While “To Fly, To Serve” might be the official motto, “Death By A Thousand Cuts” strikes me as the better British Airways motto, as I found out on my recent afternoon flight from London (LHR) to Basel (BSL). Yes, British Airways is now serving afternoon tea sans clotted cream and green tea.

British Airways Cuts Clotted Cream And Green Tea From Club Europe

British Airways serves afternoon tea in Club Europe (business class) on flights departing between 14:00 to 16:59 (2:00 pm to 4:59 pm)…it has long been a staple of afternoon service on British Airways and something that I’ve rather affectionately written about over the years.

Recently, I flew from London to Basel on BA on a flight that departed at 3:50 pm, right in the middle of afternoon tea service. While I wasn’t all that hungry, I was not going to turn down the novelty of a cup of tea, a trio of sandwiches, and most of all, a warm scone with clotted cream…things I never eat or drink at home.

Even though I was seated in row two, the flight attendants appeared to take orders by British Airways Club status, and I was left with no choices (I would have opted for the vegetarian sandwiches), but no matter…at least I’d have my scone.

A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.