British Airways May Ditch Free Food on Short-Haul Flights

“BA is in a no-man’s land at the moment. It needs to bring some clarity to better meet or manage customer expectations.”
British Airways May Ditch Free Food on Short-Haul Flights
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: A British Airways plane lands at Heathrow Airport on March 19, 2010 in London, England. The planned three day strike by BA cabin crew this weekend will now go ahead as talks between the airline and the union Unite collapsed earlier today. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
5/16/2016
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5/16/2016

“People are used to going onboard loaded with food from shops at the moment because they don’t know what to expect on BA—a full meal, or a wrap and a packet of crisps,” explained Strickland. 

Strickland continued: “BA is in a no-man’s land at the moment. It needs to bring some clarity to better meet or manage customer expectations.”

There are speculations that BA will enlist Waitrose—a high-end United Kingdom supermarket chain—to supply high-quality snacks at a price. 

Immediate changes in the meal policy as well as a Waitrose partnership are “pure speculation,” commented BA.

A spokesperson for BA said: “We are constantly reviewing every element of the experience our customers receive, including the in-flight catering, to ensure we’re delivering what they want. Everything we do is with our customers in mind and we will make changes that reflect their feedback.”