Would you like me to refill your water bottle?
Dec 26, 2018, 10:35 am
#61
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Lets remember that the plastic waster bottles are entirely recyclable and if BA separates them in the waste, the impact on the environment is a lot less than throwing them away. I do strongly support the use of glasses of water with meals in the premium cabins though - if only as a matter of "class", the crews often don't seem to offer glass of water with meals these days unless asked.
Dec 27, 2018, 4:22 pm
#63
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I dont have an issue if it is refilled from a large bottle.
Dec 27, 2018, 6:38 pm
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Dec 27, 2018, 7:34 pm
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Dec 27, 2018, 11:06 pm
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Dec 27, 2018, 11:59 pm
#67
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Sure, it's not ideal, but it probably doesn't challenge your immune system a whole lot more than breathing the same germ-filled air as hundreds of other passengers for 12 hours. Planes are basically giant petri dishes. It's sort of like people who do regular longhaul flying worrying about a few extra plastic bottles ending up in landfill - their attitude is right and we should minimise unnecessary waste, but longhaul flying is hilariously bad for the environment and we all know (or should) know it.
Dec 28, 2018, 12:54 am
#68
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Actually quite a few airports around thw world -- Heathrow included - have free water bottle refill stations set up airside. No need for lounge access.
Dec 28, 2018, 1:05 am
#69
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I have one of those double insulated water bottles. In the majority of airports in the world, there is a starbucks after security or a pub/bar - i as them to fill it up with ice and tap water and that usually lasts me flights up to 8 hours AND keeps my water ice cold - i usually refill with the small bottles i get too.
Dec 28, 2018, 2:38 am
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I have one of those double insulated water bottles. In the majority of airports in the world, there is a starbucks after security or a pub/bar - i as them to fill it up with ice and tap water and that usually lasts me flights up to 8 hours AND keeps my water ice cold - i usually refill with the small bottles i get too.
Dec 28, 2018, 2:40 am
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Dec 28, 2018, 4:35 am
#75
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Lack of small water bottles solved
I had the same problem on a recent flight. The FA simply gave me a big bottle with was very much appreciated for my onward train journey.
