British Airways | A380-800 | First Class | Washington DC (IAD) to London (LHR) | Trip Report
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- Hello! Today we will be flying from Washington DC (IAD) to London (LHR) on British Airways in their Airbus A380-800. We also visit The Concord Lounge in Washington DC.
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[4K] FLIGHT REPORT/TRIP REPORT
Airline: British Airways
Flight #: BA292
Depart: Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Arrive: Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Aircraft: Airbus A380-800
Reg #: G-XLEE
Seat: 3A
Scheduled Flight Time: 7 hrs 15 min
Actual Flight Time: 6 hrs 43 min
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I kept thinking......is this really FIRST CLASS ! The whole experience looked like low end business class at best. From check-in, lounge, on board, seat, meals, wine selection, the toilets.
This is Business Class at best. lol
British airways has turned to shit, much like most of the United Kingdom unfortunately.
@@ams54321 agreed
@@ams54321yup..we are a sh1t country these days.
Having worked for BA & my ex mrs - they dont always display the best product (across the industry) but generally the services are the same wherever you step on board ...bear in mind most of the destinations flown serv the diplomatic in most cases around the world😍
Nothing wrong with consistency :)
Flew the A380 to Manila from Manchester a couple of years ago, was the smoothest plane I’ve been on. Felt so safe, not frightened at all. Nice big bathrooms, was great.
I have flown British Airways once......in 1998 from Phoenix to London Gatwick. It was a DC-10 in those days but a delightful flight. Well you asked so....
I miss seeing those jets flying sometimes :)
I watch these amazing videos of First Class air travel and think back to 1983 when I treated myself and flew First Class on Lufthansa from Nairobi to Frankfurt. I was so looking forward to it.
In Nairobi, CheckI in was like a cattle market. Walking onto the plane I turned left and found my seat. Yes, it was a wide seat with a flip out foot-rest when you reclined the seat. I was offered a drink and a little bowl of nuts. I had been perusing the menu which looked delicious. It was a late evening flight and I hadn’t eaten purposely so as to enjoy the in flight cuisine. I was starving. Shortly after take off, the captain said Goodnight over the intercom …. and turned off the lights. The flight had come from The Seychelles to Nairobi and onward to Frankfurt. Dinner was served on the first leg of the flight! So, all I had was a pot of yoghurt and scrambled eggs for breakfast before landing.
This was my first and only experience in First Class. Do you think it’s too late to pass my concerns on to Lufthansa?
I think it’s just a tad too late! Lol!
I would genuinely love to fly first class on any of the airlines out there. It is one of my bucket list things to do and it would have to be a long haul flight to really appreciate it as well.
I would highly recommend. The only problem with it is, once you start, it’s hard to go back. ;)
i flew the a380 boston-lhr, and lhr to sfo, in first, last year. the crew was great, and i ate and slept well.
Nice! I wished my flight was longer to enjoy it more
I`ve flown BA just a couple of times. The first time was from London to New York City in 1992, on a DC 10 ( I think ). At dinner I asked for the chicken - and the Irish fella who was my airsteward told me that there was no more chicken to be had. So I said to him that I`d settle for the only other `option.` It being beef. " Best beef I`ve ever tasted in my life. When the plates were collected I told the `Steward this and he asked me if I`d like another one. `Yes, please !`
The second time I flew BA was from London to Mexico City, on a Boeing 747:400. I and my girlfriend opted to sit in seats toward the back of the plane since these were seats where one could still smoke. Half way through the flight the tannoy sounded, asking any of us in the `smoking seats` if we`d be willing to stand for 10 minutes whilst a couple in `none smoking seats` were able to have a cigarette. I and my girlfriend thought nothing of it, and agreed to stand. This happened again a couple of hours later.
Toward the very end of the flight BA gave my girlfriend and I a bottle of champagne - for being such good sports.
All in Economy. I have no complaints toward BA.
Wow that sounds great! I remember in 2004, I had chicken with cheese and broccoli (in economy). Doesn't sound like much but it tasted amazing. I still think about it from time to time. lol
@@GenkisTravels I wish I could name the manufacturer and model of all the planes I`ve flown on. The only one I am 100% confident of is the `Jumbo Jet.` Since being a child I`d always wanted to fly in one of those.
Alas, by the time I`d stepped onto one I`d become so petrified of flying. My girlfriend loved the flight between London, Mexico City and back - whilst I hated it, lol. That was the very first time she`d ever been on a plane.
I`ve never really had a bad experience during flight - apart from the chrashes in my own imaginings.
