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White Daisy, you are quite right about flying BA! : ) I travel quite a bit to the UK. Though my English friends may whinge, I just love BA (which says something about flying Stateside.) BA is a bit more expensive but the price is all inclusive (meals, two small botles of wine, blanket) and none of this line item tally. Only one caveat --- beware the British versions of Italian dishes, the sauces were sugared! Weird. Never ordered it in-flight again, so maybe it was an anomoly.

TC, be sure to stay hydrated. The wine is nice, but it is no substitute for water, and it is easy to become dehydrated when you fly.

Leave the hairdryer, etc at home. But if you do have any US voltage appliances, you can pick up a converter for about 7 pounds at any if the airport shops at Heathrow. Will you be taking the Express into London or will your friends meet you? Getting a ticket and accessing it is easy.

Also, if you like international foods, truly some of the most fantastic Indian cuisine can be had there.

English breakfasts can be an experience! Beans (as in baked beans), no thanks. But the grilled tomatoes are nice with eggs.

Lastly, you'll want your credit card, not travelr's checks. I wish we had chip and pin here in the States, but we don't so getting cash can (depending) be a varied experience.

Cheers!