Experiences with flights BA16 and BA15

[Katie]

The issue is whether your luggage will be checked through. BA have some weird rules around this.

It doesn't matter if it's checked through, because if it's only checked to SYD, then you can check the luggage in at the transfer desk for the SYD-BNE domestic leg on Qantas rather than just dropping it off at the same transfer desk.

 

[mrflyby]

Anyone know why G-ZBKC has been parked in Sydney for the past week?
It flew in on 28th May as BA15.
Then the subsequent BA16 got cancelled and it's sitting in Sydney since.
Must be some serious mechanical issue to leave it for a week??

 

[markis10]

Sounds like a new engine is required

 

[kelvedon]

Apparently a baggage truck ran into the engine damaging the cowling.
The replacement part was fitted yesterday so should be leaving today.

 

[mrflyby]

Apparently a baggage truck ran into the engine damaging the cowling.
The replacement part was fitted yesterday so should be leaving today.

Bad luck for the people intended to be on it. I suppose these things happen though.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Bad luck for the people intended to be on it. I suppose these things happen though.

You do wonder how given they place those cones everywhere possible to warn about various bits of aircraft like engines and wings!

 

[kelvedon]

Imagine the ground handlers insurance claim !