Claim your FREE £5, get TONS of super benefits, and sign up for CURVE METAL here: bit.ly/2mjiRuI Read my review on Simple Flying: simpleflying.com/flight-review-british-airways-a350-1000-club-suites/ Have a great Christmas everyone! I've been travelling Australia and beyond for the last few weeks which is why I've been quiet on here. Catch me every day on Instagram and Twitter! Handle: Paul_winginit on both! SO MANY amazing videos to come on this channel - thanks for tuning in and see you more in 2020 with some really ambitious plans... :-)
Jay Deshpande hi Jay! Me too, the 747 is really loved by all the BA crew that are licensed to fly on it, I’m very lucky to say the least! I live near St Athan, South Wales so I sadly see them being scrapped too.
The Red of the Livery goes through the top windows but not on the model and their is spaces at the front windows for First class are spaced 2 space 2 space unlike the model.
Your content has reached a consistently high standard congratulations Paul. But how the hell do you keep the pounds off with all that airport lounge and aircraft food?
You also once mentioned a trio of refreshments served on a later flight that “saved you from having to eat dinner” when you arrived home... which I’ve never said and pretty damn sure I never will as I like food too much! Also, I’ve no-to-low self restraint. 😔😂
@@Chicken_3475 you’re right! It should have 10 windows in front of the door which are visible, and one which is paint d over (the window closest to the door)
Thank you Paul. I love your reviews because you actually speak eloquintly about ALL aspects of travel. So refreshing and enjoyable, i sometimes feel like i'm right there with you!!!
Awesome! I booked myself on an A350 in Business just a couple hours ago and now this has now come up! What a nice coincidence. I'll be reviewing it too. Can't wait!
I love seeing this plane fly over my house on approach to YYZ I see it at about 7000-15000 feet and it’s one of the largest planes I see fly over including the KLM and Lufthansa 747-400
Nice job ... I do love BA .. had the great luck of flying in “ R” class 4 times - fast - tiny - but comfy seats - drop down arm rest & I never had a seat mate - with 30 to 60 ppl on board. Thx for updating - since I don’t travel as I did & havnt been in club since 2009 ... !
@@Ahuntsicspotter Well, OP is saying BA will start competing with Delta on that route, which is true. www.britishairways.com/en-us/destinations/portland/flights-to-portland
I have to point out, G-BYGC (BOAC) and G-BNLY (Landor) really are stunning, I am to young to remember the BOAC aircraft, though I did fly on a BOAC VC-10 as a small child and to stupid to appreciate the Landor scheme, but they both look stunning on the 744's.
Your quick shot of the old BOAC livery blew my mind. As an 18-year old Yank exchange student, I flew Boston-Glasgow-Manchester on a BOAC VC10! During the descent into Manchester, I spotted a large stark-looking Victorian style building that to me looked like a Bedlam. A few hours later, I discovered that the place was my new school. The year I spent at that "Bedlam" turned out to be one of the most important and positive ones in my life. One mate I met there was my best man at our wedding in Honolulu, and he even returned to help us celebrate our 40th anniversary! Over the years, your videos have become exceptionally professional and sophisticated. Well done. Aloha from Hawai'i.
Paul, great video again! Thank you so much! I have seen all the BA A350-1000 videos from, what I call, the holy trinity of Aviation bloggers...yourself, Sam Chui and Noel Philips. All great reviews but I really felt yours gave a very balanced and factual view of the product from BA which is important as it allows the viewer to make their own decision. My impression (looking at the seat maps of BAs fleet and the words from their CEO) is that they are hoping the A350-1000 will be a high capacity work horse for them on routes where there is high demand for lower priced fares...having flown to Chennai and Bangalore (one of BAs A350 routes) on BA myself [the first time I flew to Chennai was on their old 747-200s!], I can see why [the customers for BA in those two areas really very rarely can afford to fly regularly in BAs first class]. Whilst I love your reviews, I do wish you had posted this video much closer to the time you flew. I do understand you are a busy man but things like service issues you spoke about in your video could well be seen as incorrect by someone who saw your review today and decided to fly tomorrow (thinking you had flown more recently). That's the only piece of negative feedback I have ever thought of your videos. I hope in future you are able to post your videos sooner after flying...if not please do try and explain in your videos (not just in the written description) that you had flown much earlier. Anyway, thank you so very much for the videos you produce...sadly I have been unwell and subsequently unemployed therefore not able to travel. Your videos are a great way to help me feel like I am able to travel because my favourite part of travel is an airline journey!
