Flying The BRITISH AIRWAYS BOEING 747 San Diego to London
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- British Airways Business Class Review.
British Airways Boeing 747-400 Review.
Club World is British Airways Business Class.
Come and fly the British Airways Boeing 747-400 With me in Business class from San Diego to London Heathrow.
Flying on the Boeing 747 Upper Deck is always a fun experience.
I picked seat 64K which has direct aisle access and is also a window seat.
The flight was enjoyable, though we did have turbulence for about five hours during the first part of the flight and during the meal service.
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British Airways Flight 272
Depart: San Diego (SAN)
Arrive: London (LHR)
STD: 7:50pm (ADP: 8:12Pm)
STA: 2:10pm (ATA : 2:44pm)
Aircraft: Boeing 747-400
Reg: G-CIVY
First Flight: 25th Sep 1998
Delivered to Airline: 29th Sep 1998
Seat: 64K
Flight Time: 10h 06M
Meal Service: Dinner
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My first flight on an airline was on a 747 in the early 1970s with TAP. I was a freshman in high school, and sitting in that upstairs lounge on a flight from JFK to Lisbon was a memory it has always stayed with me.
Oh that sounds amazing, I wish I could have experienced it. My first flight on a Boeing 747 was not until 2008.
@@Whenitraveltheworld There being no age limit for drinking in Portugal I enjoyed several glasses of wine while sitting in that lounge as well. After doing the math I figured it was the spring of 1973 and I was 15 years old.
@@giantrotatingcarrot Excellent story. I was stuck on 737- 200's in the 70's as we were so poor! Britannia Airways , still such an epic British livery
www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/674503/g-axnb-britannia-airways-boeing-737-200/
That tail fin emblem beats anything BA has done.....
@@zakelwe Oh, I was flying coach but between having few passengers and a really accommodating crew I had the privilege of spending time in the lounge. They knew it was my first flight.
San Diego is a wonderful city...
I used to live in OB back in the 90's, went back recently and I couldn't believe the traffic!
I'm glad I got to enjoy SD in a more "mellower" time & vibe. Still a wonderful city though~
The Traffic in OB is still pretty crazy , I only ever lived downtown for about 7 years and the traffic was pretty bad, but I lived there so I could walk to work.
At 9:01, I don't know why I laughed at your caption.
LOL I do :)
Thank you for another excellent report James!
Thank you Alan, glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome video man
Thank you.
Wow, great video and atc final onto 27L. Thanks!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
I've done the lhr to San.. on that very plane and same seat.. great flight and love San Diego.. thanks for another great vid!
Thank you for watching it and the comment.
I was on the same exact flight as you. Very cool
There's nothing like climbing those stairs to the upper deck! Have taken that flight several times from New York. Love the 'Britishness' of BA! Happy flying!
Yeah its part of the fun going up the stairs. Thank you for watching and the comment.
great job. thank you for including the ATC
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Probably have mentioned it before on some of your TRs but thanks for the full takeoff roll. Love it!
Thank you, glad you enjoy the longer cuts.
Nice video, it is very cool seeing a 747 in San Diego and that must have been a powerful takeoff! Because I like your style of trip report as well as your channel, I have a request for you. If able, could you fly the Lufthansa inaugural to Austin this May. You could experience the new extension in Austin as well as Lufthansa service that I don’t see very much of on TH-cam! Austin has a new SkyClub opening this year (don’t know when) but that could be an interesting add as well if you have an AMEX or some other way to get in without a SkyTeam ticket.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video, yeah its a fairly powerful take off in the 747 from San Diego, fun though.
I will see if I can schedule the LH flight in somehow, it really all depends on the price of the ticket for me and my trips.
Great ending to the video, thanks for sharing
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Awwww, I am really going to miss the BA 747. Got to fly on her back in December (2019). So glad I was able to fly on her before the pandemic hit and they were retired.
Nice video! I do love the Queen of the Skies!
Thanks Buddy, You know the first 747 I ever flew on was a Qantas 747-400 back when they used to fly LHR-HKG, I have such good memories of that flight.
Another awesome video, thanks for taking the time to make videos for the rest of us to enjoy, as much as you travel did you ever get the chance to fly on the concord
Thank you again Matt, glad you enjoyed it.I'm unfortunately just a touch too young for concorde, when it retired I was only 21 and far to broke to but a ticket like that.
