Originally Posted by
shorthauldad
So, to paraphrase all the points of view so far:
* BA may have put up a sign, but they don't really care. If you ask nicely, they may even explicitly say: "Yes, take what you like"
* The LHR rozzers have told us their opinion ( big thanks to
Steve Oh for sharing their thoughts ! ^ ) They seems to have better/bigger things to worry about. Fairly understandable, really.
* The general public/lounge users think it's "a poor show" but that's about as far as it goes..
...so it may end up being the lawyers all on their own on this one? 
About right, although I think there are a few inaccuracies in your summary. If I may...
- We don't know BA's opinion. But I suspect it's more that they 'tolerate' this behaviour, rather than don't care, given wider risks to goodwill. I'm sure they will monitor behaviour and may adapt the offering accordingly.
- Someone has told us what their friendly 'rozzers' think, rather than the rozzers directly. I'm sure there is a difference.
- I thought only politicians and tabloids believe in the concept of 'general public'.