I hope I’m not the only one that will miss BA’a signature aircraft, the 747, at Heathrow. That’s how my love for flying started. Seeing BA 747s outside the Terminal 4(previous BA Terminal) windows. Will be very difficult for me to say goodbye.
This is another impeccable video & this business club seat is a vast improvement to their old club world outfit. British Airways new business club seats are a breath of fresh air & long may it continue !
The wrong thing on the model A380 was that it had 1 more extra window on the top. It has 5, is supposed to have 4. And the red thing is not going over the window but above it.
This advice about the air passenger duty has saved me a small fortune. The price from Lhr to Tlv is significantly more expensive than the inv Lhr Tlv fare. £300 each on a business return making it the same price as a PE return from LHr, less the hassle lol. So looking forward to our 2 trips in Business. I loveBA and had outstanding service from their ground staff in the uk but the service in TLV was absolutely incredible and personal. Thanks for the review and the INV info.
I love it if you land 27L or 27R at LHR since at good weather you've a wonderful view over London. Last time when I flew to London with BA I flew to LCY and back from LHR at Club Europe.
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I feel the suite door will be a bonus when you are trying to get some sleep on a red eye flight. I find crew and other pax wandering up and down the aisle disturbs me and the door will provide a bit of a barrier.
A350 experience seems nice. Flying in World Traveler Plus on the A350 from Austin in the summer. But, nothing beats the upper deck of the 747 for me. I still and will always love the Queen of the Skies
Welcome to Canada more specifically Toronto Pearson International Airport. You will be docking at Terminal 3. Once you clear toms and collect you're baggage oh can head to the terminal link and board the UP Express to Downtown Toronto Union Station. Or feel free to use the TTC to save money. For only $3.25 you can travel anywhere in the city.
Certainly a step up from the old "new" CW seat, the food also looks better, though I have to say, unless you don't like curries, ALWAYS go for the curry option on BA or VS over anything else, it is something they always do right. I'm not sure if this is one of the Do&Co routes, but their food is always great, so with the small errors I am guessing not ???? The problems with BA have never been related to the crews, it's the management team. I have no status with BA or OW and unfortunately I was put in a position where I had to book them to get 9 of us to the UK, in J and sadly VS didn't have enough seats, so after dropping close to $40k it did stick in the throat somewhat to be asked to pay for seat assignments, until I pointed out that there were 9 of us so it is free per the BA website.
The crest ‘To Fly To Serve’ is missing .... it’s very difficult to compare BA Club with Virgin A’s Upper Class, Virgin do not have a ‘First’ product so combine first/Business together to come up with Upper Class, plus they have a funky image which is good, BA having a true ‘First’ product need to differentiate the business product so I find difficult to compare, personally I have always found the BA service excellent and Crew attentive, compared to Virgin so is my personal airline of choice,
Pauls is my fave reviewer as he likes travelling and seems like one of us. Some other reviewers seem like rich guys reviewing stuff to pass the time and I get irritated by moans about 'the first class bed not being quite wide enough' when most people will never get near business never mind First. Paul seems to enjoy the lot, whatever the seat.
@@kenetickups6146 but there is also the right to choose the method/tone - some comedians can make a two hour special out of complaints, but some reviewers cant be stood for five minutes. you ever worked in customer service? those complain about anything for i have rights types get free spit sauce and nothing more :)
Oh man, those shower suites are luxury compared to the old days. It used to be the only place you could get showered at Heathrow was a converted janitors closet. Of course few people knew about it, so making reservations weren’t an issue.
