It's something I've touched on on my recent Trip report, but even I noticed there's a little dip in the quality of the British Airways Galleries First Lounge at it's flagship T5 location. And it seems I'm not alone. INVOL-UPGRADE has noticed it too, with his recommendation of "Order off the menu", and not go to the food service area, whilst Head for Points isn't too … [Read more...]
BMI sticks knife in BA – BMI Diamond Club members fall about laughing.
Well if you're going to stick the boot in, you might as well try and do it in some style. BMI has responded to BA's cuts with some choice quotes Source: http://www.ftnnews.com/content/view/6595/27/lang,english/ Following BA’s announcement this week that it will no longer offer meals on short-haul flights, bmi, the number one airline out of London Heathrow’s … [Read more...]
BA cuts food in Shorthaul travel, takes one step closer to the race to the bottom
BA. The worlds cash-strapped airline seems to be going for broke on the savings front. As well as getting staff to work for nothing or on sabbatical, a pay cut from the flight deck of 2.6%, and of course WeeWhille working for nothing in July seems to be finally looking to its onboard product... and is promptly making cuts to food. Now this has been murmuring around the net, … [Read more...]
Sunday Soapbox – Food.. Make an effort please!
Now moving to a subject close to my heart - Food. I don't expect the finest gourmet dining whilst in the air. Heck, in economy, I expect to be give something resembling food and be done with it. What I don't expect is this: Ok, I'll vaguely attempt to ignore the bad attempt at Salad (hey, chuck some green leaves together), the abomination of Pudding (A triple … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]