British Airways Premium Economy Review-IS IT WORTH IT IN 2024?
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2024
- In this video we take an in depth look at British Airways' World Traveller Plus Premium Economy Class. Join me as we review the amenities, seating, food, and overall experience to help you decide if upgrading is worth it for your next flight. Watch to see if British Airways World Traveller Plus is the right choice for you.
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Wow. That was a warm welcome from the crew as you got on the plane… not!
Hi Joel, I did think that myself but didn’t want to highlight it 😂🤦♂️
Thank you for watching and have a great weekend 😄
Thats just the way the UK is now... sad.
British airways staff have always been moody arses, I prefer to fly Virgin.
However Qatar airways service is unrivalled
Pretty much 99.9% of my BA flights have been the same.
the only reason i would choose to fly premium economy is the 2x2 seat configuration which gives a greater feeling of space. The seats themselves are not that much different to economy seats...
Hi, it did feel that way.
This was my first time in premium with BA and it will probably be my last 😂
Thank you for watching 😁
Was thinking the same but what about when the front seat reclines ? That would literally be me not getting out the seat
Thanks for another great review. Agree about BA PE not being worth the price - upgrading using points is a better value option.
Thank you J, i try and save my points for first and business if i can 🙌
Thank you for watching 😁
Your reviews are great and to the point which I like.
Hi M, thank you for the positive feedback.
Have a great weekend 😄
The BA777 has 10 inches of recline in premium economy which is quite of a lot. On the one hand it makes it more comfortable to sleep in the seat, but on the other hand it really hampers the passenger behind. Economy has 5 inches of recline.
That said, the pitch is 7 inches greater in premium economy so even with the additional 5 inches of recline, you still have 2 inches more room in premium vs economy when the passenger in front is reclined fully.
Did you share how much the difference was between economy and premium for this flight? I've found that buying an economy ticket and upgrading later is often cheaper than booking premium to being with.
Hi, that’s really good information thank you 🙌
An extra 2 inches can make the world of differences!
Good review.
I'm not motivated to pay BA a hefty premium for a marginally better experience, for just a few hours. I have, however, upgraded to a Premium seat on a Tui Dreamliner long-haul flight. The upgrade, sold in-resort by the Tui rep, cost about £100 and that was, undoubtedly, very good value-for-money.
Hi, I’ve heard good things about Tui premium and at £100 it sounds like a proper bargain 🙌
Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend 😁
Hi, would you know if the armrests in PE by the window/aisle lift up (not the middle where the table is stored as i can see that doesn't lift up). Great review!
Hi, they are stuck in a downward position and didn’t move.
Thank you for the positive feedback 🙌😄
Search British Airways Seat Maps online. It shows you which seats have lifting arms by marking them with a dot.
In premium economy it will only be the aisle seats and the one arm that is on the aisle (as the table is in the other arm). Also, all bulkhead seats do not have lifting arms on any side.
That was brilliant thank you.
Hi Penny, thank you for the positive feedback 🙌
Have a great weekend 😄
Hi Mark. Great video. I flew to Las Vegas premium with BA last June and slightly different to this flight. Didn’t get a welcome drink but did get all drinks in glass, crew were good on the flight out but return not so good! Funnily enough I was with a friend at the weekend who is crew for BA and I asked him what the purpose of Premium is and told me how it was the most profitable part of the cabin!
Hi Greg, great information thank you 🙌
I had heard that premium economy was fattening the profit margins 😂
In a lot of cases airlines are offering 20% more seat room and service than economy but are getting away with charging 50% more per ticket.
Great for BA if they can get it 😂
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I Like The Product.Great Video And Info
Hi Gunvald, thank you for watching and have a great weekend 😄👍
I normally upgrade to WT for the extra room. Which means loads since having a knee replacement, I struggle on flights over 3 hours now. Sometimes, you find the price difference isn't that much better Club.
If WT is that expensive to MCO for example I'll drive from ATL or IAD.
Did you not get mid flight snacks ? I noticed they have been offering this in WT
Hi David, thank you for your comment and with a bad knee you definitely need that bit more room under the seat in front of you 👍
I got a cup of tea and a chicken roll as a snack just as we were about to descend, have I missed out on extra snacks? 🤦♂️
Thank you for watching and have a great weekend 😄👍
I agree completely with your assessment regarding premium economy.