That popular design of reverse herring bone seat. I've always wondered why they don't do it as herring bone. That way the passenger would be next to the window, and further from the Isle for more privacy. Just remove the plastic shroud from the seat and there'd be nothing obstructing the window. The storage compartment would be between the passenger and the isle, giving privacy without the need for the gimmicky door that BA introduced.
Interesting review. I’d like to see a like for like comparison of US airlines, Middle Eastern, Asian and European airlines business class suites or products on the A350-1000...
Hi, Paul- I’m travelling on a 747 in club world to JFK in June next year and coming back to LHR on a 777 also in Club- How can I tell if the return flight is in the club suites? I’m aware that I could fly American too, but after these two flights I’ll be Silver status with BA
Great video Paul, cheers. As your up to date with aircraft, what benefit is having 2 winglets on the wings??…I know one helps to stop vortices but why 2?? I’ve notice a few craft have them now..1 up and 1 down..
for a 1-2-1 configuration A350 I don't think center storage bins are necessary. If its a 2-2-2 A350 like lufthansa sure they should have center storage bins
Oh! Is that why more and more planes seem to have taken out the individual air nozzles? I mean, I guess I should have guessed but I never think of air ventilation as an expense as such.
Being pedantic this is actually a modified Collins Super Diamond product - Diamond is 2-2-2 whereas Super Diamond is this 1-2-1. Thanks for another great video!
Nice quick takeoff roll! Was the plane more or less empty?
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Thank you Paul..it is a great vid and I enjoyed your report. Finally BA has it right with the seat. The food looks mediocre to me..but I can say after a decade not flying with them..it is time to try this seat and fly with them..
Given how high APD is on business class flights does it make more financial sense to get a one-way up to Inverness and then start your long-haul from there?
Paul Spindler Yes. It’s also a nice side trip. Inverness is pleasant and there’s an airport hotel opening soon. Use Avios or take the train if you fancy a slow ride up.
Thanks for the tip, I check some random dates to NYC in Feb when I will next go and the saving are huge, PE cheaper than standard economy. I do over 50 flights a years so this has been of great help
@@paulspindler5849 Being based near London, I buy open jaw tickets from INV that end either LHR or LGW It is not as cheap as a return back to INV but still good savings made and means I can go straight home after overnight flight from USA.
It's sad that the Gallerie lounges have better choices of food at breakfast. I went to the Northern lounge in the afternoon and the choice of food was bad. The only positive thing was that I got 3 free Baileys at the lounge and 1 during the flight back to TXL.
Hello There good to see you back, a lovely perspective and great narration/commentary throughout, overall a fantastic review. P.S. good to see the future comparisons that you are planning on doing. Cheers Peter Mc 🙂
It looks as though Virgin, are finally upping their game, they have still got a way to go, but they are getting there, good to see that they are investing in all the main classes. Cheers Peter Mc 🙂
Travelling the Club Suite to NYC in February on a 777. Was lucky enough to fly the A350 to Phuket with Finnair in November in their Business Class. The A350 is a beautiful aeroplane. I'm expecting big things from this seat!! Shame however that BA have chosen to stick to their ancient fleet of 747s and 777s on their most profitable and premier route to NYC. I have a sneaky suspicion that the First Class cabins and ancient Club World product 7 abreast is the motivation. Lots of $$$$$$
Hi, Chris. I’m travelling on a 747 in club world to JFK in June next year and coming back to LHR on a 777 also in Club- How can I tell if the return flight is in the club suites?
@@logicalthinking4376 Hi. BA are slowly retrofitting some 777. At the moment it's only BA112 on the inbound from JFK but keep an eye on the seat map for your flight on seatguru.com or via the seating plan on your manage ny booking section. You're looking for the 1 2 1 arrangement. Retrofitted 777-200ER New York-Kennedy (JFK) BA173 London Heathrow (LHR) 11:20 a.m. Departure ⇒ New York (JFK) 2:05 p.m. Arrival BA112 New York (JFK) 6:30 p.m. Departure ⇒ London Heathrow (LHR) 6:30 a.m. (+1) Hope that helps.
