Trip report: British Airways First Class A380 London Heathrow to Washington IAD

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  • @magic01273
    @magic01273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Just how I like my premium travel reviews: with a shed-load of booze - a healthy amount of monotone sarcasm and a good splash of light-hearted disdain. And lets be honest, this guy deserves major props for not requiring his stomach to be pumped upon landing. This is my kind of middle-class high-functioning borderline alcoholism and quite frankly, I'm here for it.

    • @kevsouth8497
      @kevsouth8497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You deserved far more likes than you got.

    • @williamboorn2097
      @williamboorn2097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok hunter s

    • @markowhit4604
      @markowhit4604 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤❤❤ id be right with you if i could afford it!!! One day, perhaps!!

  • @indyracingnut
    @indyracingnut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    ABOUT TIME someone did a flight review with the ultimate goal of drinking through the entire menu....you LEGEND!!

    • @signalorangers2k
      @signalorangers2k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Were you hungover getting off?

    • @alfamale9555
      @alfamale9555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s what I always try to do too! Gonna fly nice, enjoy it! LoL

    • @bogota69
      @bogota69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree!

    • @dannyone1565
      @dannyone1565 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay! Milton Keynes gets a mention. I live in this new city. 🙂✈️

  • @monotoneman5980
    @monotoneman5980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice. You also passed the most important test (for me) and kept your face off the screen. Seriously, the amount of reviews I watch where the the reviewer seems more interested in getting their face on the screen than showing me the product or location I have come to look at is unbelievable. I simply don’t care what you look like or what color (aurtocorrect, I know how to spell that word with a ‘u’) your skin is, and I don’t understand why anybody would. Keep it up.

  • @ianturner3017
    @ianturner3017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Super report, one of the best I've seen. Full not speeded up take off and landing sequences, the best parts of any flight. A real hero went through the entire drinks menu in seven hours, wow!

  • @martinbaum5354
    @martinbaum5354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    so pleased to have just discovered this site. Heartily applaud your quest to quench your thirst (surprised how steady the camera is).

  • @GARYINLEEDS
    @GARYINLEEDS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Finally, a proper introduction into wining and dining in the air.
    Thanks for sharing this amazing 39 minutes. Subscribed.

  • @MrMufcmad1
    @MrMufcmad1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best review in ages, You sir, clearly enjoy a tipple, genius way to review it, kept me entertained enough and chuckling away enough, to forget to fast forward the ads. great job. Subscription won

  • @RCT3Crashes100
    @RCT3Crashes100 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    20:10 - Funnily enough, when I flew with BA in their new Club World seat into DC for my first trip to America earlier this year, they ran out of the non-textured glasses and my glass of coke got served in a cut glass tumbler instead! Apparently there weren't many bookings in first on the 787-10 operating the route, so there was a bit of wiggle room to use the nicest crockery and glassware for everyone in Club World and First alike, which was rather nice. Needless to say, I felt like my trip had truly began, especially since it was my first ever trip abroad on my own, and my first trip beyond Europe too (having previously flown to Berlin on Ryanair as part of a history trip for my GCSEs) - I upgraded from WTP because it was such a special occasion! I'd definitely like to try BA's First Class in the future, though I reckon it'll probably come after a few more years of stocking up on Avios and tier points :)

  • @ukdavepianoman
    @ukdavepianoman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very entertaining video - love your witticisms and keenness to sample everything on the alcoholic drinks menu. A subtle reference to Fawlty Towers w.r.t. Waldorfs.

  • @marktredgold
    @marktredgold 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Absolutely love this review. Finally, someone traveling in First who doesn't take themselves too seriously. Refreshing change from the usual "look at me, I'm in First" style of reviews that are all-too-common on TH-cam. You've just gained a new subscriber!

    • @tonyo7324
      @tonyo7324 ปีที่แล้ว

      So many of them Mark. It's so annoying looking at their faces.

  • @Johnmell100
    @Johnmell100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You certainly kicked the arse out of that wine list, was disembarkation by way of a stretcher? lol

  • @3falconer
    @3falconer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved the commentary - very Clarksonesque…one of the best commentaries…in the world.

