So good to see you taking long flights again. I love how you confided that you were emotional at takeoff. There is something very emotional about flying. The footage and music of Namibia gave me goosebumps! Can't wait.
Have never been to Concorde Room but many years ago my wife and I were in a very quiet BA Business Class lounge at Heathrow on a Sunday morning. We had seats adjacent to the excellent views across the apron. Returning from a shower I noted one other passenger in the lounge who had chosen to sit very close despite the empty spaces, rather ruining our privacy. With hindsight realised the seat he was in was a unique corner with walls on 2 sides so with a large newspaper open and strategically aligned you would not see who it was unless standing nearby…..as I was. By the way the other passenger was the film star Hugh Grant !
Congratulations on your followers milestone, Doctor. It is a testament to the outstanding quality of your videos. By far the best produced works on TH-cam. Excellent work! Cheers 🥂
Hey How come people like you and Shaquille O'NEAL don't put the PHD next to your titles ? As hard as you and Shaq worked on that degree I would lve stamped it on my forehead 😂
British Airways is the only airline I use to and from East Africa - 27 years now. I just really love this airline. I am so happy you are flying to all of these incredible places again. I can't wait!! The music you chose for the end of this video was just beautiful!! Safe travels!!
The lounge looked very nice!! So I expected a bit ' more ' of a first class seat. I'm very glad you listed your menu choices. But, I'd also like to know if you enjoyed your meal! 😃 Your music selection is always wonderful ... thank you! The landing was really smoothe ... always a plus!! Congratulations, dear LTE, on your near 1 million followers!! Amazing feat and a great testimony to your talent!!!
Your video is the 6th video I seen this week about Johburg, so I that’s a sign that’s it’s time to go. Especially since I have not been to the African continent yet, that’s a great place to start. Great video!
Obviously I love the whole thing because this is the sort of stuff I geek out about, but the last three minutes of this absolutely got to me in a major way. What scenes and images. Just incredible footage. It isn't only the soaring, dramatic music (which doesn't hurt, to be fair). It's the place, the textures and those browns and blues, and the regal, magnificent animals you have for company. I cannot wait to see more. Well shot, mate. Thanks for all this, and safe traveling to you.
On return trip from Londong to NYC's JFK I was upgraded to first class. I was able to enjoy the comforts of BA Concorde Lounge. It was wonderful to be treated with civility. Flying should always be first class. If I could, I would only travel first class to any and all destinations. It was an experience I will not soon forget.
The first time I flew first class was when I was 24. We flew from Seattle, WA to London on British Airways ! I was amazed on the service, food and the big leather seats! I received socks and a shaving kit. When I fly coach I receive a bag of nuts.
I can’t begin to tell you, that not only was the video of the flight amazing and wonderful but the ENDING. When I say that the imagery, the music, the content, it hit me right in my soul. The spirit of Africa, the sunsets, hot air balloon and the glorious animals and nature. Wow what an ending. Life is so beautiful. I’m so thankful.
I have an interview for a private jet rental company on Tuesday. I applied way back in early December and didn't hear anything until yesterday, hours after my boss's boss I've only said 20 words to all week fired me at the start of my fifth day there. I'm hoping the timing of their call back and this video are good signs of what's to come. It'll be my most nerve-wracking interview ever because I've never been unemployed without already having something else lined up. Wish me luck! I've always had an interest in luxury travel and really want this opportunity.
@@kandikidzora Nightcore is any kind of music sped up. Speeding up EDM is popular but I make metal nightcore on my channel :) Thank you for the luck! I'll have my second interview tomorrow!
Awesome video as always! I have been fortunate to fly BA a number of times, usually on long haul to/from America. I agree with your overall assessment: Excellent service/product in First, but still felt a lot like Business class. (to be fair, the one time we flew F we were burning a ton of AAdvantage miles before one of their previous devaluations hit). And similar to your comments, the Concorde Room was a heck of a treat. We very much enjoyed the time there. Outside of the Concorde Room, however, I can't say I see a justification to spend the huge amount of extra money to jump from BA Business into First. Looking forward to the next videos though! The scenery out there looks epic!
