BA280 (LAX- LHR) and BA285 (LHR-SFO) cancellations
Apr 19, 2023, 10:14 am
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BA280 (LAX- LHR) and BA285 (LHR-SFO) cancellations
Due to fly these routes in a few weeks so keeping an eye on their reliability. I've noticed they both had had two or three cancellations over the last week or so which doesn't bode well.
Is there any particular reason? Surely they can't be that unreliable?
Will be flying 285 on 31st May and 280 on 17th June.
Is there any particular reason? Surely they can't be that unreliable?
Will be flying 285 on 31st May and 280 on 17th June.
Apr 19, 2023, 10:32 am
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I believe it's a combination of A380 issues, other aircraft types going tech as well and subsequently a shortage of frames.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35177605-post471.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35177605-post471.html
Apr 19, 2023, 10:40 am
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Noticing major delays on BA a380s
More discussion here too.
(Posted separately as adding in an additional thread to the post above seems to hyperlink the 1st one I posted
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More discussion here too.
(Posted separately as adding in an additional thread to the post above seems to hyperlink the 1st one I posted
)
Apr 19, 2023, 10:48 am
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Not necessarily, just at the moment, there are also a number of 777s with technical issues, as well as some issues with 5G compliance. This sort of question comes up a fair bit after a few cancellations - some people like to see whether their flight on date X will fare by looking at the same flight on date Y. The reality is that past performance is not a good guide to future results.
See this thread from approx post 440 and onwards.
FAQ : Reason for flight delay or cancellation - 2023 edition
See this thread from approx post 440 and onwards.
FAQ : Reason for flight delay or cancellation - 2023 edition
Apr 19, 2023, 10:57 am
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Not necessarily, just at the moment, there are also a number of 777s with technical issues, as well as some issues with 5G compliance. This sort of question comes up a fair bit after a few cancellations - some people like to see whether their flight on date X will fare by looking at the same flight on date Y. The reality is that past performance is not a good guide to future results.
See this thread from approx post 440 and onwards.
FAQ : Reason for flight delay or cancellation - 2023 edition
See this thread from approx post 440 and onwards.
FAQ : Reason for flight delay or cancellation - 2023 edition
Apr 19, 2023, 10:58 am
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Apr 19, 2023, 11:53 am
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Not a good day for the San Fran route today, BA285 cancelled and the BA287 due to go at 14:05 departed 2.5hrs late. Fingers crossed my flight next week goes OK
Last edited by Tim_T; Apr 19, 2023 at 12:34 pm
Apr 19, 2023, 3:18 pm
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Quick question if I may. At say 4pm in the afternoon which would likely be quicker after taking the Hex service to Paddington: A) Taxi from Paddington to Kings Cross or B), taking the Tube ( with luggage)?
Thanks for any replies and sorry to stray from the thread.
Apr 20, 2023, 2:08 am
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Yes, I'm on the 286 SFO-LHR today and have been told it will depart:20:30 and arrive LHR 15:00.
Quick question if I may. At say 4pm in the afternoon which would likely be quicker after taking the Hex service to Paddington: A) Taxi from Paddington to Kings Cross or B), taking the Tube ( with luggage)?
Thanks for any replies and sorry to stray from the thread.
Quick question if I may. At say 4pm in the afternoon which would likely be quicker after taking the Hex service to Paddington: A) Taxi from Paddington to Kings Cross or B), taking the Tube ( with luggage)?
Thanks for any replies and sorry to stray from the thread.
Apr 26, 2023, 11:28 am
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Noticing major delays on BA a380s
More discussion here too.
(Posted separately as adding in an additional thread to the post above seems to hyperlink the 1st one I posted)
More discussion here too.
(Posted separately as adding in an additional thread to the post above seems to hyperlink the 1st one I posted
)I have an upcoming trip booked for May LAX-LHR BA280 on 777 and worried about their cancellations on Sundays and Tuesdays for some reason.
Hoping a miracle, the A380 will fly this route as I loved the A380 in the past....
Last edited by 4sallypat; Apr 26, 2023 at 11:30 am Reason: past schedule
