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Jingle belles
Jan 19th 2012, 15:24 by A.B.
IF YOU'VE enjoyed the music from British Airways' familiar adverts (you would struggle not to) and wondered where it comes from, you should know that it is "Sous le dôme épais", AKA the "flower duet" from Delibes's opera, "Lakmé"—here it is in full. But if you've wondered what it really means, this clip explains all.
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But the very best inflight video in my opinion is Air New Zealand's - guaranteed to get the attention of even the most jaded business traveller. I am sure links are available on youtube. I am biassed of course, being a proud kiwi, but this is just one of the things Air New Zealand does very well. For other examples as to why you should visit New Zealand feel free to check out http://caroleschatter.blogspot.co.nz/ (sorry, couldn't resist)
Poignently true. The make-believe world of 'high flying'.. Looks like most of us prefer not to look beyond the hype & the pretense.
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