Our flight --- NOT CANCELLED

We won this one. Of the three flights that were scheduled to fly from Newark to Heathrow on May 20, the one that was cancelled was NOT OURS. I knew they were posting info about the first group of dates today but was optimistic about our flight. OPTIMISM RULES.

I called Grand Circle air dept concerning our return flight. It's not on one of the "strike days" but I wanted to make sure they'd take care of it IF there are any changes. I was confident that they would but just wanted to check. They confirmed my thoughts about them.

On the British Air website, they've posted info about what flights might be like in the event of the strike. (They are VERY PREPARED.) What I found interesting was the part of refunds if someone doesn't get the seat they reserved. (Money back? Wonder how much that would be.) Hopefully the veggie meals we ordered will be available. Just in case they aren't, we'll take something with us. We're probably going to have something to eat BEFORE the flight since it doesn't leave until about 9 PM in the evening.

World Traveller (economy) Amenities The inflight amenities kit will be available. Seat selection If you have already made a seat selection (free or paid for) we will endeavour to honour it. If you do not get the seat you paid for, you can claim a refund. Seating refund form Meals If you are travelling to Cairo or Tel Aviv one hot meal will be served at your seat. On other flights under 9 hours a hot meal and a second light snack will be served at your seat. Snacks and savoury items will be available from the galley at any time during the flight. On flights over 9 hours a hot meal and a second lighter meal will be served at your seat, with snacks and savoury items available from the galley at any time during the flight.  The usual range of hot and cold drinks will be available along with a bar service. Special Meals Unfortunately, pre-ordered special meals will not be available. A limited number of vegetarian meals will be available. If you have special requirements that cannot be satisfied by making your own arrangements on the ground, you can bring your own food onboard as long as you stay within your permitted hand baggage allowances, and it complies with the regulations regarding the carriage of liquids on board. Hand baggage allowances Restrictions and allowances for carrying liquids In addition, it is your responsibility to ensure any food carried into your country of destination does not breach any local import regulations. Child meals Child meals will not be available. If you are travelling with young children or infants you can bring your baby food and powdered milk, which can be prepared on the aircraft. Additional needs Passengers with additional needs will be accommodated as usual. This includes wheelchair users, those with restricted mobility, unaccompanied minors and families. Inflight entertainment Normal inflight entertainment options will be available. Inflight retail (Duty free) There will be no inflight retail available onboard, but you can still purchase duty free goods through the online High Life Shop. High Life Shop Lounges All lounges remain open. Lounge eligibility rules are unchanged. Lounge eligibility Baggage allowances Normal baggage allowance rules apply. Checked baggage allowances Check-in All the normal ways of checking in including online, kiosks and at the airport will be available. Your check in times remain as normal. NOTE On the day operational limitations may mean we are unable to provide the facilities and services exactly as outlined above.