When do the Bassinet locations open up?
Jul 27, 2011 | 11:02 am
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When do the Bassinet locations open up?
The bulkhead row in WT+ (BA118, 777) shows all Cot seats available, until I click on my head and go green, as which stage they grey out?
Currently T-31... Can't believe I'm saying this already but, Whats the point in Gold Status if you can't do something as simple as reserve a seat? (to ensure you don't have a screaming brat next to you)
Currently T-31... Can't believe I'm saying this already but, Whats the point in Gold Status if you can't do something as simple as reserve a seat? (to ensure you don't have a screaming brat next to you)
Last edited by Jimmyrp; Jul 27, 2011 at 11:16 am
Jul 27, 2011 | 11:08 am
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Defnitely by OLCI at T-24. Sometimes can be as early as T-72, ie. 3 days before but no guarantee of this.
Jul 27, 2011 | 11:48 am
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No I dont think we have meet.... and Yes I was, back in the day when children were seen and not heard, also my parents wouldn't of dreamed of letting me scream for 9 hrs in a confined space. Unfortunatly we live in an age where Parents seem to think we all want to hear the whining of their adorable offspring, actively encouraging it at times... It would be nice not to have it in my ear again quite so soon! Sorry if my comments upset you.
I take it you don't know the answer to the question I posted?
I take it you don't know the answer to the question I posted?
Jul 27, 2011 | 11:56 am
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The bulkhead row in WT+ (BA118, 777) shows all Cot seats available, until I click on my head and go green, as which stage they grey out?
Currently T-31... Can't believe I'm saying this already but, Whats the point in Gold Status if you can't do something as simple as reserve a seat? (to ensure you don't have a screaming brat next to you)
Currently T-31... Can't believe I'm saying this already but, Whats the point in Gold Status if you can't do something as simple as reserve a seat? (to ensure you don't have a screaming brat next to you)
I assume you could get a bulkhead if you took the seat not associated to the cot position (4 cot positions, 8 seats across???).
Jul 27, 2011 | 12:04 pm
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So what's supposed to happen in your little bubble? Golds get to reserve the first row with the bassinet locations, then those with infants get to sit in the row behind, without the cot position?
I assume you could get a bulkhead if you took the seat not associated to the cot position (4 cot positions, 8 seats across???).
I assume you could get a bulkhead if you took the seat not associated to the cot position (4 cot positions, 8 seats across???).
How do you get the popcorn icon......
Jul 27, 2011 | 12:56 pm
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I believe the window seat is reserved for the cot so it does not block others from exiting in case of emergency. I also believe that even if you to get the window at T24, you could still be bumped if an infant does show up (it even happens to the much coveted 747 Old First 1A/1K). Who knows where you would end up then (not likely the bulkhead at that point).
Jul 27, 2011 | 2:20 pm
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Having asked this very question of the helpline on a recent holiday when it happened to me...
Although the front row opens up for booking at T=72, the actual cot seats are only available if you have an infant in your party. They don't open up properly until t-24 when they are fair game for all.
Although the front row opens up for booking at T=72, the actual cot seats are only available if you have an infant in your party. They don't open up properly until t-24 when they are fair game for all.
Jul 27, 2011 | 2:56 pm
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Having asked this very question of the helpline on a recent holiday when it happened to me...
Although the front row opens up for booking at T=72, the actual cot seats are only available if you have an infant in your party. They don't open up properly until t-24 when they are fair game for all.
Although the front row opens up for booking at T=72, the actual cot seats are only available if you have an infant in your party. They don't open up properly until t-24 when they are fair game for all.
PS: CarolynUK, Dreams has been just fantastic... 2 weeks have never gone so fast! We will be returning- possibly in February.
Jul 27, 2011 | 5:22 pm
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In my bubble there would be no 'cots; and I'd have peace and quiet...I've got a bulkhead seat thanks, I'd like a window seat aswell, but they seem to be reserved for babies to look out of...Isn't there some way kids can be stored in the hold... It wouldn't need to be exclusive to kids, the parents can sit with them as well..I'm not a meanie!!
How do you get the popcorn icon......
How do you get the popcorn icon......
Jul 28, 2011 | 1:37 am
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These rants about children always amaze me. I have been far more disturbed on flights, especially in Club, by loud and obnoxious bankerly/lawyerly adults than by kids. The worst is when the (adult) person in the next seat starts to snore: the Club seats positively reverberate with snoring.
Jul 28, 2011 | 3:33 am
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I'm amazed at the predictability of the process.
Isn't there a catch-all thread about children on flights? If not, I might start one (and stand well back!)
- Dismissive comment about children
- Indignant response in their defence
- Over-reaction in reply
- Go to point 3 and repeat.
Isn't there a catch-all thread about children on flights? If not, I might start one (and stand well back!)
Jul 28, 2011 | 11:54 am
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If you have the infant already booked against your name then your seat is unchangeable online - you have to call. I did this with an F trip and they gave us 1A because that was the bassinet position (someone was actually moved apparently). My wife had to sit wherever though.
I have a CW trip coming up with him and so booked our tickets first - changed seats, then added my little one.
I have a CW trip coming up with him and so booked our tickets first - changed seats, then added my little one.
Jul 30, 2011 | 4:39 am
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I'm happy to report that my bubble floated up into club, I had a great 8hrs sleep... Thanks for all the useful replies which actually answered the initial question....
100% longhaul upgrade sucess since becoming Gold...... Thanks BA.... ^
100% longhaul upgrade sucess since becoming Gold...... Thanks BA.... ^
Jul 30, 2011 | 4:42 am
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If you have the infant already booked against your name then your seat is unchangeable online - you have to call. I did this with an F trip and they gave us 1A because that was the bassinet position (someone was actually moved apparently). My wife had to sit wherever though.
I have a CW trip coming up with him and so booked our tickets first - changed seats, then added my little one.
I have a CW trip coming up with him and so booked our tickets first - changed seats, then added my little one.