British Airways called for First Class, Club World and Elite members to board and even though there was no first class on this A319, I still boarded with this zone because I had a connecting international flight in First Class with British Airways. What this meant was I could visit the Concorde Room in London for a first rate breakfast, lunch and spend time in a private cabana or enjoy a 15 minute massage in the Elemis spa. But first I had to run the gauntlet of British Airways domestic coach.
Boarding pass was scanned an I headed downstairs to the bus that would take me to my flight.
I lined up on the right side assuming the bus would pull directly up to the plane and I could board first and settle into 1A. My gamble failed and the bus pulled around the plane leaving me last in line to board. Atleast I got to snap a few pictures of the plane from the ground.
I was quite impressed with the legroom in seat 1A. There was even a built in bassinet in front of the seat.
Soon we were off to London. It caught me by surprise that a full meal service would be served on this 1 hour flight. I was in a dilemna. I could eat breakfast in the Concorde Room or eat the domestic meal service. If I didn’t order the domestic meal I wouldn’t be able to report on it, so I chose both:) The breakfast option included choice of English breakfast or veggie option. Surprisingly it was not bad, but not even close to the Comcorde Room.
We arrived into T5 and I headed to the Concorde room. Unlike my last visit, I had no problems entering a British Airways First Class lounge.
One thing I like about the Concorde room is that you can eat at a lounging seat, at the bar or take a seat at a formal table. Since I had several hours to enjoy the lounge I took a seat in the dining area to enjoy a proper English Breakfast with refreshments.
My first order was delivered promptly. The mimosa was a little more orange than I like (normally go for the “splash” of orange juice), but it hit the spot.
Soon after the English Breakfast with fried egg and croissants showed up. It was delicious.
I had some time to kill before my private cabana reservation, so I headed out to the patio to read the morning paper and take in the views. It was a perfect place to relax before the private cabana and spa appointment.
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15 mins massage. Bearly enough time to get your kit off.
There are many things to admire about BA but the Club Europe breakfast is definitely an acquired taste.
Now breakfast at the Concorde Room is quite another thing….it’s a great way to start the day (and the journey)!
@aadvantagegeek – I think it would be better if airlines avoided cooked breakfasts, but I do find the BA one to be the best of the genre. AC is ok but AA and UA have the filthiest slop imaginable.
But, as I say, they’d all be better off just sticking with cold meats, cheeses and decent bread rolls.