Report -first Domestic CE run
Apr 1, 17, 3:39 am
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Report -first Domestic CE run
So I was on BA1303, the first domestic service ABZ-LHR with the Club Europe config and service. Aircraft was an A320. The lounge seemed less busy than normal, despite this being first day after the school's Easter break start. Had time for a rowie and tea before heading to board, at the usual Gate 5.
The staff called CE and golds jointly first, then the other tiers.
On board the divider was set at row 3, despite 12 rows of CE and a ground engineer was called to move it back, however rows 4 to 12 did not have the centre tray set up. Left on time with 138 pax.
In CE we got a breakfast service very similar to the old domestic breakfast i.e. full English with sausage, bacon, egg and tomato or vegeterian option, albeit on china plates, a choice of warm bread roll/croissant and with a china mug for tea/coffee. I did hear the crew moaning that it was a bit slow to distribute.
I could not see how BOB went in the cabin rear.
Landed ahead of schedule at LHR and now off to schlep over on my least favourite transfer to T3, to head on to MIA.
The staff called CE and golds jointly first, then the other tiers.
On board the divider was set at row 3, despite 12 rows of CE and a ground engineer was called to move it back, however rows 4 to 12 did not have the centre tray set up. Left on time with 138 pax.
In CE we got a breakfast service very similar to the old domestic breakfast i.e. full English with sausage, bacon, egg and tomato or vegeterian option, albeit on china plates, a choice of warm bread roll/croissant and with a china mug for tea/coffee. I did hear the crew moaning that it was a bit slow to distribute.
I could not see how BOB went in the cabin rear.
Landed ahead of schedule at LHR and now off to schlep over on my least favourite transfer to T3, to head on to MIA.
Apr 1, 17, 3:50 am
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Apr 1, 17, 4:43 am
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Sorry I should have explained a rowie (aka buttery) is like a salty squashed croissant. Expat Aberdonians usually take a supply home!
Apr 1, 17, 4:48 am
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Originally Posted by redpalmetto
Sorry I should have explained a rowie (aka buttery) is like a salty squashed croissant. Expat Aberdonians usually take a supply home!
Apr 1, 17, 5:06 am
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Originally Posted by Boten
12 rows is an impressive start. That is nearly half the plane.
Apr 1, 17, 5:11 am
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I am in GF just waiting for my first official CE back to ABZ. I say "official" as my BP's for the last few weeks have all said CE.
I will be more impressed if they get priority boarding sorted out at LHR.
I will be more impressed if they get priority boarding sorted out at LHR.
Apr 1, 17, 8:21 am
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On board the divider was set at row 3, despite 12 rows of CE and a ground engineer was called to move it back, however rows 4 to 12 did not have the centre tray set up. Left on time with 138 pax.