I used to watch a variety of travel vlogs, but I'm down to yours only. I appreciate the way you present them without injecting too much of yourself into the telling. I find many of these travel "personalities" to be either annoying or arrogant. Very excited for the Namibia footage! Thank you for doing such a beautiful job!
One more outstanding Flight Report but the last 3 minutes from Namibia.....I had tears in my eyes..😭. What a BREATHTAKING scenery!☀️😎😍 I can't wait to see more of it!👏
Flew home from Singapore with BA in Club World just before the pandemic struck. Flight time14 hours 10 minutes. Loved every minute of it. Even the 7 hours I slept for. Crew were amazing. I don’t understand all the flack BA get. Try that amount of time on an American carrier……………..
It must have been quite surreal and emotional after almost two years without long overhaul travel. Hope to see more of them as the world situation gradually improves.
I had the fortune of enjoying the beauty and comfort of the Concorde BA Lounge in Heathrow on my way to San Francisco. I felt pampered and excited to be part of the BA First Class world. Thank you BA for all your accomplishments,
Love the production quality of this video. So glad I found you. Subscribed! Will be taking my first flight (redeye on SQ from SIN to Melbourne) in a month. Will be the first time on a plane in 3 years, and when I saw your comment on the takeoff being an emotional experience, I was so happy to see your video left that uncut!
You said my mind at the end of the video. This is at best a business experience compared to what is offered on so many other airlines. Qatar Airways Qsuite service and hard product beats this hands down! Your videos are truly amazing and relaxing! 👏🏽
Those Namibian clips at the end gave me the thrills! 😫 Can’t wait for when I’d be able to afford traveling and I know it’s sooner than later on GOD! Africa is so beautiful! ✨
Missed your videos. Glad to see you back out making great content. I found myself going back re watching previous reviews during the various lockdowns. Keep up the great content and most of all stay safe. 🏴
Well I've finally gotten a glimpse of first class with British Airways lol. I love how you show everything in detail, the music you use, it makes your videos really enjoyable to watch. I'll be binge watching them all! 😆
What a lovely thing to see you back flying Long Haul. I gotta say, that's a decent C Class product BA's flogging there. The significant thing is you're back. Your COVID video (about your experience) was one of the best PSAs about the whole experience. Good health to you!
I wish you a speedy flight to1 million. I get huge joy from your work. It is a visual art and nobody does it better than you. This is simply brilliant, no frills, wonderfully shot and edited, honest nd takes your viewer to places the vast majority of us can only dream of. I am so grateful for your generosity . I very much wish you and your family health and happiness for the future. THANK YOU
I'm so happy to see this! I was so excited the moment I saw it was coming. Your excellent flight reviews are what drew me to your channel, please keep them coming if possible!
Another amazing video as always. I must say I'm Really really looking forward to your videos coming up. Thanks for the preview. So excited! Stay safe and healthy sir.
I flew BA first class from Toronto to London a few years ago. I’m pretty sure I was the first person on the plane which was good because that night the boarding Computer kept crashing. It took two hours to get all the passengers on the plane. That said I was perfectly content in my pod seat while I waited. The thing I remember most though was the professionalism and the amazing service the flight crew provided that night.
Many years ago my wife and I were upgraded from Economy to Business Class flying in a BA 747 from Toronto to Heathrow. Unfortunately it was at a time when smoking was allowed, but never-the-less the experience was welcome. (A number of years later we were upgraded from Economy to Business Class on an Emirates 777 flight from Dubai to Manchester and that experience, and service, was far more pleasurable.)
It's not bad at all, but honestly not impressed. Emirates, Qatar and Singapore have had truly raise the bar for First Class. If this was a new business class, I'd be very impressed.
Exactly my sentiment! I am a frequent flier to Asia, usually with Cathay Pacific in Business Class. These are the same seats, same narrow footrest. Comes but with a different price tag I strongly assume.
