BA are cheapest around for me! 
To me, it's just the inflight differences that count.
We don't need or want the chauffeur service. Nice gimmick, but I much prefer the convenience of my own transport.
We only use the (Manchester) lounge when we fly out to footie events with the lads so we can get a beer. It's too chavvy now for anything else, since there are loads of 'deals' to get in there free through banks, customer rewards etc. We will be using it in Jan when four of us fly over to Dusseldorf for a lads weekend. We are in through my brother Jasons bank card as he booked it specifically so we get free lounge/ free beer.
We fly from Heathrow as we always fly BA so it's T5 or Gatwick depending on our destination. No choice as BA haven't flown out of Manchester for years. Yaz used to be Manchester based, but was offered Heathrow or redundancy when they moved to T5.
The food and service is better in club/ business, but in essence it is (or should) only be better food and service if you discount the beds/ extra room. You don't pay for anything on BA flights in economy - but you don't get it served on 'real plates with real cutlery' and need to be patient with the crew as they have four or so serving from the back so the crew to passenger ratio is lower than club.
As you say, its just opinions. I know the first time I flew club (business) I was very giddily impressed. I still think it is the best way to fly. You arrive fresh and ready to go regardless. Not worth the additional cost (imho) though - unless you earn enough to pay that every time you fly and not think twice about it or want to save up and spend on it as you want that to be part of your holiday experience.
It's a nice treat if you go in there. No doubt about that - and it makes our flights if/when we get bumped up for nowt. Doesn't bother me if we don't though as I've 'done it' and am happy wherever I am.
Plus, I was spoilt pre-9/11 as I used to get to spend the flights in the cockpit. Take off and landing, wandering out for food mid flight. Even got to report the weather over the comms on one flight. Now that was something a bit special!
(12-07-2014, 09:17 PM)Rick Wrote: To me it's not just the bed, if you include the chauffer service. Lounge in Manchester, better service and food on the flight it all just all adds up.
Just my opinion mind.
To me, it's just the inflight differences that count.
We don't need or want the chauffeur service. Nice gimmick, but I much prefer the convenience of my own transport.
We only use the (Manchester) lounge when we fly out to footie events with the lads so we can get a beer. It's too chavvy now for anything else, since there are loads of 'deals' to get in there free through banks, customer rewards etc. We will be using it in Jan when four of us fly over to Dusseldorf for a lads weekend. We are in through my brother Jasons bank card as he booked it specifically so we get free lounge/ free beer.
We fly from Heathrow as we always fly BA so it's T5 or Gatwick depending on our destination. No choice as BA haven't flown out of Manchester for years. Yaz used to be Manchester based, but was offered Heathrow or redundancy when they moved to T5.
The food and service is better in club/ business, but in essence it is (or should) only be better food and service if you discount the beds/ extra room. You don't pay for anything on BA flights in economy - but you don't get it served on 'real plates with real cutlery' and need to be patient with the crew as they have four or so serving from the back so the crew to passenger ratio is lower than club.
As you say, its just opinions. I know the first time I flew club (business) I was very giddily impressed. I still think it is the best way to fly. You arrive fresh and ready to go regardless. Not worth the additional cost (imho) though - unless you earn enough to pay that every time you fly and not think twice about it or want to save up and spend on it as you want that to be part of your holiday experience.
It's a nice treat if you go in there. No doubt about that - and it makes our flights if/when we get bumped up for nowt. Doesn't bother me if we don't though as I've 'done it' and am happy wherever I am.
Plus, I was spoilt pre-9/11 as I used to get to spend the flights in the cockpit. Take off and landing, wandering out for food mid flight. Even got to report the weather over the comms on one flight. Now that was something a bit special!
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