mar 17, 2023, 2:05 pm
#1
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No water on board tonight
First time I’ve had this. Flight earlier today had no potable water loaded, meaning no tea and coffee service and sink out of use in the toilets - the little dettol wipes and hand sanitizer were offered instead.
Mar 17, 2023, 2:52 pm
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A recent BHD-LHR, overheard the cabin crew discussing the state they'd found the aircraft in. Waste tanks at 75% full, fresh water 25%. The general response seemed to be this is a common issue that's getting worse.
Mar 17, 2023, 3:07 pm
#5
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Have had some friends experience this issue on other carriers too recently (1-2 hour EU hops) - lavatories ending up in a horrific state. Would surely be a hygiene/health and safety issue for longer flights, if not at least too uncomfortable for traveling?
Mar 17, 2023, 4:00 pm
#6
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I had the same this week on LHR-BSL. BA752 on the 16th of March.
No running water on the plane.
It seems to be happening a lot.
I’m tempted to raise a complaint for some avios compensation but I’m not sure customer service would care at all.
No running water on the plane.
It seems to be happening a lot.
I’m tempted to raise a complaint for some avios compensation but I’m not sure customer service would care at all.
Mar 17, 2023, 9:58 pm
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Tastes like disinfectant but doesn't kill enough bacteria
Hope this helps.
Mar 17, 2023, 10:01 pm
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Do what I do, get out on the wing and just relieve yourself
Mar 18, 2023, 2:23 am
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I seem to remember that BA have previously run sectors between London and Singapore with no water on board. So whilst it's inconvenient for short haul, it's very much not off the cards for long haul as well.
Edit: added link to previous thread BA15 LHR -SIN 5th May left with empty water tanks
Edit: added link to previous thread BA15 LHR -SIN 5th May left with empty water tanks
Last edited by plunet; Mar 18, 2023 at 2:31 am
Mar 18, 2023, 2:30 am
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Many years ago I was on a VS flight from LHR to HKG and the crew discovered we had no water somewhere over France. The plane was turned around, we overnighted at some hotel at LHR and began the journey again the next morning.
Mar 18, 2023, 2:38 am
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Wipes put in the sink, but it was made clear the toilets can still be used as they rely more on suction than water.
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