corporate-wage-slave

I had one of these earlier this week and this is what it looks like.





(apologies for the poor photos, it was a night flight and I didn't want to disturb anyone with the flash).

I volunteered for this in CE and it was sufficiently filling for this trencherman manqué. The rolls were "Greek inspired flatbread", chicken, feta cheese, salad items and harrissa dressing; plus "Egg and slow roast tomato brioche".

dagohh

I am a bit confused by different sources about the special meals.
I'm flying HAM-LHR-HAM - so band 2 - next month in CE and the flights are in the dinner and lunch time slots.

While I wouldn't mind a salad, I noticed that 4 of the 6 listed in this thread have seafood in them. I don't have food allergies but don't like seafood. I think a special meal would be a good alternative. Better than BA loading a normal meal that I wouldn't eat just to throw it away.

This thread as well as ba.com list "Asian vegetarian" as "Does not contain fish, shellfish, meat, poultry or eggs. It is a meatless meal and spicy in content." - Sounds great.

Then there's "Hindu", which is listed here as "Does not contain beef, beef derivatives, veal or pork, it is not a meatless meal." but on the BA website "Does not contain: fish, shellfish, meat, poultry or eggs. This is a meat free, spicy meal." - BA's version sounds "safe"

Obviously a big company always keeps their website up to date and the post about the special meals on here is over a year old, so I just selected "Asian Vegetarian" for the dinner (HAM-LHR) and "Hindu" for the lunch (LHR-HAM).
When I checked it in the My Flights app, I was even more confused:
The "Asian Vegetarian" is shown as "Vegetarian Hindu" and the "Hindu" is shown as "Hindu (non vegetarian)".

Does anyone have some experience what the difference actually is?

Can I help you

The Hindu and Asian vegetarian meals are now exactly the same, so they are both spicy vegetarian meals that do not include egg.

Jonathan1974

British Airways has been gradually spending less and less on catering, amenities etc; the disappearance of hot food is part of this trend and the company' self-congratulatory publicity about their commitment to customers is a lot of hot air. Of course people prefer to use other carriers.

Lioneye

That's a great shout.

Instead of bleating about BA's onslaught and simply continuing to use them I'm currently burning avios and vouchers but any new cash bookings are going elsewhere.

It will take a year to wind down redemption BA London - Cyprus for me (not a bad thing as direct flights are a real possibility by then).............and after that it will be TK in business.

Dicksbits

I'm still non-the wiser as to why BA can't provide an afternoon tea for vegetarians in Club Europe. I mentioned it to the Food and Drink BA people at the Open Day. It's provided in Club World. I end up with a poxy salad every time, and the tray doesn't include jam or cream. So when they CC (who are non the wiser) offer you a scone, there's always a ad scramble as they try to see if there's any spare jam or cream in the galley. A premium experience it is not as you feel like they're 'doing you a favour'.

Dicksbits

apologies for the odd typo above -- I really need to re-read my submissions, every time I post!!

PDXNRTLHR

Am I correct in assuming that there is only one bar run on Band 3 flights? If so, is it possible to ask for another alcoholic drink from the galley?

I'm not usually a big drinker while flying, but will be met by thirty drunk university students the other end. I'd like to have enough booze to be able to survive the night while still being sober enough to be responsible.

headingwest

Only one drinks run in ET on band 3, but you can ask for 2 (or even 3!) drinks during the service. Failing that, you can press the call button or go to the galley for another drink.

Sounds like the fun will begin at the other end though!

PDXNRTLHR

Thanks for the quick reply!

I'm back at university earning another degree, and making up for being too studious the first time around. This trip is with my university surfing society. I'm looking forward to giving surfing a go, as most of my aquatic sports so far have been under the water (scuba).

I'm flying ET the way out (middle seat), since I couldn't see the value of paying £99 to upgrade to Afternoon Tea.

PoincianaKings

Can anyone explain what, if any, difference there is between Cityflyer and mainline services? I am off to AMS in CE ex LCY and wondered if we would be offered the standard afternoon tea service (mid afternoon flight).

Genius1

Cityflyer generally offers a slightly more extensive service. On an afternoon tea flight, there is usually a small quiche or something similar alongside the usual sandwiches, cake and scones.

bwaflyer

I believe the Emirates flight terminates in Malta, where catering is uplifted. The good news is that a new catering company is now operational in LCA, a contract has been signed, and hot meals return from July 9th.

orbitmic

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Happy

Can anyone tell me on VIE-LHR Club Europe, what is served for the lunch time, and what is served for the afternoon tea time?

Trying to choose which flight to take, departure time versus meal on board, among other things...