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British Airways customer service is ranked #588 out of the 1023 companies that have a CustomerServiceScoreboard.com rating with an overall score of 29.67 out of a possible 200 based upon 278 ratings. This score rates British Airways customer service and customer support as Terrible.

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    • 260 negative comments (93.53%)
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Posted by 36594107


Most difficult place to get through to and so hard to speak to a real person. managed to connect on Thursday, January 27th. After making a roundtrip booking, for March 8th from JFK, NY to Manchester, UK, returning March 23rd,.and using thousands of AVIOS points, I found the flight was cheaper booking online with no points?!
The agent I spoke with on Thursday assured me I could cancel my flight with 24 hours and receive a full refund. I tried to cancel, after 5 calls (kept disconnecting) and speaking to four different people I was told by one person there would be a $300 fee, then the next agent said there would be $400 fee? I did not cancel at that time. This morning, the original booking agent from yesterday called me to see if I wanted to cancel and get the refund. Unfortunately, I was in my car and could not take the call. She did leave her name and extension. I am now trying to cancel my flights, made four calls within five minutes, first three did not complete after pressing requested number, last one advised my call could not be taken and to call back later. What happens if I don't reach somebody today by 7:45 p.m. US Eastern time?

Posted by Anonymous


To Whom it May Concern,
I wanted to commend "Sharon" who works at Dulles International Airport for her help on August 8 in resolving a problem. My fifteen-year-old granddaughter who was flying unaccompanied to London was told by an employee at the check in desk that she would be quarantined for 10 days upon arriving in London as she did not have the CDC card proving vaccinations against Covid. I approached Sharon and explained the problem intending to cancel my granddaughter's trip. Sharon explained that she did not need to be vaccinated as she was under 18. Within minutes my granddaughter had her ticket and happily headed to security. We are indebted to Sharon for her help in this matter.

Posted by Anonymous


I have made so many calls, only to go through the options and then get cut off. I even managed to speak to Emily on 1/7/20 who said my refund would be sent to me soon. I phoned again 20/7/20 and spoke to Alyssia in Manchester Call centre who said there was an error on the system but now my refund is being escalated and I would be receiving £268.78 and while talking I was cut off. I have since tried phoning to no avail. I even printed out BA saying "We are currently processing a cancellation and refund, if you wish to discuss this book phone us. How can I get through to BA. Booking ref: MDCEK8

Posted by Dodge


Flight cancelled due to USA travel ban, voucher issued only valid for one year, I want to book flight for 2021 but return date is 3 weeks after departure date of original booking, so I cannot use voucher and have been told refund value is£381 tickets cost £1831. absolute joke, Delta airlines voucher valid for 2 YEARS. B.A. are now a mickey mouse airline.

Posted by JONI


My trip to India was cancelled due to India suspending all travel visas. I received a notice from BA to receive a voucher, but I would like to request a refund. None of the phone numbers or emails provided are active. HOW DO I REQUEST A REFUND????

Posted by Anonymous


I am having returnjourney confirmed ticket pnr no to travel back on now I wish to prepone to 10-9-2018 may I know what is procedure how much I will lose

Posted by Anonymous


Hi Customer Service
I am puzzled by this attitude of your finance . The bank information was given to you on 8 January 2018 and you told me payment be in 4 weeks but on 8 February 2018 , you again ask for my bank information. Without argument I resend the bank information to you again on 9 February and today you ask me to wait another 4 weeks? Is this the way you all going to keep delaying my compensation.
Can you give the authorize person in charge, I am very disappointed and want to file a complaint to him/ her
Please give me payment immediately or I am going to pestering you and your management in charge from now no
I see no reason for this delay as I have provided necessary bank information on 8 January 2018 through 范荣 and without reasoning he came back and request for bank information on 6 February 2018 . Appreciate your kind attention immediately
Thanks
Vincent

Posted by JA


I kept all my receipts, scanned them and filled out the forms from the May technical shutdown. I have submitted everything twice and heard nothing! It is now September. What can we do? Frustrated! JA

Posted by Terry


Where will I find the application from for requesting a refund during the day of the BA IT failure (27 May 2017)? I received an sms stating I could claim within six months of this date.

