Waiting for the flight. Probably delayed. Most likely delayed as it’s suppose to go at 10.05 and we’re not even thinking about boarding! Oh well.<\/p>\n
Up far too early, here in plenty of time for the utter chaos that BA consider fast bag drop. None of the boards giving proper information, crowds of people milling about and joining queues just to be in a queue. Joe got us to the front and bags dropped in good time though. We then had a lovely breakfast in Gordon Ramsey branded restuarant. Now just sitting and waiting.<\/p>\n
And who thinks wearing a bottle of scent before getting on a plane is a good idea? Obviously the woman sitting behind me. It will be a long flight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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