I personally think BA stick the 747 on shorter long haul routes for fuel economy reasons. New York makes great sense as the fuel can be easily offset by ticket prices
Sorry for the z at the end of the comment. Anyway I’m flying economy & sitting at the very back of the aircraft but still looking forward to the flight thanks to your video👍👍
Great views of London from Inverness !! Re the 380 model...the nose is different ? Were your nuts warm ?? Pretty solid flight Paul !! They seem to be trying hard at least ! Great video as always mate and I look forward to your next adventure !!
Have you flown on any of the retro livery aircraft? I've had the BEA A319 and the Negus 747 completely by chance Btw on night flights the doors are used a lot more.
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16th!
Merry Christmas, Paul!
HAPPY Christmas 🥂
is there a Version of curve for the US?
Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas hey man. Great video. What was wrong with the model A380? I could not spot it.
Paul: in 2020 I will fly with them a lot more
Corona: I don’t think so
Hi Paul! I’m BA Cabin crew and I enjoyed this video. The 350 is certainly different to the 747!
Kirsty Rowlands Hi Kirsty. It certainly is. Though I will really miss the 747 when it goes from the BA fleet
Jay Deshpande hi Jay! Me too, the 747 is really loved by all the BA crew that are licensed to fly on it, I’m very lucky to say the least! I live near St Athan, South Wales so I sadly see them being scrapped too.
I heard cabin crews dislike the a350 for lack of space is that true?
The Red of the Livery goes through the top windows but not on the model and their is spaces at the front windows for First class are spaced 2 space 2 space unlike the model.
I noticed too
Plus theres a great damn stick coming out the bottom of it that I don't remember seeing on the real one.
lmao there’s gonna be some whooshes
Oh good, I wasn't the only one who noticed two differences! That's what I thought as well.
Your content has reached a consistently high standard congratulations Paul. But how the hell do you keep the pounds off with all that airport lounge and aircraft food?
Peter Lemke I don’t 😂
@@Paul_Lucas A big thanks also for your last VPN offer which l took up. Great value for the $.
You also once mentioned a trio of refreshments served on a later flight that “saved you from having to eat dinner” when you arrived home... which I’ve never said and pretty damn sure I never will as I like food too much! Also, I’ve no-to-low self restraint. 😔😂
2:15 the BA logo is above the upper deck windows.
ARC Aviation is that good or bad ?
Ian McGreevy well I am not sure but it does not look realistic.
@DeeJay1210 Relax
And also, there is an extra upper deck window!
@@Chicken_3475 you’re right! It should have 10 windows in front of the door which are visible, and one which is paint d over (the window closest to the door)
Thank you Paul. I love your reviews because you actually speak eloquintly about ALL aspects of travel. So refreshing and enjoyable, i sometimes feel like i'm right there with you!!!
Awesome! I booked myself on an A350 in Business just a couple hours ago and now this has now come up! What a nice coincidence. I'll be reviewing it too. Can't wait!
Dude it's so awesome to see how far you and the channel have come
I love seeing this plane fly over my house on approach to YYZ I see it at about 7000-15000 feet and it’s one of the largest planes I see fly over including the KLM and Lufthansa 747-400
Same I love watching them approach yyz
Very detailed video. I like your explanations and the visuals. I’m glad the crew was helpful.
Nice job ... I do love BA .. had the great luck of flying in “ R” class 4 times - fast - tiny - but comfy seats - drop down arm rest & I never had a seat mate - with 30 to 60 ppl on board.
Thx for updating - since I don’t travel as I did & havnt been in club since 2009 ... !
I heard a couple of days ago that British Airways will now be doing flights from Portland, OR to London starting in June 2020.
Delta is already flying to London from Portland Oregon.
@@Ahuntsicspotter Well, OP is saying BA will start competing with Delta on that route, which is true.
www.britishairways.com/en-us/destinations/portland/flights-to-portland
Félix Maltchinski want to compete one world vs sky team
Delta also flies nonstop from Portland to Amsterdam.
