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British Airways | Executive Club
Oct 20, 18, 8:57 pm
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The main course pre-order choice thread
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amargrossa
Two years later...... this pressed shoulder of...
Two years later...... this pressed shoulder of lamb is still around and really needs to go - I've had it on almost every WTP flight to MAA since 2015 (I think there was one exception)
LHR-MAA -...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Oct 20, 18, 8:36 pm
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BA Tier Point Runs | 2018 master thread
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928,861
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amargrossa
I will be 60TP short of re-qualifying for silver...
I will be 60TP short of re-qualifying for silver after a WTP JFK-MAA return in nov/dec. I have a few options:
1) Upgrade to club at the airport on any of the following flights JFK-LHR-MAA-LHR-JFK...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Dec 14, 17, 3:19 pm
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What happens to left over meals?
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amargrossa
bravo! I applaud you and the other crew. Too many...
bravo! I applaud you and the other crew. Too many people view strays as a nuisance and lack compassion.
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U.K. and Ireland
Sep 28, 17, 1:24 am
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Do we need UK transit visas?
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amargrossa
My Landside TWOV Experiences
I thought I would return to this thread with my successful experiences TWOV Landside on 3 instances in the 12 months.
Some background: I am an Indian Citizen. I satisfied the TWOV requirement by...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Aug 31, 17, 6:32 pm
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The White Company | Club World
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amargrossa
is there any update on when the bedding will be...
is there any update on when the bedding will be available for LHR-JFK-LHR? I have a trip coming up end sep - mid oct and was hoping it would be on offer.
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British Airways | Executive Club
Jun 15, 17, 2:22 am
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Not all bad...perhaps a real enhancement for Club World?
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33,487
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amargrossa
haha there was an official announcement about...
haha there was an official announcement about this too - part of the recent investment into improving CW - but things have been pretty quiet lately
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British Airways | Executive Club
Jun 14, 17, 6:52 pm
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Not all bad...perhaps a real enhancement for Club World?
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any updates on whether this is being rolled out...
any updates on whether this is being rolled out on JFK flights as was indicated?
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British Airways | Executive Club
Jun 14, 17, 5:13 pm
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Not all bad...perhaps a real enhancement for Club World?
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amargrossa
any updates on whether its actually happening? ...
any updates on whether its actually happening?
apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, ive been away from the forum for a few months and couldnt really find anything recent.
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British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 19, 17, 12:05 pm
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BA in the Media 2017
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amargrossa
Came across this rather amusing article on Vice. ...
Came across this rather amusing article on Vice.
"Questions That Still Need Answering: Two Years On from the Poo Plane"
...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 12, 17, 5:16 pm
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Hindu Y Meal LHR-SJC
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That's not entirely correct. Many Hindus (myself...
That's not entirely correct. Many Hindus (myself included) eat meat, fish and other non-vegetarian food. Its Beef which is usually a no-go (but even beef is consumed by many Hindus such as myself)....
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British Airways | Executive Club
Mar 11, 17, 4:34 pm
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Hindu Y Meal LHR-SJC
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Posted By
amargrossa
In Indian cuisine "curry" refers to a dish which...
In Indian cuisine "curry" refers to a dish which has been cooked in a gravy or sauce, where as an Indian meat dish could refer to food such as kebabs (grilled) or biriyani (cooked with rice)
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British Airways | Executive Club
Feb 28, 17, 3:31 pm
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Long haul in-flight catering | World Traveller Plus
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amargrossa
Was on BA276 HYD-LHR last week and was more than...
Was on BA276 HYD-LHR last week and was more than satisfied with the on board offering.
Pre-departure beverage choice of Orange Juice or Water
Main meal was a choice of hot breakfast
Mixed...
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British Airways | Executive Club
Dec 22, 16, 10:17 pm
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The main course pre-order choice thread
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Posted By
amargrossa
almost a year later, and I have the following...
almost a year later, and I have the following choices. If I remember correctly the starter was the same too.
