Hopefully this might be useful to someone. Basically if you have booked with BA directly in last 24 hours, You can have your price matched and £50 taken off by Virgin.
"Today we've launched our sizzling, money saving deal. If you're a recent British Airways booker, we're giving you the chance to swap your booking to Virgin Atlantic instead, and get a £50 discount on your new flight. We're nice like that!
Tell me more, tell me more...
If you've booked a long haul flight directly with British Airways (ie on http://www.ba.com or via their direct contact centre) within the last 24 hours, you're still in their 'cooling off period' which means you can cancel your flight at no extra cost.
We will match the route and dates of your original booking, and give you £50 off our quoted fare. To find out how to take advantage of this offer, and choose #VAnotBA"
Misleading description as there is no price matching - it's £50 off Virgin's price, not BA's: 'We will match the route and dates of your original booking, and give you £50 off our quoted fare.' - luvsadealdealdeal
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arch68
13 Jun 1713#5
I have to say that's a bit low from VA
BargainHunter108
13 Jun 174#1
Since BA is now lo longer British they shd rename it to Spanish Holding Airways.
Delbert.Grady to texan
13 Jun 173#12
I flew Virgin last month Gatwick to Orlando, no complaints at all. Flights were on time, two decent meals each way, good service, wide choice of films, etc, and seat was comfy with good legroom (I'm 6' 4").
Only downside was the 2 hrs+ it took to go through customs/immigration at Orlando but I can't blame Virgin for that.
windym
13 Jun 173#11
Virgin Atlantic is VS not VA.
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BargainHunter108
13 Jun 174#1
Since BA is now lo longer British they shd rename it to Spanish Holding Airways.
abombolo
13 Jun 171#2
The link doesn't take you anywhere.
What if you are about to book and you have the quote? Will this still apply.
Have to agree. Used them to come back from SF last year. The aircraft was so old I was amazed it got off the ground. The seats were even older, tatty and very uncomfortable (for a transatlantic flight), most of the seat back monitors didn't work and the food was the worst I've ever had on any airline.
Would never fly with them again at any price.
Delbert.Grady to texan
13 Jun 173#12
I flew Virgin last month Gatwick to Orlando, no complaints at all. Flights were on time, two decent meals each way, good service, wide choice of films, etc, and seat was comfy with good legroom (I'm 6' 4").
Only downside was the 2 hrs+ it took to go through customs/immigration at Orlando but I can't blame Virgin for that.
nictry
13 Jun 173#7
Good luck getting hold of anyone at BA to cancel your booking!!!! Notorious for 1-2 hour waits and then no action taken by their call centre staff!
robodan918
13 Jun 17#9
Amazing deal!
Just bought a virgin ticket last night
guess I'll buy a BA one, call the virgin contact centre, get this discount on my virgin flight
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Opening post
"Today we've launched our sizzling, money saving deal. If you're a recent British Airways booker, we're giving you the chance to swap your booking to Virgin Atlantic instead, and get a £50 discount on your new flight. We're nice like that!
Tell me more, tell me more...
If you've booked a long haul flight directly with British Airways (ie on http://www.ba.com or via their direct contact centre) within the last 24 hours, you're still in their 'cooling off period' which means you can cancel your flight at no extra cost.
We will match the route and dates of your original booking, and give you £50 off our quoted fare. To find out how to take advantage of this offer, and choose #VAnotBA"
Misleading description as there is no price matching - it's £50 off Virgin's price, not BA's:
'We will match the route and dates of your original booking, and give you £50 off our quoted fare.'
- luvsadealdealdeal
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Only downside was the 2 hrs+ it took to go through customs/immigration at Orlando but I can't blame Virgin for that.
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What if you are about to book and you have the quote? Will this still apply.
http://www.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/something-hot.html
Considering that I would say BA deserve whatever comes their way.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/battle-of-the-airlines-king-backed-dirty-tricks-ba-staff-hacked-into-virgin-computers-and-poached-1477973.html
Would never fly with them again at any price.
Only downside was the 2 hrs+ it took to go through customs/immigration at Orlando but I can't blame Virgin for that.
Just bought a virgin ticket last night
guess I'll buy a BA one, call the virgin contact centre, get this discount on my virgin flight
heat OP
will update with my progress later on