Hi jjjddd, and thank you for watching 😁
Nice video, thanks for sharing. Five years ago I flew premium on Alitalia from Rome to Chicago,. For a daytime flight, premium was great and I had much more legroom than what you showed on BA. Unfortunately, Alitalia no longer flies, so I have no idea how ITA is in premium. Overall, I have been okay with BA on trans-Atlantic flights, although I usually splurge and go Business Class.
Hi DC, Rome to Chicago!
I really like the more unusual routes like that 🙌
And I agree, it’s business or economy for me too, going forwards 😂
Have a great weekend 😄
Lets remember that there is generally (even) less space in economy these days.... a b787 economy seat was very tight... best thing about premium is rhe chance of being upgraded to Club which has happened to me 3 times on BA.Also possible to upgrade to Club usung Avios
Hi Richard, you make some great points 👍
I very rarely get upgraded, I must just have one of them faces 🤦♂️😂
Thank you for watching and have a great week 😄
I've booked Premium Economy to Denver in October on the A350 on a miles redemption so thankfully not too expensive. Have picked an aisle seat to make sure I can get in and out!
That sounds great 👍
I’d love to try the 350 myself 🙌
Thank you for watching and have a safe flight 😄
The cup of tea in a paper cup is the killer for me. I recently did the SAS premium to NYC from Stockholm. They did the same thing with the first drink being served in plastic. While the main course drinks had glassware. So it seems standard. I picked the front row window to avoid the recline issue. All in all, OK for a day flight. The return I had booked in Biz as it was overnight. Of the price is right, premium is not bad. But, it will never feel premium enough, if you’re used to biz. The bonus with the SAS premium was that lounge / fast track and biz check in was offered. Haven’t seen that in other airlines. Also, your 2nd meal looks like economy. But. UK to Doha is shorter than Stockholm to NYC.
Hi Adam, totally agree about paper cups, they really lower the premium vibe 😂
SAS giving lounge access is a nice touch and something I didn’t know so thank you for that 👍
Have a great week and thank you for watching 😄
What about the recline and the foot rest in premium economy in comparison to the economy class seat? Does it make much of a difference? Did you had the feeling of traveling more comfy or getting to your destination more rested? Thank you in advance. Great video 😊
Hi Sam, in premium the recline and footrest definitely adds something you don’t get in economy but I didn’t arrive feeling any more rested by being in premium.
For the price point I expected a better all round experience.
Thank you for watching 😁
Flying Heathrow to Florida in August in premium economy, then business on the way back… are you allowed to keep the blanket and pillow provided? I didn’t think you could but it’s in his giveaway with the amenities kit? I might be wrong, ty!
The crew gave them me to giveaway 👍
Great video as usual! I had Premium Economy with Virgin Atlantic and it was exactly like Economy, so no, not worth the price! However, the seating area in front of you is much wider than Virgin's was on the 787 which is a good thing, except when the guy puts his seat back! I hate when that happens! Thank you for another super video!
Hi and thank you, I was thinking of trying out Virgin’s premium economy seat to compare the two, but BA have put me off premium for life so I might have to give it a miss now 😂
Thank you for watching and have a great evening
Very good review. PE is definitely more comfortable than Economy in terms of seat width and leg room but i was unpleasantly surprised how much the seat in front reclined (really think the recline should be limited) - so much so the TV screen seemed practically in my face! I think better value is to get a front row in Economy / exit row seat. PE food was ok but they seemed to not want to serve alcoholic drinks for the snack before landing - or perhaps I just had a stingey FA.
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience.
You make a great point about front row in economy and that’s exactly what I’d try and do in the future 😁👍
Some of the FA’s act like the alcohol they are serving is out of their own private stash 😂
Thank you for watching and have a great week 😁
Only flown in PE once back in April and I enjoyed it… because I paid for economy and when I went to choose my seat for my flight the night before, I noticed they’d upgraded me for feee. So I couldn’t complain about it 😂😂
😂🙌
Free upgrades are my favourite 🤩
Thank you for watching and have a great week 😁
I have trevelled PE before to Orlando and wouldn’t waste the cash again for the exact reasons you showed. I would rather save a bit more and travel business as for me that is definitely worth the upgrade cost.
