BA Adds Burger to First Class In-Flight Menu, First and Concorde Lounges
May 29, 2014, 7:05 am
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BA Adds Burger to First Class In-Flight Menu, First and Concorde Lounges
Starting next month, first class long-haul BA fliers will be treated to a "specially crafted gourmet" burger. The "Flying Burger" will be listed on the bistro menu and will be served with triple-cooked chips and a choice of relishes.
A "Grounded Burger" (crafted differently from the one available in-flight) will be added to the menus of both first and Concorde lounges.
http://www.businesstraveller.com/new...rst-class-menu
If you happen to be flying long-haul or in one of the lounges serving the burgers, report back and let us know what you think of these burger additions.
Mods: I tried to search for a good, existing thread to add this post to, but quickly skimming through the hundreds of possible threads in the search results yielded nothing. My apologies, but I know that you would know best as to where this news would fit.
A "Grounded Burger" (crafted differently from the one available in-flight) will be added to the menus of both first and Concorde lounges.
http://www.businesstraveller.com/new...rst-class-menu
If you happen to be flying long-haul or in one of the lounges serving the burgers, report back and let us know what you think of these burger additions.
Mods: I tried to search for a good, existing thread to add this post to, but quickly skimming through the hundreds of possible threads in the search results yielded nothing. My apologies, but I know that you would know best as to where this news would fit.
May 29, 2014, 7:11 am
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Originally Posted by Mark Tazzioli, BA's chef
It has taken months of trials to ensure we get the perfect texture and succulence, not just for the British palate, but for the hundreds of other nationalities that fly with us.
May 29, 2014, 7:49 am
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Saw this on Twitter. couple of funny replies - not sure if the link will work:
British Airways @British_Airways 6m
Burger on board! From June, we'll be serving our 'Flying Burger' to our First customers on long haul flights. pic.twitter.com/DjNnnW2Ev9
British Airways @British_Airways 6m
Burger on board! From June, we'll be serving our 'Flying Burger' to our First customers on long haul flights. pic.twitter.com/DjNnnW2Ev9
May 29, 2014, 8:22 am
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Maybe they've discovered a new supplier of ground-up industrial waste?
May 29, 2014, 8:36 am
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I have had the privilege of having a BA Burger in CCR and they are wrank! especially the buns. I do believe the new burger proposal will be an improvement but not sure if the triple cooked chips is a good idea nor serving it in First on board. They would be better of sticking to proper French fries and not fat chips.
May 29, 2014, 8:47 am
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Perfect fluffy chips with a crisp coating
http://www.insearchofheston.com/2013...by-step-guide/
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/h...d-chips-recipe
May 29, 2014, 9:01 am
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Actually, the BA lounge triple cooked chips are perfectly horrible!
I think the burger itself has improved in some ways although still not great, but like others upthread, I do miss "proper" dishes such as the salmon they used to serve in the lounge.
In flight, my favourite was the steak sandwich and I don't really think a burger is as nice unless it is much improved.
I think the burger itself has improved in some ways although still not great, but like others upthread, I do miss "proper" dishes such as the salmon they used to serve in the lounge.
In flight, my favourite was the steak sandwich and I don't really think a burger is as nice unless it is much improved.