As a SLF who has flown BA for over 25 years I have to agree with Roadster
that BA have the best cabin crew in the world bar none. Although I am usually found in World Traveller, the service I have found to be far superior to LH, KLM and assorted other European long haul, Although I haven't tried the Far East airlines.
I have worked in some pretty awful places and the feeling of stepping onto a BA plane with a smile and the words "Good morning, sir" Just lifted my spirits (I lifted even more later in the flight!). It's just the small things like that which make it so good.
Of course everyone has their off days, but I find that any requests made with a smile and the magic word "please" usually gives me a smile back from the CC. It's just a question of respect.
Apaddyinuk, I really do hope that you guys get your pensions and everything sorted out - you deserve it.
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cj