Posted by JOHN


This is John A. Simpson. My wife and I flew Brit Air from London to Paris on Friday

7-28-17. My suitcase never made it to Paris. We were in France until Wednesday

8-2-17 when we flew back to London and to the States on the 3rd. It is now 8-11-17 and I still do not have my bag! I have spoken to Brit Air Customer Relations on numerous occasions during this period. I've been told my bag has been located and it was in Paris, then in London, then...I lost track after the first round or two of calls. Bottom line is: Has my bag been found or has it be lost, completely? This has been a really frustrating experience and I want to either get my bag asap or just go ahead and file a claim for my bag and all of its contents. How should I go about filing such a claim, given the Brit Air website seems to always be down and not working for the purpose of filing a claim? Also, what limitations dollar-wise does Brit Air cover for losses. We're looking at around $3,000 to $3,400 in losses. Please offer me the courtesy of a quick reply which will be forthright and honest. The information I've been given thus far has been questionable at best. The tracking of my lost bag has not been updated since 8-8-17, yet I've had conversations w/ Brit Air during this time and most recently was told my bag was at Heathrow in London and was awaiting a flight to the States to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in NC.

Thank you for your quick reply to this note, today 8-11-17.

John

Posted by NotHappy


I am still waiting for compensation payments for cancelled flights over the weekend of 27/28 May 2017. When I spoke to your representative, Gareth, on 1 June I was told that I would receive compensation within ten days. I was not sent email confirmation of this, nor have I been able to get through to BA Refunds on the telephone.
Meanwhile I shall shortly be paying interest on my credit card on the amount of £381 plus £7.19 non-sterling transaction charges, a total of £388.19, which BA owe me.

Posted by RJDalgleish


This is useless service. I require a refund for UZ34EE return section on Flybee EDI-WIC on the 03/07/2017 for Mr Ray Dalgleish I have tried to do this one line on ESS staff Travel on line.



I spoke to BA Staff Travel who referred me to you people but there is no help here that I can see. I would like to know whio will action the Refund. thank you

Posted by Jmemagwa


BA cancelled my flight and also my connection,12 hours before boarding,when i contacted customer service i was told price line had cancelled the flight. I had to go to the BA desk at the airport to find out what was going on, I was told they had put me on an american airlines flight, American knew nothing about flights. After a whole lot of back and forward BA said that they cancelled for operational reasons. So that meant that their customer service agent lied about priceline cancelling. This whole experiance has put me off BA for good ,and that their service hagents will just lie to get you off of the line.

Posted by COE Refunds


Where is BA refund department

Posted by Bob


My neighbor has purchased a ticket to Istanbul. She has a 6 moth old puppy and has been told British Airways does not allow animals. She paid $900 for this ticket and has been told she cannot get a refund. She is a senior citizen and does not have an extra $900 to give away. I lived in England and flew home and brought two Yorkshire dogs home with me and I flew on BA. Who can I contact to help her get her money back.

Posted by Karen Jenkinson


BA are definitely not Customer Friendly when it comes to change of dates due to problems. They cancelled my return flight, they wouldn't' change my existing fly out date, even Easyjet and Ryan Air are more customer focuses !

Even though I paid for my out flight and return flight, they cancelled my return flight without informing me BA2632, I paid for both and BA kept my money ! I went to check in and discovered they had cancelled my flight when I called BA customer service, they were totally not interested and couldn't help.

Posted by giri naidu


my wife and 3 months infant travelling from Charlotte (NC USA ) to Chennai (INDIA) .my son had a US passport and my wife's US visa was expired a year back ...the itenary was American airlines from charlotte to Washington DC and from DC to London by BA292 and London to Chennai by BA35 .. they were allowed to board on the first AA flight and did not allow them to board on BA stating that ,my wife require a transit Visa for London , eventhough they stay inside airport and change the flight ...I was not communicated while booking the tkt ...


I called to BA.com for refund ...they did not agree on it ,stating it is passenger responsibility .. I was not even asked for VISA status while I book the tkt ...I was assuming they had Indian passport to fly india... on top of that the AA airlines ,did not validate my wife's visa ,eventhough the infact's visa validated .... so I would request not to travel with BA .com
please never fly with British airways .... I would prefer to choose Qatar or Emirites ...

Posted by Jockman


As if the flight experience was not bad enough - bumped from pre paid seats, poor in flight service and insincere staff, the complaints dept drags it heels and makes hollow apologies and gestures, breaks promises and ultimatley tells lies...

This used to be a World class airline..under the new boss Alex Cruz they are going discount carrier but at full price levels...after 40 years I am done with them!

