metofficeUK:
FLASH Warning of Heavy Snow for London & South East England valid from 1250 Mon 20 Dec to 2100 Mon 20 Dec http://bit.ly/eYIpci [via Twitter]

I finally got the rebooking page to load. Nothing available until 26th, and even on 26th, it's J only (thankfully I am in J...) but I would like to get back before 26th, since I'm leaving again on 27th!

Now onto searching for weird routings. Eurostar to Paris/Brussels and then flying is not an option since Eurostar is unavailable for booking until after Christmas. Ferry? Walking?

Just had my BA 784 cancelled.

Spent a while on the phone trying to get through to the gold helpline and eventually got through.

I'm now rebokked on the BA786 tomorrow, in economy!

I'm not very confident about getting off tomorrow though.

bjorns

This is unconfirmed at this time but sky news are saying BA has cancelled all short haul flights on the 20 December from 12pm onwards "probably to concentrate on the long haul departures" says colin brazier, sky news presenter

http://www.sky.com/news

or watch it live -



http://news.sky.com/skynews/LivePlus

Unable to check and confirm with www.ba.com due to amount of people trying to get on it. Tried www.ba2go.com and also the BA exec iphone app.


Go to this BA link to confirm

http://www.britishairways.com/travel...b?p_faqid=4120


DO NOT GO TO THE AIRPORT IF YOU ARE NOT ON A CONFIRMED FLIGHT OR IF YOUR FLIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THERE IS NO POINT

I know how you feel.

It hasn't been a good year for flying.

I got cought up in last winters snow disruption, as well as 2 weeks ago, then got to spend 3 hours on the tarmac after landing at LHR on Friday evening.

Not to mention Vulcanic ash, an unusually large amount of flights being delayed for technical issues.

In fact, I don't think I've had an ontime departure since early October, or it may even be further back than that.

My flight today has been cancelled and I've been rebooked in an economy seat tomorrow, but I'm not confident in getting away tomorrow either.

It is wearing me down.

bjorns

Radio 4 just announced it is all shorthaul from Terminal 3 only that will be cancelled.

Rats, I am kicking myself (second time this month actually) for choosing to fly BA. My flight is due tomorrow and provided all their flights on my route have been cancelled today prospects of me boarding that plane tomorrow are pretty grim. What adds to my frustration is that all three other airlines flying to my destination do operate their flights today. I have just checked and every flight (but those 3 operated by BA) is fully booked tomorrow.
Will I ever learn from my own mistakes?

Confirmed..... ALL shorthaul for the rest of 20 Dec cancelled. Do NOT go to the airport to rebook.

I think the best advise to all those trying to get to their destinations tomorrow is to go sites like kayak.com and try to book a fully flexible ticket with an alternative carrier. And do this fast, seats go as I type as people flee BA.

What is your destination? it may help people to know.

A gentle reminder to use this thread only for discussion relating to actual operations and issues. Anything else snow related (including rants) is best placed here

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...cuss-vent.html

Thanks!

Swanhunter
Moderator, BAEC

In my view, there is one thing the government could do.

They could allow Heathrow to operate 24/7 until the end of the year.

This would allow the airlines to get their flights off, even though not necessarily on time, helping to clear the backlog.

bjorns

Just heard the government has lifted night flying restrictions@LHR: some welcome initiative at last.....

Just seen this update offering cancellations or rebooking for anyone who wants to change arrangements between now and the 24th. I'm flying (allegedly) LHR to NRT 25th so waiting to see what happens as if this is extended to cover flights on 25th am considering canceling BA and flying KLM from BRS (not on a flexible flight so that not an option atm..)

Last updated: 12:25 - 20 December 2010

Severe weather continues to cause significant disruption to our operations.

Please do not travel to the airport unless your flight is operating.

> Check the status of your flight

You can also check your flight status on your mobile phone by visiting ba2go.com.

If you are due to travel from Heathrow between now and 24 December, please consider whether your travel is essential. If you do not need to travel you can cancel your flight, and get a full refund, or change your flight to another date in the next 355 days.

We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience. Our staff are doing everything they can to help you.

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Monday 20 December

If you are due to travel today we have now updated our schedule:

* ALL shorthaul flights after 12pm midday have been cancelled.

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Looks like many of the LHR-NYC flights tomorrow are now cancelled.