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Flight Log 8 : BA125

Bahrain Manama (BAH) - Doha (DOH)

Boarding got underway at 1955 and I was shown to my seat, where various members of the cabin crew were quick to introduce themselves and to offer me a glass of Champagne. I think I can safely say that I've never had so little luggage to stow when taking my seat in BA F   The Scottish Purser seemed to think that I'd been on one his flights recently, but I really didn't think so. I declined the offer of a washbag (more clutter) and of pyjamas ("to take away"; ditto). When the Purser offered me a top-up, I asked if there was time before departure. He replied : "You've got half a bottle to get through in the next half hour, or it gets chucked!" It came over like a little challenge

Despite the flight showing a 12-minute delay ex-LHR, we pushed back for this sector exactly on time at 2010. I glanced around and realised that there were only 3 passengers in F. I also noticed that the cabin was well presented, despite the short time available for cleaning at BAH. We took off 15 minutes later at 2025. As soon as practically possible, the crew were out of their seats and serving me more Champagne, plus water and a rather tasty selection of canapés with chilli sauce. A final top-up saw the Champagne problem solved; the empty bottle could be disposed of. Count : 3.5 glasses

We touched down at Doha at 2052 and were on-stand within three minutes. Final word from the Purser : "So are you out here on business, Sir?" I smiled and shook my head. "Just a jolly, then? Fan-tastic! What a life! What a life!"

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