I`d love to go to Istanbul ( because it was once Constantinople ) and India, but can`t get on a bloody plane !
I`ve forgone free holidays to Italy - even given money to spend - and turned them down, again on the grounds that I`ve become petrified of flying.
You must come back to Europe one day - says I who wouldn`t dare fly the Atlantic again.
Wow. This is amazing to hear. Since I started flying, all flights were non smoking. Didn’t know this used to happened.
You and your girlfriend deserved that champagne.
@@williamtandwe4551 Thankyou, pal. I couldn`t tell you when smoking became forbidden / illegal aboard certain carriers / under jurisdiction of some Aviation Authorities.
I`m old enough to remember the time when the onlyplace one could not smoke was at the bottom of a swimming pool.
Actually on that same flight from London to Mexico City, atone point it was suspected that someone was smokiing in one of the loos toward the back of the plane. The airstewards and stewardesses ran down the isles as if their lives depended on it. They hammered on that door as if the Devil were after them.
I flew the BA A380 last year to MIA First time on a A380 after years flying the 747. I was. Impressed, quite powerful and lots of room on the upper deck. The A380 is the ideal aircraft for moving v large numbers in tight slot restricted airports. They make lots of money when you fill them and BA has no problem filling them. Both of my sectors LHR-Mis only 12 economy seats left, on the way back Mia-LHr completely full
The A380 is a great aircraft, it's a shame Airbus didn't sell more of them.
I flew BA last July from Dulles to Heathrow on this plane. I flew Economy and was impressed with the service and food. At least comparable to First Class on US Domestic flights.
I'm glad they're getting their act fixed in Economy, I flew them a couple years back to from JFK and it wasn't all that great :)
Deal with such flights arriving in at Heathrow as I am ground crew for British Airways!
There's a special place in heaven for you :P
In 2006, I flew from Vancouver to London, 9 hrs and 30 minutes.I believe it was a 777, and I got upgraded to first class. I guess it helps to have a cousin on the flight crew. Fed 'till I burst, but stayed away from alcohol, slept for 6 hours, and had a wonderful flight. My return trip was just as good in economy, as there were only 2 seats in the row I was in. Flew over Windsor Castle on our landing. I'm sure Prince Phillip was throwing stones at us!!!! I'd do it all again in a heart beat.
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. That’s BA. What a disgrace. No wonder the Airline is the the Scheisse.
Nice! I need more relatives in the airline business :D
Flew A380 BA from LHR to LAX.
Quietest and smoothest plane I've even flown on by a country mile!
The quiet thing really hit me. I was so shocked. I couldn't believe it! Wish all planes were like this.
It's crazy to think how quiet such a massive aircraft can be :D
@@GenkisTravels You're not wrong! It was amazing! I hope I get the chance again.
2 major aircraft disappointments for me!
1) Concorde
2) Airbus A380!
Both aircraft production stopping was a damn shame!
I frequently fly from the UK to JFK where my family lives. With such a short flight, I am quite happy with Economy. Great service and food.
Thanks for sharing your experience now in 2024 with British Airways - Baltimore - London. You are not the only one that has had bad experiences with British Airways. Some of my friends have had as well and this is flying out of their top flight destination NYC - London and also on First Class. Was the entire plane cleaned, did you have plenty of overhead bin space for your luggage including a garment bag of suits? How many pieces of luggage did they aloud you (carry on) without paying a fee? Were you able to bring with you a laptop in the bag? How was the ugly looking pajamas and the pillows and throw? Did they have snacks and chocolates during the trip for First Class passengers like yourself available after the dinner time? I am glad that the staff was friendly and courteous as they should all be all the time. They are representing the brand (British Airways). Was the staff Britts or Americans or multinational? Did you like the Inflight Entertainment screen, and remote control? I would love to fly in the future and not have a crowded noisy airport and then the runway full to capacity. You were lucky flying out of Baltimore Dulles airpot it is not that way here in the NYC metro area the 3 airports: Newark, La Guardia, Kennedy is always mayhem, chaos, delays, people all over the place and some of the most nasty, rude, ill mannered bunch then add the airport staff with their melodrama, the airline staff, the crew in the airplane it is just beyond pathetic. Lol, Lol.
Note: Did you enjoy England and did you fly back on First Class with British Airways? Will you recommend them after this nice trip this time around? All the Best.
Thanks for another great trip report, always good viewing 👍
Thank you very much! :)
Nice report, food looked good. I found often with the First class breakfast that the sausage and bacon were a deal underbrowned for my liking and the scrambled egg to much salted. Staff in the cabin are always very good.
