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Old Sep 11, 2018, 11:40 pm
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As ever, “Gatwick following soon after”

Different source, I guess, but still irritating that BA treats LGW as 2nd Class.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 12:16 am
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Originally Posted by T8191
As ever, “Gatwick following soon after”

Different source, I guess, but still irritating that BA treats LGW as 2nd Class.
After all those years of beans on toast in the lounge I already consider myself blessed these days!
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 12:24 am
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Originally Posted by T8191
As ever, “Gatwick following soon after”

Different source, I guess, but still irritating that BA treats LGW as 2nd Class.
But hopefully in time for the JER do^
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 12:31 am
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Still trying to get my head around why MAD is band 3 but VIE has been relegated to band 2, even though it's further away from LHR.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 12:33 am
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So both VIE and BCN stay in the sh..ty short offering of band 2 even though VIE used to be band 3 couple of years ago...
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 12:33 am
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Originally Posted by headingwest
Still trying to get my head around why MAD is band 3 but VIE has been relegated to band 2, even though it's further away from LHR.
Clue, who flies regularly between LHR and MAD
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 12:34 am
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Originally Posted by headingwest
Still trying to get my head around why MAD is band 3 but VIE has been relegated to band 2, even though it's further away from LHR.
Same feeling... Clearly ALEX thinks his own route is more important... OS is better nevertheless
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 1:35 am
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Originally Posted by nufnuf77
So both VIE and BCN stay in the sh..ty short offering of band 2 even though VIE used to be band 3 couple of years ago...
Same for NCE as well................................
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 1:35 am
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Crew on the 421 from LEI (MF) to LHR seemed oblivious to the changes last night. They thought the catering changes started in October...
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 1:35 am
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I am flying LGW-ACE on Saturday. I suppose it's too much to hope for that the changes arrive at Gatwick before that (or even for the return on 22nd)?
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 1:43 am
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Originally Posted by headingwest
Still trying to get my head around why MAD is band 3 but VIE has been relegated to band 2, even though it's further away from LHR.
You should’ve realised by now that the bands are not strictly just distance based.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 2:17 am
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Originally Posted by nufnuf77
Same feeling... Clearly ALEX thinks his own route is more important... OS is better nevertheless
Or it is related to the importance of MAD as an IAG hub where many BA pax connect onwards to IB's Latin American network.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 2:32 am
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Please please stop breakfast at 08:00. Or at least offer brunch after 08:00am on Bands 3 & 4 flights.
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 2:35 am
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does anyone know if there is actually going to be any visible difference in product between band one and two?
Or is this simply an internal banding to trigger extra crew on high club load flights?
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Old Sep 12, 2018, 2:41 am
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There is a post over on Turning Left For Less with sample menu offerings:
Club Europe: What’s on the menu? – what meals you will get when & on what routes

Wasn't sure whether this would be relevant to post in the "official" thread so posted it here. If mods deem it appropriate in the other thread, I'm happy to move it.
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