DME food service "enhancement"; no more hot meals
May 26, 2014, 1:28 pm
#61
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1 x 747: F,CW,WT+,WT
1 x 767: CW,WT+,WT
1 x A321: CW,ET
I was also looking at an itinerary DME-USA on BA, and contemplating the attractively-priced buy-up to WT+. However, the convenient timings all connect to the A321-operated services, which [you guessed it] means that for the price of WT+ I would get to sit in ET on the LHR-DME leg. If the price were adjusted appropriately I would not mind (I would want WT+ on the overnight transatlantic, and would be less concerned about LHR-DME), but there is no price differentiation.
May 26, 2014, 4:02 pm
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You mean:
747 Old F, new CW, old WT+, old WT
747 New F, new CW, old WT+, old WT
767 Old CW, old CW, old WT+, old WT
767 as above but refurbished
321 'strange' CW, no WT+, ET cabin different than all other ET and WT seats
Good thing the 777 doesn't appear once in a while... Yet the shorthaul A321 and 767 do once in a while!
747 Old F, new CW, old WT+, old WT
747 New F, new CW, old WT+, old WT
767 Old CW, old CW, old WT+, old WT
767 as above but refurbished
321 'strange' CW, no WT+, ET cabin different than all other ET and WT seats
Good thing the 777 doesn't appear once in a while... Yet the shorthaul A321 and 767 do once in a while!
Jun 21, 2014, 4:01 pm
#64
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The A321 rotation to DME has me puzzled now.
On tonight's BA234, all the announcements referred to passengers in the Club Europe and Euro Traveller cabins.
No pre-departure drinks.
No newspapers.
No salad, just a tray with starter, main and dessert.
No amenity kits (unless asked).
140 TPs from yesterday's BA235, but all very Club Europe-style service. Has anyone told the crew this is supposed to be Club World?
(And whoever thought banoffee pie makes a nice dessert is seriously deranged).
On tonight's BA234, all the announcements referred to passengers in the Club Europe and Euro Traveller cabins.
No pre-departure drinks.
No newspapers.
No salad, just a tray with starter, main and dessert.
No amenity kits (unless asked).
140 TPs from yesterday's BA235, but all very Club Europe-style service. Has anyone told the crew this is supposed to be Club World?
(And whoever thought banoffee pie makes a nice dessert is seriously deranged).
Jun 23, 2014, 12:22 pm
#65
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I notice there is still a Saturday night requirement for discount fares on this "Euro Traveller" service as well.
Incidentally as a follow up to my original post, I have now started flying EZY on this route. Typically 1/4 of the price, which leaves plenty of ŁŁŁ for buying a hot meal, no Saturday night requirement, and I can just about put up with them for what is essentially just 3 hours in the air.
I would love to return to BA when they fix the mess they have created, but for now at least know what I am going to receive.
Incidentally as a follow up to my original post, I have now started flying EZY on this route. Typically 1/4 of the price, which leaves plenty of ŁŁŁ for buying a hot meal, no Saturday night requirement, and I can just about put up with them for what is essentially just 3 hours in the air.
I would love to return to BA when they fix the mess they have created, but for now at least know what I am going to receive.
Jul 23, 2014, 1:41 am
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This flight BA235/234 is incredibly unreliable. Monday's flight was an hour delayed (which is quite common), and today's flight is cancelled.
Are there a heap of A321s broken somewhere?
I thought there were currently more LH A321s than places to send them.
Are there a heap of A321s broken somewhere?
I thought there were currently more LH A321s than places to send them.
Jul 23, 2014, 3:18 am
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This is very strange as this is a Worldwide route now.
I am hoping that once these midhaul 321s have been containerised that they may be able to round cater like the 767s can. So fingers crossed as this is not a good product for our customers to be served on this flight.
I am hoping that once these midhaul 321s have been containerised that they may be able to round cater like the 767s can. So fingers crossed as this is not a good product for our customers to be served on this flight.
I'm fairly certain that they have now all been finished, maybe 6-8 weeks ago the last one was modified at Gatters.
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Feb 7, 2015, 4:50 pm
#68
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Any update to DME catering in 2015?
Does anybody know if there have been any improvements to the catering on the A321s to DME since last summer? Or is it still just a cold sandwich in ET/WT?
Hoping to fit in a redemption before the rules change, but not sure what class to go for. For the length of flight would be fairly happy at the back, but could go for CW. We could aim for the 747 flight back, but would have to get an A321 flight on the way out.
Hoping to fit in a redemption before the rules change, but not sure what class to go for. For the length of flight would be fairly happy at the back, but could go for CW. We could aim for the 747 flight back, but would have to get an A321 flight on the way out.
Feb 7, 2015, 5:20 pm
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Feb 8, 2015, 4:40 am
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Does anybody know if there have been any improvements to the catering on the A321s to DME since last summer? Or is it still just a cold sandwich in ET/WT?
Hoping to fit in a redemption before the rules change, but not sure what class to go for. For the length of flight would be fairly happy at the back, but could go for CW. We could aim for the 747 flight back, but would have to get an A321 flight on the way out.
Hoping to fit in a redemption before the rules change, but not sure what class to go for. For the length of flight would be fairly happy at the back, but could go for CW. We could aim for the 747 flight back, but would have to get an A321 flight on the way out.
Nov 16, 2015, 9:20 am
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I'm flying 321 on Thursday and will post a picture of the sandwich.
Nov 16, 2015, 10:52 am
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http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/...orld-traveller
Under "Additional features" on the "Check your flight details" screen when making a LHR - DMR booking in Y:
Why are they still advertising a service they haven't provided for the last 18 months?
Wherever and whenever you fly World Traveller you can expect the same top quality food, drink and warm service by our attentive crew, but a few of the cabin design elements may vary by aircraft.
Complimentary three course meal and drinks
Nov 16, 2015, 12:50 pm
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http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/...orld-traveller
Under "Additional features" on the "Check your flight details" screen when making a LHR - DMR booking in Y:
Why are they still advertising a service they haven't provided for the last 18 months?
Under "Additional features" on the "Check your flight details" screen when making a LHR - DMR booking in Y:
Why are they still advertising a service they haven't provided for the last 18 months?
That is what is so crazy! Could be classed as a form of false advertising.