Amazing video! I flew on the BA Superjumbo last year between LHR-LAX, but I haven’t made a video on it yet. The service was great and the crew was fantastic!
Glad to hear! The A380 is fantastic :)
We flew BA Vancouver to LHR, business, guided to our seats, Champagne all the way, meals much better than you show, go for business
Interesting. Might need to try business next time.
Great video genkis and great landing the service was terrific 😊😊😊😊and your suite was great 👍 all in all it was a perfect flight report cheers jerry
Thank you! :)
A well made and enjoyable video.
Thank you! :)
I admire everyone who could eat this much in a lounge and then get on a long flight to eat there again. What is your digestive system?
I didn't eat any food prior to the lounge/flight. Otherwise I would die. lol
Wow Awesome coverage of British Airways first class!
Thank you! :)
Flew LHR to Dubai a few years ago (several times actually) always on an Emirates A380. Only flew economy but it was a really good experience. The cabin space and quietness were such a great change from the cramped, noisy 777 experience (although these were much older aircraft and I love the newer 777s so probably isn't a fair comparison). Never the less such a shame airlines are rejecting these beautiful, big birds!
Ever since I’ve flown this flight, I found it unfortunate that more airlines didn’t pick the aircraft up. It’s a great, comfortable and quiet aircraft!
As it currently stands, I'd argue BA's new Club World is better than the current first class! The new product is being rolled out across the fleet and the A380's are due to be refurbished from 2025 to 2026, so there's still about a year until it's their turn. I flew from LHR to DC and back again with BA earlier this year in Club World, and I was lucky enough to get the new seats for both flights. For anyone who's flying this route with BA, if your plane's a 787-10, A350 or 777-300ER, it will have the new cabin.
I'd love to try their new Club World product (and First Class)...but I feel like I should fly others for now. :D
4:52 saw the flag of my birthplace in your video. Antigua 🇦🇬
This warmed my heart
Beautiful country :)
Fantastic report!
Thank you! :)
Would have nice to see the evening meal choices as it went straight to the breakfast menu.
Going eastbound is definitely difficult because of how short it is (and the need to sleep lol). I tried to stay awake and try to evening meal choices but ended up passing out :(
Great vid! First on BA on the route seems a bit 'meh' overall. 23:41 flight route shows you coming from north, but the video behind has you turning on to approach over Sydenham/Crystal Palace in the south. Which one is incorrect ;)
Spotted the same thing. Flight was definitely to the south of London - Crystal Palace tower, stadium and in the distance Selhurst Park (Crystal Palace FC) clearly visible and Croydon in the far distance. On a left hand bank / turn, much less likely (but not impossible) to have from flown in this area with a north London approach
@thebass64 Not impossible no, have seen a few A380s last couple weeks come in over Lambourne then head south and back towards BIG before turning on to approach.
Nice video. The A380 is our go to ride with any airline except Emirates. If the FA didn't like your camera mount, you should have asked to borrow a better one, if she had one. It is helpful that BA shows the Safety Card "Forbidden Items On Aircraft" once you're seated (preferably) and possibly already airborne when you read it. The breakfast didn't look great, a child's portion, the scrambled eggs looked straight outa a mould but thankfully a pork sausage was served. Airbus really has it sorted, it has a window that you can open and close in flight. I bet Boeing wish they had thought of that.
The A380 is such a comfortable aircraft, best sleep I've had on a plane. I've started to not place my mount prior to push back now, just in case an F/A gets an attitude :)
Iconic terminal. The airport appears in the film Airport '79: the Concorde.
Ah!
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Thanks for sharing. I like how you called the A380 a wonderful beast. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has 2 daily All Nippon Airways' A380 flights between Tokyo's Narita Airport and Honolulu.
I loved seeing all three in Tokyo late last year. They’re very colorful :)
Great video! did they even do a welcome announcement on landing?
Thank you! They did. They just did it late during the taxi.
I flew round trip DFW-LHR in first. There was no promised concierge service. The service in Concorde restaurant was only middling. The food in flight was adequate but not amazing, and the suite was very outdated. But I'm not complaining because I got to fly in first on the 380 for the price of biz on the 350, and I had never been on the 380. Now I have...oh yeah, and we were 3 hours late leaving DFW, and my suitcase was 2 days late getting to me in UK.... 😢
I almost did DFW to LHR, but heard great things about the Concorde Restaurant in IAD. I don't know why BA is so bad with suitcases, mine was delayed by a day or a few hours. lol
Compared to some other airline 1st class ,things look a little poor..
