The Red Glass in F Thread
Jul 15, 2018, 8:48 am
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The Red Glass in F Thread
Oddly, I quite like BA. I consider the F product not as most other airlines J....and I have flown J on QF, JL, EY, CX, MH, UL, AA, TG, EK, VA. It is a long way from many airlines' F product but quite frankly is suits me just fine. (I am currently trying the overpriced wifi so thought this might also double as a wifi experiment.)
.....but I am left out of the general BA bashing so I strongly felt the need to highlight the biggest issue I face on my 50 or so long haul flights a year.....the dreaded "red glass" in F*. I simply don't understand why this throwback to the 1970's is delivered as the dinner table is set up. I am half inclined to believe that the BA had a job lot left over from a warehouse time capsule. I just can't fathom it. What is wrong with simple, plain, clear glass, why do I face something that looks like a child's "beaker"?
I am debating setting up a petition to oust the red glass from the F cabin, the only thing stopping me is my own indolence.
*Not the glass of red, which is actually not too shabby,...the red glass for water at meal times.
.....but I am left out of the general BA bashing so I strongly felt the need to highlight the biggest issue I face on my 50 or so long haul flights a year.....the dreaded "red glass" in F*. I simply don't understand why this throwback to the 1970's is delivered as the dinner table is set up. I am half inclined to believe that the BA had a job lot left over from a warehouse time capsule. I just can't fathom it. What is wrong with simple, plain, clear glass, why do I face something that looks like a child's "beaker"?
I am debating setting up a petition to oust the red glass from the F cabin, the only thing stopping me is my own indolence.
*Not the glass of red, which is actually not too shabby,...the red glass for water at meal times.
Last edited by TonyHancock; Jul 17, 2018 at 9:19 am Reason: typo
Jul 15, 2018, 9:44 am
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Coloured water glasses are quite in vogue. QR have red glasses in J and blue glasses in F on routes with their new service standard.
I have a couple of the previous (thinner, lighter in colour) red water glasses from BA F (legally obtained) - I really like them. The current version are slightly thicker and darker red.
I have a couple of the previous (thinner, lighter in colour) red water glasses from BA F (legally obtained) - I really like them. The current version are slightly thicker and darker red.
Jul 15, 2018, 10:03 am
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Yes, that glass arrived a couple of years ago - it is officially known as a “deep crimson red water glass, to provide a burst of colour in the stylish understated cabin” as the BA press release stated at the time.
Jul 15, 2018, 10:35 am
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I've never really thought about it, but now I do, I've always thought they look a bit incongruous and dare I say it like they are from Ikea.
I don't actually see a problem bringing your own. Have you considered this? I think some people bring their own pillows etc.
I don't actually see a problem bringing your own. Have you considered this? I think some people bring their own pillows etc.
Jul 15, 2018, 11:17 am
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Jul 15, 2018, 2:26 pm
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Marimekko is napkins, fabrics etc... the glasses are from Iittala, and called Ultimate Thule, think the design have been around since 1940s... can be bought in air, or in the Iittala shop on Esplanadi in Helsinki... ;-)
Jul 15, 2018, 3:08 pm
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I'm glad your "biggest issue" is the color and style of your water glass, and not lost baggage, IRROPS, cancellations, trips in vain, etc.. Sounds like life is good! ^