Posted by mr allan david morley


can I claim ba airways for making to stand for 8hrs on a flight from London heathrow to Chicago ohare I paid for legroom was moved to world traveller plus I sat down for take then I got cramps in my legs I'm a man 6ft5ins the seat wasn't any good to me when I asked to be moved the cabin crew ingored my request the flight was ba 0297 I was treated like a dog

Posted by atldxb


I had a medical emergency and had to have my bags offloaded while I got off the plane (this was during boarding process). BA REFUSED to reimburse me or at least give me a credit to fly again on a future date! I provided numerous medical certificates and documents and STILL no go. I even contested the charge with my bank and BA fought with them claiming that they were entitled to NOT refund me despite my medical emergency. In the end, I didn't get a single cent of credit or refund. I will NEVER fly with BA ever again.

Posted by ihaveba


BA are dreadful, 3 flights cancelled this week and they just shunt you onto another like they are doing you a favour

Posted by tozzy


BA cancelled my flight on the 16th March, 2 long queue waiting phonecalls an email and a complaint survey and still no money. 1st june 2016. They are the worst airline to deal with!!! BA obviously stands for BUGGER ALL!!

Posted by AF


Absolutely appalling service from British Airways. I was planning to go to Nassau in February, and bought direct flight tickets via BA, when we arrived at the Airport, we were denied boarding, as the flight had been overbooked. We were re-routed via Miami, with promise that overnight accommodation would be provided. When we arrived, we realised that there was no overnight accommodation for us, and no BA staff to help either, and therefore had to get accommodation at our own expenses. What was worse, we realised that our onward flight had not been secured by BA, and therefore had to again buy our own tickets, even though we had already paid for this flight. BA Customer Services blatantly refused to help, and refused to reimburse expenses, despite all receipts being mailed to them. I am currently in the process of escalating the matters. Will not be flying with this pathetic Airline ever again.

Posted by Klara


I was supposed to fly British Airways morning flight from Munich to London on February 27, 2016. There was a huge (1 h and 30 min) line to go through the Passport Control in the Munich airport. As the result, I was at the gate 20 min before the scheduled departure, but the BA gate employees told me that I would not be able to board the plane because the bus that delivered the passengers to the plane had already left, and there was no other bus. They did not seem to be interested in finding a way to get me to the plane, nor in offering me any words of apology. They told me to get out and buy a new ticket. I asked them to help me rebook the ticket for the next available flight. The BA rep (who turned out to be a supervisor) told me the following: "I am not here to take care of you". I could not believe my ears. After several rounds of arguments, she decided to do me a favor and rebook my ticket. She told me that she was also doing me a favor and waived the ticket price difference, however, I had to pay an 80 euro rebooking fee. I was appalled, but I had no choice. So I paid the fee, but I felt that BA took advantage of my situation to extort the money. I was late for flights before (due to the circumstances out of my control), and those airlines always rebooked my tickets willingly and for free. When I returned to the US, I decided to complain about the non-existent customer service in Munich and to get the 80 euro refund. I was very naïve. The customer service rep I talked to on the phone did not want to listen to any explanation on how it was not my fault that I missed the flight, and therefore she did not want to give me the refund. When I asked her name, she gave me a very quick answer. I did not catch her last name, and asked her to spell it for me. She hanged up the phone! Her name was something like Sue Harrington, or Sue Arrington, etc. I called the customer service number again, and asked for the manager. Of course, I never got to talk to the manager, however, the second rep David was very nice. At least, he listened to my explanation, and opened a compliant case for me. However, I have not received my refund yet. I already know what kind of response I am going to get. In addition to a refund, I also asked for an official apology for being treated rudely. I have not received it yet either. I will never fly BA again. It is very strange that British Airways do not try to keep their current clients happy. It is well known, that keeping current clients happy costs way less than acquiring new clients. I guess, British Airways do not know this (yet!).

Posted by No


I have waited 18 working days for BA to refund nearly £900 of my money! Still no refund. Never again will I fly BA

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Posted by Adam


I recently flew from PMI-LGW and return - The first time back to England, and my first flights for 17 years

Neither Wizz Air or EasyJet were practical due to unfavourable flight times and charging more than the flights were worth for luggage.

British Airways had good flight times, low prices and very reasonable (€18 per flight for 23kg) luggage charges - At €126 return, BA were the best AND most economical option.

