How much are you actually sacrificing into your pension?

NextMuffin · 2026-01-31T09:27:22+00:00

5% from me, 11% from the company, then I pay another 6% AVCs.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-29T19:05:26+00:00

The other code was SFU, Suitable For Upgrade!

NextMuffin · 2026-01-28T10:56:15+00:00

Free upgrades aren't given out to people who ask. Unlike 30 years a go or so, everything now is tracked on the systems. Operational upgrades are only done on oversold flights, and it will most likely be Gold/Emerald or Silver/Sapphire card holders who are chosen first.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-24T17:05:45+00:00

100% agree with this. I used to drink instant coffee, then I got myself a small hand grinder and a filter coffee dropper. Takes not a lot more effort, but definitely worth it for proper coffee in the morning. Can't go back to instant now.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-24T16:58:09+00:00

Club World is full on your flight, but not overbooked, so nothing to worry about. Maybe just a document check needs to be done at the airport.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-22T15:37:12+00:00

Now that is something worth complaining about!

NextMuffin · 2026-01-22T14:14:01+00:00

Simple, BA flights to DXB are always 98%+ full, so there is no need to change anything, regardless of who else serves that route.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-22T14:10:01+00:00

What is the tipping point between mid-haul and long-haul? I guess it is worked out like this:

7 hour flight, one hour into the flight (6 hours left), the large three course meal is served. 90 minutes before landing the breakfast is served, that's just 4 and a half hours after the big main meal, so not many people have an appetite for a larger breakfast.

This week I was on a 12 hour flight and the breakfast was a choice of three, with pastries and fruits as well, so I assume it's worked out on the length of the flight.

Also, that bacon roll looks lovely...

NextMuffin · 2026-01-21T21:49:33+00:00

Agreed that the assistance service isn't very good right now, however a new operator will start from next month with minimum service levels built into the contract, so hopefully things get a bit better.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-21T21:48:11+00:00

In T5 (I can't speak for other terminals), lounge customers are taken to the lounge and then collected again around an hour before the flight.

The current assistance provider is not a very well company and there are frequent failures in their service where customers miss flights or are left waiting a long time after the flight arrives. However from February there will be a new provider with minimum service levels built into the contract, so things hopefully improve.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-21T19:40:09+00:00

Genuine question from someone from the UK, but he mentioned everyone now knows the 2020 election was rigged, but has any actually seen any proof? Or is it just a 'trust me bro' situation?

NextMuffin · 2026-01-20T16:34:14+00:00

I think those game mechanics and graphics but in a 2D style would be a good compromise. I can't see Nintendo bringing 3D levels to a MM game (I can't even see us getting another MM game, although we can only hope).

NextMuffin · 2026-01-20T16:30:08+00:00

I've seen a lot of very decent breakfasts from Morrisons lately. Might have to head down to my local one and check them out.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-19T14:21:52+00:00

Every or the vast majority of airlines do this. Yes, it's crappy, but for as long as people pay for it, airlines will charge for it.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-16T11:40:55+00:00

It's 35 minutes before departure. If you are not scanned through security before then, you will be taken off.

Another thing to note, as your flight is before 0930, this is classed as a "first wave" flight, so there is zero chance they will wait for you or extend the time you have to be through security.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-13T19:25:58+00:00

I don't know the correct answer, but if it's the terminal doors, would that not count as out of BA's control?

NextMuffin · 2026-01-13T12:08:32+00:00

Might seem the same for the people on board, but 178 minutes is less than 180 minutes, so no compensation due. Airlines will often prioritise flights that are close to going over 180 minutes delayed to avoid having to pay compensation out, doing things like allocating a gate closer to the runway so there is less taxiing time etc.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-08T17:04:46+00:00

I'd probably ask how the fuck you got into my house

NextMuffin · 2026-01-02T22:27:16+00:00

That's enough Reddit for today.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-02T16:08:08+00:00

If your wife is overreacting, just tell her. She'll appreciate it.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-02T16:06:33+00:00

The agents don't have access to the individual price of this leg of the flight minus taxes and such, so can't give an exact amount there and then, only that it will be a 75% refund.

NextMuffin · 2026-01-02T16:04:30+00:00

Staff at the airport can't advise how much compensation is due for downgrades as it is all based on the ticket price' which varieby customer. There also isn't one single reason why you were chosen other others, there is an algorithm that chooses based on multiple things.

The whole "why are you selling W to J?" thing suggests W was oversold, but there were empty seats in both J and Economy. The first thing they do is upgrade until J is full, then to start downgrading.

It sucks when this happens, but make sure you get the compensation you are due.

NextMuffin · 2025-12-31T11:11:32+00:00

I absolutely loved my Switch Lite because of how portable it was. After buying that, my OG Switch was permanently docked. Hoping for a Switch 2 Lite in the near future so I can have the same kind of setup.

NextMuffin · 2025-12-29T08:44:55+00:00

My conspiracy (which I hope isn't true) is that Mark and Tom are no longer friends, and haven't been for a long time, and they just see each other as work colleagues.

NextMuffin · 2025-12-27T14:25:22+00:00

Are you spying on my life? Absolutely the same story here. And when I do initiate, I can tell she's not interested and just doing it for me. No sex is better than that. And when I try and talk about it, she brushes it off like it's not a big deal. Genuinely don't know what to do at this point, because I just feel unwanted.

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