I have flown BA First dozens of times and have never been dissapointed. I feel safe flying with them and love the onboard service and product. I feel the First experience has improved considerably with the addition of a door, thus making the seat much more private. All of the airlines you mention above are State Government funded and therefore have that financial stability to fall back on which will naturally affect the customer's experience. I have flown with all of them and disliked them in comparison to BA for various reasons but overall because BA is British and (I feel), is a good representative of the UK. Middle eastern airlines have many multi nationals from all over the world so I feel you do not get an authentic national experience with them. Singaporean crew are far too subserviant in my opinion and I find that concerning as you need crew who are assertive in emergency situations. The airlines you mentioned have good hard products but are not for me.
I just flew QSuites with Qatar airways , a business class that seems equal to BA first . That is how far BA is behind . The TV screen is considerably,y smaller in BA first than Qatar QSuites .
@@gw2078 considering QSuites has a door ( in business ) , it shows how far behind BA is. Not just with emirates, Qatar or Singapore but also with Air France or Lufthansa first class . Flew five years ago with BA long haul in business class and it was shockingly bad . Poor food , poor lay out , no privacy , 8 rows next to each other . They upgraded in the mean time but still way behind .
@@wengelder9256 The New BA Club World Suites have a door as do the new BA First Suites. These have not yet been rolled out fleet wide however. Not all Qatar aircraft have the new QSuites and therefore not all Qatar Business seats have doors. We will all have our preferences of carrier for various reasons and most of us will recall bad and good experiences with certain carriers for whatever reason. It sounds like you flew, (five years ago), on the Club World that is gradually being phased out. These cabins have their good and bad seats like most carriers but if you choose wisely you can get a very private seat. I prefer the new suites with doors however and no matter what cabin you fly in and with what carrier, the crew can make or break your flight.
Greetings. I have NOT flown BA first class, but in comparison with other European carries the privacy, layout of cabin and lack of privacy I find BA really disappointing! I don't see much difference with Business Class! Air France, Lufthansa are definitely superior let alone Emirates, Qatar and Singapore Airlines...
I had the chance to fly BA in First back in 2018 from Miami to LHR. It was great and so comfortable. And then I visited the Concorde Room, since I had a very long layover. I was so impressed. By far the best Lounge experience I ever had. Fantastic Food and lovely Staff. Its so nice to see you back on longhaul flights. As always, a very nice Video😀👍❤️
@@luxurytravelexpert Regarding to what I could see in your Video, that’s true. But since it was my (for the time being) the only First Class experience, It was a blast for me 😉.
So good to experience a long haul flight in 10 minutes! Having not been on a flight yet since the pandemic , I do love experiencing one safely. Turbulence gave me butterflies as like you I'm a bit of a nervous flyer. Thankyou for showing us Namibia in such beauty , can't wait. Have a lovely weekend. Take care 🙏🏴
Great video, found this as I'm planning the same trip London to Joburg and then Namibia , Botwanna. After 2 years of no travel also your video has me excited.
Magnificently well put together, I am pleased I enjoyed a cheeseboard and a glass of Port whilst enjoying your first longhaul enroute to Namibia. I cannot wait to see your footage. Thanks so much for sharing and great to see a BA Fist looking so comfortable 👌
Yes, I have flown British Airways. Alas, I was in an economy seat which was not the most comfortable seat. But, for economy, the service was good, the staff very friendly - no complaints.
Thank you so very much for posting this video... you could never understand how much it means to someone like me, to finally be able to experience what first class would be like. Everyone should be able to experience a First Class flight, (or at the very least, experience this video), before they leave this world. I think your video would go a long way to help someone relax and get the most out of their flight if they were a first-time flier in British Airways First Class. Again, thank you for making and posting this video.
Word to the wise....be careful. I used to only fly economy then said lemme try premium economy. Once I tried business 2 years ago I haven't been back down since 🤣🤣. You get used to the better food lie flat bed & nice lounges REAL FAST
Thanks for this LTE - another great clip. I am a big fan of BA Business Class on which I travel a lot directly to and from Jo'burg. Whilst it is great not to have a middle-of-the-night aircraft change more recently the Qatar Business class product has really, really raised the bar to even challenge, and some may say surpass, BA First Class. I have visited the Concorde Lounge and travelled BA first Class and I just think BA hasn't got either the Lounge or Cabin up at the required level which is disappointing given that the Business Class products are spot on. Come on BA - get up there with the best of them!!