I am sorry for downstairs yes, I like being by Door 2A. Being upstairs is very nice..I like being on the left side facing forward when flying but looks like you had a great flight....You take care and fly safe..
You must be rightfully proud of that approach and landing sequence. Well done.
Thanks, hope you enjoyed it.
I've never seen a 747 down in SAN , they must've added a slingshot to that short runway 😂 ... this video is quite remarkable 👍 thanks for posting
Nice video. Flying the 747 is always a pleasure.
It is, won't be that many around in 5 years time, so best to enjoy them now.
Right with you about feeling sick when it's bumpy.
I just can't eat when bouncing around the place. If I was not eating it would be fine.
When I Travel The World Ah, I get both, just it's worse by miles when trying to eat.
Oh no, sorry to hear that. I hope you can take something to try and calm it.
OMG I like your face when there was turbulence!! Amazing as always! :D
That's my I want to eat and I feel sick face.
When I Travel The World :(
Great video! Thank you! Btw how did you get the atc for landing?
Thank you, to obtain London ATC you need to tap into scanner channels online.
What a magnificent way of flying.744 is an iconic jet.
Its a fun take off from that airport.
Yesss 😁
Oh nice...hello London!
Thanks for watching.
I know BA has been the target of much criticism recently, but there is something unique about flying with them on the 747 which I love. Thanks for the review!
For some reason it has a very British feel flying with BA on the 747, even though its an American aircraft, maybe its because they had so many at one point and still have the most.
My favourite flight!
Yeah its a fun one.
Good review, 747 still the best looking and distinctive airliner.
Yeah it still has the best shape.
Short runway is Right, Wow.... It's amazing just how much power these old birds have.. I hope you had a nice time in, San Diego. Just for fun, my older sister, and only sister, was born there in, 1951 :)
Yeah I love San Diego, its a great place and take off in a 747 is always fun, but even more so here.
I've always wondered why the forward slats of a 747 retract upon landing and engine reversal, and then redeploy after reversal. Someone have an answer?
A good question, something I don't know about i'm afraid..hope someone can help.
After a quick research it appears that the leading edge flaps retract when the engines are put into reverse. This protects the leading edge flaps from being damaged by debris being kicked up and sent into the flaps. When the engine comes out of reverse the flaps return to their normal position.
Looking very nice...The 747-400s are really nice...Coming out of San Diego is a little bit tight, Looking very nice. Ok!!
Its a fun one taking off from SAN in a 747.
Why do BA have such late departure times from the West Coast of North America? This flights leaves SAN after 8pm and I know both BA84 and BA268 leave YVR/LAX after 9pm! All these flights don't arrive into LHR until mid-afternoon, a really odd time to arrive especially if you have an onward connection and/or you are trying to combat jetlag.
Could be the slot times available to land at LHR. Could be large number of factors.
Nice video. LOVE the 747! My first time was in 1971. The upper deck was a lounge? Anyway, always liked the upper deck or bubble, quiet and those great bins by the windows.
Thank you George, glad you enjoyed it. WOW that must have been a 747-100, I never ever got the chance to fly on one. Sounds like a great experience.
@@Whenitraveltheworld I recall that experience, distinctly. It was August of 1971, on TWA 904(?) to Madrid; I was 13. We flew out of JFK and that amazing terminal.
We got "dressed up", had menus, lounges and this quirky seating plan / schematic with coloured peel off / on stickers.
Of course, this was before deregulation so, the airlines out did themselves on service.
Fond memories.
I have only seen photos of the TWA terminal at JFK, looks amazing.
That sounds like an amazing experience and sadly something we most likely will never see again, I know airlines try to make enjoyable business class or first class experiences, but it won't ever be like that.
When I Travel The World It’s different today, not bad, just different.
The old TWA Terminal was just turned into a hotel - opened today.
NYC would have a yearly event where architecture, history and photography buffs would be given access to unique spaces. Got to see the interior again - it was awesome.
Yes a very good point, not bad, just times have changed. Thank you for the great comments.
Spot on, James! Really, one of your best vids! And how lucky you were to have recorded The Queen of The Skies there before her retirement. Did you ever record her landing there?
Thanks Jim, glad you enjoyed it, I did capture her landing there a few times when I lived downtown, I used to cycle up the harbor side and park my bike under the runway, its amazing at that cross section.
