Awkward F encounters
Feb 1, 2017, 9:50 am
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Awkward F encounters
Hi all,
I meant to post about this a while ago (flight was >1yr ago) but it slipped my mind until a recent conversation with a friend..
My wife and I were on our first trip in BA F flying back from JFK-LHR a while ago on a 777. We were among the first to board the aircraft and were shown to our seats and served drinks etc.
Shortly after, passengers traveling in all classes (judging from the sheer volume of people) were boarded via the door at the front of the F cabin and then walking through F to get to their seats/cabins.
As it was our first visit to The Big Apple, I'm not sure how BA usually manage boarding there (perhaps there was a technical/logistical reason) but it made me feel quite awkward, sitting there in a spacious seat drinking champagne while people that were about to spent 7 hours cramped down the back walked past staring at us, with at least two mutterings of "Lucky gits" to be heard.
The queuing passengers were also stopped at the door several times and made to wait while the cabin crew served drinks to F passengers which made the situation feel even worse.
Perhaps I was just being overly sensitive but I wondered if other people had experienced similar situations and if they also felt a little awkward...
I meant to post about this a while ago (flight was >1yr ago) but it slipped my mind until a recent conversation with a friend..
My wife and I were on our first trip in BA F flying back from JFK-LHR a while ago on a 777. We were among the first to board the aircraft and were shown to our seats and served drinks etc.
Shortly after, passengers traveling in all classes (judging from the sheer volume of people) were boarded via the door at the front of the F cabin and then walking through F to get to their seats/cabins.
As it was our first visit to The Big Apple, I'm not sure how BA usually manage boarding there (perhaps there was a technical/logistical reason) but it made me feel quite awkward, sitting there in a spacious seat drinking champagne while people that were about to spent 7 hours cramped down the back walked past staring at us, with at least two mutterings of "Lucky gits" to be heard.
The queuing passengers were also stopped at the door several times and made to wait while the cabin crew served drinks to F passengers which made the situation feel even worse.
Perhaps I was just being overly sensitive but I wondered if other people had experienced similar situations and if they also felt a little awkward...
Feb 1, 2017, 9:56 am
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Feb 1, 2017, 10:05 am
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I think it happens more often than not, that Y passengers have to pass through the premium cabin. Sometimes because of the aircraft model/configuration, some others for technical reasons (like not working bridges on A380 boarding).
It reminds me how lucky I am, being able to flying J/F long haul.
It reminds me how lucky I am, being able to flying J/F long haul.
Feb 1, 2017, 10:24 am
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I cannot remember this occurring in F on many flights so it may have been an airport issue of some kind. I suspect BA make efforts to avoid this situation happening too often.
Feb 1, 2017, 10:32 am
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Feb 1, 2017, 10:51 am
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Relax haha I for one don't like resentful people and actually enjoy slumming it in the back! I think of all the money I have saved. So many other places to blow your money!
So if I see you sitting in F while I walk to WT, I will give you a friendly wave, not one of jealousy!
So if I see you sitting in F while I walk to WT, I will give you a friendly wave, not one of jealousy!
Feb 1, 2017, 10:57 am
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Feb 1, 2017, 11:05 am
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It's happened to me a few times (not just on BA). I find it quite amusing that some of the passengers passing through seem to assume that those of us in F/J are deaf as they make their various (sometimes blatantly envious) comments. We can hear you!!