BA390 to TFS return to LHR
May 25, 2024, 3:13 am
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May 25, 2024, 3:17 am
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From 7am until 9:30am being on the aircraft I can confirm the seats are comfortable enough. No regular socket for charging, only USB in the seat in-front. But the USB-C port is 60W so enough for a regular laptop.
The new overhead bins being larger are a massive improvement. Loads and loads of space.
The new overhead bins being larger are a massive improvement. Loads and loads of space.
May 25, 2024, 3:49 am
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Ok I'll be the one to ask the classic FT question - would this be seen as a maintenance issue within BAs control and therefore eligible for EC261 comp (in addition to the mandatory duty of care liability)?
May 25, 2024, 5:13 am
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Airbus issue I would have thought, hasn't been in service long enough to be a maintenance issue.
May 25, 2024, 5:18 am
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On a side tangent, I would assume that a case like the one of that poor A350 stricken by the Virgin 787 wouldn't count for EC261 I suppose?
May 25, 2024, 10:39 am
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But actually being serious… why the police?
May 25, 2024, 11:53 am
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When there is an emergency landing at LHR there's a standard response with a long list of attendees. These will be staff who would be airside anyway at this point. Once it is clear they aren't needed then they will go away. But to give an example, if there was an emergency evacuation of the aircraft on to the apron it would be useful to have the police around to help with the process and keep things safe. I recall the recent Bermuda incident where a half hearted response led to inappropriate outcomes.
May 25, 2024, 12:28 pm
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In my opinion it should. I would expect BA to claim from whoever was at fault for all the costs associated with this incident, not just for the new bits. Everyone will have insurance to cover such things. I dread to think how much next year's premium will go up by though!