British Airways Club Europe, Paris Charles-de-Gaulle – London Heathrow, Airbus A320: Solid

After a good two hours of waiting and eating in the lounge, I head off to board my flight to London as soon as it’s announced on the FIDS.

Boarding

Upon leaving the lounge, I headed to passport control. I used PARAFES in the line reserved for European citizens.

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Once this formality was completed, priority boarding was over and I could use the completely empty queue to board directly.

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Cabin and welcome

After a few minutes’ patience in the jetbridge, I entered the cabin of this A320. The welcome was courteous and I could quickly settle into my seat, 01F.

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The cabin is configured 2-2, with the middle seat neutralized by a handy tray table.

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No welcome drink was served.

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Service and catering

Service began a few minutes after take-off.

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The purser offered an afternoon tea, which I gladly accepted. I nibbled on the sandwiches, which were very good, and a piece of scone.

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The pastry, however, was too sweet.

I poured a glass of champagne over the afternoon tea.

The rest of the flight went off without a hitch.

Arrival and disembarkation

We arrived at Heathrow gates on time, but off the C gates. Fortunately, buses were already waiting for us and we were soon able to embark on the Heathrow Connections circuit.

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Bottom line

An uneventful flight, but without passion. Classic BA.

Itinerary

As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:

#TypePost
1DiaryPersonal trip to the UK
2LoungeAmerican Airlines Admirals Club, Boston Logan
3FlightAmerican Airlines Domestic First, Boston Logan – New-York JFK, Embraer 175
4LoungeAmerican Airlines & British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New-York JFK T8
5FlightBritish Airways Club World Suite, New-York JFK – London Heathrow, Boeing 777-300ER
6LoungeBritish Airways Arrivals Concorde Dining Room, London Heathrow T5
7HotelJW Marriott London Grosvenor House
8RestaurantL’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, London Mayfair
9HotelDoubleTree by Hilton, Brighton Metropole
10HotelSofitel London Heathrow, Terminal 5
11LoungeBritish Airways Concorde Room, London Heathrow
12FlightBritish Airways Club World Suite, London Heathrow – New-York JFK, Boeing 777-200
13LoungeAmerican Airlines & British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New-York JFK T8
14FlightAmerican Airlines Domestic First, New-York JFK – Boston Logan, Embraer 175
Today’s itinerary
Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier has been into airline blogging since 2010. First a major contributor to the FlyerTalk forum, he created the FlyerPlan website in July 2012, and writes articles with a major echo among airline specialists. He now co-runs the TravelGuys blog with Bertrand, focusing on travel experience and loyalty programs.
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