It's hard to write an all encompassing review of one of the world's largest airlines in a small space, so I'll stick with the facts:

Massive airline, flies damn near everywhere to and from Britain. As with all European Airlines, the atmosphere and service are noticeable above American carriers. Transatlantic flights are decent, plenty of food, good entertainment, standard lousy seats in economy, but what's new?

The food is hilariously British. Some would call this a drawback, but I find it amusing and enjoyable. I appreciate the fact that Britain's flag carrier offers me tea with milk, cheese and pickle sandwiches, and when in a daring mood some Tikka Masala. It's great.

However, BA still feels stuffy in that old-school British way. Depends on your mood I guess.

Drawbacks:

1) By far the worst frequent flyer program of any major airline in the entire world. I don't even want to go into it. Unless you are on a serious first-class expense account, DO NOT join their program. Join AAdvantage or any other One World airline and earn your points there.

2) Absolutely ghastly flight attendant uniforms. What are they thinking? I did not think it was possible to take a beautiful 20-something girl and turn her into a haggard librarian, but much like ruining steamed vegetables, the British have found a way to do it.

3) Speaking of ghastly design, can't they please get rid of those damn "art" planes? I know Heathrow looks awfully sterile with dozens of identical aircraft parked side by side, but the standard BA design is classic, why mess with it?

4) No more Concorde. Sob. Wish I could have had the chance, but not really their fault.

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