Flying with BA

[Jimmy's girl]

We are flying with them in October and although we have only ever flown Virgin to Orlando before We have flown with BA to New York and they were great.

[jenskii]

Originally Posted by Stitch & Smudge

You get earbuds now in world traveler, headphones in plus. They're not brilliant but they do. I take my own and you don't need an adapter.

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Lovely, thanks!

[boltyboy]

We have flown with both and prefer BA, we found Virgin cabin crew a bit stuck up and rather unhelpful. Saying that we would go with whoever is cheapest.

[Dunc]

I'm flying BA to Orlando in March on a 777. I'll be taking a large bag of mini-pretzels. This should bring me up to the same level of service as Virgin provide. Ł1.50.

[REDHILL]

does anyone know when the BA planes from Gatwick are being upgraded?
Interested in the Orlando and Tampa routes...
Thanks in advance

[bighal]

Originally Posted by REDHILL

does anyone know when the BA planes from Gatwick are being upgraded?
Interested in the Orlando and Tampa routes...
Thanks in advance

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Sometime over the next few years...

[moosha]

Originally Posted by hornetgirl

We flew with BA last week. The cost saving cuts are definitely starting to become noticeable. There was no snack with the initial drinks service, no tuckbox any more and only two items in the breakfast box instead of the three we got last year. Couldn't fault the cabin crew though and as long as they remain cheaper than Virgin we will continue to fly with them for now.

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Agree 100% with this, I have learnt to be prepared with snacks on BA flights after finding myself really hungry in the past.

Can't help but find it funny that the OP didn't actually ask whether BA / Virgin were better or for any comparison but it immediately became another one of those threads. He / she was only asking whether they have earphones / eyemasks etc.

Not sure if anyone has actually answered that question and although I fly with BA every year, I always take my own earphones and don't bother with the amenities kit (if they have them - not sure if I've only seen them in premium or not .)

[tinytots]

We have only ever flown Virgin too OP. Sounds like we may need to be a bit more prepared with earphones and snacks We are Trying BA this time in August as they were much cheaper. Will pack our own snacks just in case. For a thousand pound saving, I'm happy to spend a few quid on snacks. My expectations are lower than Virgin( just from things I've read) but as long as it gets us from A to B I can live with it.
Been travelling with Virgin for years but I have to say the customer service experience By BA over the phone to book and upgrade ticket was fantastic, very helpful. Much better than I have ever received from Virgin.

[SimonB]

Originally Posted by REDHILL

does anyone know when the BA planes from Gatwick are being upgraded?
Interested in the Orlando and Tampa routes...
Thanks in advance

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Upgrade will be wifi (not free I think), less Club seats bigger economy cabin and smaller seats in economy (1 extra seat per row)

[Big Dave]

When are the new aircraft coming in? What type are they? For Virgin.