Nice Lounge, Terrible Flight! London Heathrow to Manchester with British Airways
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Well, this got off to a great start with a nice lounge experience in the British Airways Galleries South lounge but the flight up to Manchester really was something else! I'll leave you to decide what you think of my experience. Did I overreact or would you feel the same way? Please let me know in the comments section.
Either way, I hope you find this content useful, though things will hopefully improve in terms of Heathrow in any case!
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This flights sounds like my worse nightmare. I usually enjoy flying because it’s peace from the everyday life down below and you are usually disconnected from people being able to contact you during the flight. ✈️
This is very true. Like I said in other comments, I should have moved seats really. Can you imagine though if this was a full, 3-4 hour flight without the option?
I have experienced both ends of the spectrum with kids on aircrafts. I have had a woman with two kids in front of me and didn’t even know there was kids until we landed. On the opposite end I had a kid on a flight left to run up and down the aisle and try and tamper with a door mid flight while parents sat and drank beers and wine. Felt sorry for the crew as the parents just didn’t give a fuck, until quite a large gentleman accosted the dad and told him to get a grip of his kid. That was greeted with a rapture of applause from other passengers and I am sure secretly from the crew too.
Yep, totally agree! I’ve had exactly the same and it’s absolutely down to the parenting. I’ve got kids myself and took them on flights from a very early age. There’s no way I’d have had them running up and down the aisle but I see that on quite a few flights. Poor parenting is the problem. Cheers mate.
I would have got a total refund. Them kids were so badly behaved. There parents are a disgrace for not bringing them back in line.
I didn’t think of that tbh. Have you had any success with that in the past?
Different cultural norms I’m afraid
Nice of the lounge staff at LHR to serve a few weeds from the airfield to go with your sandwiches. 😂
Haha, yeh - it’s all about the presentation these days isn’t it!
I once travelled from Greece to Gatwick with constant screaming and crying from two children the whole way. When we landed every one clapped and sighed with relieve , the worst ever flight I had ever been on.
Haha, thanks Anne. Yep these experiences I guess we can laugh about it now but at the time…
I like your description of the "screaming sandwich." Also I have flown out of Heathrow many, many times. It is odd to see it so deserted. Keep the videos coming. They are fun to watch.
Hey Debra, thanks very much. Yes I’m back there again in a few weeks, just connecting through. Seem to be booked to fly from/to Manchester quite a lot this year so there’ll be plenty more videos coming up! I’m trying to make the content a bit more fun to watch than too technically detailed just so they’re kind of useful for the general traveller type that just enjoys, well, travelling I guess. Thanks again for the comment and support. Mark 😊
I felt your pain watching this video mate horrendous....looked like you couldn't get out of there quick enough 😢 was thinking at least it was a plane and not a bus 😊
On the upper deck of a BA 747 from Seattle - twins, about 1 year old, cried for 4 hours before they finally passed out. There was a brief respite of about 90minutes and then they started again. Honestly, it was so memorable for all the wrong reasons. Everyone looked like a zombie when we arrived...
not sure why they've sent you into the international arrivals/customs
Nice report mate! Is very unlucky who you end up sitting near on flights, always ends up you being the unlucky one 😂
Cheers SL! Yeh, I guess this is the worst scenario for me. And the best: boarding complete and you have the row to yourself. Highs and lows of economy 🤣
My first flight this year after 9 months was to Glasgow and there were 7 screaming babies on board. To be honest it was heavenly enjoying a G&T , cloud surfing so I didn’t mind the kids. I’ve been known to report it to the lounge staff if kids are unruly and to be honest lounge staff are quite proactive on this as a couple of years ago in Galleries First a toddler ran into a server carrying a vat of hot porridge to top up the buffet and a lot of it was spilt on the child causing quite nasty injuries. The observant will note that since this time pre covid all replenishment items for the buffet are wheeled out on trolleys and there’s rope barriers by the kitchen doors in lounges to try ad stop children running into staff. Pre covid a couple asked me if I wouldn’t mind moving as I’d ordered some ice cream as they didn’t want it eaten in front of their children. I said I did mind and I might have ordered a few more tubs ( they were small anyway). As an uncle to an autistic nephew I know that travelling can be a nightmare so I think I’ve learnt from my sister the difference between a kid playing up and a SEN kid stressed by the situation.
