Impressions of British Midland
Jan 15, 2000, 5:42 pm
#18
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Posts: 1,976
I concur that they are very strict about carry-on. However, I love BD.. I think they are a wonderful little airline 
The Airbuses are particularly nice. I am really looking forward to then getting their Transatlantic licences.
Note carefully: The sandwiches are small but great - very tasty
Also, if you have a (UK issued) Amex platinum you can use the BD lounges with a valid boarding pass.
[This message has been edited by james (edited 01-15-2000).]
The Airbuses are particularly nice. I am really looking forward to then getting their Transatlantic licences.Note carefully: The sandwiches are small but great - very tasty
Also, if you have a (UK issued) Amex platinum you can use the BD lounges with a valid boarding pass.
[This message has been edited by james (edited 01-15-2000).]
Jan 16, 2000, 7:02 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 1999
Posts: 3,065
Ok, I am going to break ranks here. I was a great fan of BD, I have never thought the service was as good as BA's, but I always thought it was good.
However, my recent experiences have been variable. Basically I find, if the aircraft is half-empty the service is great, if it is full it is not good!
I don't fly British Midland a great deal as they are currently a last choice - which is saying something as East Midlands airport (their base) is about 20 miles from my home, and is easily the closest airport to me - instead I travel to Birmingham and use BA whenever possible.
Nick
However, my recent experiences have been variable. Basically I find, if the aircraft is half-empty the service is great, if it is full it is not good!
I don't fly British Midland a great deal as they are currently a last choice - which is saying something as East Midlands airport (their base) is about 20 miles from my home, and is easily the closest airport to me - instead I travel to Birmingham and use BA whenever possible.
Nick
Jan 16, 2000, 3:42 pm
#20
Commander Catcop
Original Poster
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
Thank you everyone for the reviews.
I'm about to ask a stupid question: what is the equivalent in pounds/weight of 7 Kilograms (I hate it that the U.S. did not teach the metric system!)
Just want to be sure because I do plan on hopefully taking my carryon on board.
I'm about to ask a stupid question: what is the equivalent in pounds/weight of 7 Kilograms (I hate it that the U.S. did not teach the metric system!)
Just want to be sure because I do plan on hopefully taking my carryon on board.
Jan 16, 2000, 11:10 pm
#22
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,806
Yes, the carry-on is a big issue. Connecting at LHR wasn't that big a deal because I didn't check in there. But at AMS (even explaining that I was connecting to UA in C class), she pre-tagged the bag at checkin and told me I was subject to having it taken at the gate. I think their policy is a bit TOO extreme, given the # of UA connecting passengers. On the other hand, the europeans seem pretty well trained, and boarding is very civilized, with no last-minute carry-on police necessary. I did find the service to be most attentive on a flight with airtime of 45 mins.