  • @ruthfindlay9746
    @ruthfindlay9746 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A very entertaining video - thankyou! Really enjoyed it.

  • @mrandmrst774
    @mrandmrst774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best review ever. Doing it this weekend. Many thanks. had me chuckling and slurping in equal measure

  • @garethroberts7045
    @garethroberts7045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is a properly entertaining review, a refreshing change on the palate from the usual generic aviation reviews

  • @gerryrussell1201
    @gerryrussell1201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done again on a great video ! You make it
    Very enjoyable to watch and give us a sense of your experience from the front end !!
    Fly safe !!

  • @cincinatti_matt21
    @cincinatti_matt21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    really enjoyed the video - hope you enjoyed the trip :)

    • @justinkirk1256
      @justinkirk1256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brilliant video. Do you do the wine review on tik Tok? (Ah! There you are…) - you sound just like him

  • @kenswims
    @kenswims 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A pleasantly entertaining video in every way. Loved watching it.

  • @Treehoptravels
    @Treehoptravels 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    OMG. "Down below is everyone else", "Enhanced out of existence". I have to stop drinking while watching this. And I am stealing some of these lines. This is great.

  • @davidhickman262
    @davidhickman262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just discovered you, love it!!!!!

  • @LunaLilythecats-mw5dj
    @LunaLilythecats-mw5dj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that view of the triple 7 (777) when yiy were looking out the window just shows you can see a full view its amazing!

  • @executiveflyer_
    @executiveflyer_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    IMPORTANT UPDATE!! The DC Metro Silver Line is now available for direct access to and from Downtown DC!

  • @unitedcomputers
    @unitedcomputers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a Down Under person, I congratulate you on a bloody great video. You'll be beating us at cricket next !

    • @zakelwe
      @zakelwe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never!
      This ranks up there with PaulStewartAviation for clever and funny flight videos....

    • @loungeindex
      @loungeindex  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you! Although actually... I'm Australian.

  • @simondavey7787
    @simondavey7787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I always love your videos and vicariously travel through you. You had quite the drinks selection on that flight. Could you still walk on disembarkation? Thank you for another great trip report.

  • @michelletaylor5691
    @michelletaylor5691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best part of flying First with British Airways is certainly the crew ❤🇬🇧❤️

  • @jameslovie2260
    @jameslovie2260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hawkes Bay isn't in Marlborough mate. HB is in the North island and that wine is grown a few kms out of Havelock North. A pretty sweet spot. Marlborough is top of the South Island.

    • @fionayork8102
      @fionayork8102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      At least you know where the two provinces are…

  • @mikeedwards9306
    @mikeedwards9306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looking like a great flight and services. Great video and thank you.

  • @nilangaegodage8647
    @nilangaegodage8647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    absolutely brilliant, I love the 'leaving las vegas' approach to first class. The best, exactly what I would do. Please keep traveling and reviewing, your reviews are the best. Let's hope the liver holds up for more :)

  • @simon5005
    @simon5005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started flying in 1969.............there was never any question............they were all good. I won't even fly anymore unless I absolutely need to.

  • @expatchris
    @expatchris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Washington Metro (WMATA) will soon connect the airport to their silver line to downtown DC. The stations, tracks, etc are already built. It’s expected to be fully operational this summer 2022.

  • @RonaK-i1t
    @RonaK-i1t ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the review but really was hoping to see the bed and mattress topper they give.

  • @charleswhautere8163
    @charleswhautere8163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hawkes Bay is in the North Island NZ. Marlborough and HB, completely different areas of New Zealand!

  • @Thelewisdxb
    @Thelewisdxb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant!!!!...what a review. Best I have seen on youtube. It has always gripped my shit why nobody hits the sauce during their flight reviews, especially when they are in the premier classes..."ooo i dont drink on a flight its gives me headaches...or i like to feel fresh on the aircraft" .....bollocks its the main reason for booking first and business ( if you forget the seat that its) , saying that I get hammered even in the cheap seats. Keep the vids coming. Cheers!!!!!

  • @davidaxe7635
    @davidaxe7635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review. That’s the way to do it! Glad they managed to find a fitting glass for the delicious looking gin and soda thingy.