Both flights were on time, the aircraft were spotlessly clean, at 6'4'' tall, the black leather seats were comfortable and the legroom was adequate. The cabin crew on both flights were polite, friendly and professional.

The food and drinks available were good quality and fairly reasonably priced - I had the Meat Ploughmans and IPA beer (€10 +/- total) on both flights.

I have flown more than 80 times in the past 50 years with various airlines on various propeller and jet powered aircraft, including one helicopter transfer between Gatwick and Heathrow.

Flying was a different experience 'back in the day', and nostalgia aside...

British Airways are the best airline I've flown with

Posted by Aleena


Hello - I am writing to let you know that Elena Das was extremely helpful to me yesterday in my customer service call yesterday . She is the only one out of the 6 other agents I spoke to who was able to get me to sit with my mother and 1.5 year old son - thank you.
Aleena

Posted by laura


Dear British Airways,
I tried to send a letter prior to this but it didn't go through.
First I would like to Thank!! Everyone at British Airways!!From the tower to the mechanics,the pilots everyone!!!For a safe journey for my son.My mother is very sick on hospice,and my son had to travel to Thailand at this time.I was very nervous but the flight tracker helped me and my husband feel better during his very long flight.I wish I could give each one of you a Big Hug!!!
Thank You!!Thank You!!Thank You!!!Outstanding!!With All My Heart!!!!
British Airways 202 Boeing 747 Boston to London Jun.23/15 and British Airways 9 Boeing 777 London to Bangkok Jun.24/15
With Love & Appreciation,
Laura Forrestal

Posted by Anonymous


Dear British Airways Team,
I wish to express my immense gratitude and appreciation to the flight crew of BA 238, flying from Boston to Heathrow on 8 th December 2013.
The crew handled the emergency expertly and professionally when I fainted about two hours into the flight. This action went a long way to save my life. I was given extra medical attention on that flight and was even surprised at how they coordinated the health response on the ground when the flight finally arrived in Heathrow. I was immediately transported to Hillingdon Hospital and received further medical attention to ensure I was ok before catching the next flight to my home country in Accra Ghana on 9th December All transit arrangements and flight changes were coordinated and arranged by the flight crew of BA 238 Boston to Heathrow.

Thank you so much. BA will definitely be my only preferred airline from now, as well as for my family and company.

Prof. Philip O.Yeboah

Posted by CAPT. KIBOI J.P.


I Recently Flew On Ba228 On November 15 2013, With My Wife From Baltimore To London Heathrow And At Flight Check-in Met Staff Member Mr Brian Reidy, Flight Dispatcher, Helping Out At Check-in Desk And He Was Wonderful, Really A Good Hearted Man!!! He Gave Us Such A Good Service That I Must Ask Ba Concerned Staff Section To Let Him Know He Did A Good Job!!!

After Boarding The Flight Ba228 And Settling Down, In-flight Cabin Staff Were Equally Good And In Particular Again Mr Ian Morgan, A Cabin Crew With Very Good Public Relations Attitude And Excellent On Board Service!!! Please Thank The Two Ba Staff Members Mentioned, On Our Behalf And I Can Assure You They Are Dedicated Staff Members To Pleasing Customers.
Captain Kiboi J. Peter And Pleased Madam.

Posted by Happy customer


We were on holiday in Israel & due to the conflict our travel company said we were to be evacuated from Jerusalem. We were booked onto BA flight 164 on Sat 17th Nov 2012 from Tel Aviv & the flight was excellent as were the flight attendants. We cannot thank BA enough for their first class treatment. We have used many other carriers but none compare to BA. Thank you.

Posted by Anonymous


We travelled on a flight from gat wick to Antigua on 18 October on ba 2157

Your in flight staff where excellent in particular a flight attendant named Sheila. She went the extra mile to ensure I was comfortable because I have phobia of flying. Due to your online system crashing I was unable to sit with my sister. Sheila arranged temporary seating for take off and landing so I was close to my sister. Throughout the light she continued o suport and reassure me.

Please pass on a huge thank you to her. I will never travel

with virgin again.!!!

Donna brown

Posted by Anonymous


After reading so many negative comments I'm feeling blessed that British Airways didn't screw up anything on my trip. The staff were always pleasant. The food on the plane was free and delicious and in comparrison to my dealings with Air Canada.... British Airways shines....