I’ll have to look at for that next time I’m in the lounge. Thing is it’s the parents not controlling their kids again, which I blame on this flight. Just inconsideration for others in either situation really. And asking you to move because you were eating ice cream well that’s just a bloody cheek if you ask me. Just came over to Riga with Wizz Air and there were kids running up and down the aisle. Cabin crew had to make an announcement to get them to stop it. Again, not kids fault.
Thoroughly enjoyed 👍👍👍💕💕👌👌😊😊
Cheers Derisley 😊
Nice trip report. I've also had a few bad experiences with BA whenever I flew with them. Greetings from Slovakia😄🇸🇰🇸🇰
Hey Sam, thanks for the comment and greetings from the UK to you! Yes the flight was not my best I think it’s fair to say though the passengers were absolutely terrible I can’t really attribute much blame to BA on this occasion. Fortunately it was only half an hour but I’m back on it this weekend (same route) so I hope it’s better. Also taking the Easyjet LHR - ABZ so more videos to come. All the best, Mark
@@LetsMakeaTrip No problem! Yea I see what you mean.... 👍🙂
Nothing worse than screamers and seat kicking kids on flights.good video and screaming sandwich is a belter.
Cheers John, it’s the parents that annoy me most of the time.
For many years before BOB we used to get crisps and a drink in economy on UK Dom. I wonder whether they’ll bring back BOB after the pandemic or stick with the crisps. Did they offer coffee and tea?
Hi Roger! They didn’t offer tea or coffee, although I heard somewhere that if you ask for it, they can provide it. I haven’t tried this tactic but maybe someone else knows? They must have it for business class even on this short flight. Personally, I think they need to bring bob back but maybe even as a pre-order via the app? I had the same crisps and water coming back from Pisa last year which is obviously a much longer flight and would have bought something more substantial if I could have. Cheers, Mark
An enjoyable watch though sympathise about the children. I was on a flight from Liverpool to Nice when a very young child of less than 6 months old wasn’t the best behaved shall we say. I did try and assist my wife with our youngest daughter but to no avail, lol. Spent most of the flight avoiding the stares from other passengers.
PS last time I saw you that fed up, I think it was when you lost the title. 🤣
Yeh, I’ve been there too but this lot just you know it’s one thing with the kids and that can’t be helped but it’s another just trashing the place. Anyway, not sure why a manc like you would be flying from the home of the 6 times European champions but there you go, maybe you’ll get one tonight 😂
Thanks once again for a great video Mark. I feel it was a fair review of the situation. Funny about your MAN airport observations; at least you could spend quality time in the lounge.
The best flight i took was to Newcastle with BA, great passenger banter on board, but similarly even the pilot was shocked we got remote gated, and then locked out of the airport until someone opened the doors for us.
Did you fly or train down Heathrow for this one?
Hi Peter and thanks for the comment. Actually I’m flying up to NCL early July with BA from Manchester (via LHR obviously). I’ve never been to Newcastle airport before so I’m really looking forward to it. I’m going to do another trip report of that and the Newcastle to Carlisle railway line. Hopefully I’ll have as good a flight as you did and of course I have plenty of time back in the lounge at LHR now that alcohol is back on the menu!
I do seem to have quite a lot of MAN flights booked at the moment: BA, EZY, TAP, Loganair in the next month or so. Tbh, I’d use BHX if I could (which I always think is really smooth and easier to get to for me) but there just isn’t the choice unfortunately. I will probably do Aer Lingus to Dublin though at some point after 19th July.
For this trip, I took the train down to Euston (see my previous video on cheap train tickets) then underground from there to terminal 5. All the best, Mark
@@LetsMakeaTrip Awesome I look forward to those then.
Enjoy
Just discovered your channel, you certainly get aroud, i,m from oswestry and had a simalar expirience as you a good few years back on a very expensive BA flight £700+ lhr,bkk,lhr,..flight out i was sat next to a very drunk man, and on flight back i had your screaming kids scenario, everyones worst nightmare for 13+ hour flight,.put me right off BA, but to be fair ive had some really good flights out and back to the far east, with emerates/eva/thai.i,m thinking of the national express option next time from shrewsbury to heathrow, cheap as chips really, i dont do public transport normally, and trains scare me operations/timetables/strikes wise,. i normally drive to lhr, but as my next trips for 3 months long term parking and londons lez scheme/scam !, would cost a fortune, so ive priced taxis trains coaches, and coach wins, even if i got a friend to drive my car the round trip X two would cost me £80 in fuel/£30 in lez charges/£12 drop of charges each way,.as for taxi fares of £160 to £500 no way am i paying that, trains £85+ but would probably cost alot more than that if i booked it,.now i cant get that "national express" song out of my head, lol,.
