Despite the 15 minute late arrival, efficient boarding had us caught up somewhat. There was a bit of a faff with finding space for all the cabin baggage. As usual people ignored the instructions to put personal items under the seats and so it is a bit of tetris for the crew to fit everything. To be honest, I sort of enjoy it in a way, feigning internal outrage at someone in row 9 filling the overhead by laying out his duffel coat lengthways which means some late arrival to row 11 can't quite find space for his just a smidgen oversized metal reinforced corners roller.

After push off, we waited a while for a slot. In front of us was a British Airways A319 but it turned east to another runway. We would likely have been on that plane if I had picked any warm destination for this holiday.



Drinks service was prompt. Again no ginger ale so I made do with sprite. Initially I asked for Fuxbau gin, but it's not part of the C cabin offering. I received Beefeater instead.



Meal was a good effort I suppose. Chicken was not rubbery at least and cake was not too dry. It's quite uninspired: flying to Austria and receiving schnitzel, boiled potato and sachertorte for brunch. You could say the same about BA with the full breakfast and the afternoon tea, had BA not enhanced those away recently.

Service was actually very attentive on this two hour flight. Friendly and helpful. Lumbar pillow located quickly when requested, top up offered as soon as glass was empty. Dishes cleaned away when empty, not waiting for whole tray. Consistent quality of service as well, if I compare to my flights in September.



And as we land it's 11:50 exactly and we've easily made up any lost time.