Heading to Twickenham for the Rugby?
Feb 10, 2019, 1:41 pm
#31
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Nottingham
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 1,321
All a bit disappointing this to be honest, but then again what would one expect. Went to the lounge post-match on the thoughts that I might have a complimentary drink. This was about 20 mins after the match ended. No complimentary drinks left. I then thought I'd buy one, because sure why not. The "pints" that you buy in the BA tent are actually from a can, but they cost the same as from the other bars. So a pint of Guiness costs Ł6.20(ish) but you get a 440ml can.
All in all, not really much, if any, benefit of going here. The other venues around the fan village were no less busy and offer exactly the same.
Just my 2˘.
All in all, not really much, if any, benefit of going here. The other venues around the fan village were no less busy and offer exactly the same.
Just my 2˘.
Feb 11, 2019, 1:16 am
#32
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Berkshire / London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Nandos
Posts: 1,004
Feb 11, 2019, 2:46 am
#33
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold | Hilton Honors Platinum
Posts: 205
Took advantage of the bar pre-game: fairly basic facilities but a couple of free Magners were enjoyed!
2x GCH and 1x SCH + guests - the BA staff (cabin crew?) were welcoming, and quite enamored to see GCH's attending (mentioned specifically that they had mostly seen Silvers).
No Toilets in there, so went out to the block of Blue portaloos, given further vouchers on return.
Overall a welcome gesture- and the fast track turnstiles were indeed very fast (but was entering ~ 13:20, so not overly busy all round).
Hopefully a permanent feature!
2x GCH and 1x SCH + guests - the BA staff (cabin crew?) were welcoming, and quite enamored to see GCH's attending (mentioned specifically that they had mostly seen Silvers).
No Toilets in there, so went out to the block of Blue portaloos, given further vouchers on return.
Overall a welcome gesture- and the fast track turnstiles were indeed very fast (but was entering ~ 13:20, so not overly busy all round).
Hopefully a permanent feature!
Feb 11, 2019, 6:49 am
#34
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Surrey, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Plat
Posts: 156
Popped into the upstairs bar before the game - given 2 vouchers, which as noted above were not available post match. However a major plus after the game was that the bar was heated - it was absolutely freezing outside!
Feb 11, 2019, 6:52 am
#35
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, Star Alliance Silver
Posts: 232
I thought it was massively overloaded and very crowded and dirty. The bars in the Stadium were much nicer!
So probably a fair reflection of BA in its current state.
I remember 10-12 years ago, when BA had an excellent tent at Taste of London with a champagne and wine tastings. It was very peaceful. Why couldn't they replicate here? They could have easily made their "stand" two storeys...
So probably a fair reflection of BA in its current state.
I remember 10-12 years ago, when BA had an excellent tent at Taste of London with a champagne and wine tastings. It was very peaceful. Why couldn't they replicate here? They could have easily made their "stand" two storeys...
Oct 22, 2021, 5:31 am
#39
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: London
Programs: Sir Ratechaser Seigneur de la Patience d'un Saint (Mucci), BA Silver, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 2,540
As my tickets for November's match against Australia just arrived in the post, I thought I'd resurrect this thread - anyone got any idea if BA will be doing anything at Twickenham this Autumn, in particular for those of us with shiny cards?
It wasn't the greatest lounge before when I went, but hey, a free drink is a free drink
It wasn't the greatest lounge before when I went, but hey, a free drink is a free drink
Oct 23, 2021, 12:30 pm
#42
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Leeds, UK
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Posts: 1,086
Oct 23, 2021, 4:59 pm
#43
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: London
Programs: Sir Ratechaser Seigneur de la Patience d'un Saint (Mucci), BA Silver, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 2,540
I thank god I wore my corsets because I fear my sides have split... 
Mind you, from what I remember after blowing the best part of a thousand quid on RWC 2015 tickets, anything's possible... all the more reason I may need that free drink!
Mind you, from what I remember after blowing the best part of a thousand quid on RWC 2015 tickets, anything's possible... all the more reason I may need that free drink!