The BA "Thank Goodness it's Friday!" Thread
Oct 13, 2023, 12:58 pm
#3513
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC electrum
Posts: 2,122
It is often said "It's not about the destination it's about the journey." I think this is bobbins. If you haven't done certain parts of the travel thing before, those *are* a destination. But if you find yourself repeatedly making the same journeys between the same places you aren't 'travelling' you are 'circulating'. I don't think it is likely anyone reading this has a home bed that is less comfortable than even the best F product. So if you aren't really 'travelling' it really is hard to see the appeal. There is a Quality -v- Novelty trade off. (and the physical limits of what an older frame can take for sure
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Oct 13, 2023, 10:02 pm
#3514
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond *, IHG, Couples Romance Rewards
Posts: 2,413
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It is often said "It's not about the destination it's about the journey." I think this is bobbins. If you haven't done certain parts of the travel thing before, those *are* a destination. But if you find yourself repeatedly making the same journeys between the same places you aren't 'travelling' you are 'circulating'. I don't think it is likely anyone reading this has a home bed that is less comfortable than even the best F product. So if you aren't really 'travelling' it really is hard to see the appeal. There is a Quality -v- Novelty trade off. (and the physical limits of what an older frame can take for sure )
It is often said "It's not about the destination it's about the journey." I think this is bobbins. If you haven't done certain parts of the travel thing before, those *are* a destination. But if you find yourself repeatedly making the same journeys between the same places you aren't 'travelling' you are 'circulating'. I don't think it is likely anyone reading this has a home bed that is less comfortable than even the best F product. So if you aren't really 'travelling' it really is hard to see the appeal. There is a Quality -v- Novelty trade off. (and the physical limits of what an older frame can take for sure
)
Oct 14, 2023, 8:51 am
#3516
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,903
Late again for happy Friday. But nevertheless, greetings from Osaka Had a brilliant trip on CX here, everything by name and prioritised in a subtle way.
Have enjoyed a few nights at Conrad Osaka so far - great to be back!
Had a brilliant trip on CX here, everything by name and prioritised in a subtle way. Have enjoyed a few nights at Conrad Osaka so far - great to be back!
Oct 20, 2023, 6:47 am
#3518
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: London, ARN, HEL, ..... or MAN
Programs: BA GGL / GFL, Mucci Diamond!, HH Diamond, Radisson Premium, IHG Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 6,025
Happy Friday all.
Following previous recent very quiet Fridays, I am thoroughly looking forward to a long haul with BA to an Indian Ocean island tomorrow.
I am hoping that I won't have similar feelings to BA or bust or HIDDY to long haul travel because even with a flat bed, things start to ache after 10 hours. Just hoping that LHR doesn't suffer from any weather delays this weekend.
Following previous recent very quiet Fridays, I am thoroughly looking forward to a long haul with BA to an Indian Ocean island tomorrow.
I am hoping that I won't have similar feelings to BA or bust or HIDDY to long haul travel because even with a flat bed, things start to ache after 10 hours
. Just hoping that LHR doesn't suffer from any weather delays this weekend.
Oct 20, 2023, 7:34 am
#3519
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Newcastle, UK
Programs: BAEC GGL, IHG Platinum, FlyingBlue Gold, Hilton Diamond, Mucci des repas d'enfant
Posts: 3,085
Happy Friday! I always forget this thread it me age 
Currently sat in OTP awaiting a very delayed plane and crossing all appendages that I can do the T3 T5 shuffle fast enough to hit my connection
Currently sat in OTP awaiting a very delayed plane and crossing all appendages that I can do the T3 T5 shuffle fast enough to hit my connection
Oct 20, 2023, 7:50 am
#3520
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Mexico
Programs: BAEC Gold / SQ *A Gold / Marriott Titanium
Posts: 3,696
Happy Friday,
An exhausting week here in Krakow, but just about at the end of it. I'm half planning on doing some cultural stuff this weekend, but also tempted to take advantage of the relatively cheap massages available at the hotel and just chill out. In need of some downtime and will certainly be watching the rugby with a couple of beers, even if they are 0%.
Had a bizarre situation at KRK airport earlier this week. Avis efused to accept my credit cards from a major bank, claiming they believed them to be debit cards. Have rented cars with them multiple times in other places, but they wouldn't budge. Called BA holidays and without quibbling they refunded the car. I'll probably lose my double TPs, but no great drama.
Next Friday I'm heading to LHR for 2 nights and then on BA over to NY and AA to Mex.
An exhausting week here in Krakow, but just about at the end of it. I'm half planning on doing some cultural stuff this weekend, but also tempted to take advantage of the relatively cheap massages available at the hotel and just chill out. In need of some downtime and will certainly be watching the rugby with a couple of beers, even if they are 0%.
Had a bizarre situation at KRK airport earlier this week. Avis efused to accept my credit cards from a major bank, claiming they believed them to be debit cards. Have rented cars with them multiple times in other places, but they wouldn't budge. Called BA holidays and without quibbling they refunded the car. I'll probably lose my double TPs, but no great drama.
Next Friday I'm heading to LHR for 2 nights and then on BA over to NY and AA to Mex.
Oct 20, 2023, 8:17 am
#3522
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Mexico
Programs: BAEC Gold / SQ *A Gold / Marriott Titanium
Posts: 3,696
Oct 20, 2023, 8:32 am
#3523
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 5,650
Just chilling this weekend, having booked my ticket home. BA SIN-LHR, first time on BA for well over a year. Using MH BKK-KUL-SIN. Sent young rapidex my QR code for my free Greggs sausage roll, thats 2 I've had from LNER. Auntie is rushing around on her zimmer frame so needs a little less assistance, but has become rather too comfortable.
Oct 20, 2023, 8:41 am
#3524
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Argentina
Posts: 40,289
A beautiful sunny 23c morning here. The time has come to elect another poor sod to become President of Argentina on Sunday. So having to put up with all the nonsense in the run up to that. Waiting to see what the outcome will be before booking anything to visit the UK.
Oct 20, 2023, 8:43 am
#3525
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: US/UK - and elsewhere
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,612
Dog sitting today on my UK stopover between FCO and BWI. Thankfully my FCO-LHR flight yesterday evening was fine despite the weather (and quite a good lot of turbulence en route). At least it has stopped raining here (Worcestershire), although lots of surface water around.