Originally Posted by
chris18london
Note, if you are on BA294, it is not a Sleeper Service - even though there is a full (and very decent) dining service in the seperate lounge, in good time for departure, they still serve a full service on board.
I'm not sure why this flight is not a Sleeper Service, I'm of the opinion that adjusting to London time and bedding down as soon as possible is better on the body clock.
Yes, but we don't know if the OP is on the 294, although it wouldn't make a difference as we're talking about WT+ travel that is not meant to include access to the supper in the lounge. As you mention, 294 passengers can use the dining option and skip the meal onboard.
I guess the earlier departure is too early to sleep for some passengers, particularly those that are fully adjusted to the local timezone and who will want something to occupy them.