Is it a coincidence that I received an invite from EZY to join Flight Club today?
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Originally Posted by compass31
(Post 27278718)
I don't have gold status so if there are freebies I won't qualify. What does this say to ppl who fly premium classes? I already feel like a second class citizen having part of my flight in economy.
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Originally Posted by simons1
(Post 27278275)
The airport shops must be delighted as a percentage of people will bring on board (and then leave their rubbish for the crew to clear up).
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Originally Posted by Arctic Troll
(Post 27278679)
They've just confirmed on Twitter that there will still be free drinking water.
Originally Posted by nux
(Post 27278717)
Presumably from the pot water tank of the aircraft, as used to make tea/coffee.
http://lifehacker.com/dont-drink-wat...m-a-1557061680 While the exact water refill process probably varies by airline, the Wall Street Journal ran a test of tap water from 14 different flights in 2002 that found bacteria levels "tens, sometimes hundreds of times above U.S. government limits. http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1036110025940498271 |
Originally Posted by Eskimoboy
(Post 27278624)
I'm the same in that I've been happily paying £30-£50 more than the competition to fly BA on shorthaul (which now I type it makes me sound a bit of an idiot!)
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Originally Posted by compass31
(Post 27278718)
Since I'm not close to London I always have to take a connecting flight from Manchester. Usually connecting to a club class flight altho my next connects to an F flight. It already feels lousy getting off an F flight and then squeezing into a row of six to return home. Now I have to put my hand in my pocket if I want a cuppa. I don't have gold status so if there are freebies I won't qualify. What does this say to ppl who fly premium classes? I already feel like a second class citizen having part of my flight in economy.
I wonder if this is BA "Ratner Moment"..... |
Originally Posted by Flexible preferences
(Post 27278738)
I'm not so sure, you still get free lounge access, still earn free TP and Avios and (more often than not) get to fly from LHR which many people find convenient. Not to mention guaranteed connections on the BA network. For some people these will still be worth paying a premium for, and your £30-£50 doesn't sound idiotic at all.
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Originally Posted by Ldnn1
(Post 27278701)
Not hilarious - it's absolutely true. Have you not seen how many people buy bottled water at inflated prices from places like Pret? Drives me insane!
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Originally Posted by compass31
(Post 27278718)
Since I'm not close to London I always have to take a connecting flight from Manchester. Usually connecting to a club class flight altho my next connects to an F flight. It already feels lousy getting off an F flight and then squeezing into a row of six to return home. Now I have to put my hand in my pocket if I want a cuppa. I don't have gold status so if there are freebies I won't qualify. What does this say to ppl who fly premium classes? I already feel like a second class citizen having part of my flight in economy.
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I do think that BA have not thought of the corporate effect. I prefer my staff to fly BA because they get 'fed' and watered without our having to process dozens of expense claims.
They may as well fly with whoever they like now - I bet EasyJet and Ryan Air can't believe their luck. BA's last-reason-to-prefer being dumped will provide a huge free boost to their sales. Utterly bizarre. |
Originally Posted by ENTP
(Post 27278747)
Errr ... £30-50 then another £20 on top for the stuff we currently get for free on the 2+ jaunts.
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Don't think that the prices are that competitive when looking at the likes of EZY, who often do very good deals on meals or multiple drinks etc - along with the idea that fare is so much cheaper...
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Originally Posted by wb1969
(Post 27278585)
I honestly believe that the only way BA brand can now survive is if they split off their shorthaul network and rename it, like Cathay and Dragonair, Singapore & Silk Air, Thai & Smile. To keep things as they are will only cause long term damage to the brand and reputation of BA.
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Originally Posted by Flexible preferences
(Post 27278752)
Errr...No, Eskimoboy was talking about a comparison with the LCC's who of course already charge for food and drinks.
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Originally Posted by pdsuk
(Post 27278316)
My bolding and other font changes.
Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!! Percy Pigs are the best ........... If only they could serve them free. :( |
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