What is the BEST thing about BA for you?
May 11, 2018, 5:46 pm
#93
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: A hop, skip and jump away from MAN.
Programs: BAEC Gold, ex-VS Gold, ex-UA Gold, Premier Inn Platinum-Iridium
Posts: 1,114
However the plane was tired and shabby, with a lav which repeatedly blocked, worn and lumpy seating with collapsed foams, screens on a par with the old BA 744 IFE, the wifi didn't work, and several seats had collapsed tray tables. Anyhow, we're into thread drift.
Last edited by mjh0; May 11, 2018 at 6:02 pm
May 12, 2018, 4:51 am
#100
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: UK
Programs: Executive Club Silver, Kestrelflyer Silver, FlyingBlue & Expedia+
Posts: 89
I must say it has to be the Executive Club FF program it's definitely one of the best ways of attaining and retaining status I have come across (in terms of ease)
I also like the fact I can get direct flights as I hate layovers but that's geographical luck, either way BA is a respectable brand and wherever there is a problem or a major issue they are always proactive to make sure everything is sorted and what I see to be ahead of other airline sometimes.
The old crew are great (Sorry I don't know the proper name) I think it's Long Haul and Short Haul or something - Always professional and smile and courteous and take their job with pride.I do hope the younger Mixed Fleet crew grow to this in the long run, it's tiring sometimes hearing them talk more about what they're doing on their layover than doing what they are employed for.
The again, we are all human. Keep going BA! (and bring some of that class back!
)
I also like the fact I can get direct flights as I hate layovers but that's geographical luck, either way BA is a respectable brand and wherever there is a problem or a major issue they are always proactive to make sure everything is sorted and what I see to be ahead of other airline sometimes.
The old crew are great (Sorry I don't know the proper name) I think it's Long Haul and Short Haul or something - Always professional and smile and courteous and take their job with pride.I do hope the younger Mixed Fleet crew grow to this in the long run, it's tiring sometimes hearing them talk more about what they're doing on their layover than doing what they are employed for.
The again, we are all human. Keep going BA! (and bring some of that class back!
)
May 12, 2018, 4:55 am
#101
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Brisbane
Programs: BAEC Blue/Bronze, Krisflyer, Qantas
Posts: 419
Same as others here:
- staff (except dodgy non-ba staff at check-in in foreign airports)
- cityflyer / LCY for the legroom, food and no stress airport.
- BAEC, great loyalty scheme which helps me save (Avios) and make long haul travel easier by enabling me achieve Club when my wallet is usually firmly in WTP+
- staff (except dodgy non-ba staff at check-in in foreign airports)
- cityflyer / LCY for the legroom, food and no stress airport.
- BAEC, great loyalty scheme which helps me save (Avios) and make long haul travel easier by enabling me achieve Club when my wallet is usually firmly in WTP+
May 12, 2018, 5:32 am
#103
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 156
This definately. Never managed a decent cuppa on any other airline- and AAs was virtually undrinkable
May 12, 2018, 12:50 pm
#105
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Gosport Hampshire
Programs: BAEC Silver; Hilton HONORS Silver
Posts: 71
I have to agree that it's the crew for me. On my recent flight to LIN, had a brief chat with the CSM whilst waiting for the loo. Assuring me that he would refill my champagne while I was 'busy', he also informed me that I was on an unique flight as out of the 20 CE pax I was the only one drinking alcohol. This, was first for him on an Italy flight!
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