This was an amazing flight report. As an Aviation geek myself, I liked to see a 747 still flying. But YIKES, could BA have designed those any worse! It is like a private suite, but falls behind when compared to even US carriers. Great video, as always! Plus, might I say, that you do an amazing job being involved in your fans! Great video and keep up the great work!
Thank you again, glad you enjoyed it.
Im with you, cant eat when bumpy.
Yeah its just not comfortable.
It's been a very long time since I've been on a 747! I did watch the Antonov take of at Shannon recently though, so that was something! Haha! ☮️🤘🏽🤠👍🏽☮️
Oh that's a lot better than a 747 take off, can't beat the Antonov.
@@Whenitraveltheworld ha! Yeah it's a pretty impressive sight! 🛫
Nice video and how can you ever let this beauty leave our skies , lovely video and looked a nice flight . One question I always wanted to ask and please don’t take offence is have you ever had any issues with your tattoo on you’re arm especially going into business or first class cheers
Thanks as always, was a pretty good flight. Nope never had any issues with any of my tattoos on any flights, ever.
The less said about the San Diego lounge, the better.
Comparing this to the First Class video, the seating accommodation seemed as comfy and convenient. The amenities might have been fewer and dinner presentation lacked the elegance of FC, but I imagine that the food was as good. I don't know what the price difference is, but I'd be as happy with Business Class as First Class.
Yeah the SAN lounge could indeed be improved lol. I would be just fine doing this again in business class.
If they flew over Lake Havasu, does that mean that they crossed over London Bridge to get to London?
lol I have visit London Bridge a few times at Lake Havasu, its a real interesting story about that bridge.
I too can't concentrate on anything when there is turbulence..Even though the explanation is simple...Such as flying over cool/warm air masses that are changing over Iceland...Greenland...wherever. It still is unnerving.
Yeah i'm sure your not the only person out there, I'm pretty sure most sane people don't find it enjoyable or natural.
I mean its like me eating during a rally car race.
Hi Rodney , I feel the same as you , I hate turbulence and when it happens I squeeze my wife's hand so tightly!
I think it's a feeling of " not being in control " ! I've been all over the world and endured it time and time again BECAUSE if you don't you are confined to land/sea travel - don't think you're alone buddy. When you get time look at Airline Captains talking about turbulence on TH-cam …... it helps .
Keep safe as I do , all the best from UK !
Surprised to see the Elemis amenity kit being given out there, I thought they had phased all those out in favour of the White Company?
I think this was filmed before they started using White company.
Have you never flown on the All Black Plane yet????? just asking
Nope, not many around.
You had only one meal during the flight?
Yes just one main meal, then I slept for a bit, then breakfast.
I reckon BA will be the last passenger operator of the 747-400
I agree, as they have updated some recently, so will probably fly them until 2025.
Probably...because they have an old fleet.
i did this flight in fact i live in sd where u departing
Awesome, hope you enjoyed it.
i was in pre eco
Does anyone know why British Airways is identified as Speedbird?
I only remember it was something to do with the original logo or something like that.
Speedbird house from the early days of London Heathrow
That is SANspotter place.
We still have some plans to meet up one day.
Work the door with your seat!!!!!!
Do they have Dr. Pepper in London? Or on the plane?
I know that American service Dr Pepper on planes, but not on BA. And yes Dr Pepper is in England.
@@Whenitraveltheworld I think some was messing with me I asked someone else. He told me London banned Dr. Pepper. So I couldn't get it there. Thank you so much. I'm going to London for the forest time in May and love your videos
Thanks glad you enjoy them, yes someone was definitely messing with you.
9401 ft = "very short"? hardly
The length is not short, but there is a large amount of dead space you can't use on the run, for example when you land, a lot of it you miss due the intersection and steep incline as you approach, and on take off you have to clear point loma and lots of houses sitting in your way.
Old review....😩
Yep sorry about that, still playing catch up on lots of videos.
Thought so too when I saw the old style business class amenity kit. What was the actual date of the flight?
I can't remember, I think it was Jan 2018.
BA...truly one of the world's worst airlines; right up here with UA. A tissue thin face towel, nuts served in a foil bag, meal served all at once cafeteria style, and the cherry on top - a 21 year old plane.
Yes it could indeed be better.