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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 3:57 pm
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Originally Posted by G-BOAC
I'd have no qualms over taking the LGW service(s) instead ... I mostly enjoy my LGW CE trips, they're normally very good. LGW will have less crew on board (minimum crew - 3, unless there's a very big CE cabin at least one direction) but IME they're excellent and hard-working and you'll still get great service in CE...just sit as far forward as you can (and hope you don't get one of the bad Pursers - which exist in both LHR and LGW - who insist on starting service at the back against the rules ).
Agreed - CE ex-LGW is not exactly the same as CE ex-LHR band for band but can be a lot more cost-effective in terms of miles and TPs, and all-in-all very good value for money IMHO.
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