Hi Mike, good to see an Oswestrian commenting on the channel (I must get up to the CambrianRailway at some point). I’ve been looking at National Express for my next trip to Heathrow. There are several direct services from Birmingham at around £20 o/w when I was looking. Taking around 3 hours I reckon it’s a viable alternative to getting the train to Euston then the underground to LHR which would be around the same time and likely more expensive. It’s definitely worth a video so watch this space as they say!
Love the vlog keep it up👍🏾👏🏾😂🔥
Cheers mate, thanks for the support 😊👍
I just re watched this and the only thing that could have saved you would have been a parachute, seeing as guns aren't allowed on aircraft !,. see my previous comment below, i ended up on national express telford LHR via london coach station and it worked out fine, and NX on the return leg was good to, my flights were both brilliant and i extended my stay in thailand from 90 days to 222,.i changed return flight dates twice at a cost of 30 pence the first time (i shit you not) and a second time cost £75, so i was happy with that, i tried different dates and flight date change prices varied from 30 pence to £260 depending on days,.
What a nightmare. Thank goodness it was a short flight.
Yeh, onwards and upwards. Portugal with TAP in a couple of weeks 👍✈️
Unlike a long haul flight I was on from LHR to HKG in 2009. There were not 1 but 2 babies a couple of rows in front of me who seemed to take turns to howl through the flight. 🙄
Thankfully, they weren't on my onward flight to Melbourne. 😂
@@conormcshane1656 yeh, I flew into the old Kai Tak airport years ago with KLM from AMS - must have been 13 hours roughly so I feel your pain! Amazing approach and landing though, never forget it. One day I’ll get to Australia if we’re allowed to travel again before I die 🙄
@@LetsMakeaTrip Long way to Oz alright but definitely worth it. 👍
A child making a noise is hardly a terrible flight but I dislike buses - shows how much they value you
Hi Andrew, cheers for the comment. Tbh, I have good and bad trips on all kinds of transport, just like anyone I suppose. I remember taking my kids on flights when they were young though and I think as parents we treated the aircraft, crew and passengers with a bit more respect. All the best, Mark
That was a terrible excuse for business class mate. The catering was diabolical by them using Covid as an excuse to provide virtually nothing. They certainly had the asse out of that.
Thankfully it’s improved somewhat now!
I bet you wished you would have took the train to Manchester that day. But great video as always. Do you need a passport on a domestic flight only i havent been on a flight from city to city in the UK
Hi Davis, thanks for the comment. Yes I would normally take the train tbh, I went mainly for the free food and drink in the lounge and to see what it was like atm. No you don’t need your passport, just boarding card will do. Cheers, Mark
Pathetic parenting, would be headphones on full blast for me
Yep it’s definitely bad parenting- so inconsiderate imo.
Nightmare... you survived it... you need an award for patients
Haha, yeh just one of those flights I think but possibly my worst one ever. Thankfully it was only 30 minutes!
That looks like the ‘First’ Lounge. Normally for BA’s Gold card holders.
It is. At the time of my visit, this lounge was being used as an alternative to the Galleries south lounge because of limited occupancy I think due to covid so it was easier just to consolidate everyone into the one lounge as I understand it. Just a quick note, I was back there this weekend and it's much more back to normal now with even the Galleries North lounge being open. Thanks for the comment, Mark.
Given the choice i would take the train every time.
Richie, i agree! I made a trip the other week from Euston to Crewe in 1h 30m add another half hour or so to Manchester and I reckon two hours city centre to city centre and it’s easily quicker overall and less hassle.
Those ''Do Not ... '' signs are absolutely ridiculous.
Yeh, certainly can’t miss them I guess!
While screaming kids are annoying, I always blame the parents not the kids. The kids are just doing whatever they can get away with.
Totally agree, parents to blame 💯
I wished I‘d done this experience when I was visiting the lounge.
Best bit of the trip this was!
My sympathy to you, had screaming kids from Perth to Johannesburg... 9 hours.. no your pain
Bet it felt more like 18 hours!
I think I would have moved 😤😤🤬😠😡 why do some parents not care, so unfair to others. Great vid though 👍
Hey thanks CB, appreciate the comment. I agree really, I should have moved. I felt sorry for the guys who had to clean the aircraft after that lot, can’t blame BA and I’ve flown this route quite a few times recently without any issue. Luck of the draw I guess but it’s definitely a lesson learnt for me for next time! All the best, Mark
It's a good job you weren't on a long haul flight. Nothing worse than having screaming kids and the parents do nothing but let them play up.
