This thread has been launched after discussion with the BA Moderators (Mods). BA has prepared contingency plans for flight cancellations, stemming from the impact of Covid-19 on demand. There are already separate threads covering the following areas, but more cancellations are expected on other routes. BA have informed investors that they are ex... Read More

Hey folks, at the gate in SJC and the gate agent just announced ATL is closed and we can't board but no more info. Not seeing anything on Twitter. Any ideas? Read More

Hi, hoping someone can give me some advice.... Planning to visit family near Seattle over Christmas, and pondering taking a punt and booking WT for the return on New Year's Eve. A few years ago when children were tiny I elected to travel on NYE on the basis that we would be stuck in with them anyway and I might just as well drink champagne onboa... Read More

Having read [utag=768410]jenecho[/utag] 's thread on NYE travel it has gotten me wondering. We have a WTP return leg from JFK-LGW on 2nd Jan 21. I've established the seat width for the seats as being 18.5 but was looking for some feedback on overall comfort for a redeye TATL. On a recent CX flight we were bumped from coach to premium which was... Read More

Milan to Mexico City on Star Alliance, 1,300 EUR Business class, 2,500 EUR First class (on LH). Wide open until end of schedule. Example: https://www.google.com/flights#flt=MXP.MEX.2020-03-17*MEX.MXP.2020-03-24;c:EUR;e:1;sc:f... Read More

I have both a Barclays (since about 2005 w/USAirways) as well as a Citi PlatinumSelect. I think I have one too many and would appreciate some advice as to which card offers better benefits. I think the annual fee is about the same. The Barclays card has an enormous credit limit (that I never get even close to using), and the Citi card not as... Read More

"British Airways parent International Consolidated Airlines Group SA on Friday posted a substantially lower annual profit, weighed down by a pilot strike and high fuel costs, and warned of a coronavirus impact. Shares in IAG were down 8.0% in London on Friday morning at 474.80 pence each, the worst performer in the blue chip index.... Read More

Seeking some help on lounge access in LHR for the following flight schedule: CX251 (HKG-LHR)- 23:55-05:00+1 day (first class) BA464 (LHR-MAD)- 16:45-20:10 (economy class) Will I get First class lounge and Concorde Room access for BA in LHR? Seems a bit unclear for oneworld lounge policy: First and Business Class customers connecting on... Read More

[url=https://paxex.aero/2020/02/delta-flybe-codeshare-application/]Delta and Flybe filed with the DOT for permission to add the DL code on all BE flights effective ASAP[/url]. Looks like DL wants the opportunity to connect pax onward via UK gateways and such. Timing and other details of the partnership still pending. (Link to further det... Read More

Now that we have cases in Zurich and Switzerland has banned large public gatherings? I am set to fly Paris to Zurich and go skiing in St. Moritz, but at this point I would rather refund the hotel, cancel the flights and stay away as the Italian outbreak spills into Switzerland. Any chance of this on the horizon? Read More

So I havent been having much luck with Alaska lately. Last flight was cancelled. Now I just got a nnotice that my flight tonight is delayed. Supposed to depart at 845. BOI > SEA Delayed until 9:22. Now I'll probably miss my redeye flight to IAD. Read More

Hello all, In preparation of my wife and my 10th anniversary as well as our 40th birthday, we're looking for a secluded, ultra relaxing, beach vacation. What do you all think is the best hotel to spend WoH points for such a vacation? I first had in mind the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, but IMHO, because the basic room that's accessible with... Read More

So, just spitballing here. My company is about to stop all corporate travel over the COVID-19 situation. I'm a 75k, but clearly if I am not traveling I am not earning BIS miles. Lots of companies are doing similar travel holds. Anyone want to speculate if AS might get lenient this year on letting folks hold on to status? Read More

Just had the following by email from BA. I'm assuming everyone with LGW bookings over the weekend will receive this, but just in case ....[QUOTE]We wanted to let you know that due to planned engineering works affecting the M23 Motorway this weekend, you may need to allow additional time to complete your journey. From 21:00 on Friday th... Read More

I’m trying to plan a trip for the middle of next year and want to use 2 241s. Unfortunately I currently have 2 241s, one of which expires November this year. I’d like to trigger it now so I have 2 that will work next year. Assuming we can’t manage a quick weekend trip somewhere, anyone got any ideas about cheapest (£ and Avios) way to trigger one?... Read More

I've been on the fence about purchasing points with their current promotion that gets you an additional 50% after reading all of this issues people seemed to be having with the last promotion in the fall. But ultimately I gave in and yesterday I purchased 50k that gives me an additional 25k for a total of 75k points for $625. I received the emailed... Read More

Hi, I recently did a tier point run, and am waiting for the tier points and avios to post to my exec club account. To date, all the BA flights have been awarded, but all of the AA flights are yet to appear. There were a few anomalies; I booked the flights through a travel agent, there was Both a BA and an AA booking reference, and before flying... Read More

Which planes in BA's fleet have the best cabin atmospheres? I occasionally get shortness of breath, not to any medical level, but have noticed that on 787/A350/A380 the air seems a lot better than on the 777. I was just wondering how other people think the various planes compare? LF Read More

I'm curious what happened at AMS today. I'm at DTW and DL137 is cancelled, and noticed other DL airports have badly delayed/cancelled AMS flights. Weather didnt look to bad for AMS, but am trying to figure out. Read More

QQ: Booked J flights to AKL from ZRH via HKG (on CX's website) and got the OW CX Booking ref. Where do I get the booking ref for the NZ (*A) flight (CX code share) so I can allocate better seats that then auto allocated ones? I have done something similar with AY and Code share SB before but cannot remember where and how I did it... Read More

Given the drop off in demand to the Far East from both Europe & USA, airlines on both sides of the pond have increased capacity on transatlantic routes, but there has been no marked reduction in prices. Indeed, business class prices ex Europe (from most of the big hubs LON, PAR, FRA, AMS, MAD, DUB) are currently higher than last year for early Summ... Read More

Here’s a fun, rather complex set of questions. Feel free to move to GS benefits or some other existing thread if more appropriate. CONTEXT I bought two tickets recently that basically form one entire itinerary: [list=1] [*]LIM-IAH-LAX ... bought with cash in J because the price was dumb cheap [*]LAX-SYD-MEL in Y, purchased via Unite... Read More

Forgive me if it’s somewhere else but I’ve looked and can’t find: what should we expect as part of a full J class mainline not rouge between Toronto and Halifax for meals nuts only a 2-2.5hr flight but my wife has diabetes and missing meals are an issue. We will likely be flying between 5 and 9 pm both ways aircraft looks like mainline 767-300... Read More

Virgin and SkyTeam seem to have matched/competed against the BA Luxury Sale. LHR- Boston just came out at $1292/£1000 round trip for Monday departures in April, May. Routing options via JFK on new A350 as well as via CDG/AMS... Read More

Good Afternoon Flyertalk! We wanted to let you know about a Rapid Rewards maintenance outage that will occur later this evening so that you can plan accordingly. The notice below will be posted on the website later this afternoon. Rapid Rewards Unavailable Friday 2/28 11PM CST to Saturday 2/29 8AM CST... Read More