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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 3:26 am
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Cap'n Benj
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Why do BA hate WT+ Pax so much?

The subject line is a bit tongue in cheek but (as discussed previously) BA seem to do as much as possible to limit the premium nature of their premium economy product, esp when in comparison to other airlines (mainly VS, as the only real competitor in the class)

As I mention above, this has been discussed ad nauseum before, the latest new kick in the balls I've had as a WT+ passenger was on boarding to EWR late last month-

First Priority boarding for the disabled, infants etc, then an invitation to J,F, Gold and Silver pax to board via the fast track lanes, all well and good so far, then there an announcement that they would be "boarding by row starting with all rows 26 and higher".

Thats the WHOLE of Economy. I would have understood if they wanted to board from the back forward but they did not, they allowed the whole Y cabin to board at will but not the WT+ pax ahead of them, who would likely cause less trouble (due to the fewer numbers, competing for less over head space) blocking the aisles than those in rows 28-32

To be honest I wasn't really that annoyed, it just seems crazy to me that they choose to ignore, what is in effect, a completely free way to differentiate WT+ by offering them boarding before Y pax (as they do on VS) and instead turn it into a reason to not fly WT+! (albeit a very small one!)

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