Agreed. They're not going to win any awards anytime soon ;)
Even when they update their cabins (few and far between), they lag behind others. Sorry state of affairs.
@@falconvelocity Yeah, the soft product is still rather weak
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I didn't know British Airways A380 flies out of the John Foster Dulles International Airport!! I totes must try that and another great trip report!
The A380 is such a comfortable aircraft, highly recommend! :)
Flew BA A380 Business Class upper deck DFW-LHR-DFW & LAX-LHR-LAX. Loved the plane and service
I *almost* did DFW-LHR but I heard the Concord Room in IAD was good, so I was swayed by that.
Nice enough vid, the bottled water they gave you was just to use during the flight, lol they weren’t giving you a hint to stop drinking 😂 The A380 is wonderful to fly on when everything is working so looks like you were lucky on that score, these aircraft will be getting a full refit around 2026/2027 and will fly for many more years. Surprised you didn’t visit the arrivals lounge if LHR was your final destination, or maybe you did.
Yeah I know, I was kidding about the bottle. But, those that were awake (that were handed the bottle, were drinking haha).
Interesting, I didn't know their A380 had so many issues. I did not visit the arrivals lounge as we had a busy day ahead in London :)
Try using a hood around your camera to block light from behind you as it causes the autofocus to gravitate to the scratches and glare.
I’m surprised Dullas has not had major refit. It still has that pre 2000s that’s so tired looking. A look that most Americans airports still have.
I’m surprised too given that it’s the main airport in the nation’s capital. Lol
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i have flown British Airways multiple time and am always impressed and surprised with the meals and service
It's been a mixed bag for me, this flight's meals were decent (except for the breakfast, it was just okay)
The BA A380 First class seat looks little different to a Qatar/Emirates/Etihad business class seat or even BA's newer Club World seats (maybe a little bit more room but hardly worth the extra cost). It's certainly better than the awful 2-4-2 old configuation Club World seats which appear to be on the A380. If I choose BA Club World I check it has the new config...otherwise I prefer to choose a different airline. The First food looked very much on a par with most airlines' business class. BA really need to spruce up the grey, drab loos (not that I worry about this too much!)
Yeah the general consensus is that it's pretty much Business Class. They are supposedly updating the seat (in 2025 I think?). Hopefully it gets better.
very interesting. I did not know that Dulles could handle an A380 - I so want to got on an A380. Did not know that British Airways has an A380. Very informative.
I strongly suggest to fly emirates . Far more superior and half of their fleet is A380 . This ba first class is not better than both these airlines ‘ business .
Yep, they’re still flying a couple of them. Thanks for watching! :)
Emirates is in a whole different planet compared to BA. Haha
@@GenkisTravels I have a co-worker that is a world traveler and Emirates is his favorite airline... He also said they have the best service and best looking flight attendants. I will have to settle for BA to get on the A380. London I am coming to you soon.
BA have 12 A380,s
Left to find your seat... that's why BA are in the crapper.I stopped using them years ago.
Yep. Emirates and Etihad escorted me.
love yout LHR T5ramp footage
Ty! Very few folks don't like the taxi, I'm glad some do. :)
Taxi is loved by aviation geeks
Seems the only difference is the seat, meal service was pretty ordinary.
The dinner was decent, the lounge food was pretty good. The breakfast was forgettable. The flight is also pretty short.
I have tried that sparkling wine and never tasted the toasted brioche.
What were your thoughts on the wine? :)
BA is nothing compared to EMIRATES A380 travel
Agreed. Emirates is in a different planet.
Went first class British Airways last week to the US found it to be very average . Think they’re trying to reduce costs across the aircraft so never use this carrier again !
There's definitely better options elsewhere.
You complain about minor things .the overall experience is world class.you have to remember that your seat 3A is occupied by a few hundred people per year and your scratched window cannot be replaced every flight .every effort has been made to make your flight experience as smooth as possible.the ire and food is second to none.do not whine.and give some positive feedback.😊
I try not to complaint too much, but I don’t want it to be too positive (when it doesn’t deserve it). The comments section have been a lot more negative than I was. haha
I didn't think she was whiny.
She said she had a good flight, despite a history of problems with that airline.
I flew out to SFO on G-XLEL on the 1 May First Class Seat 2K......................came back to London on G-XLEJ 4K. ( btw I too noticed how terribly scratched the windows were on this aircraft, wonder why?? ).
