Flying Messenger Plus
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Flying Messenger Plus
This service keeps you updated on the progress of a flight. You need to specify the date as well as the other information you'd provide for the basic Flying Messenger service.
How to use Flying Messenger PlusSend a text message (SMS) to 82222 with the following information:
- Airport Shortcode (as below)
- Flight Number
- ARR or DEP (for arrivals or departures information)
- Date
| Airport name | Airport short code |
|---|---|
| Heathrow | LHR |
| Gatwick | LGW |
| Stansted | STN |
| Glasgow | GLA |
| Edinburgh | EDI |
| Aberdeen | ABZ |
| Southampton | SOU |
eg lhr ba123 arr 150106
We will then automatically send you a confirmation alert and up to three* status alerts.
Alert 1: Confirmation of receipt of request for service.
Alert 2: Status of flight 12 hours prior** to scheduled touch-down.
Alert 3: Updated status of flight when the flight is on its final approach.
Alert 4: Updated status when baggage is in the arrivals hall.
eg lhr ba123 dep 150106
You tell us the flight you are catching and we'll automatically send you a confirmation alert and up to three status alerts*.
Alert 1: Confirmation of receipt of request for service.
Alert 2: Status of flight 12 hours prior** to scheduled departure.
Alert 3: Updated status of flight four hours prior to scheduled departure.
Alert 4: "GATE OPEN" will be sent when the departure gate number is announced and the airline is ready to board.
The Flying Messenger Plus service costs 75p*** plus standard network message rate (including VAT) for each request and can be booked up to two weeks in advance. If you have a query about the Flying Messenger service please email us on sms_feedback@baa.com. Please note that emails can only be responded to between 08:30 and 16:30, Monday to Friday.
For more information, download our Flying Messenger leaflet (PDF format).
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* The number of alerts you receive will depend on how close to scheduled take-off/landing you request the service. You will only be charged for the alerts you receive.
** If you request the Flying Messenger Plus service inside the 12-hour window the second alert is sent immediately.
*** If you are using a pre-paid SIM card the service can only be used if you have enough credit to cover the cost of the service.