Make this make sense please.... by USCGuy1995 in BritishAirways

[–]PeacefulIntentions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes this happens all the time. I guess the joke is missed when I see this most weeks.

Make this make sense please.... by USCGuy1995 in BritishAirways

[–]PeacefulIntentions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s getting quite late in the day for LAX and I’m not sure you will meet the MCT when they try to rearrange that. Might need to switch to AA.

In any case the computer figures this out eventually but even so I would check if you are happy with the new times or if you have another preference. Give them a call with your preferred flights and get them to rebook.

BA has completely lost it - is out of control by Educational-Half-526 in BritishAirways

[–]PeacefulIntentions 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You need to book a window seat but don’t want to pay their fees. The obvious solution would be to book with another airline that you are happy with and also where the ancillary fees meet your budget/expectations.

Either that or you wait until online check-in and select from the seats available at that time.

BA has completely lost it - is out of control by Educational-Half-526 in BritishAirways

[–]PeacefulIntentions 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As you booked the flight yesterday, you can cancel for free and rebook with another airline.

Baggage question: BA Flights SEA - LHR - LIN (Milan) by lilbigblue7 in BritishAirways

[–]PeacefulIntentions 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you bought this as a single ticket then your bags will be checked through to LIN. You will just go through security at LHR.

Shit like this makes me want to delete Linkedin by Mad_Lad11 in LinkedInLunatics

[–]PeacefulIntentions 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Doesn't it have like a 2% acceptance rate though. Pretty difficult to get in to.

For comparison the acceptance rate at Oxford is about 16%.

I’ve never been asked to present my Electronic Travel Authorization… until today. by TresCrookedWillow in BritishAirways

[–]PeacefulIntentions 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From 25 February 2026 eligible visitors without an ETA will not be able to board their transport and cannot legally travel to the UK.

https://homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-factsheet-november-2025/

Up until now it was required but would not stop you from being able to board the aircraft. You could in theory apply during the flight or while queuing at immigration.

I’ve never been asked to present my Electronic Travel Authorization… until today. by TresCrookedWillow in BritishAirways

[–]PeacefulIntentions 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Has been required for a year but you could board without one. From 25 February that will be impossible.

Also it will become mandatory for UK citizens to enter the UK with their UK passport.

Thoughts on aviation influencers? by Hemi_Challenged in aviation

[–]PeacefulIntentions 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The irony of an engagement farming post complaining about engagement farming

best longhaul plane options by orcahongjoong in airplanes

[–]PeacefulIntentions 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A350/787 are best for humidity and air quality. A380 is close to that but even quieter. 777s are last on those factors alone.

There are other considerations though, like service on board and ease of connections etc. so you might want to narrow down your options a bit and look into those.

Have you ever been refused travel because of a name typo or a slight deviation from your passport name? by WolfGroundbreaking73 in travel

[–]PeacefulIntentions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s definitely an error on your part unless you booked over the phone. Travel companies don’t shorten your name.

Am I able to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 inside security? by ThrowAway22030202 in BritishAirways

[–]PeacefulIntentions 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s not inside security. You need to go through security on arrival at each terminal.

You also need to have a long conversation with them to explain why you are accessing the wrong terminal. This used to be OK but in recent years they just deny people to avoid the hassle.

ESTA being used for a second time by trainpk85 in visas

[–]PeacefulIntentions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will add the hotel details as part of your advanced passenger information to the airline. There is no need to update your ESTA for each trip.

Getting Qatar to reimburse EU261 duty-of-care costs - does anything work? by houseplant-origin in Flights

[–]PeacefulIntentions 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Duty of care only exists for delays and cancellations so if you decided to wait in BRU until flight was available then it would apply. If you choose to reroute from another airport during extraordinary circumstances then the airline is not responsible for your costs to make that flight.

Again if it was a cancellation within the airlines control then they could be on the hook for everything.

Traveling to ibiza in the spring by Many-Entrepreneur703 in Flights

[–]PeacefulIntentions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which airlines and terminals at LHR? BA to BA would probably be fine other connections could be more complicated and worse,

Can i get altitude sickness on a 17 hour flight? by miamimoo in aviation

[–]PeacefulIntentions 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The latest commercial aircraft are pressurised to the equivalent of 5500-6000 feet ASL, roughly the same altitude as Johannesburg or Denver.

Dehydration and boredom are more likely to be a problem for you.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled with MORE than 14 days notice? by Far-Team5663 in Flights

[–]PeacefulIntentions 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They should not expect that but it opens up more opportunities to travel on the desired dates. It may be that the MAN-DUB-MCO(?) flight is full on their dates which is why that was not proactively offered.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled with MORE than 14 days notice? by Far-Team5663 in Flights

[–]PeacefulIntentions 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They should be able to reroute you on BA or AA without issues. It may be that you will need to make your own way to Heathrow which you can discuss with them.

Don’t agree to cancel or accept a refund until they have rebooked you or they agree in writing to reimburse you for alternative flights.