Loved the end part of the Video. Lion King feels all over again. Thanks for this overview! I will be experiencing business and first class on BA for the first time in a few months. London to Dubai and back.
You're so lucky to have this amazing experience on BA. We traveled First Class on BA 747 in 2019 from London to Chicago and it was the worst flight ever. We always travel First Class and traveled at least once a year overseas on different carriers, for the last 13 years. On that particular flight it was configured 2/4/2, my husband and I were in the middle two and a single person was on either side of us, facing us, with this collaspiable 'wall' for privacy. Every time we needed to get up, we actually had to step over the person because their head was in our way!! Then the flight attendant would lean over them and hit the privacy wall to communicate to us. The food was mediocre, the attendants were ignoring the fact that passengers from economy were walking through and taking the snacks set out for 1st class, so there wasn't anything left for us. AND, they pretty much stopped caring hours before we landed. I wrote to BA, naming the attendants, and was surprised they responded with apologies, but that was about it. But, thank you for this video. We've decided to visit South Africa in the near future.
Thanks for another great video. I had the chance to fly BA First 3 times between JFK-LHR (twice, before Covid) and LHR-Santiago Chile (once, Dec 2019). None of my BA First experiences were good. Such as: (1) the cleaning team didn't take away the dirty used socks from previous flight passenger and left it on my ottoman; (2) long list of tea options on the menu but actually only loaded one type of tea - English breakfast; (3) few options of desert, but only one kind of desert is loaded on board; (4) broken IFE; pillow for sleep has large piece of stain on it; (5) totally empty hand wash and lotion in the First lavatory, they didn't fill it up; (6) didn't allow me to have 2 breakfast main courses as I skipped dinner, quite hungry; (7) only one hot towel for the entire 14-15 hours flight between LHR and Chile (BA's longest non-stop route); (8) snacks in the First for mid-flight are all cheap options like crisps, other airlines even serve burger / sandwich / noodles for business class mid-flight snacks. And lots of other issues...... I wouldn't pay cash or even hard earning Avios for BA anymore. It is a broken airline, massive cost cutting, poorer service but not lowering the price, of course I wouldn't lower my expectation as well.
While there are First Class seats on other airlines that are "over the top", this one looked appropriate enough. Everything else about the flight seemed to be sufficiently classy, including the food. Good trip, good video.
So good to see you taking long flights again. I love how you confided that you were emotional at takeoff. There is something very emotional about flying. The footage and music of Namibia gave me goosebumps! Can't wait.
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Have never been to Concorde Room but many years ago my wife and I were in a very quiet BA Business Class lounge at Heathrow on a Sunday morning. We had seats adjacent to the excellent views across the apron. Returning from a shower I noted one other passenger in the lounge who had chosen to sit very close despite the empty spaces, rather ruining our privacy. With hindsight realised the seat he was in was a unique corner with walls on 2 sides so with a large newspaper open and strategically aligned you would not see who it was unless standing nearby…..as I was. By the way the other passenger was the film star Hugh Grant !
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Congratulations on your followers milestone, Doctor. It is a testament to the outstanding quality of your videos. By far the best produced works on TH-cam. Excellent work! Cheers 🥂
Thank you 😊
@@luxurytravelexpert Hi there, whens the Namibia video out ??i cant wait ..
Hey How come people like you and Shaquille O'NEAL don't put the PHD next to your titles ? As hard as you and Shaq worked on that degree I would lve stamped it on my forehead 😂
It’s not a real First Class but a super business class.
Thanks for the share.
Pix on Namibia are awesome !
Bravo et merci
British Airways is the only airline I use to and from East Africa - 27 years now. I just really love this airline. I am so happy you are flying to all of these incredible places again. I can't wait!! The music you chose for the end of this video was just beautiful!! Safe travels!!
