[AllOverTheGaff]

Binman62 – 16/04/2013 12:19 GMT
Not sure why one must either be a BA apologist or a BA basher. The fact is, it was a once great airline and over the last 5 or 6 years in particular has lost its way focusing on dominating the market whilst frustrating development of a new airport and all the while delivering ever poorer value to customers.

Well put.

Re Long Bar – they only sweep up once everyone’s gone, so if you head over around 21:00 there’s still shells all over the gaff.

I’ve stayed at Raffles a couple of times, love the place but now I tend to stay over the road at The Fairmont. Chijmes next door can be a hoot and as I said, we always end up at The Long Bar for a Sling….and a Tiger, at least once a trip.

Would loved to have been there back in the days you mention….

Rgds.
AOTG.

[BeckyBoop]

AOTG, ever tried the Marina Bay Sands?

[AllOverTheGaff]

BeckyBoop – 16/04/2013 12:37 GMT
AOTG, ever tried the Marina Bay Sands?

Indeed, had drinks there a couple of times last year on the rooftop bar KU DE TA.

Rgds.
AOTG.

[JohnHarper]

I must say these days I prefer the Courtyard to the Long Bar. I agree, the Long Bar lost something when it moved upstairs but the Courtyard is a very pleasant alternative. The Tiffin Room too is a bit of a treat provided you are hungry enough to make it worthwhile!

I too prefer the Fairmont as a place to stay these days.

[BeckyBoop]

One thing that would be nice in F is to have a 3 tier stand like you get in the Dorchester.

[uggboylovestravel]

I would love to have afternoon tea in Economy, we would enjoy such offerings too. It’s sad that airlines believe that people who fly Economy don’t want Afternoon Tea.

[Binman62]

One thing that would be nice in F is to have a 3 tier stand like you get in the Dorchester.

Sadly as there is not room to swing a cat let alone set up a place for a 3 tier stand.

[BeckyBoop]

LOL… Binman please tel you will come to the Taste of London festival… I will buy you a drink if you do!!! :o) xx

uggboylovestravel, dont worry you are normal. So would I (only fly premium on business) I think BMI used to, can anyone confirm?
BTW – love the name as i do my UGG’s 😉

[millionsofmiles]

@BB and @Binman

LH offers a 3 tier stand for starters in F (since about 7-8 years?), apart from the other servings, like caviar, which is on a regular plate.
And best is…you can have both options…since they stock enough.

[BeckyBoop]

But do they serve British afternoon tea?

[BeckyBoop]

VS can do it with a 2 tier?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/markburdett/6983001161/

http://www.ausbt.com.au/have-a-spot-of-high-tea-in-virgin-atlantic-s-upper-class-business-class

[millionsofmiles]

@BB
No, no English High Tea, but as I said, various kind of starters – minus caviar.

[Papillion53]

There is really only one place for afternoon tea!

http://www.gleneagles.com/hotel/dining/afternoon-tea

[Papillion53]

VS looks just the same as the BA offering, just served on a mini cake stand. It most likely comes out of the same catering warehouse?

[BeckyBoop]

Hun next time you are in London try Claridges

http://www.claridges.co.uk/london-mayfair-afternoon-tea/

The VS one does look more presentable.

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