British Airways had a data breach that allowed unauthorized third-party/parties access to passenger names, passport, and credit card information. BA has arrogantly continued to claim that there is no proof leaked credit cards would have been used in an unauthorized manner.
The British Information Commissioner’s Office and is the process of fining British Airways to the tune of £183 million and has already found that more than half a million passengers were affected.
Our Fabulous Fridays topic this week is about the parental friendly policies of several frequent flyer programs offering newly minted parents a complimentary one year status extension.
A range of programs offer parents of a new born child the opportunity to extend their elite status when handing in respective paperwork such as a birth certificate or maternity leave documents.
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Iberia and their basic season premium economy sell-up round trip fares between San Francisco and Barcelona. This fare allows to be routed via London on British Airways codeshare flights, or on the nonstop service operated by LEVEL Airlines.
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Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to American Airlines and their basic season midweek business sell-up non-refundable round trip fares between Los Angeles and Italy. This fare allows to be routed via LHR on BA codeshare flights.
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A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a question about British Airways flight cancellation ex-Oslo and refusal to rebook on SAS.
Remember that you can always email us, send a message via Facebook, or use Twitter and include photos too. We’ll try to cover Reader Questions & Comments here several times a week.
British Airways issued a profit warning this morning and expects its fiscal year profits to be 6% lower in 2019 compared to 2018.
The pilot strike cost the airline €137M and the airport staff one that was canceled at the last minute additional €33M. The bookings at its Vueling and Level airlines are also softer and lower yielding this year.
Marriott Bonvoy and British Airways have launched new offer for those that credit their stays to the Executive Club.
Members can earn 50% bonus on number of Avios earned for stays through October 31, 2020 if booked by October 18 this year (2019).
There is one week left to take advantage of the American Express Membership Rewards to Avios points transfer bonus for their U.S. based members, offering a whopping 40%-50% boost on mileage transfers to British Airways Executive Club.
The promotion and amount of bonus is targeted, so members should check their Amex online account to see what bonus they’re being offered, most accounts received 40 or 50% bonus.
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to American Airlines and their shoulder season midweek business excursion round trip fares between London and New Orleans. This fare allows to be routed on British Airways codeshare flights.
Remember that you can always email me or send me a message via Facebook or Twitter with your airfare-related findings or questions.
British Airways launched yesterday long lasting double Avios offer (read more here) for Executive Club member flights through June 30, 2020.
The only catch was that the offer is only valid for flights purchased after registering for it by December 13, 2019. BA has, however, decided to make an exception for members who purchased on or after August 29.
British Airways pilots have called off their next strike that was scheduled for September 27, 2019. It is unclear if this is an indication that the pilot union and BA would be closer to reach an agreement that would prevent further disruptions.
Pilots were striking for two days earlier this month that effectively grounded all but handful of BA flights ex-Heathrow and Gatwick. Roughly 1,700 flights were canceled.
British Airways has launched new promotion for Executive Club members to drive bookings whilst still having an unresolved dispute with its pilots.
Members can earn double Avios for up to ten flights between September 18 – June 30, 2020 that are booked after registering for this offer or by December 13.
British Airways has informed passengers whose flights are canceled for September 27, 2019 about their rebooking, cancellation and refund options over the past 24 hours.
BA pilots were on strike for two days earlier this week that grounded all but handful of flights. These strikes always affect flights at minimum day before and after due to crews and planes being out of their usual rotations.
Passengers traveling to/from/through London Heathrow tomorrow – Friday the 13th may experience delays and flight cancellations due to planned drone demonstrations.
Heathrow Pause says that are against the planned expansion are planning to fly drones around the airport disrupting air traffic.