That flight attendant at 30:23 was the highlight of the whole video. Adorable. Excellent video as always, can't wait until next week!
Agreed.
The lounge looked very nice!! So I expected a bit ' more ' of a first class seat. I'm very glad you listed your menu choices. But, I'd also like to know if you enjoyed your meal! 😃 Your music selection is always wonderful ... thank you! The landing was really smoothe ... always a plus!! Congratulations, dear LTE, on your near 1 million followers!! Amazing feat and a great testimony to your talent!!!
Your video is the 6th video I seen this week about Johburg, so I that’s a sign that’s it’s time to go. Especially since I have not been to the African continent yet, that’s a great place to start. Great video!
Would love to know your reason for why South Africa is your favourite country :) asking as I’m a local and appreciate it so much🇿🇦🔥
I did part of my studies in South Africa and have been in love with South Africa since then ❤️ 🇿🇦
@@luxurytravelexpert we love to see it🤌❤️
The last 3 minutes of this video just take my breath away. The spectacular view, the music.. simply surreal!
When you get to 1 million subscribers, consider it 1million times better than 99 percent of channels on utube. 👍 Enjoy and be safe ☺️.
Obviously I love the whole thing because this is the sort of stuff I geek out about, but the last three minutes of this absolutely got to me in a major way. What scenes and images. Just incredible footage. It isn't only the soaring, dramatic music (which doesn't hurt, to be fair). It's the place, the textures and those browns and blues, and the regal, magnificent animals you have for company. I cannot wait to see more. Well shot, mate. Thanks for all this, and safe traveling to you.
On return trip from Londong to NYC's JFK I was upgraded to first class. I was able to enjoy the comforts of BA Concorde Lounge. It was wonderful to be treated with civility. Flying should always be first class. If I could, I would only travel first class to any and all destinations. It was an experience I will not soon forget.
oh wow, those ending shots are breath taking!
The first time I flew first class was when I was 24. We flew from Seattle, WA to London on British Airways ! I was amazed on the service, food and the big leather seats! I received socks and a shaving kit. When I fly coach I receive a bag of nuts.
I can’t begin to tell you, that not only was the video of the flight amazing and wonderful but the ENDING. When I say that the imagery, the music, the content, it hit me right in my soul. The spirit of Africa, the sunsets, hot air balloon and the glorious animals and nature. Wow what an ending. Life is so beautiful. I’m so thankful.
Let's not forget the beautiful people of that continent. Over 1.1 billion of them and over 1100 dialects
The soundtrack at 1:28, 'Eyes Wide Open' is perfect for holiday vlogs 😄
Thank you! Welcome back! Congratulations!
6.43 No mango. Good to see you back ! Another beautifully filmed post. Agree it's really a nice Business Class treat rather than First.
I have an interview for a private jet rental company on Tuesday. I applied way back in early December and didn't hear anything until yesterday, hours after my boss's boss I've only said 20 words to all week fired me at the start of my fifth day there. I'm hoping the timing of their call back and this video are good signs of what's to come. It'll be my most nerve-wracking interview ever because I've never been unemployed without already having something else lined up. Wish me luck! I've always had an interest in luxury travel and really want this opportunity.
I just have to ask, is your name a reference to the EDM nightcore? Because if so that’s amazing!! Also good luck on all your interviews!
@@kandikidzora Nightcore is any kind of music sped up. Speeding up EDM is popular but I make metal nightcore on my channel :) Thank you for the luck! I'll have my second interview tomorrow!
12:15 Oh wow, I just wanna say that I have watched your videos every single day one of your videos
Last part of the video, Namibian adventures trailer is Lit......🔥🔥🔥
I missed these reviews..... Good to see u again
Always a pleasure to watch your videos
Awesome video as always!
I have been fortunate to fly BA a number of times, usually on long haul to/from America. I agree with your overall assessment: Excellent service/product in First, but still felt a lot like Business class. (to be fair, the one time we flew F we were burning a ton of AAdvantage miles before one of their previous devaluations hit).
