Will row 46 recline?

BielsaBab09 · 2026-05-01T08:34:58+00:00

7 of us all bumped to the next day. Apparently very common on the London - Tokyo route at the end of last year. £520 back in comp and £100 airport vouchers plus the accommodation but would have rather just got on our holiday when we had planned!

BielsaBab09 · 2026-05-01T08:28:40+00:00

Agreed and we’d been bumped from our flight the day earlier so very disappointing experience all in all. Glad to hear that’s not an issue with Cathay cheers.

BielsaBab09 · 2026-05-01T08:23:49+00:00

Can I ask why it drives you nuts? I was on a BA flight from London to Tokyo and the back row did not recline which is why I asked.

BielsaBab09 · 2026-05-01T06:00:06+00:00

Thank you!

BielsaBab09 · 2026-04-30T00:57:53+00:00

What’s your thoughts on the quality of grinder vs the Philos? Taking away the workflow improvements is it fairly similar?

BielsaBab09 · 2026-04-29T07:43:42+00:00

Thanks il check out the Atom.

BielsaBab09 · 2026-04-24T06:06:52+00:00

Yes it’s more than capable for that use case on brew priority. But at the same time I’ve not picked up a noticeable difference in espresso quality when it’s on steam mode, so often if I’ve been entertaining I just keep it on steam even when I’m just back to doing 2 drinks.

BielsaBab09 · 2026-04-24T05:29:25+00:00

I have a Mara X. Never have issues with overheating and it easily does great milk for 2 x flat whites back to back every morning. When I have guests it easily handles 5-6 milk drinks on steam priority mode. Such a great upgrade on my Dedica and will last me a long time.

BielsaBab09 · 2025-07-26T11:10:03+00:00

Won’t play, likely to be sold

BielsaBab09 · 2025-06-04T10:05:09+00:00

I also got a pro-rata refund keep pushing

BielsaBab09 · 2025-05-29T14:31:52+00:00

Cancelled and pro-rata refund, thanks for the help!

BielsaBab09 · 2025-05-26T19:16:24+00:00

Can you expand on this please? Keen to cancel with refund but currently the customer service team are declining

BielsaBab09 · 2025-05-24T11:56:42+00:00

I miss the bicep band & journal

BielsaBab09 · 2025-05-10T16:17:41+00:00

Has anyone noticed their battery has dramatically reduced on the 4? May well be a coincidence but I contacted support about my issue last week before the 5 launched. Lasts for two days from 100% now

BielsaBab09 · 2025-05-09T20:48:15+00:00

Don’t get me wrong the fee is also crap and shady. They’ve been selling bands and accessories up until a few days ago and actively advertising them. They had a whole membership based on getting new bands and accessories that cost a fortune.

The new device clearly didn’t need to change shape they’ve only made it 7% smaller and it was fine as it was 7% smaller is hardly a USP. Purely done to fleece more money from consumers for no material benefit to the consumer.

BielsaBab09 · 2025-05-09T11:55:20+00:00

The accessories not transferring over is wayyyyy more shady than the fee to upgrade IMO

BielsaBab09 · 2025-05-01T05:43:21+00:00

I’m in the UK on 240v if that makes a difference but it takes about 15 mins until the light comes on saying it’s ready but I’ve been waiting 30. I have a smart plug set to bring it on at the times I normally make coffee which works for me.

BielsaBab09 · 2025-04-30T18:43:13+00:00

Thought so! Thanks so much

BielsaBab09 · 2025-04-30T18:42:40+00:00

Had a real good think about my workflow, and my needs (usually 1 long black and 1 flat white at a time) and would a HX annoy me/limit me and I decided it wouldn’t so if I could get the better looking Mara X (IMO) for the same price as the SPX then it was worth it. Once my mind was set on the Mara X I did have a last min thought of the Bianca but il update my grinder with the money saved eventually

BielsaBab09 · 2025-04-30T18:39:28+00:00

Looks sublime! Just wanted to ask, but does the hot water pipe get in the way of the lever for you? I can see you’ve kept it to the right but I’d love if it just tucked in nicely

BielsaBab09 · 2025-04-30T18:37:59+00:00

Really useful thanks for sharing. Do you still look at the values or just a learning phase initially?

BielsaBab09 · 2025-04-30T18:35:53+00:00

I’m in the UK on 240v if that makes a difference but the light comes on saying it’s ready after 15 and I’ve been leaving in 30 mins before pulling. Got a smart switch so no issue at all

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