Long-haul catering changes: announcement on 12 July
Jul 22, 2022, 10:20 am
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Very good of MFCC (thank you 👍 ) to provide this summary.
So if I have interpreted the info correctly, CW passengers - who in recent months (or for even longer) have had most cause for dissatisfaction - can now look forward to nothing more than the addition of a hot towel and (possibly ….. based on past history, even in ‘normal’ times) some decent snacks in the Club Kitchen ; but, for main meals, there will be no improvement in the quality / variety / presentation …….. until some unknown & distant future date.
The changes in First sound to me like the sort of basics which are to be expected ‘as standard’ in a top cabin at all times - not least within the context of current F class fare levels.
So if I have interpreted the info correctly, CW passengers - who in recent months (or for even longer) have had most cause for dissatisfaction - can now look forward to nothing more than the addition of a hot towel and (possibly ….. based on past history, even in ‘normal’ times) some decent snacks in the Club Kitchen ; but, for main meals, there will be no improvement in the quality / variety / presentation …….. until some unknown & distant future date.
The changes in First sound to me like the sort of basics which are to be expected ‘as standard’ in a top cabin at all times - not least within the context of current F class fare levels.
Jul 22, 2022, 10:40 am
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There are CW content changes planned, this question was asked.
”Whilst the one tray service will remain in Club World, can we expect to see a refresh of the menu options as per other cabins”
Answer.
Club World is going to follow through very soon - stay tuned. Thanks Sajida Ismail Head of Inflight Products.
”Whilst the one tray service will remain in Club World, can we expect to see a refresh of the menu options as per other cabins”
Answer.
Club World is going to follow through very soon - stay tuned. Thanks Sajida Ismail Head of Inflight Products.
Jul 22, 2022, 10:52 am
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As for the noise in this topic, that’s due to the number of “contributions” from the forum’s serial complainers. Instead of trying to disparage those who are sharing information with us we should be thanking Can I help you for his constructive, informative and knowledgeable contributions to the forums over many, many years.
Since some of our newer Bretheren have run off with the idea that we come to Flyertalk to exchange insults - please bear in mind that you can only be rude to your friends and that anyone sniping at him gets me and my hairbrush for good measure.
I do not think that there are many airline Fora who have had such a valuable asset. BA were absolutely asinine to let him and his like go. You do nor get many Can I help you 's to the pound.
Right that's run through the £20 he gave me for posting that - now I want a G&T this side of Christmas SVP.
Seriously Boys and Girls keep on bltching to BA about this one tray service nonsense, Cauliflower Starters (perfect for giving the entire cabin flatulence) , two sad bits of cheese and bin bag as opposed to bin end wines. I bet they do not serve that mouthwash in the Director's Dining room at Watercress House. Premium cabin indeed - my Aunt Fanny!
Jul 22, 2022, 11:02 am
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Jul 22, 2022, 11:06 am
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Jul 22, 2022, 11:23 am
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Now that is how to get Premium Service - no point ringing the cal bell out of the ceiling.
Now all I have to do is to sort out British Airways and my work here is done. I suspect that this may be very Long Haul
Jul 22, 2022, 11:39 am
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See what orbitmic is having,
Jul 22, 2022, 11:41 am
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No. I suspect that his bar tendering days are extremely numbered - so I'll pop round yours and he can come and drive me home.
Jul 22, 2022, 11:45 am
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i shall be delighted and have some darned good lemons and not that ba waxed and quasi stewed thing, so even accounting for my modest company compared to his unquestioned flamboyance, you shall be much better off!
Jul 22, 2022, 11:49 am
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Jul 22, 2022, 12:57 pm
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I’m trying to work out where this leaves World Traveller compared to pre-pandemic.
I think the second meal is roughly comparable. I think the shorter flights were previously a sandwich and something sweet, now that’s a hot snack with no mention of anything else. It’s hard to tell if the meal differs for the longer routes.
No mention of the Magnum returning though.
I think the second meal is roughly comparable. I think the shorter flights were previously a sandwich and something sweet, now that’s a hot snack with no mention of anything else. It’s hard to tell if the meal differs for the longer routes.
No mention of the Magnum returning though.
Jul 22, 2022, 5:17 pm
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I’m pretty sure now First and WT/WT+ are back to full service now (bar magnums). I’d consider this a good announcement for all of us who frequent those cabins.
Also hopeful that this is just the beginning and we will also see improvements in Club World soon when they get the crew numbers up. I have a feeling October/November time.. but let’s see!
Overall, a positive announcement!
Also hopeful that this is just the beginning and we will also see improvements in Club World soon when they get the crew numbers up. I have a feeling October/November time.. but let’s see!
Overall, a positive announcement!