Originally Posted by
Speedywheels
OP was asking about long haul, not about buying M&S in the air.
BTW, yes pre-ordering a special meal is an option but you forego any opportunity to receive an upgrade.
Apols. Did LHR-Vancouver, Seattle/LHR 2 yrs ago and BA cocked up the pre ordered meals for 5 of us on both legs. There was no upgrade available. And when we did Kenya last year, the food was inedible on the return leg.
BA also (successfully) evaded my trying to get seating sorted on medical grounds (a Dementia sufferer who needs to be alongside her husband. Doesn't matter where, just needs to be alongside him. They claim you can do it but try it. Its a farce and it was only thanks to some humanity from the crew that we got it sorted.
I only fly BA if there is no other practical choice and always regret it.
They say bad things come in threes. Oleary and Walsh have certainly done their bit for making flying unpleasant ? Who is the 3rd irishman?