Is my flight "Sleeper Service"?
Jun 14, 2016, 10:18 am
#1
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Is my flight "Sleeper Service"?
I am taking a cruise on Regent Seven Seas in October which includes business class airfare. They chose our flights for us. Our flight schedule includes flight BA066 PHL to LHR departing at 6:20 PM and arriving at 7:50 AM in Club World. I am concerned that this flight may be part of BA's sleeper service program. However, I do not see anything in my reservation to indicate this. A phone call to BA was unhelpful- the agent told me they were unable to answer my question and I'd have to wait until actually at the airport to find out 
Jun 14, 2016, 10:22 am
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Sleeper service routes: http://www.britishairways.com/travel...e/public/en_gb
BA066 is indeed a sleeper service.
BA066 is indeed a sleeper service.
Jun 14, 2016, 10:28 am
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(in my opinion)
Jun 14, 2016, 10:31 am
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Jun 14, 2016, 10:35 am
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This will be my first time traveling international business class and I was excited to enjoy all the features it had to offer including traditional meal service. To discover my flight will be an abridged service with fewer amenities is disappointing.
Jun 14, 2016, 10:38 am
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What are you worried about?
That they won't serve you dinner or drinks? (though it will be more like supper than dinner) or that you'll not be able to watch the IFE?
You can still eat and watch a film. No one will force you to go to sleep.
That they won't serve you dinner or drinks? (though it will be more like supper than dinner) or that you'll not be able to watch the IFE?
You can still eat and watch a film. No one will force you to go to sleep.
Jun 14, 2016, 10:39 am
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I don't know which I would prefer on a 6 p.m. flight anymore. It's too early to sleep and too late to eat if you want to sleep later. It's only good for those business travellers who want a full day at each end and need no sleep!
I assume that OP was hoping for a full meal service, which tends not to happen on sleeper services.
Jun 14, 2016, 10:39 am
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Honestly, the greatest possible amenity on a business class flight is sleep and the flat bed seat. The sleeper service allows you to make the most of that.
The food is good for airplane food, but it's not top restaurant quality, and it's not really that luxurious ... but it's OK, because you'll be asleep and you'll feel much better for it the next day.
Basically, if everyone in economy is riding a school bus for eight hours, comparatively you're sleeping in a Motel6. As such, even though it's a huge step up, it's not an experience you want to maximize for its own sake.
The food is good for airplane food, but it's not top restaurant quality, and it's not really that luxurious ... but it's OK, because you'll be asleep and you'll feel much better for it the next day.
Basically, if everyone in economy is riding a school bus for eight hours, comparatively you're sleeping in a Motel6. As such, even though it's a huge step up, it's not an experience you want to maximize for its own sake.
Jun 14, 2016, 10:40 am
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Jun 14, 2016, 10:41 am
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The 'traditional meal service' is nothing to write home about (BA's food quality is poor versus competition) so you are not missing much. Should you wish to eat, a light meal is served if you want it, and drinks service is available. You will be able to watch the pixelated postage stamp of an IFE system as you wish.
Jun 14, 2016, 10:42 am
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I don't know which I would prefer on a 6 p.m. flight anymore. It's too early to sleep and too late to eat if you want to sleep later. It's only good for those business travellers who want a full day at each end and need no sleep!
I assume that OP was hoping for a full meal service, which tends not to happen on sleeper services.
I assume that OP was hoping for a full meal service, which tends not to happen on sleeper services.
Jun 14, 2016, 10:58 am
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If you are in a position to start making the time adjustment before you leave then you might find that it works out.