‘Forecast Adverse Weather’ - 16th April
Apr 15, 2024, 1:40 pm
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‘Forecast Adverse Weather’ - 16th April
Hello.
Just received this for a flight tomorrow from LHR. I’m only going for the day for a business meeting. I’ve rang the call centre and they’ve not been able to give any further information.
Any ideas from somebody in the know??
Thanks
Tom
Just received this for a flight tomorrow from LHR. I’m only going for the day for a business meeting. I’ve rang the call centre and they’ve not been able to give any further information.
Any ideas from somebody in the know??
Thanks
Tom
Apr 15, 2024, 1:48 pm
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Yes, a bit more detail would be helpful. Was it a message allowing you to move to other flights due to poor weather? It's covered in the FAQ for delays and cancellations, where there's a strong wind issue for LHR, up to 32 knots, and that's currently marked until 06:00 hrs on 16 April and will typically get extended. That thread will have the list of cancellations tomorrow morning.
Apr 15, 2024, 1:51 pm
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Thanks. Due to be on the BA812 operated by DAT.
The email reads as below and as you can see manages not to say a lot at all!
Thank you for choosing to fly with British Airways.
Please be advised that your flight may be delayed tomorrow because of Air Traffic Control restrictions due to forcasted adverse weather.
If you have a connecting flight as part of the same ticket and there’s a chance you may miss your connection, we'll automatically rebook your onward journey. Please check ba.com/managemybooking.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.
British Airways
The email reads as below and as you can see manages not to say a lot at all!
Thank you for choosing to fly with British Airways.
Please be advised that your flight may be delayed tomorrow because of Air Traffic Control restrictions due to forcasted adverse weather.
If you have a connecting flight as part of the same ticket and there’s a chance you may miss your connection, we'll automatically rebook your onward journey. Please check ba.com/managemybooking.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.
British Airways
Apr 15, 2024, 1:55 pm
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OK, that's the standard "there may be delays" message which those travelling today and a few recent days have had. And the winds will lead to some delays, since you are on the 07:05 to CPH on OY-RUH. But it is showing as operating, but I guess a 30 minute delay to arrival in CPH may well happen.
Apr 15, 2024, 1:58 pm
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Got the same Email. We're on BA 583 Tuesday MXP to LHR connecting to VS19. All on one ticket so according to the email they will take care of any rebooking. I hope that's the case!
VS19 is LHR-SFO. For rebooking would BA try to put us on the later VS flight or would they try to put us on BA before VS?
VS19 is LHR-SFO. For rebooking would BA try to put us on the later VS flight or would they try to put us on BA before VS?
Apr 15, 2024, 1:59 pm
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OK, that's the standard "there may be delays" message which those travelling today and a few recent days have had. And the winds will lead to some delays, since you are on the 07:05 to CPH on OY-RUH. But it is showing as operating, but I guess a 30 minute delay to arrival in CPH may well happen.
Apr 15, 2024, 2:02 pm
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I mis-typed that, it's OY-RUY, which is currently running the ATH-LHR service today.
Apr 15, 2024, 2:06 pm
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Got the same Email. We're on BA 583 Tuesday MXP to LHR connecting to VS19. All on one ticket so according to the email they will take care of any rebooking. I hope that's the case!
VS19 is LHR-SFO. For rebooking would BA try to put us on the later VS flight or would they try to put us on BA before VS?
VS19 is LHR-SFO. For rebooking would BA try to put us on the later VS flight or would they try to put us on BA before VS?
Apr 15, 2024, 2:20 pm
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I just received the same for BA8759 LCY to BCN at 11:20 tomorrow Tue 16th April
"Thank you for choosing to fly with BA CityFlyer.
Please be advised that your flight may be delayed tomorrow because of Air Traffic Control restrictions due to forcasted adverse weather.
If you have a connecting flight as part of the same ticket and there’s a chance you may miss your connection, we'll automatically rebook your onward journey. Please check ba.com/managemybooking.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.
BA CityFlyer"
"Thank you for choosing to fly with BA CityFlyer.
Please be advised that your flight may be delayed tomorrow because of Air Traffic Control restrictions due to forcasted adverse weather.
If you have a connecting flight as part of the same ticket and there’s a chance you may miss your connection, we'll automatically rebook your onward journey. Please check ba.com/managemybooking.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.
BA CityFlyer"
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Apr 15, 2024, 2:56 pm
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I’ve unfortunately experienced a misconnect from BA to VS at LHR in the past. As the carrier delivering you late, BA would be responsible for the rebooking. I think they have a strong preference for JBA carriers where possible. I was rebooked on AA and no discussion about my preferred carrier was entertained. Obviously if JBA has nothing available (unlikely) they would be obliged to offer the next available routing in any carrier.
Apr 15, 2024, 3:17 pm
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I’ve unfortunately experienced a misconnect from BA to VS at LHR in the past. As the carrier delivering you late, BA would be responsible for the rebooking. I think they have a strong preference for JBA carriers where possible. I was rebooked on AA and no discussion about my preferred carrier was entertained. Obviously if JBA has nothing available (unlikely) they would be obliged to offer the next available routing in any carrier.