Jun 12, 2022, 4:34 am
Last edit by: Prospero
Please do not quote photos in this thread.
Sister thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/2085652-long-haul-catering-changes-announcement-12-july.html
Sister thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/2085652-long-haul-catering-changes-announcement-12-july.html
Long haul in-flight catering | Club World
Apr 10, 2022, 3:04 am
#916
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And a little disappointing to see (especially from a British airline) an absence of selection where tea is concerned. It’s just ‘Tea’.
C’mon BA …… you can do better than that …… surely … ??
My last menu from Oman Air (a non-British airline) listed a varied selection of seven interesting teas.
C’mon BA …… you can do better than that …… surely … ??
My last menu from Oman Air (a non-British airline) listed a varied selection of seven interesting teas.
Apr 10, 2022, 3:05 am
#917
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Apr 10, 2022, 3:13 am
#918
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@ Tobias-UK - good to see the teas 👍 I stand corrected.
Apr 10, 2022, 5:40 am
#919
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Folks,
This thread is a hugely useful resource and we are so thankful to all who are sharing their experiences.
So that we can improve the signal to gain, can we refrain on commenting/captioning each photo as the photos generally speak for themselves. What would raise the bar here if questions and comments could focus on the quality of the ingredients, presentation, overall taste, offerings from the bar, recommended wine pairings, and timings of meal services.
The discussion relating to the provenance of Signature British Dishes as indicated on BA's menu cards has been moved into its own thread, linked below:
Provenance of BA's "Signature British Dishes"
Thanks for your assistance.
Prospero
Moderator: BA forum
This thread is a hugely useful resource and we are so thankful to all who are sharing their experiences.
So that we can improve the signal to gain, can we refrain on commenting/captioning each photo as the photos generally speak for themselves. What would raise the bar here if questions and comments could focus on the quality of the ingredients, presentation, overall taste, offerings from the bar, recommended wine pairings, and timings of meal services.
The discussion relating to the provenance of Signature British Dishes as indicated on BA's menu cards has been moved into its own thread, linked below:
Provenance of BA's "Signature British Dishes"
Thanks for your assistance.
Prospero
Moderator: BA forum
Apr 10, 2022, 5:41 am
#920
Join Date: May 2003
Location: SW18, UK
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Or, put differently, it’s still a lot better than BA’s “breakfast”
Apr 10, 2022, 9:10 am
#921
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: SEA
Programs: BA GGL, Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
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Ba48 sea-lhr
First CW flight since the pandemic.
Overall the food was good. Actually it was better than the roast beef I had in First last Sept.
First CWS experience too. I felt almost claustrophobic. For sleeping foot coffin was not a good experience and I could only get comfortable on one side due to how the seat narrows.
Still nice to not have to climb over anyone.
For me there’s a significant difference in comfort between CWS and First.
- PDB’s offered promptly during boarding.
- Drink and nuts after takeoff.
- For dinner I had the beef short ribs with a glass of the sauv blanc.
- Beef was surprisingly good. Moist and very tender.
- Wine was crisp, lots of citrus.
- Presentation - well as everyone is pointing out it was crammed onto a tray. Reminded me of LH economy but with better plating. Benefit is it all comes out in one go, including both deserts.
- Lately I’ve felt the food from Seattle is better than LHR.
Overall the food was good. Actually it was better than the roast beef I had in First last Sept.
First CWS experience too. I felt almost claustrophobic. For sleeping foot coffin was not a good experience and I could only get comfortable on one side due to how the seat narrows.
Still nice to not have to climb over anyone.
For me there’s a significant difference in comfort between CWS and First.
Apr 10, 2022, 12:24 pm
#922
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We had that wine list. The wine section is terrible. One named wine. Then: any old sauv blanc, any old Chardonnay, and a tombola pick from some reds we have knocking around. Good with foods that, err, we aren’t serving you today. Topped off with the eye-widening claim of “Best Business class cellar Gold winner four years ago”. Who on earth thought that was acceptable copy?
Apr 10, 2022, 1:48 pm
#923
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We had that wine list. The wine section is terrible. One named wine. Then: any old sauv blanc, any old Chardonnay, and a tombola pick from some reds we have knocking around. Good with foods that, err, we aren’t serving you today. Topped off with the eye-widening claim of “Best Business class cellar Gold winner four years ago”. Who on earth thought that was acceptable copy?
Apr 10, 2022, 1:51 pm
#924
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They better be coming up with something spectacular if the return to "normal" catering is now so much longer than the competition.
Pucci - I bet you never thought you would ever utter those words about being thankful for flying AA with the better catering option!
Pucci - I bet you never thought you would ever utter those words about being thankful for flying AA with the better catering option!
Anyhow, we will see what happens - and I love Sundaes - they were one of the highlight of the flights down to the islands from LAX and DFW.
Apr 11, 2022, 1:21 am
#925
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: New York
Posts: 7,347
First CW flight since the pandemic.
For me there’s a significant difference in comfort between CWS and First.
- PDB’s offered promptly during boarding.
- Drink and nuts after takeoff.
- For dinner I had the beef short ribs with a glass of the sauv blanc.
- Beef was surprisingly good. Moist and very tender.
- Wine was crisp, lots of citrus.
- Presentation - well as everyone is pointing out it was crammed onto a tray. Reminded me of LH economy but with better plating. Benefit is it all comes out in one go, including both deserts.
- Lately I’ve felt the food from Seattle is better than LHR.
For me there’s a significant difference in comfort between CWS and First.
Carfield
Apr 11, 2022, 1:51 am
#926
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 8
Slightly odd query, but we’re flying CW to SYD next month, and I’m currently pregnant - for those that have had any of the current beef offerings, are they cooked through or pink? Would like to pre-plan how many snacks I’ll need if the options I can eat are limited.
Apr 11, 2022, 3:32 am
#927
Join Date: May 2016
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BOS-LHR
Food and drink orders were taken on the ground. Service was quick. Salmon was OK. Disappointingly both of our seats were broken and we had to move after departure. My son's new seat had a dodgy door that took two cabin crew to force it into the locked position. If you'd like a movie recommendation, The Ice Road is worth watching. You're welcome.
Apr 11, 2022, 7:05 am
#928
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For comparison this was AA’s business class fruit bowl breakfast option on today’s AA104.
Apr 12, 2022, 6:48 am
#929
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 63
Sarcasm aside, I’ve never seen pink beef in Club World or First.
Let us know how your catering goes as I’m on the same route in late May.
Apr 12, 2022, 10:48 am
#930
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The only thing pink would be the Rose wine or the undergarments of the crew or fellow passengers