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CUSTOMER GUIDELINES - Flexibility due to Heathrow loss of power - 21 Mar 2025, 10:15 AM

CUSTOMER GUIDELINES

KEY MESSAGE


Advice for British Airways-125 ticketed customers whose BA flight is still OPERATING.

Rebook onto

British Airways

Affected Flight Numbers

BA1-BA1499

Tickets issued by

20MAR25

Ticket travel dates

21MAR25 - 22MAR25 – 23MAR25 ONLY

Rebooking Allowance

For new travel inside +/-14 days
Rebook onto a British Airways operated service on the same routing into the same class as the original flight or lowest available in the same cabin.
If rebooking BA*Codeshare as part of the same itinerary, must rebook onto a BA*same codeshare carrier as original on the same routing into the same class as original

For new travel outside +/-14 days up to system range 
Rebook onto a British Airways operated service on the same routing into the same class as the original flight only.
If rebooking BA*Codeshare as part of the same itinerary, must rebook onto the BA* same codeshare carrier as original on the same routing into the same class as original

If rebooking BA*Codeshare as part of the same itinerary, must rebook onto the BA*same codeshare carrier as original on the same routing into the same class as original

Additional Free Change allowance

If customers have rebooked to travel on a later date and now wish to bring forward travel to their original departure date. please allow a further free change subject to availability.

Rebook into the same booking class as the original flight or lowest available in the same cabin.

Origin/Destination/Stopover changes

Only a change of airports in the same point of origin/destination

Refunds Allowed

No unless fare rules allow

Redemptions included

Yes – Please use the rebooking allowance above

Available for Trade

Yes - Self manage re-booking, re-issue and refunds via GDS by following these guidelines

Important Information

  • One ticket change allowed from the above options
  • All CONNECTING BA/BA* operated sectors in the booking can be changed if at least one of the BA operated sectors is eligible above.
  • Any changes to non-BA operated sectors will need to be requoted and any possible fare difference charged to the customer.
  • Entry or transit restrictions and scheduled services may change at any time.
  • It is essential that clear remarks are added to the PNR to reflect the conversation with the customer and the option that has been accepted.
  • Please add OS BA CB4D when rebooking the customer
  • If rebooking please ensure any associated SSR’s are added back to the PNR
  • Any additional expenses incurred are the responsibility of the customer which may include ground accommodation for BAH customers.
  • Adherence to commercial policies/conditions of carriage guidelines remains entirely the responsibility of the user. BA reserves the right to withdraw guidelines at any time

 

Key Message: 

Due to operational reasons we are allowing our customers whose Flights are still operating the flexibility to make voluntary changes via The Engagement Centres. Any connecting BA/BA* flights can also be changed free of charge subject to availability.

 

Advice for British Airways-125 ticketed customers whose BA flight is still OPERATING. For any flights that have been cancelled, standard customer guidelines will apply: Flight cancellations

Rebook onto

British Airways

Affected Flight Numbers

BA1-BA1499

Tickets issued by

20MAR25

Ticket travel dates

21MAR25 ONLY

Rebooking Allowance

For new travel inside +/-14 days
Rebook onto a British Airways operated service on the same routing into the same class as the original flight or lowest available in the same cabin.
If rebooking BA*Codeshare as part of the same itinerary, must rebook onto a BA*same codeshare carrier as original on the same routing into the same class as original

For new travel outside +/-14 days up to system range 
Rebook onto a British Airways operated service on the same routing into the same class as the original flight only.
If rebooking BA*Codeshare as part of the same itinerary, must rebook onto a BA* same codeshare carrier as original on the same routing into the same class as original

If rebooking BA*Codeshare as part of the same itinerary, must rebook onto a BA*same codeshare carrier as original on the same routing into the same class as original

Origin/Destination/Stopover changes

Only a change of airports in the same point of origin/destination

Refunds Allowed

No unless fare rules allow

Redemptions included

Yes – Please use the rebooking allowance above

Available for Trade

Yes - Self manage re-booking, re-issue and refunds via GDS by following these guidelines

Important Information

  • One ticket change allowed from the above options
  • All CONNECTING BA/BA* operated sectors in the booking can be changed if at least one of the BA operated sectors is eligible above.
  • Any changes to non-BA operated sectors will need to be requoted and any possible fare difference charged to the customer.
  • Any changes to sectors outside of the above (i.e. inbound to LHR) will be considered a voluntary change.
  • Entry or transit restrictions and scheduled services may change at any time.
  • It is essential that clear remarks are added to the PNR to reflect the conversation with the customer and the option that has been accepted.
  • Please add OS BA CB4D when rebooking the customer
  • If rebooking please ensure any associated SSR’s are added back to the PNR
  • Any additional expenses incurred are the responsibility of the customer which may include ground accommodation for BAH customers.
  • Adherence to commercial policies/conditions of carriage guidelines remains entirely the responsibility of the user. BA reserves the right to withdraw guidelines at any time