Newbie question about intra European service in Y
Mar 26, 2009, 4:14 pm
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Newbie question about intra European service in Y
Hello,
My wife and I are going to Venice via LHR in April. As a OW emerald, I know we will have access to the Galleries First lounge at T5. This will be our first time flying BA in Y. Is there a meal service, and do you pay for alcohol in Y.
Thank you in advance for a simple question.
My wife and I are going to Venice via LHR in April. As a OW emerald, I know we will have access to the Galleries First lounge at T5. This will be our first time flying BA in Y. Is there a meal service, and do you pay for alcohol in Y.
Thank you in advance for a simple question.
Mar 26, 2009, 4:17 pm
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Food and beverages (including alcohol) are complimentary in all classes, although selection is limited in Euro Traveller. The exact meal service depends on the time of day, but rest assured you are fed (albeit in meagre portions!) 
Mar 26, 2009, 4:27 pm
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meal service in Y is usually sandwiches and a chocolate biscuit. Sandwiches are a bit variable in quality (ham's OK, tuna is grim). So yes, there is a meal service, but I'd recommend eating in the Flounge if you have the time/ want something more than a biscuit.
Returning, it's unlikely that Venice will have full lounge service (never been), so you can attempt the sandwiches as an extra experience
Drinks service will be soft drinks, tea/coffee, limited selection of alcoholic drinks. No charges. On a short trip like this, you'll probably have only one drinks round, but it's fine to ask for 2 drinks to keep you settled in
Enjoy the trip!
Returning, it's unlikely that Venice will have full lounge service (never been), so you can attempt the sandwiches as an extra experience
Drinks service will be soft drinks, tea/coffee, limited selection of alcoholic drinks. No charges. On a short trip like this, you'll probably have only one drinks round, but it's fine to ask for 2 drinks to keep you settled in
Enjoy the trip!
Mar 27, 2009, 2:02 am
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Mar 27, 2009, 2:08 am
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Mar 27, 2009, 3:07 am
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It is my understanding that there is a restricted bar service in the back (I would not know from personal experience
) - wines and beers and I thinkthat you can get a gin and tonic. It is possible that more is on offer but no - this is not the USA you do not have to pay anything and you will get a sandwich. The CE bar often goes behind the curtain - they take it back up to the Club Galley and stock up on plastic glasses and make sure that there are no sharp objects save the Purser's tongue to hurt anyone (
).No doubt before the day is done our very own Short Haul Shiner - Bing Bong Bar Room Boy will give you chapter and verse as to which cocktails you might enjoy. He can serve them but I understand that Tescos will not longer allow him to buy any as he looks under 25. As American put it so succinctly - Go Figure.
Mar 27, 2009, 5:01 am
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The standard offerings in the ET bar are 2 reds/2 whites, whiskey (Glenlivet, JW), vodka, brandy, bacardi and gin.
Dont be shy to ask for more than one drink. I personally like to dish them out like they are going out of fashion!
The CE bar is indeed wheeled through the curtain if CE is fairly quiet and ET a bit busier. The main differences between the CE and ET bars is ofcourse champagne, and also liquors etc ( baileys, campari, vermouth, sherry, cointreau...I might have forgotten one or two..! ) which arent available in ET. Also another difference is eg. JW Red Label in ET, but Black Label in CE and Smirnoff Red Label in ET opposed to Blue Label in CE...
Foodwise, cold breakfast brioche I think going to VCE.. I recall it being before 10am, and sandwich coming back with a delightful Breakaway bar ( now only 99kcal!)
Dont be shy to ask for more than one drink. I personally like to dish them out like they are going out of fashion!
The CE bar is indeed wheeled through the curtain if CE is fairly quiet and ET a bit busier. The main differences between the CE and ET bars is ofcourse champagne, and also liquors etc ( baileys, campari, vermouth, sherry, cointreau...I might have forgotten one or two..! ) which arent available in ET. Also another difference is eg. JW Red Label in ET, but Black Label in CE and Smirnoff Red Label in ET opposed to Blue Label in CE...
Foodwise, cold breakfast brioche I think going to VCE.. I recall it being before 10am, and sandwich coming back with a delightful Breakaway bar ( now only 99kcal!)
Mar 27, 2009, 7:49 am
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The standard offerings in the ET bar are 2 reds/2 whites, whiskey (Glenlivet, JW), vodka, brandy, bacardi and gin.
Dont be shy to ask for more than one drink. I personally like to dish them out like they are going out of fashion!
The CE bar is indeed wheeled through the curtain if CE is fairly quiet and ET a bit busier. The main differences between the CE and ET bars is ofcourse champagne, and also liquors etc ( baileys, campari, vermouth, sherry, cointreau...I might have forgotten one or two..! ) which arent available in ET. Also another difference is eg. JW Red Label in ET, but Black Label in CE and Smirnoff Red Label in ET opposed to Blue Label in CE...
Dont be shy to ask for more than one drink. I personally like to dish them out like they are going out of fashion!
The CE bar is indeed wheeled through the curtain if CE is fairly quiet and ET a bit busier. The main differences between the CE and ET bars is ofcourse champagne, and also liquors etc ( baileys, campari, vermouth, sherry, cointreau...I might have forgotten one or two..! ) which arent available in ET. Also another difference is eg. JW Red Label in ET, but Black Label in CE and Smirnoff Red Label in ET opposed to Blue Label in CE...