Your reviews are fantastic. And incredibly respectful. No profanity. A joy to watch with family... Well done and keep up the good work....
That wing view at 16:34 was beautiful! Cheers Paul
@James Murphy hi mate
Paul Stewart Can’t beat an A350 wingtip!
I have to point out, G-BYGC (BOAC) and G-BNLY (Landor) really are stunning, I am to young to remember the BOAC aircraft, though I did fly on a BOAC VC-10 as a small child and to stupid to appreciate the Landor scheme, but they both look stunning on the 744's.
Your quick shot of the old BOAC livery blew my mind. As an 18-year old Yank exchange student, I flew Boston-Glasgow-Manchester on a BOAC VC10! During the descent into Manchester, I spotted a large stark-looking Victorian style building that to me looked like a Bedlam. A few hours later, I discovered that the place was my new school. The year I spent at that "Bedlam" turned out to be one of the most important and positive ones in my life. One mate I met there was my best man at our wedding in Honolulu, and he even returned to help us celebrate our 40th anniversary! Over the years, your videos have become exceptionally professional and sophisticated. Well done. Aloha from Hawai'i.
Thank god for that staff walkway! I almost missed a recent flight in terminal five but missed the train. Thanks for that tip!
“I’ll be flying them more next year.”
2020: “You thought?”
Love ya Paul!
The crew gave you a tour?? Methinks you've officially made it, mate. :D
Love your trip reports man , its just so fun to watch . Keep up the good work man!
Ein frohes Fest. As always a good video Paul!
Paul, great video again! Thank you so much! I have seen all the BA A350-1000 videos from, what I call, the holy trinity of Aviation bloggers...yourself, Sam Chui and Noel Philips. All great reviews but I really felt yours gave a very balanced and factual view of the product from BA which is important as it allows the viewer to make their own decision. My impression (looking at the seat maps of BAs fleet and the words from their CEO) is that they are hoping the A350-1000 will be a high capacity work horse for them on routes where there is high demand for lower priced fares...having flown to Chennai and Bangalore (one of BAs A350 routes) on BA myself [the first time I flew to Chennai was on their old 747-200s!], I can see why [the customers for BA in those two areas really very rarely can afford to fly regularly in BAs first class]. Whilst I love your reviews, I do wish you had posted this video much closer to the time you flew. I do understand you are a busy man but things like service issues you spoke about in your video could well be seen as incorrect by someone who saw your review today and decided to fly tomorrow (thinking you had flown more recently). That's the only piece of negative feedback I have ever thought of your videos. I hope in future you are able to post your videos sooner after flying...if not please do try and explain in your videos (not just in the written description) that you had flown much earlier. Anyway, thank you so very much for the videos you produce...sadly I have been unwell and subsequently unemployed therefore not able to travel. Your videos are a great way to help me feel like I am able to travel because my favourite part of travel is an airline journey!
I hope I’m not the only one that will miss BA’a signature aircraft, the 747, at Heathrow. That’s how my love for flying started. Seeing BA 747s outside the Terminal 4(previous BA Terminal) windows. Will be very difficult for me to say goodbye.
This is another impeccable video & this business club seat is a vast improvement to their old club world outfit. British Airways new business club seats are a breath of fresh air & long may it continue !
The wrong thing on the model A380 was that it had 1 more extra window on the top. It has 5, is supposed to have 4. And the red thing is not going over the window but above it.
A simple question paul. Where do you find the music in your videos? I always get a nostalgic good feeling when listening to it in the background
Stluffy A range of sources, mostly no copyright music channels on TH-cam and Epidemic Sound
"This famous statue of a horse....with a lamp on his head." That made me chuckle. lol
This advice about the air passenger duty has saved me a small fortune. The price from Lhr to Tlv is significantly more expensive than the inv Lhr Tlv fare. £300 each on a business return making it the same price as a PE return from LHr, less the hassle lol. So looking forward to our 2 trips in Business. I loveBA and had outstanding service from their ground staff in the uk but the service in TLV was absolutely incredible and personal. Thanks for the review and the INV info.
