New First offering, from 31 March 2019 [general discussion]
Mar 30, 2019, 11:58 am
#197
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Mar 30, 2019, 1:34 pm
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On the basis of the very limited sample of menus posted above, I must admit to being a little underwhelmed by what I've seen of the new menu concept for a few reasons. First, I don't like the idea of having to choose my own sides, and would much rather order a main course where some serious thought has gone into preparing a complete dish, with flavours matched carefully. A variety of different veg and potato options will work perfectly acceptably if you're opting for the steak, but I think there'll be clashes when you try to make selections from the limited list of sides to accompany other meats or fish. I also fear that this approach will also have a negative impact on the presentation of the dishes; we might firmly end up in Sunday lunch territory here. Secondly, aside from the new sliders option (only apparently available on longer flights), the snack menu looks to basically involve moving the Club Kitchen further forward. I think they could have been more adventurous here. Finally, the wine list does not look to have seen any improvement at all. And, for me, this was an area where the most change was needed. I would also really like to see something other than Grand Siècle being offered as the headline champagne choice just for a change. I've not seen the soft drink list yet, but I do hope at least that BA will have gone down the route of offering a decent English sparkling non-alcoholic pressé (or something similar). Let's see.
But I will retain an open mind. And, if the quality and taste of the food is markedly improved, I expect that I might indeed be suitably whelmed.
But I will retain an open mind. And, if the quality and taste of the food is markedly improved, I expect that I might indeed be suitably whelmed.
Mar 30, 2019, 1:41 pm
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Mar 30, 2019, 1:50 pm
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Although ..... post # 196 above, from escape2sun, tells us that there is no guarantee of what one might reasonably consider as adequate supplies even in F.
Mar 30, 2019, 1:55 pm
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i can’t say I have struggled for my pdb in F over the last few months. What’s you experience been?
Mar 30, 2019, 2:00 pm
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Yes, but that is unusual and is not unique to BA. It happens often on QR too (who you regularly praise), only a few weeks ago two friends experienced dried up bubbles in first class just 90 minutes in to a flight to DOH. Perhaps we should stay on topic and continue the discussion about imminent upgrading of the BA First offering?
Mar 30, 2019, 2:00 pm
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Not too much a bubbly fan, as stated. My travelling companion’s experience has been less than ideal - at least in comparison with other carriers (maybe not as lucky as you ! )
Mar 30, 2019, 2:03 pm
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But yes, I do praise QR .... no argument there.
Mar 30, 2019, 2:07 pm
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In f over the last few months? What routes and dates was this where you companion had an issue?
Mar 30, 2019, 2:08 pm
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it’s funny because my last F QR flight they ran out of Krug by the meal service on a LHR-DOH flight. Apparently only 4 bottles were loaded for the whole DOH-LHR-DOH rotation. Not a great experience tbh.
Mar 30, 2019, 2:24 pm
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Came across this on YouTube with the new male amenity kit and PJs. Also a boxed cup and saucer, not sure what this is about?
Not sure I like the looks of the new PJs, I really liked the old ones.
Mar 30, 2019, 2:36 pm
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More a passing comment prompted by other posts about variable stock levels than material worthy of official complaint ..... but it’s now sounding much more important to you than it is to my friend
Back to Dad’s Army on BBC2. As you can tell, It’s a crazy wild Saturday night for me
Mar 30, 2019, 2:40 pm
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Indeed. Not great at all ! Just shows they can be every bit as lax as BA at times.
Mar 30, 2019, 2:47 pm
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