Why do you fly BA?
Feb 23, 2013, 2:58 am
#16
Join Date: Aug 2004
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BA provide direct links to where I need to go.
I am Gold and enjoy the use of good lounges globally.
The J product is solid.
In my experience I can use Avios to upgrade for me and my family. They are useful and of value, not like Hilton for example.
I am Gold and enjoy the use of good lounges globally.
The J product is solid.
In my experience I can use Avios to upgrade for me and my family. They are useful and of value, not like Hilton for example.
Feb 23, 2013, 3:14 am
#17
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Feb 23, 2013, 3:20 am
#18
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Well said! Try ignoring them on a US carrier! I am not one of these "I am here for your safety" people who use that catch-all for offhand service but ultimately we are there for that very reason. I'm afraid that debates over whether the rules are correct or not can take place here where I can ignore them. On board I am not allowed to ignore them whether I agree with them or not. It's interesting how many people seem to question our implementation of rules. Were we to know that they do for a living I wonder with how many rules they have to comply.
Feb 23, 2013, 3:37 am
#20
Join Date: Jan 2013
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2. The cabin crew. In my experiences they are pretty uptight. For example, the whole headphones issue and electronic devices thing...one time in j the steward was outright rude. In y they are very rude. My general y experience on ba has been poor with service. I do find the seat ok though.
I don't know if this is the norm - I last flew BA from London to Tokyo in 2003 which was also very comfortable, but since I got burnt with the cabin strikes in February 2007 to the tune of $1000+ on a trip to Newark - BA were certainly not my 1st choice either!
I suppose the point I'm making, is 2nd chances can help change your view, and BA have gone up in my estimation
Feb 23, 2013, 3:59 am
#21
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,797
Compared to many airlines, Emirates included, its the consistency of product. There's no angle lie flats or 10 abreast 777 economy seats to catch you out for example. If im in CW i know what seat i'll get, and so on. I like understatement in all forms, so the OTT fake friendliness of Arabic airline cabin crew puts me off, as does the lashings of gold all over Bling Air.
Cathay get the bulk of my business as they are simply the best i've flown with, but BA are a definitely second overall.
Cathay get the bulk of my business as they are simply the best i've flown with, but BA are a definitely second overall.
Feb 23, 2013, 4:57 am
#23
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Feb 23, 2013, 5:00 am
#24
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I like BA, feel comfy on it and like the seat that I get. Like LHR T5.
I take BA when flying to-from the US, as I can't imagine being in a US airline for a long time, even in F.
Now that I took the plunge and took EK and Gulf to the ME I do like them. I have been enjoying them. Like the service, like lounges, that there is someone who will carry my stuff from the lounge to the plane. Like the car service. Like that the toilets are larger than BA's, I don't have to touch anything accidentally, and on certain flights/planes they are cleaned after every passenger.
So I guess now my loyalty is divided.
I take BA when flying to-from the US, as I can't imagine being in a US airline for a long time, even in F.
Now that I took the plunge and took EK and Gulf to the ME I do like them. I have been enjoying them. Like the service, like lounges, that there is someone who will carry my stuff from the lounge to the plane. Like the car service. Like that the toilets are larger than BA's, I don't have to touch anything accidentally, and on certain flights/planes they are cleaned after every passenger.
So I guess now my loyalty is divided.
Last edited by Yahillwe; Feb 23, 2013 at 6:14 am
Feb 23, 2013, 5:03 am
#25
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And they have to have some Arabs, for the pax who don't speak other languages. As I have had Arabic speaking crew on BA going to the ME.
Feb 23, 2013, 5:05 am
#26
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
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I like BA, feel comfy on it and like the seat that I get. Like LHR T5.
I take BA when flying to-from the US, as I can't imagine being in a US airline for a long time, even in F.
Now that I took the plunge and took EK and Gulf to the ME I do like them. I have been enjoying them. Like the service, like lounges, that there is someone who will carry my stuff from the lounge to the plane. Like the car service.
So I guess now my loyalty is divided.
I take BA when flying to-from the US, as I can't imagine being in a US airline for a long time, even in F.
Now that I took the plunge and took EK and Gulf to the ME I do like them. I have been enjoying them. Like the service, like lounges, that there is someone who will carry my stuff from the lounge to the plane. Like the car service.
So I guess now my loyalty is divided.
There is life outside of BA, although I have still not been brave enough to try it.
"Gold" handcuffs are the main reason, but I am generally very happy with the product. I did try CX J last year from HKG to SYD and it was pretty good, but on balance, I would have preferred to be on a BA flight, IMHO. I know many will disagree. YMMV.
Feb 23, 2013, 5:16 am
#27
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I like the BA CW product, comfy seat and very private if you have a window seat. The crew are usually very professional (yes i've experienced bad uninterested crew, but you get those on any airline). I have a BA/Amex card
Feb 23, 2013, 5:28 am
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A balanced and fair assessment.
There is life outside of BA, although I have still not been brave enough to try it. "Gold" handcuffs are the main reason, but I am generally very happy with the product.
I did try CX J last year from HKG to SYD and it was pretty good, but on balance, I would have preferred to be on a BA flight, IMHO. I know many will disagree. YMMV.
There is life outside of BA, although I have still not been brave enough to try it.
"Gold" handcuffs are the main reason, but I am generally very happy with the product. I did try CX J last year from HKG to SYD and it was pretty good, but on balance, I would have preferred to be on a BA flight, IMHO. I know many will disagree. YMMV.
Some like the bling, some don't. Some like other stuff. It doesn't make it any better or worse.
This is what makes interesting, is the multitude of tastes.
I personally didn't like the bling at first, but then was able to over look it, because the land service is just great. I mean.. a friend is flying on EK, he has a broken arm, EK is providing him with a cart that will transport him from the plane to immigration then onward. That is service that I can appreciate.
Then BA provides different services to their good clients.
