No free glass of water [on Germanwings]
Nov 10, 2015, 5:52 am
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No free glass of water [on Germanwings]
Just finished a flight from London to Berlin on Germanwings. It was extremely hot in the cabin and I asked the hostess for a glass of water. She refused unless I pay 3 EUR. I do understand that so called low cost should make some money but refusing outright a glass of water is shocking. Is it a subjective perception?
Nov 10, 2015, 6:49 am
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I do understand that so called low cost should make some money but refusing outright a glass of water is shocking. Is it a subjective perception?
Nov 10, 2015, 7:10 am
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Just to put this Nekkie comment into context, BA just 'lost' a major contract in Germany due to their dismal pitch in Club Europe on the Airbus 319/20.
In general, comparing apples and oranges ( a full service airline vs. a no frills airline) makes a lot of sense. ^
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Always carry a bottle of water with you on an aircraft, if you do not want to pay Euro 3 for 0.5l after security, carry an empty bottle and refillit in the lounge.
In general, comparing apples and oranges ( a full service airline vs. a no frills airline) makes a lot of sense. ^
P.S.
Always carry a bottle of water with you on an aircraft, if you do not want to pay Euro 3 for 0.5l after security, carry an empty bottle and refillit in the lounge.
Nov 10, 2015, 9:42 am
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Just to put this Nekkie comment into context, BA just 'lost' a major contract in Germany due to their dismal pitch in Club Europe on the Airbus 319/20.
According to my knowledge BA is only operating shorthaul flights from Germany into the UK (probably only London).
The same applies to KL, AF, IB, AY and SK and other European carriers.
Nov 10, 2015, 9:51 am
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Obviously not for flights within Germany but they lost an account for a German customer. And just for you to enhance your knowledge: BA is at least flying shorthaul between a city in Germany and one other European (not at all anyhow British) country.
Nov 10, 2015, 10:34 am
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Continuing the trivia - DUS-BLL?
In general, comparing all the available options (apples and oranges for a snack or LCC vs Legacy for lift) makes a lot od sense.
In general, comparing all the available options (apples and oranges for a snack or LCC vs Legacy for lift) makes a lot od sense.
Nov 21, 2015, 3:04 pm
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?), warakorn was speaking about BA operating flights. BA does not operate any flights between DUS and BLL: Sun-Air do (albeit on behalf of BA). 
Nov 22, 2015, 5:31 am
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..In general, comparing apples and oranges ( a full service airline vs. a no frills airline) makes a lot of sense. ^
P.S.
Always carry a bottle of water with you on an aircraft, if you do not want to pay Euro 3 for 0.5l after security, carry an empty bottle and refillit in the lounge.
P.S.
Always carry a bottle of water with you on an aircraft, if you do not want to pay Euro 3 for 0.5l after security, carry an empty bottle and refillit in the lounge.
I have the eery feeling that all the wicked jokes I head about consultants are based on observational studies and not mere prejudice.
Nov 22, 2015, 11:47 am
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Nov 22, 2015, 10:48 pm
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