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POST Graham DATE
August 30, 11:53
LA TO DUBLIN VIA HEATHROW – WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET OFF AT HEATHROW?
I’m based in the UK and planning a trip to LA next year. I’m looking to book Dublin–LA return with BA via Heathrow. What’s the worst that could happen if I “miss” my LHR–DUB leg on the way home?
FDOS_UK August 30, 12:02
1. BA may not short-check your bag to London, so you would have to inform the staff and wait at Heathrow to retrieve it – this could take an hour or two. 2. BA may do nothing for a “one off”, they could suspend/ cancel your BAEC membership or they may seek to recover the increased fare mandated by the amended itinerary (though I believe the latter is highly unlikely). If you are going to do this, seek a return trip via LGW or LCY, so they will have to check your bag to LHR and then claim “stuck in traffic” if you need to – you could even call in and “alert them” – if they offer to change the booking, you’d need to have a good reason why you didn’t need this.
TimFitzgeraldTC August 30, 12:14
Olneyflyer August 30, 12:49
Book direct with BA. Do not book via an agency – they will get billed the fare difference which they most likely pass to you.
I have from time to time not used the last leg of a return that originates from outside of Heathrow. I have used Dublin and Paris CDG outbound and as the designated end stop without incurring any issues when not using the last leg. I only travel on business with a small case so luggage has never been an issue either. I agree that eventually you take the risk of BA taking action. However I only avoid the last leg in one of every 20 or so bookings that I make direct with BA. Therefore I suspect that they simply overlook the odd “no show”. Also agree that you should not use an agent if you want to use this strategy.
Mikeact August 31, 13:51
This old chestnut has been around for 50 years. I’ve yet to hear of somebody who “got caught”. Just be aware of your luggage being tagged to the final destination. This is always a popular “option” when travelling ex-EU connecting through the UK.
FRANCESCABARNES August 31, 14:35
I frequently fly to the States and because of the fare difference I take a cheapie across to Dublin having booked a Dublin originating return. On my return from the States at check- in I mention that I have last-minute business in London and need my bags checked only
NOVEMBER 2017 canucklad April 18, 12:11 K1ngston April 18, 02:56 capetonianm August 31, 18:05
through to LHR where I’ll be changing my last leg back to DUB… I have never had any problem or had the request queried.
This old chestnut has indeed been around for many years, but it has become easier for airlines to track and prevent revenue leakage through means that they would regard as “devious”. Many fare rules have a paragraph such as: “full and consecutive use must be made of all flight coupons”. This is a bilateral contract and gives them the theoretical right to recover, as illogical and unfair as it might seem, the fare difference when someone fails to fly the last segment since as we know this can produce a higher fare. It is certainly not a “myth” that the airlines can, and will, take action to avoid revenue losses.
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MartynSinclair DATE
April 17, 22:56
MOST LOVED OR HATED ROUTE? I am about to fly my most hated route… JFK–DUB. Short overnight flight, then on to London. Always arrive grumpy and not refreshed. My favourite flight is LHR–HKG, upstairs in the A380, forward cabin. Flight is long enough to enjoy a couple of films, food, drink and a good night’s sleep. What is your most loved and/or hated route?
My most hated route is Dhaka to Singapore. Firstly, the airport is best described as a tin shack and the worst part is the flight takes off at midnight local time, is just over three hours long and lands at 0515 into SIN. With announcements and the faffing about there is less than two hours’ sleep! The best route is SIN-TOK the early morning flight (or chairman’s flight) where there is seven hours to relax and get things done and there is only a one-hour time difference!
GivingupBA April 16, 10:31
I hate any US-London overnight flight because you tend to arrive when your body clock is telling you to sleep. I like the four- or five-hour lunchtime flights in the Far East: have a nice meal, watch a movie, no jet lag, good service on Asian airlines. Nothing touches Concorde for me, though! (Once only, LHR–JFK.)
Flight I love: any that has me landing at YVR – not only is it a homecoming with all that involves, but it’s also one of the most beautiful approaches to an airport anywhere. Can’t really say I hate any, but I do loathe flights that depart first thing in the morning.
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