BA35 LHR-MAA JAN 2017 WTP
Starter
Spicy chickpea and lentil salad
Main
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Dec 20, 16, 4:26 pm
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lost passport DUB - LHR
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amargrossa
I cannot speak for Europe, but here in New York,...
I cannot speak for Europe, but here in New York, I've received faster service for renewals and replacements than my family or myself have in India.
In my particular case, and with other Indian...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Dec 20, 16, 2:48 pm
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lost passport DUB - LHR
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amargrossa
I lost my Indian passport back in 2005 in New...
I lost my Indian passport back in 2005 in New York, the Consulate there issued me a new passport (valid for one year) within a few hours on the same day. Expediency was granted in my case because my...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Dec 11, 16, 11:39 am
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Bronze membership question
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1,400
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amargrossa
Upgrades are not a published benefit for any tier...
Upgrades are not a published benefit for any tier (other than GUF2). I have been bronze for 2 years now, and I've found the club check-in very convenient as It's cut down my check-in times...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Sep 21, 16, 1:04 pm
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211
Aspire Lounge and Spa: Paid for lounge in LHR T5 - Information, photographs, reviews
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amargrossa
If given the choice, I'd stick to Galleries Club,...
If given the choice, I'd stick to Galleries Club, Aspire was okay because I had a longish layover and flying WTP without status.
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Sep 16, 16, 4:41 pm
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2,181
The main course pre-order choice thread
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514,326
Posted By
amargrossa
on an OCT flight to JFK in WTP - considering the...
on an OCT flight to JFK in WTP - considering the prawns
Starter
Red cabbage coleslaw with cranberry
Main
Braised short rib of Herefordshire beef with celeriac mousseline, buttered carrots,...
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U.K. and Ireland
Sep 1, 16, 8:43 pm
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30
Do we need UK transit visas?
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7,878
Posted By
amargrossa
Thanks UKtravelbear I do meet the criteria...
Thanks UKtravelbear I do meet the criteria required for the exemption, namely that I have a confirmed ticket leaving the UK before 23:59 the day after I enter, and am a permanent resident of the US....
Forum:
U.K. and Ireland
Sep 1, 16, 1:32 pm
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30
Do we need UK transit visas?
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7,878
Posted By
amargrossa
OP have you transited/traveled yet? If so could...
OP have you transited/traveled yet? If so could you share your experiences?
I too am transiting through the UK on my way back home to the US (though I'm an Indian national) and will have to...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Aug 17, 16, 11:02 pm
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382
BOB Snack Trial on Long Haul
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60,139
Posted By
amargrossa
If only these reductions would be matched with a...
If only these reductions would be matched with a reduction in YQ (just typing that made me laugh)
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Aug 17, 16, 10:37 pm
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382
BOB Snack Trial on Long Haul
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60,139
Posted By
amargrossa
Shame...Shame...Shame *rings a bell*
Shame...Shame...Shame *rings a bell*
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Jun 24, 16, 7:24 pm
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382
July's "enhancements"
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102,340
Posted By
amargrossa
I feel the pretzels with the drinks run will be...
I feel the pretzels with the drinks run will be missed by Y and W passengers (I know I did when they were gone for a while). I would speculate that it was the first snack for many who didn't have...
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Jun 24, 16, 6:24 pm
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382
July's "enhancements"
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102,340
Posted By
amargrossa
No Pretzels, or cheese and cracker in WT and WTP...
No Pretzels, or cheese and cracker in WT and WTP is really pathetic. Often when the main meal is rubbish this is all I've ended up eating on the flight. Very disappointing.
Forum:
British Airways | Executive Club
Jun 5, 16, 1:00 pm
Replies:
2,181
The main course pre-order choice thread
Views:
514,326
Posted By
amargrossa
I have nothing against lamb, and though I live in...
I have nothing against lamb, and though I live in North America now, I've grown up eating lamb, goat and a variety of meats that are gamey so it wasnt a question of unfamiliarity with lamb. I just...
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