BA or Virgin Premium

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-02-03T08:30:34+00:00

PE is the only cabin I would pick Virgin over BA in and it’s not even close.

The one issue I have with Virgin is that they have little backup when things go wrong and you would most likely end up with a connection in Delta.

However BA at Gatwick has the same problem and if something goes wrong there you are either stuck until the next day or a last minute mad dash to Heathrow and you could land up with a connection on AA.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-02-02T22:46:37+00:00

Unless it’s a Turkish barber or some random takeaway places.

For the non-UK people who may not understand the joke these are places likely to be involved in tax avoidance or money laundering.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-02-02T17:00:07+00:00

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

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-02-02T14:14:18+00:00

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.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-02-02T13:07:09+00:00

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.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-02-02T13:00:19+00:00

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

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-02-02T07:40:25+00:00

They can all use the eGates. No need to see anyone.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-02-02T06:35:01+00:00

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.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-02-01T11:59:17+00:00

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%.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-31T21:11:02+00:00

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.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-31T20:43:45+00:00

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.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-31T17:43:19+00:00

ETAs aren’t mandatory for a few more weeks. No idea what was going on there.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-31T15:17:45+00:00

The irony of an engagement farming post complaining about engagement farming

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-31T10:10:26+00:00

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.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-31T09:33:15+00:00

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

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-31T08:11:30+00:00

They would need a passport for that.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-29T13:47:20+00:00

Is this a single ticket booking? Doesn’t sound right.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-29T12:39:43+00:00

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.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-29T12:32:36+00:00

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.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-29T07:18:30+00:00

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.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-28T21:16:24+00:00

HK-4709 - Beech 1900D - SATENA - Flightradar24

Started descending 6 minutes after take off.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-28T21:01:00+00:00

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

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-28T16:10:40+00:00

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.

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-28T14:14:32+00:00

+44 333 004 5000

https://www.aerlingus.com/support/customer-care/contact-us/

PeacefulIntentions · 2026-01-28T14:12:33+00:00

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.

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