The only way I’d travel PE again is if the flight was over about 9 hours and there were no business class seats available.
Hi Andrew, I totally agree with all your points and feel the same.
Business or slumming it in economy for me going forwards but then knowing I have more cash to spend on arrival 😂
Thank you for watching and have a great weekend 🙌😁
niced video thanks for sharing. Sept 8th 2024 my wife and I are flying to LHR from YYZ BA Premium Economy I upgraded and that was from original booking of economy. After watching your video I think I may just upgrade to Business. Thanks
Hi Jonathan, LHR-YYZ-BA are using their A350 and I’ve not tried that seat or plane yet
It might be worth watching a review of the 350 premium before making your decision
Have a great trip and thank you for watching 😁
@tradingplaces787 Thanks, I had already upgraded on my BA flight from economy to Premium economy when I originally booked the flight. Reasons were I wanted more leg room for comfort. However, after watching your video on the A350-1000, I'm thinking, wow, maybe I made a mistake.
I am planning to ask about upgrading to business from premium anyway once at checking counter and see if I score a deal. I did that last year on Lufthansa Toronto to Frankfurt and got an amazing deal and experience.
I'd only upgrade to PE on an ultra long-haul. That seat recline is a serious design issue which will probably remain. I don't think the BA product is class leading, others do it better. Nice report though.
Hi Gary, thank you for positive feedback and thank you for watching 😄👍
Definitely miles better than economy especially on long haul flights
Hi David, thank you for watching and have a great weekend 😁🙌
We are flying Premium Economy to Vancouver from London in August, had flown it to Crete a couple of times was not impressed, once dinner service was over crew disappeared until half hour before landing.
Hi Roy I felt the same, the crew were really nice on my flight but all of the details in making it feel like a premium experience were miles off point and for the price I paid, I expected more.
Have a great evening 😄
I have done KLM Premium Comfort. Bulkhead seat. Looking back no extras like you mentioned. Next time economy!
Hi, Pedro, yeah save your cash 👍
Thank you for watching 😁
Great review but is that intro music from Hey Bear Sensory haha
Just had a look and I’m not sure 🤦😂
Great review. I didn’t know you ‘re allowed to take the blanket home from a flight? Looks lovely though 😂
Hi Charlie, I didn’t know if I was allowed 👀 but needed to get my monies worth 😂🙌
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I wonder why BA didn’t bother refitting some of their 777 200’s with the newer IFE touchscreens. Do you know why?
H Top Gear, I’m not sure tbh although with BA it’s normally always about saving cash 😂
@@tradingplaces787 I wonder will BA refit their 777 200’s that still have the old IFE touchscreens and replace them with the new ones?
Have you tried Emirates new premium economy? Have heard it's very good and is something we may be booking soon on the Perth(Oz) to UK route.
I haven’t but it’s on the list 🙌
Those dreamy cream leather seats look really nice and I’d love to try it out 👀😂
Thank you for watching and have a great weekend 😁
Flew back from japan to the UK last week Emirates premium. Two arab chaps in front immediately fully reclined their seats...and kept them like that full flight, 12 hours even during meals service. Horrible, so cramped. Had to contort to leave my seat for the lavatory. I felt more comfortable in economy and preferred the food. One of the men took their shoes off and put their bare feet up on the side, that was my view the full flight. Complained to the stewardess to ask him to put his seat up whilst i ate. He refused. Emirates staff not bothered. I'll never fly PE again with them
@@donnapalmer3066 That’s disgusting. Also, I thought it was compulsory to have seats up during meal times. I’ve seen crew tell passengers to sit up on other flights. Over last few days, I have watched clips from some other UA-cam reviewers, who have said the recline is a problem.