And similar to your comments, the Concorde Room was a heck of a treat. We very much enjoyed the time there. Outside of the Concorde Room, however, I can't say I see a justification to spend the huge amount of extra money to jump from BA Business into First.
Looking forward to the next videos though! The scenery out there looks epic!
This was lovely thank you for this, I felt like I experienced the flight with you😊
Did 1st class on 747 with BA to Mauritius some 16 years ago and it was a fabulous experience for a peasant like me.
I used to watch a variety of travel vlogs, but I'm down to yours only. I appreciate the way you present them without injecting too much of yourself into the telling. I find many of these travel "personalities" to be either annoying or arrogant. Very excited for the Namibia footage! Thank you for doing such a beautiful job!
As always, just wonderful. Thank you also for the outstanding music/mix that for sure, takes a lot of time in the editing process.
That's true. You came to the best country on earth. South Africa. 👌🌎🇿🇦
One more outstanding Flight Report but the last 3 minutes from Namibia.....I had tears in my eyes..😭. What a BREATHTAKING scenery!☀️😎😍
I can't wait to see more of it!👏
It’s no hardship to be one of your nearly one million subscribers. In fact it’s a pleasure. Thank you.
Thx for being a follower 😉
I remember when you did not have a 100,000 . You deserve everyone. It took time and a lot of effort ! You deserve it!
Flew home from Singapore with BA in Club World just before the pandemic struck. Flight time14 hours 10 minutes. Loved every minute of it. Even the 7 hours I slept for. Crew were amazing. I don’t understand all the flack BA get. Try that amount of time on an American carrier……………..
Hands down you are the best travel vlogger. The music is always on point and it always looks professionally done. 👍👍
Thank you for your very kind comment 😍
Wow! That Namibia footage was just stunning! I moved to Zambia as a baby and after Dubai also lived in the bush in Cameroun. Africa is truly special.
So Luxurious , possibly even in the MOST- Severe TURBULENCE
It must have been quite surreal and emotional after almost two years without long overhaul travel. Hope to see more of them as the world situation gradually improves.
The music filming were excellent .thank you very much I enjoyed a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it
I had the fortune of enjoying the beauty and comfort of the Concorde BA Lounge in Heathrow on my way to San Francisco.
I felt pampered and excited to be part of the BA First Class world. Thank you BA for all your accomplishments,
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Your channel is superb - thank you so much for the inspiration !
Love the production quality of this video. So glad I found you. Subscribed! Will be taking my first flight (redeye on SQ from SIN to Melbourne) in a month. Will be the first time on a plane in 3 years, and when I saw your comment on the takeoff being an emotional experience, I was so happy to see your video left that uncut!
The Namibian footage and music gave me goosebumps with every passing scene. Wow.. Excellent work. Truly Inspired! :)
You said my mind at the end of the video. This is at best a business experience compared to what is offered on so many other airlines. Qatar Airways Qsuite service and hard product beats this hands down!
Your videos are truly amazing and relaxing! 👏🏽
At last I've seen in writing what I inmediately felt: Business class
Those Namibian clips at the end gave me the thrills! 😫
Can’t wait for when I’d be able to afford traveling and I know it’s sooner than later on GOD!
Africa is so beautiful! ✨
Your videos send me to my happy place :) The music is amazing!
Ha! South Africa is my favourite country on earth too!! Excellent video mate🇿🇦
Yes, we visited the Concorde Room twice in Mid October. Thank you for the fond memories! Looking forward to our next visit.
Missed your videos. Glad to see you back out making great content. I found myself going back re watching previous reviews during the various lockdowns. Keep up the great content and most of all stay safe. 🏴
Amazing! Thank you so much for allowing us to at least dream...💝
Very nice video. South Africa, truly wonderful.
Well I've finally gotten a glimpse of first class with British Airways lol. I love how you show everything in detail, the music you use, it makes your videos really enjoyable to watch. I'll be binge watching them all! 😆
What a lovely thing to see you back flying Long Haul. I gotta say, that's a decent C Class product BA's flogging there. The significant thing is you're back. Your COVID video (about your experience) was one of the best PSAs about the whole experience. Good health to you!
