British Airways – Buy Aircraft Stuff

I quite like this press release that British Airways have just sent:

“For the first time in its history, British Airways has decided to unlock the doors to its warehouse this Christmas to give customers and aviation fans the unique opportunity to get their hands on items from British Airways aircraft which have circled the globe hundreds of times. Although an at-home experience is no match for the real thing, customers and collectors can order bespoke British Airways inflight dining items such as William Edwards plates, soup bowls, cups, saucers and even a butter dish for reasonable prices, allowing them to create an authentic First Class flying experience at home over the festive period.

Those who want to take it a step further can pick up bread baskets, hot towels (which naturally arrive cold), hot towel plates, champagne flutes, coasters and even the Club World casserole dish. After they’ve dined in style, customers can relax in slippers and a day blanket which are also on sale, as they settle down to watch their favourite film or TV show on their at-home inflight entertainment system (their TV).

And for anybody looking for the ultimate Christmas gift, for a limited time there is the opportunity to purchase a piece of history with items such as aircraft trolleys and canisters taken from the Boeing 747, which British Airways has now fully retired.”

I quite like the idea of having an aircraft trolley, although it’s not really an ideal purchase in terms of the space and I can’t say that it’s an essential buy. I suspect that this will be a popular idea and lots of items seem to have already sold. Not sure on who will buy the hot towels, but there we go….

For anyone who wants to buy BA stuff, the web-site is at www.whatabuy.co.uk/british-airways…..