Another enjoyable video. You certainly lucked out with a quiet cabin and being able to move seats when the passenger in front reclined his seat, could have been a miserable experience for you if it was a fully booked flight. Personally I'd rather pay extra for a Club World seat, or even better Qatar Airways Q suite on this route. Thanks for posting Mark- as a recent winner of one of your giveaways, please don't enter me this time to give other viewers a chance 😊
Hi Mr, yeah it was a really quiet flight this time thankfully
I think I’d have tried to move to an empty economy seat if there wasn’t any other spare seats in premium 🤦♂️
Btw, I’ve got another Diptyque to give away next week again 🙌😂
Have a great week and take care 😄
I've flown in every travel class with BA. Premium was rather underwhelming and only a small step up from economy at almost twice the price. I usually fly Club for longer flights and stick to economy for short hops. Excellent review, BTW..
Hi Sandip, I thought exactly the same 👍
Thank you for watching 😄
Nice vid mate, BA sadly in my opinion is behind everyone in anything premium. Norse is surprisingly excellent and the best PE I’ve ever flown by far is Air New Zealand! 👍🏻
Hi, and thank you for the positive feedback.
Norse sounds great and is an airline that I haven’t thought of trying before.
Air NZ is a dream flight for me and I’m very jealous 😂🙌
Have a great weekend 😄
The page of fares to Orlando at 0.14 - the 14.30 flight from LGW has premium economy at just over two and a half times the economy price for what looks like about 15% more comfort, if that. No thanks! (Another very useful video, thank you).
Hi Digidol, thank you for the positive feedback.
At anything more than a £100 PP I don’t think it’s worth it 🤦♂️
Have a great weekend 🙌😁
Great review and on point. I have found AA and Iberia PE superior to that of BA.
Thank you for the positive feedback Dan 🙌😁
Have a great weekend
I mostly use companion vouchers and Avios to fly business class on BA but if I have to pay then it's WTP. I do this to avoid having to sit next to a stranger for 9 hours or longer when it's me and the missus! As far as I can tell all long haul BA aircraft have a minimum block of 3 in economy. Would probably be cheaper to just pay for 3 economy seats and use the outer 2 but not sure if you can do that? No way the extra space and food / drinks is worth the extra cost for WTP so it's the block of 2 that decides it for me.
An even bigger waste of money is Club Europe which doesn't even have any extra legroom and just the middle seat blocked out. So the lost seat justifies a 50% higher price, plus the meal and drinks - another £25?? Club Europe seats are way more expensive than that multiplier!
Hi, that’s a really interesting point you make👍
I was sat on the dreadful Club Europe seat yesterday on the way back from Istanbul and it wasn’t pleasant 😂
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Agree, the reclining is only ok if you are like that guy in front of you, in the first row! SQ also like that….
Hi Bkk, any other row than row 1 and the passengers in front of you both recline you’re in for an uncomfortable flight 🤦♂️😂
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I'd say due to the massive price difference between Economy and Premium best sit it out in Economy I would! People certainly trade up to Premium but I wonder if anyone ever trades down from Business to it ?say if they can't get their employer to pay Business?I'd imagine that someone who needs to be in a place but Business is full must step down to Premium.
Hi Kevin, I really wouldn’t like to trade down from business into premium 🤦♂️😂
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I only upgrade to PE if its under £100 for the upgrade otherwise its not worth it. We were lucky enough to upgrade for £84pp on our overnight flight from Cancun
Hi, that’s a great price for such a long flight 🙌😊
I hope you had a great time 🛫☀️
Thank you for sharing 👍
I have used premium economy and to be honest, I think it is much closer to economy than business. I now either book economy within Europe and business outside. It's not value for money on British Airways.
Hi, and I totally agree with you and will do the same going forwards
Thank you for watching and have a great weekend 😄
Hi Mark, I think I wouldn't pay for PE as it isnt really worth all the extra cash for, so no from me! Better to go Business if possible. Great video review as usual 😊
Hi Unstoppableguy, I fully agree with your analysis again 😂
A big NO to premium from me too 🤦♂️
Thank you for watching and have a great evening 😄
@@tradingplaces787 Thanks Mark.👍 You also have a lovely evening and week ahead! 🤗
I flew BA premium economy on the Heathrow flight to Santiago, on the Dreamliner. I found the service and comfort excellent on that 15 hour flight. The cabin crew were kind and professional, the food and drink good, and I slept quite comfortably. We were in the outer rows with just two seats together. Returning with BA on a 777 from Buenos Aires via Rio was a different experience. Far less comfort in the central seats of four, and the cabin crews I found rude, offhand and unprofessional.
