My First First
Jan 10, 2022, 12:26 pm
#31
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I’m just envious! We have only ever managed one BA F rotation (in 2015!), and lost two more last year due to C-19 in 2021!
IIRC, F was nice but not exactly on a par with Dinner at the Palace. Undoubtedly better (to some extent) from our usual J experiences! Whichever, just enjoy … most people fly in Cattle Class at the back!
So this is BA First?
IIRC, F was nice but not exactly on a par with Dinner at the Palace. Undoubtedly better (to some extent) from our usual J experiences! Whichever, just enjoy … most people fly in Cattle Class at the back!
So this is BA First?
Jan 10, 2022, 2:47 pm
#35
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* Eat in the CCR (or better yet, the Hinds Head or Waterside Inn in Bray, 20 mins away or the Tudor Room 10 mins away - all have stars). The simple fact is: a food cooked in a real kitchen with fresh ingredients on hand is going to better than anything prepared many hours in advance and reheated, no matter how lovingly made or expensive.
* The average retail price of the still wines served in F is about a tenner, versus LPGS at 80-100ish. I wish it were more evenly balanced, but BA are encouraging you to "stick with the fizz"
* Don't be afraid to ask about the various controls of the seat.
* The average retail price of the still wines served in F is about a tenner, versus LPGS at 80-100ish. I wish it were more evenly balanced, but BA are encouraging you to "stick with the fizz"
* Don't be afraid to ask about the various controls of the seat.
The 3 whites were all about Ł15, 2 of the reds were similar. 1 red was about Ł40 (did double check)
Jan 10, 2022, 3:06 pm
#36
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Jan 10, 2022, 3:09 pm
#37
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Last Wednesday- back from Boston in 1st
The BA lounge also didn't have any tonic water and so they made a G&T with soda water- travesty.
On the back of the experience cancelling our 1st flights to SFO in April (paid) and rebooking using Avios in club. The onboard and lounge experience was really poor.
The BA lounge also didn't have any tonic water and so they made a G&T with soda water- travesty.
On the back of the experience cancelling our 1st flights to SFO in April (paid) and rebooking using Avios in club. The onboard and lounge experience was really poor.
Jan 10, 2022, 5:42 pm
#38
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Last Wednesday- back from Boston in 1st
The BA lounge also didn't have any tonic water and so they made a G&T with soda water- travesty.
On the back of the experience cancelling our 1st flights to SFO in April (paid) and rebooking using Avios in club. The onboard and lounge experience was really poor.
The BA lounge also didn't have any tonic water and so they made a G&T with soda water- travesty.
On the back of the experience cancelling our 1st flights to SFO in April (paid) and rebooking using Avios in club. The onboard and lounge experience was really poor.
Jan 10, 2022, 8:04 pm
#39
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Don't think CCR has ever run out of champagne or tonic?, But i do agree the outstation lounges can be hit and miss, DXB had no real champagne in the lounge (but at least the BA lounge finally opened), but there was plenty of bubbles onboard! Speaking of onboard I had great experiences with both my December first flights... hopefully OP has a similar experience.
Jan 11, 2022, 2:49 am
#41
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Last Wednesday- back from Boston in 1st
The BA lounge also didn't have any tonic water and so they made a G&T with soda water- travesty.
On the back of the experience cancelling our 1st flights to SFO in April (paid) and rebooking using Avios in club. The onboard and lounge experience was really poor.
The BA lounge also didn't have any tonic water and so they made a G&T with soda water- travesty.
On the back of the experience cancelling our 1st flights to SFO in April (paid) and rebooking using Avios in club. The onboard and lounge experience was really poor.
To get back on topic, first First will be great, it's when you get used to it ...
Last edited by sl1ppy; Jan 11, 2022 at 2:51 am Reason: more info