Free Champagne/ Seat 25D
Dec 22, 2017, 9:09 am
#92
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My father flew out of Heathrow this morning and I'd switched him to 25D. He got Galleries First lounge access as 3 others have experienced, but no champagne in flight as so few bottles had been loaded, and they sold out in CE before remembering to put one aside for the promotion. He got a complimentary Bombay Sapphire gin instead, but had to pay for the tonic water !!!
Dec 22, 2017, 10:13 am
#94
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Dec 22, 2017, 10:49 am
#95
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Dec 22, 2017, 10:54 am
#96
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I told the person I sit next to at work to select 25D for their flight to ARN tonight. They just got an Heathrow and they have been surprised with First lounge access as well. They previously were not big BA flyers but sure this will win them over.
Dec 22, 2017, 11:26 am
#98
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Dec 22, 2017, 11:56 am
#99
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Dec 22, 2017, 1:53 pm
#100
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actually, it’s small bottles on short and full sized on medium and long. In fact, bottle size is the only difference between short and medium band catering as food is the exact same (except for ultra short MAN, LBA etc which has further simplified food service).
Dec 22, 2017, 5:48 pm
#101
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Originally Posted by Ziz
I think this is too little too late. The passenger in 25D might get a little thrill from their champagne, but everyone else will either be unimpressed or irritated.
Originally Posted by nallison
So they do something that will in the end only benefit those in the know, and annoy more people than it pleases. While other airlines just give everyone a free drink... absolutely clueless.
Dec 22, 2017, 9:24 pm
#102
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On my flight last night heard the CSD briefing his crew on this gesture, he then stated that unfortunately there was no one sat in 25D but as there were a couple of GCHs in the cabin give them a glass each.
Dec 24, 2017, 5:46 am
#103
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I’m sure a lot of people traveling economy may not be able to afford the ‘cheap’ champagne from Sainsbury’s you mentioned in you post, so changing seats to be able to receive a sparkling wine o’r whatever, I’m sure they would appreciate it if they didn’t have to pay for it.