Presumably the weird indent in the mattress, was to accommodate the over-shoulder belt.
Easily the best reviewer. Polite and not a spoilt brat which the vast majority of reviewers come across as. Extremely refreshing.
I love it if you land 27L or 27R at LHR since at good weather you've a wonderful view over London.
Last time when I flew to London with BA I flew to LCY and back from LHR at Club Europe.
Enjoyable and informative video Paul... great work. Looking forward to the new club suite when I fly it in July.
I wish to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Thanks for the Great Videos and keep up the great work….Cheers and Best Wishes from Canada
I got my A350 experience with Singapore Airlines between Wellington and Melbourne in premium economy and business class in February 2020.
I feel the suite door will be a bonus when you are trying to get some sleep on a red eye flight. I find crew and other pax wandering up and down the aisle disturbs me and the door will provide a bit of a barrier.
A350 experience seems nice. Flying in World Traveler Plus on the A350 from Austin in the summer. But, nothing beats the upper deck of the 747 for me. I still and will always love the Queen of the Skies
Great video! I enjoyed your sneaky note at 4:09 :)
"Personal taste... I prefer virgins" @12:17
Thanks for the time stamp @Brenig102
There’s always a little Easter Egg like this in every video. :-)
Been waiting awhile for you to post a new review, and this one didn’t disappoint. Well done and Merry Christmas Paul!
@2:20 The red ribbon should be at the top deck windows, also the windows does not match the real a380.
Welcome to Canada more specifically Toronto Pearson International Airport. You will be docking at Terminal 3. Once you clear toms and collect you're baggage oh can head to the terminal link and board the UP Express to Downtown Toronto Union Station. Or feel free to use the TTC to save money. For only $3.25 you can travel anywhere in the city.
Have a happy Christmas and a happy and Prosperous new year Paul!
Superb video as always Paul - looking forward to what 2020 produces on this channel 👍
Happy Christmas 🎄
The tiny dessert was the highlight of this video lol
Certainly a step up from the old "new" CW seat, the food also looks better, though I have to say, unless you don't like curries, ALWAYS go for the curry option on BA or VS over anything else, it is something they always do right. I'm not sure if this is one of the Do&Co routes, but their food is always great, so with the small errors I am guessing not ???? The problems with BA have never been related to the crews, it's the management team. I have no status with BA or OW and unfortunately I was put in a position where I had to book them to get 9 of us to the UK, in J and sadly VS didn't have enough seats, so after dropping close to $40k it did stick in the throat somewhat to be asked to pay for seat assignments, until I pointed out that there were 9 of us so it is free per the BA website.
Good video as always! Merry Christmas and have a great new year!
I'm watching these videos to pretend I could afford any of this hahaha!
While the door, much like that on Delta’s flight from Sydney to New York is flimsy, it does offer more of a sense of privacy while sleeping.
13:37 Jesus, that's quite an irish accent! 😂
Go to Derry and tell people that.
@Nathan triggered
hmmmm what is this Londonderry you speak of
Nice touch crew showing you around great video
The crest ‘To Fly To Serve’ is missing .... it’s very difficult to compare BA Club with Virgin A’s Upper Class, Virgin do not have a ‘First’ product so combine first/Business together to come up with Upper Class, plus they have a funky image which is good, BA having a true ‘First’ product need to differentiate the business product so I find difficult to compare, personally I have always found the BA service excellent and Crew attentive, compared to Virgin so is my personal airline of choice,
OMG 2:39 Someone put the handle of the spoon on the fruit (Orange?)
Pauls is my fave reviewer as he likes travelling and seems like one of us. Some other reviewers seem like rich guys reviewing stuff to pass the time and I get irritated by moans about 'the first class bed not being quite wide enough' when most people will never get near business never mind First. Paul seems to enjoy the lot, whatever the seat.
If you’re paying that much, you’re well within your rights to complain about anything wrong
@@kenetickups6146 but there is also the right to choose the method/tone - some comedians can make a two hour special out of complaints, but some reviewers cant be stood for five minutes. you ever worked in customer service? those complain about anything for i have rights types get free spit sauce and nothing more :)
Most of these travel vlogs are sponsored.
