ba are full of surprises!! . I stopped using BA & AA several years ago “ . Overbooking , downgrading , cancelling flights extravaganza, business class not first . Glad you enjoyed your flight .
Nice, comprehensive and objective review. The only smart way to book a First Class seat is to use your miles. Of course, finding a "rewards seat" is sometimes quite difficult. Having a small meal first on this particular flight was definitely the way to go. I'm going to subscribe to your channel because of this review.
A bit harsh to say it’s a true Heathrow tradition to have a long taxi. You departed from 27R, they regularly alternate with 09R which is a very short taxi. Did you not visit the T5 B gate Lounge too ?it’s very nice.
I’m into fitness so know about not eating / drinking too much on long haul journeys. Apart from the welcome champagne I stick to water. Tried B.A.’s First class a few years ago, nice experience but not worth the extra cost over Business.
I will be taking the same flight number, but in Business Class, for the return leg of my next trip to the UK. I have never had an issue with the cabin crew on any BA flight I have taken. I would though NEVER consider First, as I have flown the 787 new configuration and believe it gives me all that I could want on a Transatlantic flight.
I agree that Business class would be good enough too for me, and yes I have recently flown on the new club suite business class seat, but on a 777, it definitely was worth it regardless
In my opinion, if you are on a daylight hop, then the new CW Suite is kinda fine, BUT for an overnighter then First is the way to go - a much better 'Business Class' ( even though they call it First ) & more room so a far better sleep experience...PS I have flown BA First for 20 odd years ( pre 2003 we flew by Concorde transatlantic which was ways more fun ) and they are ALWAYS running out of items on the menu, even these days where most First cabins are generally only 8 seats!!!! It's a VERY poor show when you hear that lime ' I am sorry Sir we have run out of blah blah blah'...
I’ve flown BA First for years and have flown QSuites from both Seattle and Los Angeles to Doha. The space in the QSuite pod, while very good for business class, simply does not compare to BA First, even on a smallish 787-10. Try getting out of a QSuite bed if you’re in a window seat as shown in the video ( 8:05 ). Unless you’re a contortionist, it is virtually impossible to get past the bulge from the seat behind you! The video screen is very close to your face/body in QSuites - look at the difference in BA First. The cabins are not the same at all - not even close. Again, QSuites are a nice business class product, but they aren’t first class in any way. To suggest otherwise indicates a lack of observation. With respect to the Concorde Room, the cabana (essentially a small dayroom/toilet with room service that is bookable for up to 4 hours) is where I have spent most of my time in transit. I find the clubby restaurant area in the Concorde Room just fine - food isn’t 3 star Michelin, but neither is the Safwa Lounge in Doha or Emirates’ first class lounge. All are only airline lounges - what the Concorde Room lacks is buffet type offerings so common in Dubai. The Concorde Room is much more restaurant-like, without big bowls of food.
Taking the same flight in October for the marathon, only in Club. I see zero reason to shell out anything more than £100 to go First. Virgin Retreat Suite and Q Suite got BA beat. Thank you for the review. As a proud Yorkshireman (pronounced "Yorksher"), being deprived of a Yorkshire pudding is a sin!
On your comment re the A380… I guess eventually all aircraft are phased out. BA is fitting the new First product and club Suites soon (don’t ask…I don’t know😊) So not going quite yet.
‘Free WiFi’ when you’re paying multiples of a business class fare? I should cocoa. Do they charge to select a seat like they do in business? BA has totally lost it these days.
I think it is usually half and half for ones that take orders on the ground. Every BA business class flight I have done they take the order on the ground. Sometimes they even take drinks orders on the ground!
ba are full of surprises!! . I stopped using BA & AA several years ago “ . Overbooking , downgrading , cancelling flights extravaganza, business class not first . Glad you enjoyed your flight .
Nice, comprehensive and objective review. The only smart way to book a First Class seat is to use your miles. Of course, finding a "rewards seat" is sometimes quite difficult. Having a small meal first on this particular flight was definitely the way to go. I'm going to subscribe to your channel because of this review.
Thank you so much for the kind words, and welcome!
Booked this 787-10 First Class using AA miles for next month two days ago.