I'm not sure why! It's very annoying too lol
@@GenkisTravels Actually the plane was also filthy on the outside, all dark runs down the body of the plane from the windows. BA need to wash their hardware more often, it looks so shabby.
We live in the SF East Bay, so usually hear and see that beast as it flies over our backyard after departing SFO for LHR … about 20 minutes after it takes off from SFO. Back in the day, used to regularly fly the TWA 747 redeye from JFK to LHR. There were many flights when it was just a handful of pax and the flight crew. So we were all seated in First. What a treat.
@@mikethepups7742 Ahh, the 747, was such a wonderful bird. She was so pretty compared to the 'pig' A380. However I do think the A380 is more pax friendly. The A380 really is lovely to fly on.
British Airways First Class feels like Business Class Premium to me. I can't be the only one who thinks this.
The general consensus is that it is pretty much Business Class, so you’re onto something ;)
A geat video.....sadly i wouldn't have eaten the duck dish (too fatty) and the fish didn't look good either 😅
If I had seen the Duck beforehand, I probably wouldn't of ordered it. :D
Put that next to Emirates First Class and there you have it.
How much you rate the service from the flight attendants? I can see the product isn’t the greatest.
The Flight Attendants seemed friendly enough.
severaltimes with Malasian airlines loverly aircraft so quiet as welland cvomfortable
Nice Video but for First Class the food choice looked a little poor - reckon had better on some Business Classes !
Agreed! The Duck and Salmon was good, everything else....ehhh.
BA has really gone down. Is that really 1st Cless?
According to them, yes. lol
Do you have to pay for the drinks and food there?
In First, no. It’s all included.
the music in the lounge was a tad much grinding!
It was a bit much and some of it would have given me a copyright strike. Haha
That music was really naff. It was a bad choice for creating a first class ambiance.
Seems like a decent product, some place between United Polaris and Qatar business
Interesting flight 👍✈️🇷🇺
Thanks for watching! :)
We missed your voice!
I flew LHR-SFO back in January 2024 in First on the A380. The cabin wasn't full but was disappointed when they upgraded several off duty BA staff to the first cabin. The cabin crew spent time chatting with their off duty buddies rather than give us full paying passenger the proper service.
I would of been so angry if that had happened, that's unfortunate :(
Well I am glad you like cheesecake. My fav.
Yes it was good! :)
no longer 'the worlds favourite airline'
Far from it! Thanks for watching! :)
Well for 1st class, its not better than some airlines business class, in fact some are better! As a Brit, not impressed by a airline posing to be British(it isn't). a MUCH BETTER business class than this is with Singapore Airlines, Qatar, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, EVA, Qantas, Finnair, etc etc. no need to say any more.
Just flew a couple of Business Class flights and I agree, it’s practically business class
Putting 1st class on a 380 lower deck is a big mistake. Only 380 1st I've flown was with Emirates . Far better seats and a shower is superb. But the Emirates crews are just far too familiar. They are there to serve, not be my friend. That is the one area where BA remain, for me, by far the best. Recently flew to Seatle in a 777. Seats as seen here but the staff were faultless for the moment we were greeted as "welcome Mr & Mrs D*****" as was the food.
Initially, I thought First Class was in the Upper deck.
look s like a poor offering from BA, but then again they have slowly went downhill over the years
True. I remember flying them in 2004 in Economy and it was great
All meals you had on first class cost 50$
It's definitely not beating Emirates anytime soon :P
Very ordinary. With several other MUCH better alternatives out there, BA really has to raise its game. But we all know they won’t. Remember when BA’s slogan was “The World’s Favourite Airline”? 😂
Agreed! It’s flights like these that encourage me to try all kinds of airlines :)
Substandard for a First class flight more like Business class at best, at a push.
Yep, it's more Business Class than First. The lounge food was decent, but it could be better.
Slow service in D.C., but the food was good.
Happy to know that.
Did it cause problems with making your flight?
Wait a second. A sign for Sexual assault on a flight?
Does that mean misgendering, or a threat of actual rape?
Has England fallen that far, that fast?
Is it the camera, or is the view out the window from your seat as restricted as it appears in the video?
I am confused.
You wrote that BA only operates flights to Heathrow out of Dulles.
I have a reservation for a direct flight to Heathrow from Dallas, TX on a BA Airbus A380.
Yep, that was a blurry take off. Did you figure out later how to get the camera to focus on the scene outside the window instead of the window itself????
Did you change into PJ's, or simply slept in your clothes?
