Originally Posted by
ratypus
that's very unusual - would be nice if BA did actually do this though...American manage drinks before departure in domestic First and I always quite enjoy it - eases you into the flight, and makes early boarding a bit more appealing if there's a G&T to while away the time to pushback!
It would be a great differentiator - even if were water. Would get those sitting behind the as yet not shut curtain something to env y and might encourage some upsells.