  • @JC-kz3ut
    @JC-kz3ut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can we appreciate the heroic effort of continuing to do his job MANY glasses after his obvious sweetspot?

  • @michaelross2254
    @michaelross2254 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Craggy Range, a USA owned winery, is based in the Hawkes Bay (at Craggy Range), on the east coast of the North Island of NZ.. Their Sav Blanc is from one of their Malborough vineyards That is in the South Island. Hope you enjoyed.

  • @DaPs166
    @DaPs166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the British humour and drinking everything in sight, very entertaining 😅

  • @jacobstein1555
    @jacobstein1555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Probably the most unique and interesting travel reviews out there, especially when elaborating about the wine list. As usual, top notch information. Thanks!

    • @surfleetsurfer6370
      @surfleetsurfer6370 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is unique if you enjoy BA and enjoy hearing frequent references made about expensive wine lists and plebs in J and Y. Let’s face it, most First Class tix are paid by businesses who need to get people from A to B safely, on time and ready to do business. BA fail abjectly in this regard. Safe yes but on time? With your luggage consistently arriving at the same time and destination as you? I think not. In fact, as an ex BA Gold, I know not.

  • @paulmk5841
    @paulmk5841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good indeed. Did my first 380 First class trip just before Xmas 21. I could not fault the food or drink. The crew did a sterling job. The Concorde lounge is just the best. Since then I have attained my GGL status. So will be making use of that lounge on every trip out of T5 at LHR. (no matter what class I'm flying). I'm into JFK in June, so will be trying the Concorde lounge there. Fly safe.

  • @zakelwe
    @zakelwe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm only half way through, have to feed the dog, but I love your commentary. I'm never quite sure whether it is tongue in cheek or not but it makes me laugh all the way through. And you love your wine like Keith Floyd and all us other happy gastronauts !
    Top marks for describing the cabin crew as obsequious, a word sadly neglected nowadays and also this sentence
    "The best walnuts I've ever had in a salad" is a classic. So much so I might steal it for my videos !
    Right, you are about to take off and I have to feed my dog ... again ! I'm more servant than the cabin crew .... back soon.
    PS One day later finished the video, brilliant. I do like the fully flat bed for when you can relaxed after getting as tired as a newt. Good work BA !

  • @barbarahallowell2613
    @barbarahallowell2613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant review and video, made me giggle.

  • @dadangus100
    @dadangus100 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    quietly sophisticated cabin furnishings .What would loudly sophisticated look like ?

  • @peterbrown6224
    @peterbrown6224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another Withnail fan, always good to see.
    ISTM that BA's still too patchy to risk unless you have to go somewhere.

  • @thistless
    @thistless 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Going in the concord room in February and I’m going to drink every cocktail and loads of champagne and lager , planning on 5 hours and if I don’t make the flight then I know at least I enjoyed myself.

  • @ambersand5371
    @ambersand5371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like to play ‘count the units’ when watching your vids.. but I lost count after 30 on this one 😂 good skills indeed! Love all the English wines (didn’t realise we had so many vineyards)
    Hilarious commentary on this one - made me LOL 😂 and you must’ve watched Withnail on the flight? Just a wild guess! 😜

  • @steverobertson8830
    @steverobertson8830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice vlog, loved your appreciation of English Sparkling. Washington Duels is actually pronounced Washington Dull ess. Hattingley Valley now has a Chardonnay called Still that is quite delicious and not like all those oaky, buttery ones.

  • @630MIKE
    @630MIKE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello,
    Great video and I love trip reports when drinking is involved. In no particular order Wine, Champagne and Bloody Mary's, either Vodka or Gin, are my go to drinks at lounges and in the air :) Of course excellent food too! I'll look for your other trips soon. Take care, Mike from Chicago.

  • @tomsoden1738
    @tomsoden1738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really refreshing review.. Almost Partridge

  • @gbisbb
    @gbisbb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like someone get every little last bit of First Class enjoyment out of that ticket, well done.

