 Poster: A snowHead
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Having joined the "no-frills" revolution many years ago, I am now faced with the prospect of flying BA next week......and I haven't a clue about anything!!
1) Do you still get fed on short haul flights?
2) Can I take skis free, or do I need to pay extra? How does this affect my weight limit of 20Kg?
3) How does anyone afford to park at Heathrow without taking out a 2nd mortgage? 
4) What's this thing that they call a ticket?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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If it's a proper BA flight then -
1) A light meal or bun; free drinks  .
2) Free. Doesn't affect the weight limit, I believe.
3) Mmmm.
4) I haven't had one from BA in years. Worth checking in online in advance if you can (from 24 hours before the flight) - select your preferred seat.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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justacey, next weekend. Thanks for that link 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Elizabeth B, I'm flying from Gatwick where parking is also very expensive. I had resigned myself to get my neighbour to drive us up and pick us up, but not sure how reliable he is. Also it would mean extra diesel and a present for him. So I've just booked ACE MEET AND GREET - so I can drive up in our 'bus, they take the 'bus from me at the airport when I get there, park it 3 miles away in their secure pound, and then meet us when we get back. Just over £50 all in. Much better than parking and having to look for the car.
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Flew to GVA with BA last week..
1) On the way out we only got a packet of nuts+seeds! On the way back were given some sandwiches. ie. don't bank on being fed.
2) Skis are free.
3) Get the train!
4) E-tickets much better than paper. Don't forget to check in online the day before and bagsy an exit row seat!!
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philgeorge999, would love to get the train...but to get there in time for check in, I would have to leave at 8pm the night before 
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Elizabeth B, We've always booked into a hotel that offers free parking (the night before). Terminal 4 is a nightmare.
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I'm flying to Milan so it's T1 not T4. Will that be better?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Elizabeth B, Park in Longford ( old A4), close to 'The White Horse' .. look at bus timetable .. catch bus straight into terminal.... 5 minutes ...
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Agenterre, would the car be there when I returned?
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Elizabeth B, Well I lived there for 4 years and never lost one .... but T5 workers around now ...
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You know it makes sense.
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We usually use Purple Parking and you can use your Tesco Clubcard vouchers and only pay a quarter of the price. BUT you have to be organised to sort it all out in time.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Elizabeth B, for parking, the cheapest I have come across is Economy Parking just off Jct 14 of the M25 (where you would exit for T4) who charge £8.50 per day. They are located just outside the perimeter and I have used them several times without to much waiting around - you call them once you have picked up your bags. Try the link for more info...
http://www.simplyparking.co.uk/heathrow-airport-car-parks/heathrow-economy-parking.htm
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Poster: A snowHead
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How does this affect my weight limit of 20Kg?
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23 Kg with BA, skis not included in this - quote from BA site
"Customers will be able to carry one piece of sporting equipment free of charge in addition to their checked baggage allowance."
This is a slight change that will make a difference, before it was one pair each of skis and boots, now it appears to be just one piece.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I've made the assumption (and I hope I'm correct) that I don't need to have skis with my ski boots.  ie I have a boot bag with my boots in (obviously) and I'm hoping that they go 'free'.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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justacey, I would agree with that going by BA's statement below.
From BA site:
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From 13 February 2007, all customers will be allowed to check in their respective free checked baggage allowance PLUS one additional item of sports equipment providing the item, weighs up to 23kg, and does not exceed the following dimensions:
2.5m x 1.00m x 0.80m (98in x 39in x 31in).
Any items that exceed the maximum dimensions will need to be transported as unaccompanied baggage, which can be arranged through BA World Cargo.
Sporting wheelchairs are considered sports equipment.
There are some examples of sports equipment where specific criteria apply. Please see the list below:
Snow and skiing equipment
Skis, poles and boot bag allowed
Snowboard and boot bag allowed |
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So technically, I can have my free 23kg checked baggage PLUS 23kg in my bootbag.
hmm, we're self catering, so I may stuff my boots with some cans of beans and curry 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Elizabeth B, I've just read in the daily Telegraph that BA are stipulating that the checked -in 23kg is carried in ONE bag. If you check in more than one bag (even if the combined total isn't more than 23kg) then you will be charged £120 per extra piece of luggage. However, there is no charge for sporting equipment.
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To be fare to BA, this is pretty much the same as their last baggage rules - passengers on World & European Traveller and UK Domestic were only ever allowed one bag at 23 Kg (exc. sports equip).
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monster77
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Have a look a t BA.com, you can per book on airport long term parking on line and save a heap of money. I tend to use Pink Elephant for T1 and Business Parking for T4.
In January I paid £76 for a week in a carpark only minutes from T4, the cab fare from my house to T4 is £80
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