Do you wish BA was partnered with a different airline than IB?
May 20, 2022, 8:52 am
#1
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Do you wish BA was partnered with a different airline than IB?
If so, why? I’m thinking more of in terms of route network, fleet rather than the economics/politics of an airline alliance.
personally, for the route network (and home airport), I’d pick KLM.
personally, for the route network (and home airport), I’d pick KLM.
May 20, 2022, 9:35 am
#2
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For me, transiting through AMS offers little appeal when I have LHR (relatively speaking) on my doorstep. IB is a good fit with BA strong across the North Atlantic and IB offering destinations in Latin America that BA would never be able to serve. In time, we may see further acquisitions and certainly an Eastern European partner would be beneficial.
May 20, 2022, 9:48 am
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May 20, 2022, 11:57 am
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Yep Air Astana as its where most of my traffic goes…….& covers Central Asia which IAG doesn’t ….. & its already half owned by a British company (BAe). Trouble is Air Astana economy puts BA to shame
May 20, 2022, 12:22 pm
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I’m afraid that at the end of the night at the disco BA was very slow finding a dancing partner and only our Latin lover was without chaperone. Or equally, from
her account, she was left with only the rotund but rich English squire with huge mansion who was casting sheep’s eyes at her.
A crying shame as an Aussie beach babe or Dutch bombshell would’ve perhaps taught him to cook and arrange his living room better.
her account, she was left with only the rotund but rich English squire with huge mansion who was casting sheep’s eyes at her.
A crying shame as an Aussie beach babe or Dutch bombshell would’ve perhaps taught him to cook and arrange his living room better.
May 20, 2022, 2:59 pm
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I’m afraid that at the end of the night at the disco BA was very slow finding a dancing partner and only our Latin lover was without chaperone. Or equally, from
her account, she was left with only the rotund but rich English squire with huge mansion who was casting sheep’s eyes at her.
A crying shame as an Aussie beach babe or Dutch bombshell would’ve perhaps taught him to cook and arrange his living room better.
her account, she was left with only the rotund but rich English squire with huge mansion who was casting sheep’s eyes at her.
A crying shame as an Aussie beach babe or Dutch bombshell would’ve perhaps taught him to cook and arrange his living room better.
May 20, 2022, 3:14 pm
#9
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I know having the starter, main, side salad, cheese and dessert served separately will come as a huge shock but the designer crockery and Amsterdam House filled with Jenever will hopefully see you right.
May 20, 2022, 4:02 pm
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May 20, 2022, 4:54 pm
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May 20, 2022, 5:33 pm
#12
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You must be joking! Last time I flew with KLM I had a proper light meal in J while things like empanadas were snacks. In BA J class they were/are serving sausage rolls as a light meal!
May 20, 2022, 6:53 pm
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May 20, 2022, 10:45 pm
#14
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I flew MAD-BOG yesterday with IB, who offered pre-landing light meal options of either pasta mezzelune or a good selection of tapas. But far more noteworthy is the fact IB provide J class pax with a comprehensive lunch menu, presented in some style and course-by-course ; in marked contrast to their sister airline’s ongoing single-tray business but economy lookalike meals. Have generally been impressed with IB long-haul J catering, and yesterday’s experience was one of my best yet.
