New First offering, from 31 March 2019 [general discussion]
Apr 3, 2019, 10:58 am
#241
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
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How much "British" is debatable. I remember years ago some others squired a huge chunk of ownership.
Apr 4, 2019, 8:07 am
#242
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 140
Yes it is for April. AS CIHY mentioned what else would you expect for breakfast, though I wouldn't mind something with a poached egg like benedict or florentine.
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Apr 4, 2019, 11:16 am
#243
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Location: Phuket
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(Still adequate but really no more than that). Overall though ^ to BA for implementing this.
Apr 4, 2019, 1:22 pm
#244
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Location: NYC and London
Programs: BA (LTG, GGL, CCR), LH (*G)
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German riesling by a good producer will easily get you above 20 quid. LH/F tends to do well on its selection of rieslings
Apr 4, 2019, 1:35 pm
#245
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I’m not in the habit of defending BA — it’s a middle of the pack carrier at best and one I regularly avoid when better alternatives exist — but I regularly ask for soup and starter in F and have never yet been met with anything but polite (and accommodating) attitude in response. There are many failings in BA’s F product, but this one is foreign to me. Not saying you are wrong, but perhaps you were simply unlucky?
Apr 4, 2019, 2:24 pm
#246
Join Date: May 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 5,380
I’m not in the habit of defending BA — it’s a middle of the pack carrier at best and one I regularly avoid when better alternatives exist — but I regularly ask for soup and starter in F and have never yet been met with anything but polite (and accommodating) attitude in response. There are many failings in BA’s F product, but this one is foreign to me. Not saying you are wrong, but perhaps you were simply unlucky?
Jun 4, 2019, 9:10 am
#247
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Hong Kong, France
Programs: FB , BA Gold
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I just had my first flight with the enhanced F product on A380, and I find the improvements significant.
it is customary here to bash BA F, but I really find my A380 F to be a solid F experience.
Sure the very spacious A380 seat makes a big difference compared with the tiny 747 seat. But the overall experience seat/mattress&duvet/service/food/drinks to be really First.
Many improvements have been discussed before. The food service has been enhanced (I like the amuse bouche) and it takes a bit more time to be served. This is customary on all airlines when you get into more sophisticated serving, as preparation/presentation of individual dishes takes longer. That is an unavoidable tradeoff.
As opposed to many, I liked the earphones. I found the PJ very basic and missing a pocket. The wines have been downgraded a while ago, but are decent. The Chateau Chauvin 2012, one of some 70 Saint Emilion Grand cru was good. But all wines/champ are a notch or two below what is served on top F airlines.
it is customary here to bash BA F, but I really find my A380 F to be a solid F experience.
Sure the very spacious A380 seat makes a big difference compared with the tiny 747 seat. But the overall experience seat/mattress&duvet/service/food/drinks to be really First.
Many improvements have been discussed before. The food service has been enhanced (I like the amuse bouche) and it takes a bit more time to be served. This is customary on all airlines when you get into more sophisticated serving, as preparation/presentation of individual dishes takes longer. That is an unavoidable tradeoff.
As opposed to many, I liked the earphones. I found the PJ very basic and missing a pocket. The wines have been downgraded a while ago, but are decent. The Chateau Chauvin 2012, one of some 70 Saint Emilion Grand cru was good. But all wines/champ are a notch or two below what is served on top F airlines.
Jun 24, 2019, 12:57 pm
#248
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Location: London, UK
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Don't know if this is the correct thread but on BA108 DXB-LHR on a 0920 dep (arr 1415) what meals/ menu will it be? This is in a couple days (June).
Will the main be breakfast and light option Lunch?
Will the main be breakfast and light option Lunch?
Jun 24, 2019, 1:42 pm
#250
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Location: London, UK
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Aug 25, 2019, 4:00 pm
#255
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: UK
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British Airways 777 First Class
A new review by onemileatatime https://onemileatatime.com/british-a...-class-review/
Looks like the BA soft product has improved, with a new selection of cocktails and better tea with no dry sandwiches! Anyone else experienced this yet?
Looks like the BA soft product has improved, with a new selection of cocktails and better tea with no dry sandwiches! Anyone else experienced this yet?