Taking the Highland Spring (glass) bottles from the lounge
Apr 17, 17, 7:21 am
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Taking the Highland Spring (glass) bottles from the lounge
First time I've seen this, a guy picked up a large unopened glass bottle of water, opened it and took a swig from the bottle, then walked out with the whole thing 
Acceptable?
Acceptable?
Apr 17, 17, 7:23 am
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Originally Posted by BAflyer90
First time I've seen this, a guy picked up a large unopened glass bottle of water, opened it and took a swig from the bottle, then walked out with the whole thing
Acceptable?
Acceptable?
Apr 17, 17, 7:29 am
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If he took a swig from the bottle I wouldn't really want him to put it back either!
Seriously though, we have these threads every now and again. Theft is wrong but different people appear to have different views on the definition of 'theft'.
Seriously though, we have these threads every now and again. Theft is wrong but different people appear to have different views on the definition of 'theft'.
Last edited by golfmad; Apr 17, 17 at 8:51 am
Apr 17, 17, 7:36 am
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Interestingly when I was flying recently, someone whipped one of those out of their bag and my first thought was, "that must come from the lounge!"
I don't think so in this case, but the thought crossed my mind!
I don't think so in this case, but the thought crossed my mind!
Apr 17, 17, 7:40 am
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Not acceptable, and it reflects poorly on the individuals concerned. You never know when paths might cross in future.
Sadly it's reflective of the self-entitled and wholly self-absorbed mindset of many frequent travellers these days.
Sadly it's reflective of the self-entitled and wholly self-absorbed mindset of many frequent travellers these days.
Apr 17, 17, 7:45 am
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If it was a small plastic bottle of water that was taken, (and I know there are non in the lounge) would a thread have been created?
I usually take a bag of crisps... and I always say thank you on exiting the lounge...
I usually take a bag of crisps... and I always say thank you on exiting the lounge...
Apr 17, 17, 7:51 am
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Sorry for starting another thread like this 
My personal opinion is this behaviour is selfish. A small bottle or can of drink (singular) or a personal snack (e.g crisps) is fair game to be removed from the lounge. But not something in its entirety which is clearly intended to be shared between anyone using the lounge.
I don't think there's anything BA can or should do to prevent it, but as mentioned above it does shows character.
My personal opinion is this behaviour is selfish. A small bottle or can of drink (singular) or a personal snack (e.g crisps) is fair game to be removed from the lounge. But not something in its entirety which is clearly intended to be shared between anyone using the lounge.
I don't think there's anything BA can or should do to prevent it, but as mentioned above it does shows character.
Apr 17, 17, 7:56 am
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Originally Posted by Premier Owl
If it was a small plastic bottle of water that was taken, (and I know there are non in the lounge) would a thread have been created?
I usually take a bag of crisps... and I always say thank you on exiting the lounge...
I usually take a bag of crisps... and I always say thank you on exiting the lounge...
Apr 17, 17, 8:30 am
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Originally Posted by Lioneye
Wouldn't do it myself but can understand why others would, rather than pay for water onboard.
Apr 17, 17, 8:37 am
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Originally Posted by binman
+1 BOB has a lot to answer for