Posted by Anonymous


On March 23rd I checked in for flight BA255 with a group of students and a large amount of luggage at Terminal 5. We were assisted through this lengthy check-in process by three staff whose help and support was outstanding. They were Raji Nair (check in) Tracy Cubitt (check in) and Sue Fuller (Customer Services Duty Manager)
They were excellent in all areas, patient with 26 in the group and 60 bags to check in, helpful and really well organised.
I would like to pass my thanks on them directly and hope that they receive some recognition for their superb Customer Services.
Thank you
Sue Pomeroy
The Wye Valley School

Posted by Anonymous


Recently my son and I were scheduled to fly Aberdeen-Heathrow-Boston and decided to use only the London-Boston portion of the flight causing all sorts of issues of cancelling that portion since there was a no-show in Aberdeen. The cost change was going to be around $1000.00 but fortunately a Ms. Amanda Goeenann, in Terminal 5, came and helped us out and was able to make the changes at no cost to us: she was amazing, gracious and deserves high praises from BA which I hope that this gets forwarded to her.We will certainly continue flying BA. Best, Tony Clark

Posted by Anonymous


Dear sirs and madams
We really want to thank you for your great help!!
On August 5th, 2011, our daughter Hanna Vorreiter and her friend Magdalena Pfeifenberger (both aged 15) missed their plane (flight Nr BA0952, 12.45) from London Heathrow to Munich. As it was their first flight they were really upset.
Fortunately Gina ? of the customer help service and the manager Nick ? were so kind as to sort out things and book a new flight for them two hours later.
Maybe there is a chance for you to pass on our thanks to them. British Arways proved a reliable airline and excelled in customer service!!
Best regards Robert Vorreiter

Posted by equiprx


Absolutely the best. I won a Free trip back in 1987 and they treated the winners like gold. First class accommodations and business class seats. Free drinks and food that was as five star as you can get on board a plane.

Posted by verticallander


I am uncertain what circumstances surrounded any of the rather severe criticisms out here.
I and my wife have taken several International trips on BA. Everything went smoothly and courteously, from making the initial contacts for information to picking up our luggage upon our return from homes. I include hours of help form the US customer Service trying to help me rectify a gross error in ticketing visited upon us by making the mistakeof booking thru Expedia.

Posted by Anonymous


On the 10th Nov I travelled on flight BA0219 to Denver I'd like to say what a pleasure it was to be served by your stewardess Laura she is a credit to the airline good at her job and always a smile,likewise on the return on the 24th BA0218 Sarah was happy and ready to help. One complained my headphone socket was broken so was unable to use the inflight entertainment on the return.

Posted by Anonymous


Fantastic customer service was given by one of the stewards on a flight from Helsinki to Heathrow on 11th November. Flight was delayed due to high winds at Heathrow and steward found out that my connecting flight had also been delayed, which was good and also moved me to be closer to the exit so I could get off quickly to hopefully make connection. He was fantastic and really went out of his way to help me.

Posted by Anonymous


I experienced wonderful help from an "Irene"
on the web support line July 23 with a booking from Boston to London. My server was not co-operating. She could not have been more helpful. She said her agent sign was AU and I believe a Jackson was her Supervisor. My wife and I fly to London on BA every either June or Oct., and we always
have good flights; but this lady was out-
standing, patient, and competent to the max!

Posted by penny


My sons flight was cancelled due to the strike, but after ringing customer services was re-booked on another flight enabling him to catch his connection to Hong Kong.

Great service and the women he spoke to him was not only professional, but also kind and very helpful.

Thank you very much.

Penny

Posted by Philippa Lyons


I flew recently from Terminal 5 at LHR to YVR in Canada on BA 85 (or 84...I can't remember which one returns from the UK to vancouver), on Dec 1st 2008
I wanted to pass on thanks to one of the Stewards, 'George'. He provided excellent service, going above and beyond. He won't remember me since I had no special needs or requests...but I think thats why I am writing because his general care and approach was so good. If he represents BA then he does the airline proud.
If you have a way of checking the cabin crew on that flight and identifying George...who had no last name on his name badge, then please pass on my thanks. Service like that should be recognised.
I will without doubt return to flying BA.
kind regards,
Philippa Lyons
[email protected]

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Posted by maryn


I cannot believe BA do not have bereavement fares - must be the only airline that does not. And for BA employees no less!!!!

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