UK Domestic
Jan 20, 2013, 1:28 am
#1
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UK Domestic
Nabbed myself an LHR to LBA flight on a friday evening to connect in from my DME Flight as the train is scary expensive!
I have never flown UK Domestic on BA before I would like what to expect. I know its all one class. I was given 2D, but there are Emergency Exit row seats available. Not sure if i should bother as its only a 1 hour (30 mins flying as I recall) flight, but if there is anything to know.. Do tell
I have never flown UK Domestic on BA before I would like what to expect. I know its all one class. I was given 2D, but there are Emergency Exit row seats available. Not sure if i should bother as its only a 1 hour (30 mins flying as I recall) flight, but if there is anything to know.. Do tell
Jan 20, 2013, 1:57 am
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Stick with 2D you can stretch your legs into the aisle - and the pitch will be 34in.
If it's breakfast you'll get a hot panni and a hot drink. After 10am you'll get a drink from the bar and the choice of an embarrassing tiny packet of crisps, nuts or savouries.
If it's breakfast you'll get a hot panni and a hot drink. After 10am you'll get a drink from the bar and the choice of an embarrassing tiny packet of crisps, nuts or savouries.
Jan 20, 2013, 2:06 am
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Jan 20, 2013, 2:13 am
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Jan 20, 2013, 2:50 am
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Row 1 (usually reserved for Golds until t-24) has plenty of room. Exit is row 10 and has a bit extra.
Jan 20, 2013, 2:57 am
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In an ideal world the domestic leg is functional and unmemorable. You get on, get some shut-eye, and get off a short while later. If the crew have a friendly manner that makes it much nicer but the flight is too short for sustained interaction. I generally reserve 2D or 2F but in truth it really doesn't matter where you sit in the plane. It's not like you're going to be there long.
Barring delays or crashes, the most upsetting thing you're likely to experience is having difficulty stowing your carry-on because the ratio of overhead space to pax is too small and some fellow humans are too dim or selfish to co-operate in making it work. It shouldn't really be a big deal but when you've been travelling 15 hrs and your body clock is at 5.00 a.m. it does become an irritant. Options are (a) board early, (b) stow it under the seat in front, or (c) ask cabin crew to help place it. (a) is boring because you'd need to go to the gate early to stand in a queue, and (c) is only a last resort. I go prepared for (b) but usually don't have to because there's no-one in 2E so I put my case under 1E.
Barring delays or crashes, the most upsetting thing you're likely to experience is having difficulty stowing your carry-on because the ratio of overhead space to pax is too small and some fellow humans are too dim or selfish to co-operate in making it work. It shouldn't really be a big deal but when you've been travelling 15 hrs and your body clock is at 5.00 a.m. it does become an irritant. Options are (a) board early, (b) stow it under the seat in front, or (c) ask cabin crew to help place it. (a) is boring because you'd need to go to the gate early to stand in a queue, and (c) is only a last resort. I go prepared for (b) but usually don't have to because there's no-one in 2E so I put my case under 1E.
Jan 20, 2013, 3:44 am
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Jan 20, 2013, 3:51 am
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Bearing in mind this is a flight to Leeds...I somehow doubt that this will prove an issue.
Jan 20, 2013, 4:10 am
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Not sure I follow. Are Leodensians famous for being considerate with hand luggage, or is there something distinctive about travel patterns on the route? (Seriously, I've never used LBA but am curious to know).
Jan 20, 2013, 4:13 am
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The flights are averaging 60 passengers on a plane with 132 seats.
Jan 20, 2013, 4:23 am
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Barring delays or crashes, the most upsetting thing you're likely to experience is having difficulty stowing your carry-on because the ratio of overhead space to pax is too small and some fellow humans are too dim or selfish to co-operate in making it work. It shouldn't really be a big deal but when you've been travelling 15 hrs and your body clock is at 5.00 a.m. it does become an irritant. Options are (a) board early, (b) stow it under the seat in front, or (c) ask cabin crew to help place it. (a) is boring because you'd need to go to the gate early to stand in a queue, and (c) is only a last resort. I go prepared for (b) but usually don't have to because there's no-one in 2E so I put my case under 1E.
I do wonder how many people really need to take all of their luggage as carry ons and what they think will happen if they were to check it in. As some one who always checks in luggage, as I actually want to carry liquids over 100ml and sharp objects, I have found the time taken to collect that luggage minimal: on average 5-10 minutes and at some airports (e.g JNB) the luggage is on the belt before the first passenger reaches the reclaim.
I do wonder how many people make their lives rushed and hectic for the sake of it and because it is fashionable to be seen to be busy, rather than they actually need to be in such a hurry. It is hardly a good technique for managing stress.
Jan 20, 2013, 4:30 am
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Ryan Bingham: That's exactly what it is, it's luggage. You know how much time you lose by checking in?
Natalie Keener: I don't know. Five, ten minutes?
Ryan Bingham: 35 minutes a flight. I travel 270 days a year. That's 157 hours. That makes seven days. You're willing to throw away an entire week on that?