Thank you for such an informative, relaxing & elegant video. It was beautifully edited. I'm also amazed at your huge appetite! A fantastic meal in that gorgeous lounge, then dinner on board, then breakfast, all washed down with copious amounts of bubbly. Loved too how you admitted to being tipsy🥂🍾 🌠 I thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful review.
What a lovely review. Glad you had a great time. Don’t forget to try the Concorde arrivals first dining, within the BA arrivals lounge, if you take this trip again.
I was excited to be flying first LHR-SFO DFW-LHR after watching videos like this, looks amazing! The first leg was was excellent but the return was unfortunately a disappointment. Not the product but the service. I had at first a male flight attendant who was excellent. But after take off a woman appeared, and offstandish when she was around, took a long time to bring simple things like water or a coke. She was so absent that I got tired of waiting and made my own bed. I woke 1.5 hours before anyone else and...no one...crickets, Even though they saw me awake. But as soon as the lady across woke she wasn't even sitting all the way up before her attendant (who was different from mine) was there, a few minutes later she had her coffee and breakfast. I had to get up to go to the gally to ask for coffee. And then serving breakfast was almost borderline rude, to where you ask yourself, what did I do, and felt she didn't like me much or is she just having a bad day? I really don't want it sound like whining, it's just that it is one of the reasons' I love BA because you are so well treated by the staff. Always have been, until that flight. And I was looking forward to the pampering and the luxury of it all. Plus, purchasing a ticket right out (no upgrade) you expect a level of service especially from BA First and watching everyone else on your flight be pampered and fawned over by the other staff was not enjoyable.
I'm really happy you stated it's a 1st 🌎 problem. There are too many yuppies on YT who complain about everything, not realizing how fortunate they are to be able to even fly
Been a champion of BA but just did a F flight to JfK and back to LHR. In 2024 both were 'old' product like i last flew in 2015!. LHR leg was 14 seats still. 10 min queue at First Wing. Service onboard not what it was in terms of regular offering of refreshments. In fact omitted to tell me of the dessert available as an example. Second 'snack meal' felt rushed and it was just not what i remember. First world problems and i don't like opulence of far east airlines but BA need to up game or scrap F altogether.
I've never had bad service on a BA long haul. Although their hard product can't compete with many of the other carriers (though always better than AA), the crew and 'Britishness' add a degree of comfort that helps elevate the overall product. I say this as a Brit, so I'm not a sucker for the accent, lol.
Thank you for the review. Interesting to see BA's current First product and especially their ground offering in NYC - if only they could offer such a level service on all their routes. The infamous title of 'the world's best business class' always resonated with me whenever I travelled it. I've never been a fan of the seats (always too hard!) and didn't like how the service tended to be semi-casual. Your experience was more akin to what I would expect BA to offer - to play on their traditional British DNA and for service to be more formal. I would be tempted to try them again on the routes they're more competitive although they have a lot of ground to make up with the Middle and Far East competitors, less so on transatlantic routes. PS how do you manage to fit so much food in? You must have hollow legs!
The trick to getting premium Champagne in the Chelsea Lounge is to order it at the bar, and be clear and assertive about it, asking the bartender what they have hidden away. Otherwise you end up with NV Moet as you discovered!
Well done Ken and the British Airways Lounge in terminal 8 is way better than what it used to be in Terminal 7 the old British airways Terminal which was small and crowded. Speaking of British Airways to New York City they operate to both EWR and JFK.
I enjoyed that, but Chelsea does not have a soccer team, it's football, a British breakfast does not include a croissant or bread pudding, and it's usually horseradish sauce with beef, but tartar sauce is possible, but so wrong!
I'm astonished that you had a delicious meal in BA International First. Never have I ever enjoyed the food in BA First. Maybe they changed the last few years. Good video. Thanks.
Good review, but for life of me I don't understand why 95% of you airline vloggers use white text, when there's so much white, cream and beige in the background? I've just watched another flight review where the vlogger used a darker bar with white text inside which made it far more legible.
The flight attendant looking after you seemed exceptional.
Probably the best BA First class review ive ever seen, brilliant product and brilliant review
A truly EXCELLENT video....thoroughly enjoyable ! Great to see you smiling with the cabin crew....makes their life a good deal better....
I’m flying this route next week and I am so excited after watching this! Thank you so much for sharing!
Very stylish video, and looks like an amazing experience!
Your videos are wonderful and very professional. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for such an informative, relaxing & elegant video. It was beautifully edited. I'm also amazed at your huge appetite! A fantastic meal in that gorgeous lounge, then dinner on board, then breakfast, all washed down with copious amounts of bubbly. Loved too how you admitted to being tipsy🥂🍾 🌠 I thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful review.
Looking very nice. Thank you for sharing your flight here.
Great report as usual Ken,keep them coming.
This was such a lovely video. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Great video can’t wait for my experience in June to New York, You touched on every thing thank you
What a fantastic video as per usual. Greta quality. A wealth of information and more.
What a lovely review. Glad you had a great time. Don’t forget to try the Concorde arrivals first dining, within the BA arrivals lounge, if you take this trip again.