There's nothing like brand spanking new equipment.
Thanks for the upload.
Oh man, those shower suites are luxury compared to the old days. It used to be the only place you could get showered at Heathrow was a converted janitors closet. Of course few people knew about it, so making reservations weren’t an issue.
That popular design of reverse herring bone seat. I've always wondered why they don't do it as herring bone. That way the passenger would be next to the window, and further from the Isle for more privacy. Just remove the plastic shroud from the seat and there'd be nothing obstructing the window. The storage compartment would be between the passenger and the isle, giving privacy without the need for the gimmicky door that BA introduced.
0:53 it's Alan Myatt, Gloucester's Town Crier!
The BA A380 Speedbird Logo, Speedmarque, is sitting too high. The red part should be level with the top deck windows, not above.
Awesome video Paul!! I’m looking forward to flying BA someday.
Interesting review. I’d like to see a like for like comparison of US airlines, Middle Eastern, Asian and European airlines business class suites or products on the A350-1000...
Can you lobby British Airways to make good European Business Class
Thanks for another great, informative video Paul! Happy Christmas!
8:36 Love the A350 wingtips...
To answer your question at 2:20 is that The anatomically incorrect Airbus A-380 model is that is has no 1st door on the upper deck.
Hi, Paul- I’m travelling on a 747 in club world to JFK in June next year and coming back to LHR on a 777 also in Club- How can I tell if the return flight is in the club suites? I’m aware that I could fly American too, but after these two flights I’ll be Silver status with BA
Great video Paul, cheers.
As your up to date with aircraft, what benefit is having 2 winglets on the wings??…I know one helps to stop vortices but why 2?? I’ve notice a few craft have them now..1 up and 1 down..
for a 1-2-1 configuration A350 I don't think center storage bins are necessary. If its a 2-2-2 A350 like lufthansa sure they should have center storage bins
Loving the Northern Irish accent Paul! Full of surprises mate!
Oh! Is that why more and more planes seem to have taken out the individual air nozzles? I mean, I guess I should have guessed but I never think of air ventilation as an expense as such.
Being pedantic this is actually a modified Collins Super Diamond product - Diamond is 2-2-2 whereas Super Diamond is this 1-2-1. Thanks for another great video!
Some economy seats on this aircraft do not recline...
emma radford every aircraft has some of those
Great video as always Paul ... BUT ... cream before jam on the scone!!! You will be drummed out of Cornwall if you ever visit again 🤭
Thanks for the tip about using level -4,. Paul. I'll bear that in mind next time which I hope won't be in the too distant future.
Hi Paul such another great video. Keep them going!!
Nice quick takeoff roll! Was the plane more or less empty?
Thank you Paul..it is a great vid and I enjoyed your report. Finally BA has it right with the seat. The food looks mediocre to me..but I can say after a decade not flying with them..it is time to try this seat and fly with them..
Love -4!!
Love that BOAC 747 livery...very stylish.
So you prefer cream before jam on your scones? *thumbs up* I find that to be the optimal choice.
I fear this may start a flame war, however...
Looks like an improvement on the old business class. 😎
Given how high APD is on business class flights does it make more financial sense to get a one-way up to Inverness and then start your long-haul from there?
Using some avios it always will. I did it yearly this year and it cost be 7500 avios but saved a couple of hundred pounds.
Paul Spindler Yes. It’s also a nice side trip. Inverness is pleasant and there’s an airport hotel opening soon. Use Avios or take the train if you fancy a slow ride up.
I have taken 3 trips to USA with 3 starting in Inverness and the other from Dublin. Good savings to be made in premium economy cabin and higher.
Thanks for the tip, I check some random dates to NYC in Feb when I will next go and the saving are huge, PE cheaper than standard economy. I do over 50 flights a years so this has been of great help
@@paulspindler5849 Being based near London, I buy open jaw tickets from INV that end either LHR or LGW It is not as cheap as a return back to INV but still good savings made and means I can go straight home after overnight flight from USA.
