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Airline - British Airways
Scheduled lift off - 19:40
Landing - 07:50
Actual lift off - 20:23
Actual Landing - 07:50
Equipment - Boeing 747-400
Class - World Traveller
Seat - 49K
Flight Number - BA176
Still a little jetlagged, i walked up to the check-in counter and checked in.
Got seat 49G but asked for a window seat and it got changed to 49K.
Check-in NO WHERE near as messed up as AA at LHR.
Security also NO WHERE near as packed and chaotic as LHR.
Walked on to my gate, and watched this beauty get ready for her return flight. At 19:15, the gate agent hurriedly tried to get everyone on board, but she didnt manage and our aircraft missed its slot.
On board we were welcomed by a very kind crew, and shown to our seats. During the delay, Water and Mild curry peanuts were given out.
We pushed back late and taxiied to the runway. VERY turbulent take-off but smoothed out after we got through clouds. After take-off i switched on my PTV and started to watch Law abiding citizen. After about 45 minutes a drink service appeared, and i got a coke "with ice and a slice".
Then that was followed by a food service. Special meals were again served first like on AA. Then the other meals service for the rest of the passengers. Chicken Tikka Masala or Pasta. I got the pasta.
It came with Mini bread-roll, butter, garlic bread, and a fair-trade chocolate bar. While eating i watched Everybody hates chris, and two and a half men. The tray tables where then cleared away. I relaxed and fell asleep for a little while. I awoke at 05:30 am, and was offered breakfast.
It consisted of:
2 pancakes with maple syrup and Berries, with a chocolate croissant and orange juice. It was amazing !!
After that i turned on my PTV and watched some My name is Earl.
Descent was smooth, some lovely views of the country side.
Touchdown was hard and again used almost all of the runway.
Parked up at T5 and disembarked. Goodbye from crew who looked worn out, and i headed through passport control and collected my bag.
I headed home around an hour and 10 minutes after landing.
Good flight with BA.
Ratings :
Crew - 6/10 - didnt see them much
Food - 10/10 - Excellent
Aircraft Condition - 7/10 - rather old.
IFE - 9.5/10 - Good and easy to navigate.
Dont know why AA are even a member of OneWorld when they have competition like BA in it....
Scheduled lift off - 19:40
Landing - 07:50
Actual lift off - 20:23
Actual Landing - 07:50
Equipment - Boeing 747-400
Class - World Traveller
Seat - 49K
Flight Number - BA176
Still a little jetlagged, i walked up to the check-in counter and checked in.
Got seat 49G but asked for a window seat and it got changed to 49K.
Check-in NO WHERE near as messed up as AA at LHR.
Security also NO WHERE near as packed and chaotic as LHR.
Walked on to my gate, and watched this beauty get ready for her return flight. At 19:15, the gate agent hurriedly tried to get everyone on board, but she didnt manage and our aircraft missed its slot.
On board we were welcomed by a very kind crew, and shown to our seats. During the delay, Water and Mild curry peanuts were given out.
We pushed back late and taxiied to the runway. VERY turbulent take-off but smoothed out after we got through clouds. After take-off i switched on my PTV and started to watch Law abiding citizen. After about 45 minutes a drink service appeared, and i got a coke "with ice and a slice".
Then that was followed by a food service. Special meals were again served first like on AA. Then the other meals service for the rest of the passengers. Chicken Tikka Masala or Pasta. I got the pasta.
It came with Mini bread-roll, butter, garlic bread, and a fair-trade chocolate bar. While eating i watched Everybody hates chris, and two and a half men. The tray tables where then cleared away. I relaxed and fell asleep for a little while. I awoke at 05:30 am, and was offered breakfast.
It consisted of:
2 pancakes with maple syrup and Berries, with a chocolate croissant and orange juice. It was amazing !!
After that i turned on my PTV and watched some My name is Earl.
Descent was smooth, some lovely views of the country side.
Touchdown was hard and again used almost all of the runway.
Parked up at T5 and disembarked. Goodbye from crew who looked worn out, and i headed through passport control and collected my bag.
I headed home around an hour and 10 minutes after landing.
Good flight with BA.
Ratings :
Crew - 6/10 - didnt see them much
Food - 10/10 - Excellent
Aircraft Condition - 7/10 - rather old.
IFE - 9.5/10 - Good and easy to navigate.
Dont know why AA are even a member of OneWorld when they have competition like BA in it....
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