  • @fionayork8102
    @fionayork8102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Hawkes bay is actually on New Zealand’s north island, not South Island and no where near Marlborough.. I should know cos I live in Marlborough

  • @carriedebehnke6209
    @carriedebehnke6209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are hilarious! Love it, subscribing!

  • @hopeenquiries3638
    @hopeenquiries3638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I gave up on BA but you have restored my faith a little - I always fly first if its available

  • @mrszee951
    @mrszee951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the main thing that bothers me about booking first or business is you never no weather your going to get the old or updated cabins

  • @doveronefoxtrot4417
    @doveronefoxtrot4417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so funny ! Love this ! All of those wines ! Excellent review. 👍 Have you ever been aircrew mate ? You seem very clued up.

  • @kilaadams7354
    @kilaadams7354 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🥰 Love your voice! May I ask which part of the U.K. you're from? The video is beautiful!

    • @loungeindex
      @loungeindex  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you like it - I'm Australian! But brought up in the rural wilds of the home counties.

    • @kilaadams7354
      @kilaadams7354 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@loungeindex 🫢🫣😂😚 🇦🇺 ♥️

  • @michaelgeater1374
    @michaelgeater1374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I must say very well done to you 😊

  • @madeira69
    @madeira69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the commentaries from your videos, keep it up 👍😁

  • @m13e58
    @m13e58 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the IranAir plane sitting at Heathrow

  • @namehere8344
    @namehere8344 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello and thank you for this magnificent video. You mentioned in your video that you wanted to try all of the wines and cocktails. In your opinion what were the top three spirits? Thank you

  • @johncollier608
    @johncollier608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Did they have any gherkins in first? If so, you may want to hop in the jar to keep them company. After all, you must have been well and truly pickled by the time you landed in Dulles. 🙂Your dedication to reviewing the wine list was very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

  • @pasdedeux4444
    @pasdedeux4444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A380 first class or new 787 first class - which one is better?

  • @divox9pqr
    @divox9pqr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Glad the A380 is back. I was concerned that they would be permanently dropped due to the pandemic.

    • @rustystuff
      @rustystuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought BA binned them all? Glad to see they didn't.

    • @devon896
      @devon896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rustystuff Placed them into temporary storage but kept them maintained throughout so they always aimed to return them. They've signed a new maintenance contract for them with Lufthansa for at least 5 years (probably longer)

  • @Katieforty4
    @Katieforty4 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For whatever reason I hear the same soundtrack for almost every flight review these days... is it BA's customer service line hold music?

  • @adamhay3826
    @adamhay3826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hawkes Bay is on the East coast of NZ North Island...not South. Re: Craggy Range

  • @rishabl.k5776
    @rishabl.k5776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE video making and nice idea of doiing a voice over after filiming the video i lovedd itttt!!!!!! :):):):)

  • @simonf8902
    @simonf8902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff. You have a spiffing voice. What a great concept to drink your way to the USA. By the second cocktail you must have been feeling no pain. And no responsible service of alcohol nonsense.

  • @BenLatterell
    @BenLatterell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wanna fly with this guy! Lost count of the amt of cocktails and wine which is my style!!!!

  • @jf6395
    @jf6395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    cracking review....fun stuff

  • @IAmTheHound
    @IAmTheHound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed the video. Withnail and I references guaranteed the like.

  • @derekwallwork5471
    @derekwallwork5471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. Just one thing; Hawkes Bay is North Island NZ. Cheers!

  • @hmdwgf
    @hmdwgf ปีที่แล้ว

    UPDATE: The DC Metro's Silver Line extension to Dulles Airport has been opened as of December 2022.

  • @EVLitterPicker
    @EVLitterPicker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Crushed by peasants" 🤣
    Love the sarcy commentary 😅

  • @kadafi4lyf
    @kadafi4lyf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m disappointed with the lack of wines consumed in this video

  • @meetmeinva
    @meetmeinva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone explain the “four S” on boarding card thing? I don’t understand.

    • @loungeindex
      @loungeindex  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The letters stand for Secondary Security Screening Selection.

  • @MrSimon962
    @MrSimon962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure if you know your wines that well.Hawkes Bay is actually in the North Island of NZ.Just so you know

  • @colinpotter7764
    @colinpotter7764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tired as a newt - brilliant.

