British Airways is reportedly gearing up to reject compensation claims related to their recent IT meltdown, despite soliciting claims through post-event communications. The airline has not disclosed the specifics of the incident and has already denied crediting missed flights with Tier Points and Avios, potentially harming its reputation.
British Airways, after a day of damaging press over its IT failures, are not denying credit for cancelled flights.
AA fare classes have long earned less Avios than the same BA fare class. This was fixed on 1 January 2022 without a fanfare.
The BBC has reported that new regulations will mandate a negative COVID test for passengers arriving in the UK, effective from 4am on Tuesday. Details regarding the type of test and timing remain unclear, alongside implications for connecting passengers. Additionally, Nigeria will be added to the Red List, requiring hotel quarantine.
Scottish and Welsh governments are advocating for an 8-day quarantine for arrivals, following the UK Government’s new PCR testing requirements. This proposal aims to address concerns over the spread of a new variant in the UK, which may not be linked to travel, as testing increases reveal more cases.
The British Airways Executive Club login functionality has been restored, allowing users to access their accounts again. However, several features, including Family Accounts settings and flight updates, remain incomplete, leaving some users still experiencing issues with their accounts.
The BA Executive Club website presents challenges for users trying to log in, but a workaround allows access to account information and previous bookings. By initiating a mock booking, users can reveal the ‘Log In’ option and regain functionality, although the iOS app offers limited features.
The British Airways Executive Club website remains down, with no estimated return date provided for members. However, the iOS app is operational, featuring updates such as a color-coded status for transactions and enhanced layout, though recent flights have not been posted during the outage.
BA web site is STILL down, a day after it was due to return to service.
Is the BA Executive Club website back up for you yet?
Passengers transiting in England, and staying airside, no longer need a Passenger Locator Form.
Passengers who secured chargebacks from Ryanair when governments would not let them travel (but the flight operated) are now being asked to repay the chargeback amount before Ryanair will let them travel again.