Hi Sue, and thank you for the very interesting comment.
I might be tempted to give the Dreamliner a try at some point, all my long haul BA reviews have been on their 777 so far so it would be good to compare.
Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend 😁
Great review. I can put up with most things but the biggest dealbreaker is some inconsiderate twazzock reclining so the screen is right in your face
Hi, and I agree especially when he could have moved himself as loads of seats were still available🤷🏻
Thank you for watching 😁
For a taller person PE is definitely worth it.
Also for a broader person, the extra width, and a dedicated central armrest, both are valuable.
❤ I don't mind the economy in that case , but that just I am not consuming any alcohol as a perk 😊
Hi, I think you might get one or two drinks in economy but after that you’ve got to get your cash out 😂
Thank you for watching and have a great weekend 😁
Flying with Tui premium economy is better. Ok, they fly to Orlando melbourne, which is 70 miles from orlando, but you get dedicated checking, fast track security, and lounge access.
Hi, I never thought about Tui, il definitely give them a go at some point in the near future.
Thank you for watching and have a great weekend 😄
I had looked at Premium Economy but, not too keen now as you seem really cramped when someone puts their seat back. That’s what I hate in economy and it doesn’t seem any better in premium. Thanks for an informative video.
Hi Anne, thank you for the positive feedback 🙌
I’m glad my review has helped 😁
Have a great trip and thank you for watching
I tend to sit at the back of the cabin. At least there, I can recline as soon as possible for all the flight and don't have to fret about reclining into anyone. Probably have someone recline in front of me 50% of the time - not so bad on the aisle, but the fixed centre console does make getting out of the window awkward. And the TV is pretty much in your face.
To be honest 90TP instead of 20-35TP? in economy for a LHR-SFO flight makes it worthwhile for me. I'll often start in Europe where prices can be a good £400+ cheaper than starting in say London. There's little difference in food, drink, toilets and service over economy (or business a lot of time to be honest) although the seat, especially compared to very cramped economy on a 787, is a Godsend.
Agree with Joel I certainly think you were in the way with those 2 older cabin crew, how can they totally ignore you like that, they both need to go back to training school, many people do criticise BA cabin crew, I've never experienced it before but those 2 were not setting a good example . I would send the vid to BA customer services that's not acceptable.
Hi, I’m kind of oblivious to this type of thing at the time as I’m in the moment and like a kid walking into a sweet shop 😂 but looking back I totally agree with you both.
I’ll make sure to keep more of an eye on this type of stuff going forwards
Thank you for your comment and have a great week 😄
You're going to be giving the blanket & pillow, along with the ammenity kit away? (ermm...they really aren't meant to be taken, apart from the ammenity kit)
Thank you for the concern.
I explained to the crew I was doing a review and they kindly gave them to me 👍
@@tradingplaces787 You should maybe have said that in the video, as someone who's not a frequent traveller, may think it's the done thing. 😉
If you’re a frequent flyer you should maybe do some of your own reviews rather than being so worried about what’s happening on mine 👍
@@tradingplaces787 That's they way to entice viewers.
Only upgraded to Premium Economy if its under £200 per flight. Usually this means myself flying out in economy and flying back in PE due to taxes.
Edit: meant to say £200 on top of economy
Hi Rob, if it’s under £200 it’s not a bad deal for a long haul flight 👍
Thank you for watching 😁
Almost empty ! Hehe lucky you. Nice video.
Hi Colorado, thank you for watching 😁🙌
Premium looked pretty empty. When did you fly?
Hi Tony, this was just a few days ago on Wednesday 👍😁
Yes. Not being squashed like a tinned sardine is worth it.
Hi, and I agree economy can feel a bit tight… but think of all that money you’re saving 😂
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On BA it’s not worth the cost. On others carriers, maybe. BA really need to sort it out.
Hi Colin, thank you for watching and have a great weekend 😄👍
Entering the Turkey very Mr Bean lol 😆
😂
Sad, sad, sad. It doesn’t seem to be worth the amount of money the BA charges for Premium economy.
