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Written by Jakob Hrastnik I have visited London many times, but when I came across British Airways' offer for a return flight at €110, I couldn't resist. Despite flying frequently throughout the year, each journey remains a delightful pleasure for me.
On January 24th, I departed for London Heathrow with British Airways. I completed the online check-in 24 hours before departure. The check-in counter for BA flights opens 2 hours before departure, so I found myself having to wait for about an hour due to my early arrival. The airport was relatively empty, despite departures from airlines such as FR, TK, C3, BA, and four OU flights. After checking in my baggage, I proceeded through security. Following security, I headed straight to the lounge. Although small and outdated, the lounge offered a limited selection of sandwiches, burek, croissants, and hot soup.
The last pre-flight obligation was passport control, as my UK-bound flight departed from the non-Schengen area, specifically gate 26. Boarding commenced on time, starting with group 1, followed by passengers from groups 2-5.
Zagreb's weather was favourable with clear skies and positive temperatures, eliminating the need for de-icing. At 20:45, the captain announced our readiness for take-off, a minute after Croatia's Dash 8 landed. We climbed steadily until reaching FL380.
Our A319 (G-DBCK) was initially delivered to British Midland Airways. Although the old-style seats were decent, I noted that BA's newer seats are much better. The cabin's overall condition was subpar, with many armrests showing signs of wear.
Approximately half an hour after take-off, the in-flight service began. Seated in the last row, I received an abundance of snacks. The service included a bottle of spring water and a choice of chocolate or crispy corn. Opting for the last row was advantageous due to a more comfortable seat recline. I preordered a ham and cheese sandwich from their High Life Cafe online. I asked about my order, and they said that my order wasn't loaded onto the flight. I promptly showed the crew my confirmation, and a member of the flight crew went to consult with the purser. Regrettably, it turned out that the ham and cheese sandwich I had ordered was unavailable onboard. Instead, they offered me a cheese sandwich, which was the only alternative they had available.
Two young female cabin crew members, engaged in constant chatter, neglected to collect waste before landing. As we approached our top of descent, the crew initiated the arrival briefing. This flight marked my first experience with a straight-in approach to Heathrow without any circling or holding. The weather was favourable, and we smoothly landed on runway 27R. Our pilots parked at a remote stand, necessitating deboarding via stairs and a bus ride on the apron. This is my preferred method.
Arriving at Heathrow's Terminal 3, I found that our baggage had beaten us there, as we had waited for 20 minutes on the plane due to the absence of stairs. In conclusion, this was a satisfactory flight. However, the experience did not differ significantly from the more economical Ryanair service to Stansted, despite the inclusion of a bottle of water, a snack, and the courteousness of the British cabin crew. A drawback of this evening flight is the limited option for connecting flights. Flight information: Flight: BA 849 / ZAG – LHRDeparture: 20.50Arrival: 20.25Equipment: Airbus A319 / G-DBCKLoad factor: around 65% Share your travel experience by submitting a trip report to [email protected] EX-YU Aviation NewsBy: EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]
Title: TRIP REPORT: British Airways, Zagreb - London
Sourced From: www.exyuaviation.com/2024/02/trip-report-british-airways-zagreb.html
Published Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2024 07:59:00 +0000
