I don't believe that BA would make that a policy in such a competitive market. This story is a result of just one passenger complaining. What does happen is that BA will not serve hot drinks and main meals during turbulence or if it is forecast. Even on short haul flights you will get a biscuit instead of a sandwich. Also a possibility is that the catering co. didn't or couldn't provide the correct meals and all they had was a packet of Mars bars. This is a typical example of media bloat!

(Written on 2016/08/19)(Permalink)

You don't even have to have a mobile! If the Captain decides he doesn't like the look of your face you are off the flight!

(Written on 2016/05/09)(Permalink)

Mobile phones are portable radio transmitters/Receivers and therefore can interfere. Everybody has heard the noise of a nearby or passing mobile if they are listening to a radio or tv. So that at least is interferance with voice radio. Whilst radio requencies are reserved for various functions the airwaves are full and it's easy for a mobile to waver. A fault that would normally go undetected but could compromise aircraft systems. Everybody has a mobile so if they wre allowed on an aircraft you can imagine the chaos. 3-400 mobiles in close proximity all transmitting together. For those that must stay connected 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Get a life! You're not going to get a signal halfway across the Pacific!!

(Written on 2016/05/06)(Permalink)

About time too! The aircraft were noisy with dilapidated cabins, broken seats and plenty of sellotape evident. For any long haul pax BA also has the oldest 747 fleet in the world!

(Written on 2015/10/02)(Permalink)

Don't forget Ryanair is still pressing for "stand-up" seats even though they will never be allowed.

(Written on 2015/07/31)(Permalink)

That's a perfectly good cross wind landing. Notice that the pilot is keeping the down wind wing up all the time. It would have been a bit unnerving for the pax. But for the pilots an extra day of training as it certainly isn't the first windy day Amsterdam has had!!

(Written on 2015/07/31)(Permalink)

Once all the 747's are retired they will. BA currently runs the oldest 747 fleet. They have only just started phasing out their decrepit 737's some of which are at least 25 years in service.

(Written on 2015/07/24)(Permalink)

They're having problems in the UK with drones and near misses. And are considering lengthy prison sentences.

(Written on 2015/07/24)(Permalink)

Not the best of Safety Videos from SW Airlines!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYA_ivyj3kE

(Written on 2015/07/03)(Permalink)

Well that's better than London Ontario iunstad of London UK!

(Written on 2015/07/03)(Permalink)