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#16
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Berkshire
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 75
Had a very similar, very positive experience last evening on BA781, ARN-LHR, Herb grilled chicken supreme or fillet of Atlantic cod as menu choices. Chicken and truffled linguine was very good, cabin crew were very attentive and did a great job.
#17
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: UA 1K, BA GGL/CCR, TK Elite Plus, Marriott Gold4Lyfe, HH Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Tesco Blue
Posts: 270
I'm surprised to see that it's the same menu for ARN as for the long short-haul routes. I see 884 (Bucharest) on there, which is in the longer-banded short-haul flight range.
Nevertheless, I will enjoy this month's menu on my upcoming flight!
Nevertheless, I will enjoy this month's menu on my upcoming flight!
#19
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Posts: 63,475
All "Long" flights get the same menu leaving LHR, and the same-but-different menu for the return. ARN is one of the shortest Longs (GOT isn't Long!), which stretch up to LCA and IST. More details in the main CE thread.
#20
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Spire Elite
Posts: 1,712
It's always good to hear of people who have had enjoyable flights. Whilst the quality of the meals vary, I personally think that BA have got their concept for the new 'long' flights broadly right. I know I have already said it before, but to me, the weakest spot of CE catering by far is the medium band. For a flight roughly 10 minutes shorter, forget the nice looking chicken and pappardelle and you will only get the shrimp of wakame starter as your sole 'meal' (or the whole or half toastie instead if you prefer) alongside a smaller dessert.
Of course, you have to put the limit 'somewhere', but I am still of the opinion that the gap is truly excessive. Many of us have often suggested that if instead, medium flights kept the main dish and dessert as opposed to the tiny starter and dessert (let alone the tiny sandwiches you get on afternoon tea flights which are frankly ghastly), complaints about the new CE would reduce quite significantly. I still believe that it is the case and I hope that at one point, BA will end up hearing us.
Of course, you have to put the limit 'somewhere', but I am still of the opinion that the gap is truly excessive. Many of us have often suggested that if instead, medium flights kept the main dish and dessert as opposed to the tiny starter and dessert (let alone the tiny sandwiches you get on afternoon tea flights which are frankly ghastly), complaints about the new CE would reduce quite significantly. I still believe that it is the case and I hope that at one point, BA will end up hearing us.
#21
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Posts: 30,354