Haven't flown BA yet. From your video, looking forward to it.
I have no idfea what the whole sexual assault thing was about lol
Its the view out the window that is restricted, because there's a lot of space between the seat and the window.
The iPhone struggles in certain situations with dark scenery, it's gotten better but it's not perfect :(
I changed into PJ's, much more comfortable :)
Enjoy your flight!
Emirates EVERY time
Agreed! :)
Flew Emirates business class absolutely perfect.
I've flown their First and Business and they're fantastic :)
You say G-XLEE but the aircraft at the gate is G-XLEL 5:38
Ah, you are correct!
@@GenkisTravelsbut great video as always!!
I like your video it wasn't like you where videos the flight attendant
Thank you! :)
First, not first class.
First Class? Looks like business on many other airlines. Up your game BA.
Fly Emirates 380 First. Better Lounge;better suite; better food and a shower. No contest
Agreed! I've flown them on their B777 in First and it was fantastic (the Seattle lounge wasn't great though).
Not a fan of BA and that breakfast confirmed it! Not first class quality
The breakfast kind of sucked lol
The music was too loud. Wrong genre. I wish I could fly.
The music was too much, it didn't fit the lounge vibe at all.
BA are so awful now I wonder that anyone travels with them now.
So little difference over business.
Correct. Haha A little disappointed :(
nice, but NO private ground service as with AF and LH and the food lack caviar etc. its BREXIT 1st class alas
Yeah, sadly none of that :(
But private cars only at their home base airports.
No caviar is unacceptable. I flew BA first class 3 decades ago , different times then . At least there was caviar . Unfortunately, everything after that was horrendous . Some inedible , presented like in a trough . The business class meal ( intercontinental ) was a lot better . Weird .
And 30 years ago we had carts from which sides of roast beef were carved and plated at our seat like French restaurant service. But those seats were rather basic semi-lay flat 2-2-2 with little privacy. Very different era. And caviar is next to Dom and Krug, the crude “luxuries” of international F snobs and nobs!
Awww no caviar. What a shame . How would you ever survive 🙄
No caviar?! Jesus.
Pretty disappointing. :(
really? Any first class is amazing for most of us. Any criticisms are a joke for most of us on this planet! Oh the fish is a little fishy!! What the F
lol, it all comes with a cost. If you’re paying thousands of $$$ and the product is mediocre, you have valid reasons to complain.
For a First Class experience it looks quite mediocre and impersonal. The catering, for what I can see, leaves much to be desired. But of course, you get the privacy, legroom, champagne, etc.
Yeah it's honestly just okay. I prefer other First Class products
Underwhelmed.. Was this really first class! Hate to see their business class.
Compared with Qatar Etihad Emirates Singapore Airlines Air France Cathay no comparison
Realise they’re not on that route, but all offer a far superior product in every respect.
I don’t think their business class is all the different from first lol. I’ve flown Emirates and Etihad. Qatar and Turkish is later this year and Singapore next year. :)
Why do people keep raving about BA? This airline is completely and utterly unfit for purpose, especially the Premium cabins.
I honestly liked my Virgin Atlantic Business class flight more.
I really don't understand 1st class travel. All you seem to do is eat, eat, and eat 😂
And drink :D
And stretch out. And sleep in a fully reclining bed. And not hear whiny passengers. And have an attendant with a pleasant attitude.
@bugwar5545 I small, so I don't need to stretch out. I don't sleep on flights. Never experienced any "whinney" passengers in economy 🤣 and the trolly dollies have always been ok, not that I care much if they aren't as I read my book. So I'm struggling to see your point?
@@bugwar5545 .
@@Pius-XI Well good on you. The good news is that most people are not like you.
BA gives first class a bad name. Oh how the mighty has fallen. Sad :(
Indeed :(
I have had a lot better business flights on other airlines - such as Air France, KLM and Emirates. BA needs to improve its game.
They do need to work on their service. Having flown Emirates, they're fantastic!
Queuing to get on - not escorted to your seat….not a 1st class 1st impression! Food looked ok not fabulous. I never choose to fly BA 1st and this video confirms ime right to. 😂
You're not wrong. :D Thought I'd try them out...once. lol
Very Sad First Class I must say !!!
Other airlines for sure have a better First Class product. Thx for watching!
This is no better than a business class experience….. Ripoff!
That's a good way to describe it, a Business Class experience.
As elegant and beautiful was the 747, this abomination is that ugly.
Hah! I want to fly the B747-8's :)