Lack of meal choice in F
Feb 4, 2010, 1:57 pm
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Feb 4, 2010, 2:02 pm
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That would be sensible but not sure it's actually the case. Also with BA not getting your first choice is delivered with a shrug of the shoulders, once didn't get first choice on EK (in F) and that resulted in getting presentations on everything available from F & J so I could choose something I liked.
Feb 4, 2010, 3:34 pm
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I find flying dreadfully boring most of the time, unless I happen to have a great seat companion or funny crew, and eating takes away my boredom (although sleeping is even better).Mind you, it won't do my waistline or the dreaded cellulite any good.
Feb 4, 2010, 4:48 pm
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My only other international F flights (plenty of US domestic but that's quite different) have numbered five on BA. You see, Hiddy: we're more alike than you or I really want to admit. 
I agree that the cabin as a whole is more spacious and the seats are bigger.
There's a whole thread on the TG forum about "The disappearing Dom". I had no problems with the DP either (either LHR-BKK or the return) but it seems you and I were both lucky.
I can't say I thought the service was better on TG, but that might be just a bit of a cultural barrier. I like the banter with the best FAs on BA. It has just the right mix of formality and familiarity - which is difficult to achieve when you don't share the same native language.
Loved the open feel to the 747 F cabin - 10 seats compared to BA's 14 made a huge difference and made it far more relaxing.
Didn't have any problems with the food or the lack of Champagne.
Didn't have any problems with the food or the lack of Champagne.
There's a whole thread on the TG forum about "The disappearing Dom". I had no problems with the DP either (either LHR-BKK or the return) but it seems you and I were both lucky.
I can't say I thought the service was better on TG, but that might be just a bit of a cultural barrier. I like the banter with the best FAs on BA. It has just the right mix of formality and familiarity - which is difficult to achieve when you don't share the same native language.
Feb 4, 2010, 7:36 pm
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Feb 4, 2010, 7:43 pm
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Sorry, just to add a bit of injection to this thread. If i was paying for an F class ticket on BA, and paying upwards of 4000GBP, I would be appalled at not having my first, or second, dinner choice.
I fly US quite often, and even their 'Envoy' (Business) class service caters far better, with a cabin of upto 30 people. Each time I have flown, they have always had a scattering of options, from the pre-select menu they hand out at the start of the flight. They have upto 5 main courses, and 3 starters... not to mention puddings.
If a carrier like US can get their business product right, at a fraction of the cost, then why the hell can't BA get their First product either same, or better?
I fly US quite often, and even their 'Envoy' (Business) class service caters far better, with a cabin of upto 30 people. Each time I have flown, they have always had a scattering of options, from the pre-select menu they hand out at the start of the flight. They have upto 5 main courses, and 3 starters... not to mention puddings.
If a carrier like US can get their business product right, at a fraction of the cost, then why the hell can't BA get their First product either same, or better?
Feb 5, 2010, 3:41 am
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I wonder if a simplified meal ordering system could be worked into your exec club profile, rather than the full blown option to view the menus and pre-select a meal, in a similar way to you can state your preference for a window or aisle seat.
Something along the lines of meal preference:
FISH
POULTRY
BEEF
VEGETARIAN
Something along the lines of meal preference:
FISH
POULTRY
BEEF
VEGETARIAN
Feb 5, 2010, 11:49 am
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I wonder if a simplified meal ordering system could be worked into your exec club profile, rather than the full blown option to view the menus and pre-select a meal, in a similar way to you can state your preference for a window or aisle seat.
Something along the lines of meal preference:
FISH
POULTRY
BEEF
VEGETARIAN
Something along the lines of meal preference:
FISH
POULTRY
BEEF
VEGETARIAN
POULTRY
BEEF
VEGETARIAN
SPECIAL MEAL (please state)
Perhaps, although this might be a bit too simplified as if you don't know what is going into a dish you might not be able to eat it/want to eat it.
Feb 5, 2010, 1:54 pm
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I would be disappointed not to get my first choice, although hopefully the remaining options would be satisfactory for me.
I have a number of F flights this year, so will see if the current arrangements are a problem for me or if I become aware of others being disappointed.
I was upgraded from J to F in October last year and despite a full cabin (including other OpUps), I received all my first choices although I was quite prepared not to, and had a second choice ready just in case. In that situation, the larger seat and better champagne was good enough to keep me more than happy!
I have a number of F flights this year, so will see if the current arrangements are a problem for me or if I become aware of others being disappointed.
I was upgraded from J to F in October last year and despite a full cabin (including other OpUps), I received all my first choices although I was quite prepared not to, and had a second choice ready just in case. In that situation, the larger seat and better champagne was good enough to keep me more than happy!
Feb 5, 2010, 2:34 pm
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It was the best F experience I have had.....although I only have four other BA F flights to compare it to.
Loved the open feel to the 747 F cabin - 10 seats compared to BA's 14 made a huge difference and made it far more relaxing.
Didn't have any problems with the food or the lack of Champagne.
Loved the open feel to the 747 F cabin - 10 seats compared to BA's 14 made a huge difference and made it far more relaxing.
Didn't have any problems with the food or the lack of Champagne.
Have to say our new F colour pallette and materials really are extremely impressive and look/feel very luxurious.
Feb 5, 2010, 2:47 pm
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This is what I don't understand about TG F. they have reduced the number of seats in the 747 A zone by a whopping 4, for a seat that isn't that much bigger than BA's. Plus the seat isn't terribly private. There isn't even a privacy screen between the centre seats. Finally, the materials/colour scheme of the TG seat are pretty ghastly IMO. TG do the 'variations on purple' colour theme to death! Have to say our new F colour pallette and materials really are extremely impressive and look/feel very luxurious.
Have to say our new F colour pallette and materials really are extremely impressive and look/feel very luxurious.or perhaps the caviar ...