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BA’S GOT THE KNOWLEDGE

British Airways is to provide complimentary black cabs and executive cars for premium customers to speed their ground journey to and from Heathrow airport.

In a unique deal, the airline has teamed up with green award-winning Computer Cab plc to offer a free transfer service to and from Terminal 5. First and Club World customers living within 100 miles of the airport will be able to take advantage of the service.

“There is no better way to travel to and from Heathrow than in a black cab,” said Richard Tams, British Airway’s head of UK and Ireland sales.

“You can use the M4 bus lane to beat the traffic queues, and you have the most knowledgeable drivers in London at your service.

“This is a fantastic additional service for premium customers whether they live in Belgravia, Bath or Birmingham.”

A fleet of 3,000 licensed London taxis will be available to pick up customers from home or the office for the drive to Heathrow, and on return a meet and greet service will ensure a seamless journey.

The move builds on the airline’s BAcking Britain campaign, which offers £15 million of free flights to small and medium sized businesses.

The cab service will begin on May 18 as a three-month trial. For more information, please go to ba.com/taxi. For further details on the BAcking Britain campaign, please visit www.ukan.uktradeinvest.gov.uk

Emirates do the same thing at manchester. Not a new idea but a good one for BA. I suspect it wont last when they get the bill for the cabs :lol:

you will be ok.

This could be a lucrative number for their drivers, albeit I gather it will be at 75% of the metered rate like most contract work.

GBC wrote:

This could be a lucrative number for their drivers, albeit I gather it will be at 75% of the metered rate like most contract work.

I would be more than happy to go from Heathrow to Sussex for 75% of my metered rate.

But not convinced if I was a punter I would want to be in the back of a TX, rather than a nice Merc saloon.

Sussex wrote:

GBC wrote:

This could be a lucrative number for their drivers, albeit I gather it will be at 75% of the metered rate like most contract work.

I would be more than happy to go from Heathrow to Sussex for 75% of my metered rate.

But not convinced if I was a punter I would want to be in the back of a TX, rather than a nice Merc saloon.

The report does also mention executive cars. :wink:

your Skoda will do nicely Sussex :wink:

Author:	Sussex [ Thu May 14, 2009 6:38 pm ]
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BA’S GOT THE KNOWLEDGE British Airways is to provide complimentary black cabs and executive cars for premium customers to speed their ground journey to and from Heathrow airport. In a unique deal, the airline has teamed up with green award-winning Computer Cab plc to offer a free transfer service to and from Terminal 5. First and Club World customers living within 100 miles of the airport will be able to take advantage of the service. “There is no better way to travel to and from Heathrow than in a black cab,” said Richard Tams, British Airway’s head of UK and Ireland sales. “You can use the M4 bus lane to beat the traffic queues, and you have the most knowledgeable drivers in London at your service. “This is a fantastic additional service for premium customers whether they live in Belgravia, Bath or Birmingham.” A fleet of 3,000 licensed London taxis will be available to pick up customers from home or the office for the drive to Heathrow, and on return a meet and greet service will ensure a seamless journey. The move builds on the airline’s BAcking Britain campaign, which offers £15 million of free flights to small and medium sized businesses. The cab service will begin on May 18 as a three-month trial. For more information, please go to ba.com/taxi. For further details on the BAcking Britain campaign, please visit www.ukan.uktradeinvest.gov.uk

Author:	cabbyman [ Thu May 14, 2009 6:57 pm ]
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Oh well... That's the end of my trips to T5!!

Author:	Smoked Glass [ Thu May 14, 2009 8:07 pm ]
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Sussex wrote: BA’S GOT THE KNOWLEDGE British Airways is to provide complimentary black cabs and executive cars for premium customers to speed their ground journey to and from Heathrow airport. In a unique deal, the airline has teamed up with green award-winning Computer Cab plc to offer a free transfer service to and from Terminal 5. First and Club World customers living within 100 miles of the airport will be able to take advantage of the service. “There is no better way to travel to and from Heathrow than in a black cab,” said Richard Tams, British Airway’s head of UK and Ireland sales. “You can use the M4 bus lane to beat the traffic queues, and you have the most knowledgeable drivers in London at your service. “This is a fantastic additional service for premium customers whether they live in Belgravia, Bath or Birmingham.” A fleet of 3,000 licensed London taxis will be available to pick up customers from home or the office for the drive to Heathrow, and on return a meet and greet service will ensure a seamless journey. The move builds on the airline’s BAcking Britain campaign, which offers £15 million of free flights to small and medium sized businesses. The cab service will begin on May 18 as a three-month trial. For more information, please go to ba.com/taxi. For further details on the BAcking Britain campaign, please visit www.ukan.uktradeinvest.gov.uk Emirates do the same thing at manchester. Not a new idea but a good one for BA. I suspect it wont last when they get the bill for the cabs you will be ok.

Author:	grandad [ Thu May 14, 2009 10:10 pm ]
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Smoked Glass wrote: Emirates do the same thing at manchester. Not a new idea but a good one for BA. I suspect it wont last when they get the bill for the cabs you will be ok. I think they also do it at Birmingham.

Author:	GBC [ Fri May 15, 2009 3:47 am ]
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Good result for Com Cab who won the tender. This could be a lucrative number for their drivers, albeit I gather it will be at 75% of the metered rate like most contract work.

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Author:	Sussex [ Fri May 15, 2009 6:17 am ]
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GBC wrote: This could be a lucrative number for their drivers, albeit I gather it will be at 75% of the metered rate like most contract work. I would be more than happy to go from Heathrow to Sussex for 75% of my metered rate. But not convinced if I was a punter I would want to be in the back of a TX, rather than a nice Merc saloon.

Author:	grandad [ Fri May 15, 2009 6:39 am ]
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Sussex wrote: GBC wrote: This could be a lucrative number for their drivers, albeit I gather it will be at 75% of the metered rate like most contract work. I would be more than happy to go from Heathrow to Sussex for 75% of my metered rate. But not convinced if I was a punter I would want to be in the back of a TX, rather than a nice Merc saloon. The report does also mention executive cars.

Author:	skippy41 [ Fri May 15, 2009 2:44 pm ]
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grandad wrote: Sussex wrote: GBC wrote: This could be a lucrative number for their drivers, albeit I gather it will be at 75% of the metered rate like most contract work. I would be more than happy to go from Heathrow to Sussex for 75% of my metered rate. But not convinced if I was a punter I would want to be in the back of a TX, rather than a nice Merc saloon. The report does also mention executive cars. your Skoda will do nicely Sussex

Author:	Sussex [ Fri May 15, 2009 5:08 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote: your Skoda will do nicely Sussex My Skoda died a long time ago.

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