BA's year of enhancements
Sep 15, 2014, 6:38 am
#46
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I can't say that anything on that list bothers me in the slightest.
On the contrary, things have generally improved in recent periods:
1. Fast track at EDI and a great new lounge in EDI
2. Scrapping of the night flight to LCA
3. Greater frequencies to AMS, EDI and others
4. Good food in the Flounge
5. Extra "Jokers"
6. Extended GGL call centre hours
7. Great MF experiences.
I can't think of anything that has deteriorated, putting aside the T1 experience and the A321s with their horrid inflatable seats - both of which I detest.
On the contrary, things have generally improved in recent periods:
1. Fast track at EDI and a great new lounge in EDI
2. Scrapping of the night flight to LCA
3. Greater frequencies to AMS, EDI and others
4. Good food in the Flounge
5. Extra "Jokers"
6. Extended GGL call centre hours
7. Great MF experiences.
I can't think of anything that has deteriorated, putting aside the T1 experience and the A321s with their horrid inflatable seats - both of which I detest.
But, otherwise, maybe benefits for GGL have improved - paid for by us in the 'cheaper' seats/tiers.
Sep 15, 2014, 6:54 am
#47
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Sep 15, 2014, 7:18 am
#48
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Strange how regular flyers like yourself think that yet others see nothing but gloom and doom.
Interestingly I have a receipt from 14 years ago for a discounted return ticket from GLA-MAD. It cost £160 in those days yet today I can buy the same ticket for £157. No idea what difference the ET offering is on the MAD route now compared to back then but it won't be that much different. At least now everyone can earn a minimum 100% Avios I used to get nothing.
Interestingly I have a receipt from 14 years ago for a discounted return ticket from GLA-MAD. It cost £160 in those days yet today I can buy the same ticket for £157. No idea what difference the ET offering is on the MAD route now compared to back then but it won't be that much different. At least now everyone can earn a minimum 100% Avios I used to get nothing.
Sep 15, 2014, 7:23 am
#49
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For me the Flounge Fayre is good - I can get a decent bite if I am in a hurry or feed the family as there's something for everyone. Fine dining it is not, neither does it need to be.
Mackerel and salad, chicken pie and salads or spicy chicken and rice are all very decent.
Sep 15, 2014, 7:29 am
#50
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The removal of the self service machines at NCL was because the new software couldn't be applied to them - an entirely new hardware is required i.e. new machines and its not cost effective at this point - I guess the same applies to other regional airports that have seen removal of the machines over the past 2 years.
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Sep 15, 2014, 7:51 am
#51
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Having said that, upper deck CW on the 747 beats CW on the A380 in every respect apart from the IFE. And who doesn't travel with an iPad these days anyway!?
Sep 15, 2014, 7:55 am
#52
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The removal of the self service machines at NCL was because the new software couldn't be applied to them - an entirely new hardware is required i.e. new machines and its not cost effective at this point - I guess the same applies to other regional airports that have seen removal of the machines over the past 2 years.
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Sep 15, 2014, 8:13 am
#53
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There have been many "enhancements" this year but I would absolutely not count this as one of them.
Sep 15, 2014, 8:15 am
#54
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I for one am looking forward to when I can beep through the automated gates at T5 just by waving my Apple Watch, without the inconvenience of getting my phone out of my pocket, swiping to get the BP, holding it the right way up and so on.
Only problem is the readers are on the right and most people wear their watches on the left - as with the tube a classic rewrite of the ergonomics rules could be required!
Only problem is the readers are on the right and most people wear their watches on the left - as with the tube a classic rewrite of the ergonomics rules could be required!
Sep 15, 2014, 8:35 am
#55
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Sep 15, 2014, 8:58 am
#56
Join Date: May 2014
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A more accurate statement would be "the ET product has changed significantly in the last 20 years including the food offering on all routes, now offers severe delays if it so much as rains, rationed alcoholic beverages especially from Gatwick, 29" charter airline pitch, and can't really decide whether it's chasing all revenue at even the lowest price or pretends it's a premium product because it's got a snazzy Speedmarque at the front of the cabin and heroin-chic blue lighting."
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Sep 15, 2014, 9:11 am
#57
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Sep 15, 2014, 10:25 am
#58
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BA's year of enhancements
My favourite change was the additional 3 flights to CPT for this summer. This has now been enhanced down to 9 all on 3 class planes from May 2015, but they have extended the 43/42 rotation until the end of April, which is a plus
So some positive changes
So some positive changes
Sep 15, 2014, 11:36 am
#59
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Then again I think the 5000 TP to get CCR is an excellent deal, still requires a lot of flying but I think it can be done easier than things like LH HON.