British Airways – Downgrade
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I used to fly British Airways a lot a few years ago, but ever since they had their first set of protests back around 2006 things haven’t been going so well for them. British Airways used to be my most preferred airlines to travel on, there is something that I like about them and I always enjoyed walking around Heathrow Terminal 4, maybe it was the bookstore, or HMV, or WH Smith which kept me so entertained over the past years of going through it. I got this downgrade from British Airways from a Gold Member to a Silver, and now from Silver to Blue and I’m not really annoyed with them as much as I am saddened by the state it has reached. Its not what it used to be, and I loved their lounges and I still like their style. Especially recently I remember they have had some insane price increases which has led me to try other airlines such as Lufthansa and Emirates, and I have had some good experiences. Still I don’t feel that I am losing much from the downgrade as I never really felt any benefit from their Mileage program.
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February 14th 2010 at 10:04 am
I hate Terminal 5, only reason I would ever take BA is if I wanted a short journey to London
February 14th 2010 at 10:10 am
sorry to hear that
February 14th 2010 at 1:32 pm
I’m sorry to hear that. ;/
I know what you mean. I used to love strolling through Terminal 4 as well, and kill some before I had to board the plane.
It sure is sad to see how things just keeping going downhill for BA. Hope they’ll be able to work it out soon.
February 14th 2010 at 1:47 pm
Hard luck buddy, too bad you couldn’t use them for the gulfrun trip ;p
February 14th 2010 at 2:02 pm
What I like about Terminal 5 is the fact that you don’t feel like you are ever in a hurry. But regarding the British Airways Club membership, I have been a member for a few years now and I still haven’t received my actual card lol
Terrible follow up!
February 14th 2010 at 3:47 pm
How come their economy tickets to Kuwait are fixed above 600 pounds, and to anywhere else in the gulf is above 300?
and how do you get to terminal 4? I thought flights from and to kuwait are terminal five… hmmm…
February 14th 2010 at 9:12 pm
if i had a silver/gold membership will i be able to use the Fast track service regardless of what class i am flying on.
February 15th 2010 at 12:38 am
BA is no longer what it used to be!
February 15th 2010 at 2:15 am
I love T5 but agree that BA are loosing the plot recently… especially with charging for ’special’ seats!
Similar card story here:
http://buyousef.net/2008/09/10/no-lounge/