Yeh, that was it in a nutshell really, because the parents could have done more and that was the annoying thing, so in my mind they’re the ones at fault 100%. They also showed a complete lack of respect for the aircraft and crew and at the end of the flight, someone’s gonna have to clean up their mess.
Did you suggest politely that they stfu ? I'm sure it would have crossed my own mind.
I did the ‘turn round and glare’ a few times (a typically English way of doing things I guess!) which had zero effect on anything! Honestly, totally oblivious this lot were, can you imagine a longer flight I would probably have just lost it haha so yes definitely would move seats next time. Lesson learnt!
Sounds like the sort of behaviour you would expect on a late night Ryanair flight from Luton to Gran Canaria. 😂
@@conormcshane1656 might as well have been, only saving grace being it was only half an hour.
1) That is not the BA Galleries South Lounge 2) Yes alcohol is being served again 3) Are you aware that BA started up their ‘Speedbird Cafe’ several months, so instead of BOB you can now preorder food, snacks drinks
Hi goldenkoi23, many thanks for your comment and I appreciate you taking the time to point out where corrections are required. 1) Would you be so kind as to confirm this is normally the galleries first lounge? It was the only one open so I think BA were probably combining the south into it at the time (I'm presuming my ticket/status would not have got me in otherwise). I'll try and correct it anyway so thanks for the info 2) Yes I'm looking forward to being there on Sunday and sampling some! 3) I'll have a look at this as I agree it is worth pointing out that there should be an alternative to BoB. All the best, Mark
All, I haven't had any further comment from 'goldenkoi23'! So, just to confirm, I asked about this the last time I was at LHR a couple of weeks back and as I suspected, the galleries first lounge is being used by BA when their galleries south lounge is not in use.
Don’t have to say it but you know what I am thinking
If you can ban me for my thoughts crack on you tube
Manchester Airport is the pits
Completely agree!
I do wish people would not speed up the film - so annoying. What type of aircraft was it? Yes, Manchester Airport is dreadful and run by a bunch of spivs on the make.
Hi Bill, sorry about the accelerated film, I know it's something others do as well and tbh, this is the first comment I've had about it. I do spend days and days editing and producing these videos. It's a hobby I enjoy doing MOST of the time, but I could quite easily give it up too. The majority of people enjoy them though and that is enough to keep me going atm.
The aircraft btw was BA A321Neo G-NEOT (I normally tell people that - can't believe I've missed it out!). Hope to hear from you again and I appreciate your feedback. All the best, Mark
You should have moved mate, the report should not have been about a family with kids, kids crying and kicking in flights it is a usual occurrence!
Hi GSM. I think you’re right about moving which, in hindsight, I should have done and others have commented on this as well. For me, the content is about the experience of this particular flight and the issues I had. I have taken many flights over the last few years and, whilst I agree that it is usual to have kids crying, this was a little more than just that. So I thought it was worth putting it in and sharing. Incidentally, i was intending to do a full flight video but it was not possible because of this. Many thanks for taking the time to comment. All the best, Mark
I can understand you totally
Families with children under 6 should be banned flying
Haha, bit harsh but yes sometimes I feel like that. I bet most are well behaved though a lot of it is down to the parents.
What a dreadful experience - I once had to encounter two screaming children all the way back from Toronto; the one parent with them doing absolutely nothing. That was in BA first class whereas some airlines do not allow children to sit in first class.
Hi Meg, thanks for the comment. Yes that’s the point isn’t it, the parents need to respect the other passengers on board. Btw, I’m still dreaming of my first first class trip following everything going completely wrong with global travel last year. I’ve got long haul business class stuff booked in the next few months but who knows whether they’ll happen. Probably not is my guess!
I don't believe that there is ANY airline which does not allow fare paying children travelling as revenue passengers to sit in First Class. Can you name one?
I see JAL are bringing out a seat map which shows where kids under 12 are seated. Personally, I don’t have a problem with kids onboard providing the parents can control them properly. And that’s the gamble isn’t it?
@@Ben-xe8ps it was certainly the case with Virgin last time I was with them
@@markpunt9638 As Virgin DO NOT and NEVER EVER HAVE offered a First (F) Class cabin on any of their flights, I suggest you reconsider what you have claimed.