I wish you a speedy flight to1 million. I get huge joy from your work. It is a visual art and nobody does it better than you. This is simply brilliant, no frills, wonderfully shot and edited, honest nd takes your viewer to places the vast majority of us can only dream of. I am so grateful for your generosity . I very much wish you and your family health and happiness for the future. THANK YOU
Thank you for your kind comment
Dat airballoon in Nambia was like " Icing on the cake " of this video.Spectacular photography 👍💫
I’ll publish my balloon flight next week 😉
Finally, a flight review after a LOOOOOONG TIME
Thank you. I was wonderful to finally see another trip report. looking forward to Africa.
I'm so happy to see this! I was so excited the moment I saw it was coming. Your excellent flight reviews are what drew me to your channel, please keep them coming if possible!
Thank you for your kind comment
This was excellent job and first time i have come across your channel.
Another amazing video as always. I must say I'm Really really looking forward to your videos coming up. Thanks for the preview. So excited! Stay safe and healthy sir.
Thank you for another beautifully crafted video. Delighted to see you back on long haul once more, and look forward to following your future journeys.
Really excellent video!! I can't wait for another one!
More to come!
The British Airways Heathrow Concord Room is fantastic. While I was there I enjoyed great food and relaxation and even a massage.
I flew BA first class from Toronto to London a few years ago. I’m pretty sure I was the first person on the plane which was good because that night the boarding Computer kept crashing. It took two hours to get all the passengers on the plane. That said I was perfectly content in my pod seat while I waited. The thing I remember most though was the professionalism and the amazing service the flight crew provided that night.
Your videos are a welcome respite in this chaotic world; thank you so much for taking us along for this dreamy ride!
Many years ago my wife and I were upgraded from Economy to Business Class flying in a BA 747 from Toronto to Heathrow. Unfortunately it was at a time when smoking was allowed, but never-the-less the experience was welcome. (A number of years later we were upgraded from Economy to Business Class on an Emirates 777 flight from Dubai to Manchester and that experience, and service, was far more pleasurable.)
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!
It's not bad at all, but honestly not impressed. Emirates, Qatar and Singapore have had truly raise the bar for First Class. If this was a new business class, I'd be very impressed.
Exactly my sentiment! I am a frequent flier to Asia, usually with Cathay Pacific in Business Class. These are the same seats, same narrow footrest. Comes but with a different price tag I strongly assume.
I have flown BA First dozens of times and have never been dissapointed. I feel safe flying with them and love the onboard service and product. I feel the First experience has improved considerably with the addition of a door, thus making the seat much more private. All of the airlines you mention above are State Government funded and therefore have that financial stability to fall back on which will naturally affect the customer's experience. I have flown with all of them and disliked them in comparison to BA for various reasons but overall because BA is British and (I feel), is a good representative of the UK. Middle eastern airlines have many multi nationals from all over the world so I feel you do not get an authentic national experience with them. Singaporean crew are far too subserviant in my opinion and I find that concerning as you need crew who are assertive in emergency situations. The airlines you mentioned have good hard products but are not for me.
I just flew QSuites with Qatar airways , a business class that seems equal to BA first . That is how far BA is behind . The TV screen is considerably,y smaller in BA first than Qatar QSuites .
@@gw2078 considering QSuites has a door ( in business ) , it shows how far behind BA is. Not just with emirates, Qatar or Singapore but also with Air France or Lufthansa first class . Flew five years ago with BA long haul in business class and it was shockingly bad . Poor food , poor lay out , no privacy , 8 rows next to each other . They upgraded in the mean time but still way behind .
@@wengelder9256 The New BA Club World Suites have a door as do the new BA First Suites. These have not yet been rolled out fleet wide however. Not all Qatar aircraft have the new QSuites and therefore not all Qatar Business seats have doors. We will all have our preferences of carrier for various reasons and most of us will recall bad and good experiences with certain carriers for whatever reason. It sounds like you flew, (five years ago), on the Club World that is gradually being phased out. These cabins have their good and bad seats like most carriers but if you choose wisely you can get a very private seat. I prefer the new suites with doors however and no matter what cabin you fly in and with what carrier, the crew can make or break your flight.
