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rfergusonParticipantalainboy/capetonian – I had to wiki her also (head in hands). She did look familiar though – apparently she has won three BAFTA’s.
That’s what I struggled with with the first video – I didn’t know the majority of the cast apart from Sir Ian, of course Mr Bean, and Detective Scully. Some looked vaguely familiar but I had to google at length to find out who the long ginger haired girl talking about electronic devices was (Jess Glynne).
I just watched the full length new one and there are a few faces I didn’t recognise but more than I did in the last edition. Sir Michael Caine, a bond girl, Joanna, David Walliams.
28 Jun 2018
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capetonianmParticipantFrom News24
British Airways have released a new safety video that follows a similar vein to their popular 2017 edition, but not everyone is so crazy about it.
Following the success of their 2017 safety video that had broken the internet, British Airways is back at it again with their spoofing of well-known British A-list celebs.
The sequel, also ‘directed’ by the returning comedian Chabuddy G, once again features a string of top British celebs demonstrating air safety rules in an audition-style video.
We see the new list of actors try their hand at safety videos and flex their acting skills for the coveted role as the ‘flight safety star’ in Chabuddy G’s video.
The safety videos are filmed in partnership with Comic Relief and their Flying Start initiative, which encourages passengers to donate through onboard collections.
“Customers are encouraged to donate their small change to help make a massive difference to children living incredibly tough lives at home and overseas,” states Comic Relief.
However, Twitter seems split on whether they love or loathe the sequel.
Those in favour find the video absolutely hilarious and commend the airline on being witty and creative when it comes to conveying the ins and outs of in-flight safety.
On the other hand, critics call the video in poor taste and are disappointed with the airline and its ‘annoying’ video. Many critics also argue that the jokes are very restricted to British references and that the video is simply too long-winded.
Some of the A-listers that made the cut for the sequel include Sir Michael Caine, Olivia Colman, Jourdan Dunn, Naomie Harris, Joanna Lumley and David Walliams to name a few. The same recipe that made the first video a hit was used once more, but with the ‘director’s’ ego kicked up a notch – especially since his ‘first cut’ went viral.
2 Jul 2018
at 18:14
MartynSinclairParticipantHaving seen the directors cut and current version of the safety briefing, I apologised to the cabin crew today that I no longer take the safety briefing as a serious attempt to brief passengers about safety issues. It really is a poor attempt on comedy. I noticed that flight deck no longer ask (or the flight I was on didn’t) for passengers to give the briefing their full attention.
1. The attempt at comedy dilutes the seriousness of the safety briefing
2. How on earth non English speakers will understand the 6 minutes of attempted comedy as a serious attempt to brief passengers on safety matters is beyond me
3. Presume HKG flights will continue to have briefings in 2 languages
4, The new release…and the airline expect passengers to listen… WOW…
2 Jul 2018
at 23:52
FDOS_UKParticipant[quote quote=873195]Having seen the directors cut and current version of the safety briefing, I apologised to the cabin crew today that I no longer take the safety briefing as a serious attempt to brief passengers about safety issues. It really is a poor attempt on comedy. I noticed that flight deck no longer ask (or the flight I was on didn’t) for passengers to give the briefing their full attention.
1. The attempt at comedy dilutes the seriousness of the safety briefing
2. How on earth non English speakers will understand the 6 minutes of attempted comedy as a serious attempt to brief passengers on safety matters is beyond me
3. Presume HKG flights will continue to have briefings in 2 languages
4, The new release…and the airline expect passengers to listen… WOW…[/quote]
+1
3 Jul 2018
at 01:54
canuckladParticipantMaybe we’re all being a bit hard on BA, and not giving them credit where its due.
After all, it might be that their thinking could very well be, to make something so bad, that maybe people will remember it, purely because of its naffness !
Just think about all those dreadful adverts out there, that now have us associating wrongly with the companies primary tagline…….
I challenge everyone not to think of what I’m wanting you to think about , when you read the following……….. “Simples”
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3 Jul 2018
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LondonfrogParticipantI liked the original video. Sequels are usually subpar… this one is not an exception.
4 Jul 2018
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capetonianmParticipantAfter all, it might be that their thinking could very well be, to make something so bad, that maybe people will remember it, purely because of its naffness !
The above statement is correct, but a lot will not remember or understand the content, and therein lies the problem. They will remember it for the wrong reasons and it is therefore not fit for purpose, which, as I’ve said before, applies to many aspects of BA and its operations.
4 Jul 2018
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capetonianmParticipantA bit more bad news for BA but this one can’t be blamed on Cruz, for once.
Very well handled by a/c crew by all accounts, as one would expect, but I wonder how many of those on board were helped by yhe information in the safety video.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-44895694
BA emergency landing forces London Gatwick runway closureI have a friend who is in his late 70s, British/Rhodesian, retired Professor of English Literature, with a number of doctorates and company directorships to his name, and a career in public relations and communications. He is extremely erudite and well informed about the the things that he considers important.
He saw the safety video on board earlier this week and whilst I dare not repeat, but can only paraphrase, his words, he said it was the biggest load of drivel he’s ever seen in a lifetime of frequent flying with a multiplicity of airlines. He says it fails miserably to get the serious message across in a clear and concise manner and as he speaks crystal clear Queen’s English, he found it hard to understand much of it, particular as he put it, the fat chap at the beginning.
Fail. Again.
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20 Jul 2018
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SimonS1ParticipantBit of a time for BA. Two 777 engine failures last week, and then yesterday 90 litres of hydraulic fluid to be cleaned off the Gatwick runway.
Someone was telling me a couple of weeks ago on here that we should feel good travelling on BA’s old workhorses.
20 Jul 2018
at 12:03
FDOS_UKParticipant[quote quote=877118]Bit of a time for BA. Two 777 engine failures last week, and then yesterday 90 litres of hydraulic fluid to be cleaned off the Gatwick runway.
Someone was telling me a couple of weeks ago on here that we should feel good travelling on BA’s old workhorses.[/quote]
Krug came back? Agggggh.
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20 Jul 2018
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capetonianmParticipantKeep quiet or you’ll be thrown out of the window’: BA accused of racism after kicking Indian family off a flight in London because son, 3, was crying
AP Patak claims a British Airways crew member shouted at his son and used ‘racist remarks’, before ordering them and another Indian family off the plane at London City Airport on July 23.
I am no fan of BA but I doubt if a BA crew member would have behaved so unprofessionally. I’m guessing the father is just looking for compensation and playing the race card.
9 Aug 2018
at 14:53
alainboy56Participant@captonianm — Yes many of our sub-continent friends have a chip on their shoulders when they believe they are not being given deferential treatment. There was a case reported down here in DXB last year I think, where a pax in transit to India and apparently very inebriated, did not like the way he was being treated by the authorities and started to create a melee shouting “don’t you know I am British, I am British you know”. He was arrested and locked up for a couple of days to sober up and therefore missed his flight. There is no ‘PC’ behaviour here by the authorities.
I agree with you that BA can be criticised on many levels but the cabin staff are invariable polite and hospitable, despite Mr Cruz’s impositions on them.1 user thanked author for this post.
10 Aug 2018
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