  • @sf22kxx20
    @sf22kxx20 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there any first class seats on the upper deck of the aircraft?

  • @gyang333
    @gyang333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Which class did you fly again? First? Second?

  • @iriding64
    @iriding64 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well at first I thought what a c#$#@ but absolutely loved you sarcastic delivery glorious 😊

  • @Andygarrett357
    @Andygarrett357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We'd assume you arrived sufficiently intoxicated???

  • @aston-martin-internationalist
    @aston-martin-internationalist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hawke's Bay is actually North Island. 🙃

  • @brigittelehmann9749
    @brigittelehmann9749 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great flight i enjoyed it greetings from the netherlands

  • @tonyo7324
    @tonyo7324 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mate! Very nice video. Our flight will come from an EU country, will arrive in T5 and we have about 2hr and 55 mins. connection. How far is the Concorde Lounge to the A380 or B777 C gates? I hope we will not miss the lounge again due to delays, transfer, security etc. You're lucky LHR was your starting point. Food looked good in A380 but stopping by at the Concorde Lounge will be a nice experience.
    Happy safe travels.

    • @loungeindex
      @loungeindex  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear! You *can* run from the Concorde Room to the C gates in about 10 minutes, if the train is just there when you want it, but a better plan is to go to the B gates lounge about 40 minutes before boarding, and spend half an hour there, which is a much shorter hop to the C gates.

    • @tonyo7324
      @tonyo7324 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@loungeindex Thanks a lot. Hope arriving flight will not be delayed.

  • @davidmcquaid2557
    @davidmcquaid2557 ปีที่แล้ว

    The check in reminds me of how Thai air does it at BKK.

  • @sb6181
    @sb6181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing. Irritating voice over but turning the sound off helped. 🤫 🔇. How many calories did you consume that day? 😲

  • @crystalong3591
    @crystalong3591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Veryvery good first-class plane o is good whole set O is Amazings Airplane Thankyou 😁👍🏻👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mikerickett1137
    @mikerickett1137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did they carry you off or were you able to walk after that lot?

  • @kirstyb90
    @kirstyb90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HOW were you still upright after all that booze? One glass of red and I'd need help off the plane. Very well done, Sir.

  • @jimmymchugh8305
    @jimmymchugh8305 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it worth flying to Dulles, absolutely, DC is great.... My home

  • @meetmeinva
    @meetmeinva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Were the headphones a gift from BA also?

  • @WhiskyLoversSociety
    @WhiskyLoversSociety 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow lot of people in the lounge.

  • @pjjjj4532
    @pjjjj4532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would live on that plane ❤

  • @elcasho
    @elcasho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good to see someone trying all the drinks. I'd prefer you focus on the food and drink as you told about it versus suddenly moving to a random shot of the engines or a in flight map. Also prosciutto is pronounced pro-shoo-too

    • @paulybarr
      @paulybarr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, prosKOOteoh was a little startling, wasn't it?

    • @visionist7
      @visionist7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pro-shoo-toh 🙂

  • @pennybaxter4
    @pennybaxter4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic video great narrating & a very interesting journey , the club world cabin is in a sad state of affairs “ I’ve heard the new club suite is fine on the A350 -1000 . . BA First class on the A380 looked pretty good “ good wines 🍷.
    I traveled to dxb on emirates in jan this year and sat in 1K in first class , it was a lovely flight and so nice to have a shower 1 hour before landing plus there pyjamas are so comfy .
    Best wishes and thanks for the review . Philip Loughton; essex

  • @TheGardengrrrl
    @TheGardengrrrl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which seats would you recommend for a couple in first?

  • @sergeyontheroad
    @sergeyontheroad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legend!!!!

  • @kevindonaldson3647
    @kevindonaldson3647 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A bit to emphasis on the wine / cocktails for me

  • @emyliadoyle1547
    @emyliadoyle1547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Business class Seattle weird back forward

  • @Oliv_garden
    @Oliv_garden ปีที่แล้ว

    British airways flight 293, right? :)

  • @Boxer1250RT
    @Boxer1250RT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, how much was the ticket?