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[font=ARIAL,]I've just returned from a quick trip to the UK flying DL from ATL to LGW. Both legs in BizE. Both legs on 767ER's
The condition of DL's 767ER's are embarrassing. On the way out my seat was broken (not being able to fully extend the leg rest), one of the lavs was non-functional, the other two in the premium cabin were showing tremendous signs of wear and tear, the cabin was full of dust and had a overall dingy and dirty appearance. The pillow waiting on my seat was stained. The blankets were worn and tattered.
When distributing newspapers before takeoff the FA offered me a USAToday. I asked her "is there was anything else" and she answered, "that's what I say when I look at my paycheck."
The meal service was fine but for the rest of the flight until breakfast not a single FA walked through the cabin to check if anyone needed anything else.
On the way back, my seat was again broken as the em-power didn't work. The condition of the cabin was even worse than the aircraft I took on the way over and the FA's were equally unconcerned.
In sharp contrast I took a BA flight from Gatwick to Manchester on Thursday and back to Heathrow on Friday. This is a one class service but you can purchase a business class fare (about 20 GBP more than a regular economy fare). For the 20 GBP you get access to the Terraces lounge at Gatwick, Manchester and Heathrow. A pre-assigned seat and a larger free baggage allowance.
It was the first time I was in a BA Terraces lounge. This lounge is one tier below BA's first class lounge. In every aspect the Terraces lounge beats DL's Crown Room or any BizE lounge it has.
The service on the short (30 - 35 minute) flights were impeccable. A snack box and two drink services were offered. The FA's were attentive and very polite.
Going forward, I think I'll fly BA's economy or premium class over rather than DL's BizE. There's just no comparison between the two carriers.
Hey General, how do you defend this?[/font]
The condition of DL's 767ER's are embarrassing. On the way out my seat was broken (not being able to fully extend the leg rest), one of the lavs was non-functional, the other two in the premium cabin were showing tremendous signs of wear and tear, the cabin was full of dust and had a overall dingy and dirty appearance. The pillow waiting on my seat was stained. The blankets were worn and tattered.
When distributing newspapers before takeoff the FA offered me a USAToday. I asked her "is there was anything else" and she answered, "that's what I say when I look at my paycheck."
The meal service was fine but for the rest of the flight until breakfast not a single FA walked through the cabin to check if anyone needed anything else.
On the way back, my seat was again broken as the em-power didn't work. The condition of the cabin was even worse than the aircraft I took on the way over and the FA's were equally unconcerned.
In sharp contrast I took a BA flight from Gatwick to Manchester on Thursday and back to Heathrow on Friday. This is a one class service but you can purchase a business class fare (about 20 GBP more than a regular economy fare). For the 20 GBP you get access to the Terraces lounge at Gatwick, Manchester and Heathrow. A pre-assigned seat and a larger free baggage allowance.
It was the first time I was in a BA Terraces lounge. This lounge is one tier below BA's first class lounge. In every aspect the Terraces lounge beats DL's Crown Room or any BizE lounge it has.
The service on the short (30 - 35 minute) flights were impeccable. A snack box and two drink services were offered. The FA's were attentive and very polite.
Going forward, I think I'll fly BA's economy or premium class over rather than DL's BizE. There's just no comparison between the two carriers.
Hey General, how do you defend this?[/font]
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