Premium passengers could line up to the left, while other passengers could line up to the right. They invite Executive Club elite members to board with business class, but not other Oneworld elite members.On board the Boeing 737/800 seat 1D was waiting. Seats were in a 2-3 configuration, though in the first row the configuration was just 2-2.The seat was your typical short haul seat, with average width and recline, but without any charging slots or Wi-Fi. On being seated I was offered either still or sparkling water served at room temperature. The pre flight drinks used to be Cranberry Juice, Sparkling wine or Orange juice, but I guess B.A. are cost cutting again.

A warm towel and nuts where handed out once we where in the air and a full bar was on offer. A Gin and Tonic sounded like a great idea. Alas, again cost cutting reared its ugly head, gone was the Tanqueray Gin and replaced by Gordons Gin. Oh well, it was time for a few drinks before dinner.

I was certain dinner would be splendid but it was not to be. The nicest part of dinner turned out to be the Lindt Chocolate. I chose beef strips and vegetables. The presentation of the beef strips reminded me of something the cow may have done once upon a time while it roamed its pasture. Poor meal presentation, beef strips that were tough and chewy and tasteless. It had me yearning for an economy class panini bread. It was definitely time for some more Gin.