BA’s largest aircraft the A380 seats over 500 passengers. A series of delays, a noisy seat mate and a late arrival at Miami all conspired to make it a memorable trip – but not always for the right reasons.
British Airways has launched some changes to its mobile app that adds some new functionality if you are flying from London City or Gatwick.
British Airways now allows passengers in premium cabins to select their in-flight meals up to 30 days before departure. By accessing “Manage My Booking” on the BA website, travelers can choose their meals, including special dietary options, ensuring a personalized dining experience on their journey.
The North Terminal at Gatwick Airport was evacuated this morning following reports of a man with a gun being arrested. Passengers faced delays, with flights running 20-40 minutes late, and the Virgin afternoon flight experiencing a significant three-hour delay. The terminal remains closed due to an ongoing incident.
Transport services in Paris are gradually returning to normal following the recent attacks, with airlines and Eurostar resuming operations alongside enhanced security measures. While many flights are operating as scheduled, travelers are advised to allow extra time for security checks. The French Government continues to monitor the situation, with some public sites remaining closed.
Delays and cancellations are affecting flights at Heathrow due to fog, prompting airlines to adjust their schedules. Travelers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as many short-haul flights have been impacted.
British Airways is set to increase the Avios required for short haul flights within the US starting February 2, 2016. Economy awards will rise from 4,500 to 7,500 Avios, while Business Class will increase to 15,000 and First Class to 30,000, diminishing the value for Executive Club members.
Lots of news from British Airways this week. A new(-ish) route, a change to Tier Points earnings, and a partner starts some new routes, good for Avios redemptions. Oh, and some good news when using the American Airlines web site too.
British Airways Executive Club suffered a serious devaluation earlier in 2015. I have rehearsed the highlights of the scheme in this presentation, delivered at FTU in Oslo in October 2015.
The British Airways Avios award search tool recently encountered a glitch, mistakenly defaulting the number of passengers to zero, leading to frustrating error messages. By simply changing the passenger count to one or more, users can resolve this issue and continue their award search. However, other ongoing problems, such as phantom award space on Cathay Pacific, remain unaddressed.
BA’s much maligned Club Europe is good value if they offer you a pre-paid upgrade. No so much if you have to pay full-fare. My trip from London Heathrow to Hamburg demonstrates this.
The NTSB has released its second update on the investigation into the British Airways 777 engine fire in Las Vegas. Key findings include the disassembly of the GE90 engine, revealing a failure in the high-pressure compressor stage that led to the incident. Ongoing metallurgical evaluations and inspections of similar engines are underway.
