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May 6, 2017, 3:59 am
#46
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I don't think that payment by cash is only related to 'old ladies' - in fact both my Mother ( in her 80's) and I are both capable and possess cards that could be used for payments.
In my experience 'old men' are more intransigent and less likely to change ( my step father is an ideal example).
Regardless of age, gender or Uncle Tom Cobbly, there will always be a percentage of the population that won't be up to speed on things like this.
In my experience 'old men' are more intransigent and less likely to change ( my step father is an ideal example).
Regardless of age, gender or Uncle Tom Cobbly, there will always be a percentage of the population that won't be up to speed on things like this.
May 6, 2017, 4:06 am
#47
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My brother in law recently came to stay after a domestic flight into LHR with the story of buying Katie Price a drink on BOB, but because she didn't want to get to the overhead from her seat to get her purse. As the flight landed early and there was no sign of their drivers, she returned the favour and bought him a coffee after the flight. This was before CE was introduced on DOM. I'm still not sure I believe him.
May 6, 2017, 4:10 am
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Or to turn your point round, the airline has not provided the service level that SuperGran has paid for...
May 6, 2017, 4:15 am
#49
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Maybe she booked the flight at a travel agent, in cash, and expected dear old BA to be the same dear old BA that she usually has complimentary coffee and wasn't told about BoB?
Or to turn your point round, the airline has not provided the service level that SuperGran has paid for...
Or to turn your point round, the airline has not provided the service level that SuperGran has paid for...
EDIT: just to add, you and I may not like it and may prefer how it used to be, but the new regime it isn't some secret.
May 6, 2017, 4:24 am
#51
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Where is the advertising or product description which says free food and drink in ET? The airline has provided exactly the service level it has shown on the booking.
EDIT: just to add, you and I may not like it and may prefer how it used to be, but the new regime it isn't some secret.
EDIT: just to add, you and I may not like it and may prefer how it used to be, but the new regime it isn't some secret.
May 6, 2017, 4:25 am
#52
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I loathe Bob but comping someone who has no acceptable form of payment would be a nightmare for BA and cc.
Would it apply to old people only? What about children? And people from cash-common countries? What about bankrupts?
And how soon would word get around that to get a free drink you just need to wave cash and look bewildered? Given that gaming airlines is akin to sport these days, any leeway would get abused like crazy I'm sure.
Would it apply to old people only? What about children? And people from cash-common countries? What about bankrupts?
And how soon would word get around that to get a free drink you just need to wave cash and look bewildered? Given that gaming airlines is akin to sport these days, any leeway would get abused like crazy I'm sure.
May 6, 2017, 4:27 am
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May 6, 2017, 4:27 am
#54
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Yes, the Daily Mail covered it, but thankfully not everyone reads that rag.
May 6, 2017, 4:28 am
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May 6, 2017, 4:32 am
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May 6, 2017, 4:35 am
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May 6, 2017, 4:35 am
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BA's bulldogs are out today 
In any case, excellent flight last night LHR-ZRH on LX - crew who were enjoying themselves, and liberal with the beers. Just what you want on a Friday night returning home after a tough week of work, and extra food rations handed out after initial service, which is common of the final sectors of the evening. A little bit of service goes a long way ^
In any case, excellent flight last night LHR-ZRH on LX - crew who were enjoying themselves, and liberal with the beers. Just what you want on a Friday night returning home after a tough week of work, and extra food rations handed out after initial service, which is common of the final sectors of the evening. A little bit of service goes a long way ^
May 6, 2017, 4:36 am
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BA's bulldogs are out today
In any case, excellent flight last night LHR-ZRH on LX - crew who were enjoying themselves, and liberal with the beers. Just what you want on a Friday night returning home after a tough week of work, and extra food rations handed out after initial service, which is common of the final sectors of the evening. A little bit of service goes a long way ^
In any case, excellent flight last night LHR-ZRH on LX - crew who were enjoying themselves, and liberal with the beers. Just what you want on a Friday night returning home after a tough week of work, and extra food rations handed out after initial service, which is common of the final sectors of the evening. A little bit of service goes a long way ^