Originally Posted by
Oxon Flyer
Just to add some colour commentary to the thread, what items of BA F product are not made in the UK ?
Like it or not...most items sold in the West are made in the East...cheaper 11
It may matter to those posters with a heart and/or a soul.
Corporations have a
Heart & a Soul? To be counted on one hand no doubt.
Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
What does it matter where the item is made versus how good the item is
Read " bottom line"
A lot of Chinese stuff is inferior but suits the wallet.
Originally Posted by
LTN Phobia
I have to say I would sort of like the idea of BA showcasing the best of British (and British-made) products, from fine British wool blankets to high end British made toiletry items, and even British-made wash bags, and British made pyjamas.
Not for some weird xenophobic reasons but to give it more of a "British character".
What would that do the ticket prices ? What could they "enhance" away to keep the bottom line going up?
Originally Posted by
Often1
This.
BA is not the national flag carrier and has not been for a generation (or so).
You have hit the nail on the head. To be patronized because it is "British", UK will have to develop a complete change of attitudes, beliefs, patriotism etc . Cat is out of the bag....
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