BA F is the new Standard - Short report
Oct 24, 2011, 3:29 am
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Did BA know of your 'copter arrangements? Surely that must raise a flag for them (although it's a might expensive way to avoid the queues...)
Oct 24, 2011, 4:23 am
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Nice TR Petrus ^
Not wanting to rain on your parade, but having read the report & looking at the pictures of you all sitting in the Galleries First lounge, I really feel compelled to say that I sincerely hope that you all realise just how lucky you are as a group of thirtysomethings, to be able to "jet off" to New York, travelling in first class, drinking bottles of Champagne in the lounge & taking helicopter transfers, for a mate's birthday bash. When so many people these days find themselves at the pin of their collar trying to make ends meet, provide for their families, hold onto their homes & retain some shred of their dignity.
I think that it's great you all could go on your first class trip to NYC & I really do wish you well. I hope that good fortune continues to shine on you, so that you can continue to take these trips & live like you do. But I just ask that you take a moment to consider how lucky & privileged you all are.
Not wanting to rain on your parade, but having read the report & looking at the pictures of you all sitting in the Galleries First lounge, I really feel compelled to say that I sincerely hope that you all realise just how lucky you are as a group of thirtysomethings, to be able to "jet off" to New York, travelling in first class, drinking bottles of Champagne in the lounge & taking helicopter transfers, for a mate's birthday bash. When so many people these days find themselves at the pin of their collar trying to make ends meet, provide for their families, hold onto their homes & retain some shred of their dignity.
I think that it's great you all could go on your first class trip to NYC & I really do wish you well. I hope that good fortune continues to shine on you, so that you can continue to take these trips & live like you do. But I just ask that you take a moment to consider how lucky & privileged you all are.
People are free to spend their money how they please, personally in December I'm spending miles and 2-4-1 voucher earned on our joint Amex card.
cs
Oct 24, 2011, 4:34 am
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Kered, thanks for your thoughtful post. Of course I realise how lucky we are to be able to do such a trip.
origin; yes we all stayed at The Standard. For this type of trip it is perfect. However, I would not go there with family. It's a party hotel.
Swiss Tony: They did not. Also, 2 in F + 8 in CW. Two golds in the CW group did not get picked by SS for escort.
origin; yes we all stayed at The Standard. For this type of trip it is perfect. However, I would not go there with family. It's a party hotel.
Swiss Tony: They did not. Also, 2 in F + 8 in CW. Two golds in the CW group did not get picked by SS for escort.
Oct 24, 2011, 4:38 am
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Oct 24, 2011, 5:08 am
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I think this is quite harsh, I'm off to NYC in December, flying out in first and back in CW, it doesn't mean I'm privileged or that well off that i don't need to work, far from it in fact.
People are free to spend their money how they please, personally in December I'm spending miles and 2-4-1 voucher earned on our joint Amex card.
cs
People are free to spend their money how they please, personally in December I'm spending miles and 2-4-1 voucher earned on our joint Amex card.
cs
Great TR and we look forward to trying New F.
Oct 24, 2011, 6:52 am
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When I turned 30 I invited my one mate down to the Swan for a pint and a pie. 
Glad you liked new F. I took a quick look inside the cabin on one of my recent flights and found it to be much more brighter than I thought it would be with the new blinds. Looks as if you all had a fun time.
Glad you liked new F. I took a quick look inside the cabin on one of my recent flights and found it to be much more brighter than I thought it would be with the new blinds. Looks as if you all had a fun time.
Oct 24, 2011, 6:53 am
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When I turned 30 I invited my one mate down to the Swan for a pint and a pie.
Glad you liked new F. I took a quick look inside the cabin on one of my recent flights and found it to be much more brighter than I thought it would be with the new blinds. Looks as if you all had a fun time.
Glad you liked new F. I took a quick look inside the cabin on one of my recent flights and found it to be much more brighter than I thought it would be with the new blinds. Looks as if you all had a fun time.
Oct 24, 2011, 7:16 am
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I know it's after lunch and I've just consumed a lot of kebab and wine and sometimes things simply appear blurred ..... but what has happened to your faces? Est-il moi ?
And, excuse the ignoramus tendencies but on piccy 1, what is in the tin?
Are we applying some form of dubbing to a sensitive moosh?
And on the Brit front. PLEASE! Jam first. Clot next. No mixxy - no pissy Britty offy.
And, excuse the ignoramus tendencies but on piccy 1, what is in the tin?
Are we applying some form of dubbing to a sensitive moosh?And on the Brit front. PLEASE! Jam first. Clot next. No mixxy - no pissy Britty offy.