Hi, premium only in price, not service 😂
Thank you for watching 😊
Hi Mark, Nah not worth it mate. Wow the FA's looked very unhappy. I hope BA is treating them well. Fly safe 🛫 and Take care, Al from Florida 🇺🇲 🌞 9:31 🌴🐚🌊🐟. SRQ
Hi Alfred, thank you for the message 🙌
I hope you’re having a great weekend over in the Sunshine State 🇺🇸☀️
Thank you for watching and take care 😁
Two delicious meals is a lie for a start its one meal and a sandwich or wrap.
Hi Roy, make that one very mediocre meal followed by a really dry sandwich or pastry 😂
Thank you for watching and have a great evening 😄
You always forget to mention the extra baggage you are allowed. We flew to TLV and had planned on flying Economy, then we looked at adding the extra luggage we needed to take and this was going to whack on nearly £160 per person, so we looked at PE and for the same amount of money, we had all that extra space, excellent food and we had plenty of luggage allowance for our extra baggage. So yes PE is worth the extra money with BA. IF you want Lounge access and fast track fly with Virgin and add another few hundred £££'s. But it's Subjective, what I found suitable and good value, you may not. We did have the issue of the Reclining person in front of us and the crew were pretty swift at telling them to put their seat up to let people out and one even reclined her seat just before food service, again the crew were not shy at telling her to put her seat up. We would use PE again but we have opted for Business class this next trip, it was supposed to be on an A350 with club suites but the whole route has been downgraded to Club Europe which is pretty annoying, but at least they haven't downgraded our tier points, so we are still hitting Silver with 1 trip and then Gold with the second one in December. One thing I will praise BA for is their Assistance services, even in TLV they are outstanding.
Hi Dos, you didn’t listen until the end then as I did say if I needed to fly with extra luggage I’d consider it 😂
Cheeky cheeky 😁
I hope you’re well and thank you for watching
Have a great weekend 🙌
Premium economy can be worth it on a day flight depending on price. Obviously better if you have silver for the ground experience.
Premium economy is definitely worth it. Much more leg room, much more space, a smaller cabin, better food and drinks, extra bags.
Hi, thank you for your comment.
I’m not a fan of premium and always prefer to save my cash and go for economy 😂
Have a great week and thank you for watching 😁
No tried premium economy would not do again, uncomfortable seats complained to no avail, have since travelled business class with quatar and Emirates, costly but oh my goodness worth it.
Only Travel economy on Shorthall . Always club on Long haul. And only BA I personally don’t think you can beat them. Not a fan of Emirates or Virgin both bad experiences .
Hi Andrew, I’m doing the same in the future, club or above on long haul only 🙌
Thank you for watching 😄
Three times the price of economy to Antigua definitely not worth it.
Hi Kelly, and wow! 😳
Looks like I can tick Antigua in premium economy off my list 😂
Thank you for watching and have a great evening 😄
Mark, nice vid, we would always pay for PE going to the US as the food in economy is absolutely sh1t. BA have simply not invested in their business and customer experience, they simply do not care. All they care about is profit (f&&k the customer) as they have taken away ALL the services that made them different. If you fly economy in the UK, you get a ridiculously crammed seat, a "cardboard tasting" energy bar and the smallest bottle of water you've ever seen. They are simply no better than all the other airlines, but they have the routes so we continue to use them. I'd rather not, by the way, but very little/no choice from Aberdeen! Oh - just a personal point, don't we all just detest those a88holes who always recline their seat? In the main, no reason for it. Absolutely pi88es us off.
Hi, I totally agree with you. I've tried one of those awful cardboard energy bars you mentioned. Sadly, it feels like here in the UK, there's a race to the bottom when it comes to anything involving transportation, including trains and roads 🤦♂️
@@tradingplaces787 could not agree with you more, awful food, what happened to a meal on a plane, like it used to me, all BA do is take cost out and make it as miserable as they can
Nice review, but what an awful welcome from the BA crew as you stepped on the aircraft. Pathetic customer service.
Hi, I didn’t think much of it at first as I was in the moment but I’ve had a few comments saying the same thing and looking back I totally understand why 👍
Thank you for watching and have a great weekend 😄
People are struggling with everyday bills. Another boring blog zzzzzzzzz
Cheers Steve 👍
You're flying BA. Question asked, question answered..dreadful airline.