Originally Posted by
Zeffer
As always this is a HIGHLY subjective interpretation, and YMMV. At the end of the day, both airlines offer a fantastic product: BA is just a fraction more plush mahogany and cigars; QF just a fraction more fresh gourmet sunday brunch and laid-back champagne. If that makes any sense at all...

very nice post, thanks!
i understand that this is all highly subjective, and i appreciate your analogies. the travellers are 60ish. they're midwestern, and very easygoing, but this trip is about being pampered. they'll be checking out of a four seasons the morning of the flight, and i'm thinking the BA experience sounds like the right continuation of the day.....