Britannia Premium meal question

[Hilary]

For those of you who have recently flown Britannia Premium, or are booked to do so - did you pay to pre-book meals?

We've booked Premium but have NOT pre-booked meals on the basis that the blurb about Premium says an upgraded meal is included. However, every time I get an invoice / statement (and now the actual tickets), it clearly states 'no pre booked meal option'. I have queried this with Thomsons who assure me we will be fed in Premium, but I can't help worrying about it.

Last time we flew Britannia Premium, the meals were included for everyone and there were none of the current 'would-you-like-to-pay-extra-for-just-about-everything?' options to consider.

Any experiences to put my mind at rest, anyone?

 

[Hilary]

anyone?

 

[cockayh]

Hi,

I am flying in Premium with Britannia on the 24th June. I was told the same thing as you regarding an "upgraded" meal, and so haven't paid any extra for food.
I also get the same notice on my invoices about not having purchased a meal (I can't remember what my ticket says as I am in work at the moment). I have noticed that nowhere on my invoices or ticket does it say that I am even booked into premium, yet I have been assured that I am

I'm sure that a meal will be supplied. I have a feeling that their software just isn't sophisticated enough to cope with all the different types of booking. (It is a bit bad when I have had to phone several times to clarify things that should have been made clear on my invoices)

I am only travelling for a week (will land back home on the 2nd July) When are you flying out? If there is time, I could let you know how my flight was when I get back if no one else can help before then.

Hayley

 

[Hilary]

If there is time, I could let you know how my flight was when I get back if no one else can help before then.

Thanks, that would be great as we don't fly until 8th July

I'm quite reassured just knowing you've had the same experience in booking, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed it all works out well for you!

 

[cockayh]

No problem.

I shall be taking some snacks on-board just in case

I'll get back to you in a couple of weeks.

P.S Where are you flying from? I'm on the Birmingham flight!!

Hayley

 

[Hilary]

P.S Where are you flying from? I'm on the Birmingham flight!!

Hayley

We're flying from Birmingham too - first time from there for us, but it's not too far from m-i-l so we'll leave our car at her house and have a taxi.

BTW, I forgot to say a great big welcome to the DIS boards

 

[cockayh]

Thank you. Although I have to confess that I’ve been lurking for years. I finally signed up at the beginning of the year and have kept meaning to jump in and chat, but felt too shy.

 

[carolfoy]

Awww! don't be shy, the Dis bunch are a very friendly crew!

 

[Pootle]

It's a few years since we used the Britannia service but from memory flying Premium, we were asked to select our meal from a list before the flight. I only remember this because fish and chips was one of the options and I thought this was a bit strange for in-flight food.

it clearly states 'no pre booked meal option'.

So, could this mean that you have not yet selected your meal option, or maybe that you haven't selected say, a vegetarian meal? As Hayley said though, it could just be that the software isn't that sophisticated to distinguish between the european pay-for-all-extras model and the US food-inclusive version. I can't imagine that they would not feed you on a 9 hour flight!

No longer a moderator Hilary - oh no! You get used to 'familiar faces'; glad to see you'll still be around though.

And another 'welcome' from me too Hayley; no need to feel shy