So it turns out they oversold Y and are trying to claim back 2 rows of J (because BA J isnt really J, just an economy seat with middle seat blocked). Instead of bumping a y with no status they tried to bump 2 Js, but im gold and other passenger who like me originally had seats in row 2 is a P1.
Both of us finally given boarding passes 5 mins after boarding started, had to argue with security to jump screening queue, guard yells at me for not arriving earlier, i was fuming as had arrived 4 hours pre flight departure. Then had to run over a kilometer to gate tobe last and sdcond last to board. Positive luggage wont make it.
There is a sullen looking teenager sitting in my pre-selected seat (inexcuseable), im now stuck in row 1, still busting to go to the loo, dreading having to use plane toilet which should not have been necessary on a short flight.
If i was old or had mobility isssues there is absolutely no way i could have made it from check in to plane before the door closed.
BA need to get organised, and have priority queue always in operation if there are flights with J and F seats operating.
What should have been a leisurely morning sitting in lounge ended up being 3 hours of standing up, with no facilities, arguments to get a seat and clear security and frantic run.
And now we are just sitting here, not moving and no pre departure beverage offered.