No drinks run before dinner in CE these days?
Jun 20, 2022, 11:43 pm
#76
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR
Posts: 439
I just want to add my experience regarding the Sofia to LHR the other day in CE. After such a good crew on the outbound, I wasn’t as optimistic when I walked on the plane. However, it was once again great. Champagne constantly topped up throughout and drink served just before dinner.
i will just add, I flew economy to Dalaman and the crew were great again. I noticed the FA had brought champagne from the front to a small group of ladies who were celebrating finally going on holiday together. That got extended to another couple who had waited 3 years for their holiday and were extremely excited for the trip. Think it made there year tbh.
To be honest all year I’ve only really had one bad crew. Hopefully I continue to get lucky
i will just add, I flew economy to Dalaman and the crew were great again. I noticed the FA had brought champagne from the front to a small group of ladies who were celebrating finally going on holiday together. That got extended to another couple who had waited 3 years for their holiday and were extremely excited for the trip. Think it made there year tbh.
To be honest all year I’ve only really had one bad crew. Hopefully I continue to get lucky
Jun 21, 2022, 5:18 am
#77
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Wolverhampton
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriot Gold, Radisson Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,606
4 CE this year so far (1 to come in a few weeks). 50/50. I have now downgraded my expectations to being a good one if I actually get offered a third drink.
Jun 21, 2022, 6:26 am
#78
Join Date: May 2009
Location: London
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 2,739
…i will just add, I flew economy to Dalaman and the crew were great again. I noticed the FA had brought champagne from the front to a small group of ladies who were celebrating finally going on holiday together. That got extended to another couple who had waited 3 years for their holiday and were extremely excited for the trip. Think it made there year tbh.
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Unless you were on the return flight in CE, and were told that there was no champagne, because it had all been drunk on the outbound flight…
Jun 21, 2022, 8:27 am
#79
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: BA Gold, Mucci
Posts: 2,065
No need to always assume the worst when crew do something nice. I'm sure they have the brains to make a fair judgement call here.
Jun 21, 2022, 9:30 am
#80
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,388
The other reason is demand. BA can't get crew. Therefore crew hold all the cards (within reason). If they can cut a few corners, they might and do. It's not about BA, it's most likely the crew as differing experiences here would come to that conclusion.
However, it was still mixed before the pandemic in my experience. You could have an amazing CE flight where you received a pre-meal drink, meal drink a top-up during the meal and even a fourth. You could fly a week later and receive a single drink.
I remember one CE flight in zone 3 where we were left with our trays long after eating. Got fed up, so went to to find the crew behind the curtain only to find one was eating a CE meal and the other crew member sitting down. No top-ups and no offer off a post-meal coffee.
Last edited by chriswiles; Jun 21, 2022 at 9:37 am