I've almost had what we in UK would call a 'stand up fight' with some of those BA hostesses! Not easy to conduct a growling match in a hushed tone even WITH engine noise helping to mask most of what I had to say when you aren't in the aisle seat!

QA were lovely when I flew with them from UK. And any of the Asian Airlines could ferry me anywhere - they are all staffed by such nice, courteous, helpful people. Well, so far I haven't had a problem! touch wood.