Beautiful and delicious food. 🎉😮😅😊
I was excited to be flying first LHR-SFO DFW-LHR after watching videos like this, looks amazing! The first leg was was excellent but the return was unfortunately a disappointment. Not the product but the service. I had at first a male flight attendant who was excellent. But after take off a woman appeared, and offstandish when she was around, took a long time to bring simple things like water or a coke. She was so absent that I got tired of waiting and made my own bed. I woke 1.5 hours before anyone else and...no one...crickets, Even though they saw me awake. But as soon as the lady across woke she wasn't even sitting all the way up before her attendant (who was different from mine) was there, a few minutes later she had her coffee and breakfast. I had to get up to go to the gally to ask for coffee. And then serving breakfast was almost borderline rude, to where you ask yourself, what did I do, and felt she didn't like me much or is she just having a bad day? I really don't want it sound like whining, it's just that it is one of the reasons' I love BA because you are so well treated by the staff. Always have been, until that flight. And I was looking forward to the pampering and the luxury of it all. Plus, purchasing a ticket right out (no upgrade) you expect a level of service especially from BA First and watching everyone else on your flight be pampered and fawned over by the other staff was not enjoyable.
Great review!
So pleased you enjoyed your flight on the Speedbird…👍👍
Great video. Thank you.
I Havent Experience British Airways First Class Suites Yet.Great Trip Report
Thanks that was a very enjoyable video 👍
I'm really happy you stated it's a 1st 🌎 problem. There are too many yuppies on YT who complain about everything, not realizing how fortunate they are to be able to even fly
So much food you had!
Brilliant review !
One of the best reviews I have seen..... glad you had a great flight with BA
After watching your video, I'm very much looking forward to my 24 hours in Frist class as I make my way to Sydney.
Very cool video.. new sub
Been a champion of BA but just did a F flight to JfK and back to LHR. In 2024 both were 'old' product like i last flew in 2015!.
LHR leg was 14 seats still.
10 min queue at First Wing.
Service onboard not what it was in terms of regular offering of refreshments. In fact omitted to tell me of the dessert available as an example. Second 'snack meal' felt rushed and it was just not what i remember. First world problems and i don't like opulence of far east airlines but BA need to up game or scrap F altogether.
Thank you for all the wonderful sharing. May I learn the name of background music please? Thank you 🙏
I've never had bad service on a BA long haul. Although their hard product can't compete with many of the other carriers (though always better than AA), the crew and 'Britishness' add a degree of comfort that helps elevate the overall product. I say this as a Brit, so I'm not a sucker for the accent, lol.
That looked like a huge meal,in the lounge
Glad to tag along your journey! I'm gonna try CX business class with my wife (with all those Asia miles accumulated throughout covid) early next year!
Seems like an amazing trip! You really made T8 look world class
Great video Ken. Much better experience than when I flew BA F 4 years ago!
Nice narrator persona: discriminating without snobbishness.
Grrrrreat review!
You are Adorable! Thanks for a great video!
Hello! Praying you are well! Haven’t seen you post in a while. God bless.
I booked a flight for December. I chose the vegetation with dairy and eggs meal. Does that mean I can't order from their anytime menu?
Thanks for sharing, I wonder cost of that flight ?
The flight attendant has a cut-glass English accent! 🙂
Thank you for the review. Interesting to see BA's current First product and especially their ground offering in NYC - if only they could offer such a level service on all their routes. The infamous title of 'the world's best business class' always resonated with me whenever I travelled it. I've never been a fan of the seats (always too hard!) and didn't like how the service tended to be semi-casual. Your experience was more akin to what I would expect BA to offer - to play on their traditional British DNA and for service to be more formal. I would be tempted to try them again on the routes they're more competitive although they have a lot of ground to make up with the Middle and Far East competitors, less so on transatlantic routes. PS how do you manage to fit so much food in? You must have hollow legs!
The trick to getting premium Champagne in the Chelsea Lounge is to order it at the bar, and be clear and assertive about it, asking the bartender what they have hidden away. Otherwise you end up with NV Moet as you discovered!
Well done Ken and the British Airways Lounge in terminal 8 is way better than what it used to be in Terminal 7 the old British airways Terminal which was small and crowded. Speaking of British Airways to New York City they operate to both EWR and JFK.
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I enjoyed that, but Chelsea does not have a soccer team, it's football, a British breakfast does not include a croissant or bread pudding, and it's usually horseradish sauce with beef, but tartar sauce is possible, but so wrong!
I'm astonished that you had a delicious meal in BA International First. Never have I ever enjoyed the food in BA First. Maybe they changed the last few years. Good video. Thanks.
Sometimes BA is worth the extra cost; my last experience in Club World return LHR/SIN was a mega failure. Never ever again on BA long haul
How much can one person eat in 8 hours 🤣🤣🤣🤣
fucking legend!
6:49 How much should you pay for the First tickets to get the crew open the nut bag for you and put in a bowl?
Hope you dont get cancelled. I have been waiting 6 months for a refund from a downgrade. WORST customer service.
...unfortunately run with the same failed IT as the rest of BA and with the same appalling cabin maintenance and cleaning
#BestAvoided
No caviar ?
Amazing video, really not much difference to business class. Not really worth the extra money
Good review, but for life of me I don't understand why 95% of you airline vloggers use white text, when there's so much white, cream and beige in the background? I've just watched another flight review where the vlogger used a darker bar with white text inside which made it far more legible.
Nicely produced. Must you blur their faces--you lose their personalities- which adds so much.
i wish you would give us time to read your captions not everybody can read that fast
Are friendly good looking attractive male cabin crew few and far between now on airlines?
A bus 🚌 with wings
Not much more space than Bus suite just behind
No thanks, Emerites all the way.
* Emirates
Gender neutral flight attendants.
THAT'S A HARD PASS. Sigh
Lovely review!