Great tripreport
A bit harsh to say it’s a true Heathrow tradition to have a long taxi. You departed from 27R, they regularly alternate with 09R which is a very short taxi. Did you not visit the T5 B gate Lounge too ?it’s very nice.
Great video mate.
Glad you enjoyed it
I’m into fitness so know about not eating / drinking too much on long haul journeys. Apart from the welcome champagne I stick to water. Tried B.A.’s First class a few years ago, nice experience but not worth the extra cost over Business.
Thanks for sharing your experience with BA I flew with them once in 2019 , try booking flight with them to Florida I got AA instead sad sad really
I will be taking the same flight number, but in Business Class, for the return leg of my next trip to the UK.
I have never had an issue with the cabin crew on any BA flight I have taken. I would though NEVER consider First, as I have flown the 787 new configuration and believe it gives me all that I could want on a Transatlantic flight.
I agree that Business class would be good enough too for me, and yes I have recently flown on the new club suite business class seat, but on a 777, it definitely was worth it regardless
Agree! There is more stuff in the First amenity kit, but I like the business class amenity kit bag better!
In my opinion, if you are on a daylight hop, then the new CW Suite is kinda fine, BUT for an overnighter then First is the way to go - a much better 'Business Class' ( even though they call it First ) & more room so a far better sleep experience...PS I have flown BA First for 20 odd years ( pre 2003 we flew by Concorde transatlantic which was ways more fun ) and they are ALWAYS running out of items on the menu, even these days where most First cabins are generally only 8 seats!!!! It's a VERY poor show when you hear that lime ' I am sorry Sir we have run out of blah blah blah'...
I’ve flown BA First for years and have flown QSuites from both Seattle and Los Angeles to Doha. The space in the QSuite pod, while very good for business class, simply does not compare to BA First, even on a smallish 787-10. Try getting out of a QSuite bed if you’re in a window seat as shown in the video ( 8:05 ). Unless you’re a contortionist, it is virtually impossible to get past the bulge from the seat behind you! The video screen is very close to your face/body in QSuites - look at the difference in BA First. The cabins are not the same at all - not even close. Again, QSuites are a nice business class product, but they aren’t first class in any way. To suggest otherwise indicates a lack of observation.
With respect to the Concorde Room, the cabana (essentially a small dayroom/toilet with room service that is bookable for up to 4 hours) is where I have spent most of my time in transit. I find the clubby restaurant area in the Concorde Room just fine - food isn’t 3 star Michelin, but neither is the Safwa Lounge in Doha or Emirates’ first class lounge. All are only airline lounges - what the Concorde Room lacks is buffet type offerings so common in Dubai. The Concorde Room is much more restaurant-like, without big bowls of food.
Taking the same flight in October for the marathon, only in Club. I see zero reason to shell out anything more than £100 to go First. Virgin Retreat Suite and Q Suite got BA beat. Thank you for the review. As a proud Yorkshireman (pronounced "Yorksher"), being deprived of a Yorkshire pudding is a sin!
This first suite is significantly larger than Qatar's qsuite
How is it better?
They do say BA has the best business class in its first class
On your comment re the A380… I guess eventually all aircraft are phased out. BA is fitting the new First product and club Suites soon (don’t ask…I don’t know😊) So not going quite yet.
Yeah, A380`s will be around for a long time yet.....if an airline can fill them then they provide great revenue.
Yes, hopefully they can fill them and keep them around!
You seemed to be surprised a lot!
‘Free WiFi’ when you’re paying multiples of a business class fare? I should cocoa. Do they charge to select a seat like they do in business? BA has totally lost it these days.
They do not charge for the seat in First, but it really is a shame that they charge for it in business, isn't it?
My - I suspect you are hard to please. How/why would the take your food order on the ground
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I think it is usually half and half for ones that take orders on the ground. Every BA business class flight I have done they take the order on the ground. Sometimes they even take drinks orders on the ground!
So no, I smash the food and the alcohol, I sleep well and recover very quickly 😅
Totally agree with the assessment of Munich airport, overrated.
You talk too much about meals. Enjoy the flight!
BA business class 😂😂😂😂. It ain't first class
This was their first class seat, business class is different.
This is First class. It just appears to look similar to other airlines business class.