OK, since I posted on my flight over about the WONDERFUL WONDERFUL business class of Qantas Airlines, I figured that I would also spend some space to say why British Airways will never again see any personal funds or points or anything from me to fly their airline.

The business class seats are absolutely terrible! Half of the seats in business class face backwards — meaning that you are literally flying backwards and British Airways does not even attempt to warn you about this anytime before your flights. Robin and I expressed such a clear visual preference at not flying backwards that one of the cabin service attendants came over to us to assure us that we would enjoy the flight. But the fact that they provide absolutely no warning really has no valid excuse.

Onto the seats…which is small and configured with a 2-4-2 — yes, even in business class. Which of course when you are trying to cram that many people into business, of course the seats are no more spacious than their Club Europe seats. So it seems odd to have had to sacrifice so many points for just Club Europe seats. I will definately be writing to a couple of different stakeholders about this one.

One could say that the fact that I am flying business should mean that I should count my blessings. But I counter that the business class trip came at the expense of having to travel 280-300 days a year for 3 years – so the flight does mean something to mean. It was an expenditure of valuable flying capital. On the British Airways plane, that capital feels misused and that British Airways fradualently promotes a business class service that is far from business, and farther from class.

Anyway, the kicker is NOT that Robin and I are in the middle seats. It is that we are so close to the engine. It is impossible to sleep…well that and the beds in business are rather small.

But no worries (well not at the moment). The fact that I am sitting in an open computer at the British Airways lounge to type this means that I feel emboldened enough by the shitty service to feel compelled to write.

But perhaps the best payment for this substandard flight is this: let’s all spend our money and miles elsewhere. And we can begin to send a message to them that competetive offerings have to count for something in a de-regulated industry where every travel dollar should be coveted.

Over and Out

Went down to the harbour today and saw the opera house. now will go into the pool for a few hours and then figure out how to spend the rest of the day. it’s nice to be so bored that i don’t know what to do 😉

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OK, so you all have to say hello to my friend Markus, who is Sipho84 here on LiveJournal. In case the link doesn work, it’s http://www.livejournal.com/~sipho84/

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Oh yeah, and I am in 25-degree (celcius) Sydney, Australia now. Yay me!

Having arrived into Singapore quite relaxed and refreshed, still felt rather dirty. So upon arrival we immediately went to find a shower facility. So we took a shower and then got back on the plane. It was nice to take a shower and change my shirt and skivvies.

So now we are back on the plane and on our way to Sydney. We should arrive at 19.20 in the evening and be at the hotel by 21.00 latest.

Write more later. I have been trying to be productive on the plane and get lots of work done. But now it is time to relax and take some lunch. I’ve been grazing like a cow all day.

Hugs, Rodney

So in London the Molton Brown spa was booked. I was disappointed, but at least we got some duty free booze.

Now I am heading towards Singapore which is a stop over.

And I would be remiss not to mention that Qantas Business class is quite nice. Great bed, in-flght open snack and wine bar, and hot panini sandwhiches made to order anytime ou want!

So in Singapore I will take a shower and then shop and relax and update you all again on the last flight to Sydney!

Ciao Bella!