I missed the flight summary and cost information which I normally find helpful
It's sad that the Gallerie lounges have better choices of food at breakfast. I went to the Northern lounge in the afternoon and the choice of food was bad. The only positive thing was that I got 3 free Baileys at the lounge and 1 during the flight back to TXL.
I understand that BAs American partner AA installed a standard version of that seat in their 787-9s and some 777-200s
It would be nice if you mention the engines and how noisy they for the passenger.
Paul: You do the best Belfast accent! Brillyant, so tis. (The Derry accent has more slenderized vowels - which linguists call a "vowel movement").
Hi Paul , always nice footage. Watching from Indonesia
Hello There good to see you back, a lovely perspective and great narration/commentary throughout, overall a fantastic review. P.S. good to see the future comparisons that you are planning on doing. Cheers Peter Mc 🙂
P.S. It also looks very classy and well presented, throughout. Cheers Peter
Some great panoramic view shots of the other aircraft, including the legendary Boeing 747-400, which I have flown on once. Cheers Peter
It looks as though Virgin, are finally upping their game, they have still got a way to go, but they are getting there, good to see that they are investing in all the main classes. Cheers Peter Mc 🙂
It's a beautiful Jet and a great perspective. Cheers Peter Mc 🙂
Interesting to sea the harness seat belt - this gives a 3 point system over the 2 point lap seat belt .
Travelling the Club Suite to NYC in February on a 777. Was lucky enough to fly the A350 to Phuket with Finnair in November in their Business Class. The A350 is a beautiful aeroplane. I'm expecting big things from this seat!! Shame however that BA have chosen to stick to their ancient fleet of 747s and 777s on their most profitable and premier route to NYC. I have a sneaky suspicion that the First Class cabins and ancient Club World product 7 abreast is the motivation. Lots of $$$$$$
Hi, Chris. I’m travelling on a 747 in club world to JFK in June next year and coming back to LHR on a 777 also in Club- How can I tell if the return flight is in the club suites?
@@logicalthinking4376 Hi. BA are slowly retrofitting some 777. At the moment it's only BA112 on the inbound from JFK but keep an eye on the seat map for your flight on seatguru.com or via the seating plan on your manage ny booking section. You're looking for the 1 2 1 arrangement.
Retrofitted 777-200ER
New York-Kennedy (JFK)
BA173 London Heathrow (LHR) 11:20 a.m. Departure ⇒ New York (JFK) 2:05 p.m. Arrival
BA112 New York (JFK) 6:30 p.m. Departure ⇒ London Heathrow (LHR) 6:30 a.m. (+1)
Hope that helps.
Logical Thinking Check the Seat map
I personally think BA stick the 747 on shorter long haul routes for fuel economy reasons. New York makes great sense as the fuel can be easily offset by ticket prices
Paul. Do you know the number of the 2 seats on the left before you entered the premium economy cabin? They have extra legroom but also no door!
Great video Paul. I’m flying to London in February & really looking forward to flying on the A350. Z
Sorry for the z at the end of the comment. Anyway I’m flying economy & sitting at the very back of the aircraft but still looking forward to the flight thanks to your video👍👍
Steve Masters good luck
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Howdy, awesome trip report as always!😻😻😸
I prefer virgins upper class with the purple/pink ambient lighting
Great views of London from Inverness !! Re the 380 model...the nose is different ? Were your nuts warm ?? Pretty solid flight Paul !! They seem to be trying hard at least ! Great video as always mate and I look forward to your next adventure !!
The A350 is recently operating in the LHR to ORD route and has replaced the A380 that used to operate in the route
2:15 BA A388s only have four pairs of windows between the L1 and L2 doors. This is ofcourse where first class is located.
Great video as usual!
There's also meant to be 10 windows on the top deck, not 11 before the first door
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Lamp horse:
Have you flown on any of the retro livery aircraft?
I've had the BEA A319 and the Negus 747 completely by chance
Btw on night flights the doors are used a lot more.