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Greetings. I have NOT flown BA first class, but in comparison with other European carries the privacy, layout of cabin and lack of privacy I find BA really disappointing! I don't see much difference with Business Class! Air France, Lufthansa are definitely superior let alone Emirates, Qatar and Singapore Airlines...
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That work of art with the flip flops stopped working about three years ago.
I'm really in love with your video sir. Thanks for sharing 🤗
I had the chance to fly BA in First back in 2018 from Miami to LHR. It was great and so comfortable. And then I visited the Concorde Room, since I had a very long layover. I was so impressed. By far the best Lounge experience I ever had. Fantastic Food and lovely Staff. Its so nice to see you back on longhaul flights. As always, a very nice Video😀👍❤️
The Lufthansa Firs Class facility in Frankfurt is more impressive (your home carrier) 🙂
@@luxurytravelexpert Regarding to what I could see in your Video, that’s true. But since it was my (for the time being) the only First Class experience, It was a blast for me 😉.
We have been there 4 times and we loved it.
So good to experience a long haul flight in 10 minutes! Having not been on a flight yet since the pandemic , I do love experiencing one safely. Turbulence gave me butterflies as like you I'm a bit of a nervous flyer. Thankyou for showing us Namibia in such beauty , can't wait. Have a lovely weekend. Take care 🙏🏴
Beautiful views of nighttime London after takeoff!
Always a pleasure watching & sort of like experiencing your travels. Continued success with your channel. 😎🇨🇦👍
Great video, found this as I'm planning the same trip London to Joburg and then Namibia , Botwanna. After 2 years of no travel also your video has me excited.
What a superb video. The best one by far of the concorde room. Thanks again, looking forward to your next post.
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Quel plaisir ! Merci pour ces vidéos.
I love watching your videos... It truly relax me... Thank you... Keep up the good work and Bon Voyage
I’m excited to watch your Namibia videos! Looks amazing! I always enjoy your videos. Safe travels!
Amazing footage, thank you! Very relaxing and detailed.
Magnificently well put together, I am pleased I enjoyed a cheeseboard and a glass of Port whilst enjoying your first longhaul enroute to Namibia. I cannot wait to see your footage. Thanks so much for sharing and great to see a BA Fist looking so comfortable 👌
Yes, I have flown British Airways. Alas, I was in an economy seat which was not the most comfortable seat. But, for economy, the service was good, the staff very friendly - no complaints.
Great video!!
Thank you so very much for posting this video... you could never understand how much it means to someone like me, to finally be able to experience what first class would be like.
Everyone should be able to experience a First Class flight, (or at the very least, experience this video), before they leave this world.
I think your video would go a long way to help someone relax and get the most out of their flight if they were a first-time flier in British Airways First Class.
Again, thank you for making and posting this video.
Now THAT is first class. Take heed American Carriers !
Your experiences are inspirational. I love to travel but I've never flown business or first class. I'm believing to experience it for myself soon💕
Word to the wise....be careful. I used to only fly economy then said lemme try premium economy. Once I tried business 2 years ago I haven't been back down since 🤣🤣. You get used to the better food lie flat bed & nice lounges REAL FAST
Great camera work, as always!
Thank You 🙏. What an amazing video. You have given me hope to travel again.
Namibia looks stupendous! Can’t wait to see this!
That ending footage! Thanks for that
Thanks for this LTE - another great clip. I am a big fan of BA Business Class on which I travel a lot directly to and from Jo'burg. Whilst it is great not to have a middle-of-the-night aircraft change more recently the Qatar Business class product has really, really raised the bar to even challenge, and some may say surpass, BA First Class. I have visited the Concorde Lounge and travelled BA first Class and I just think BA hasn't got either the Lounge or Cabin up at the required level which is disappointing given that the Business Class products are spot on. Come on BA - get up there with the best of them!!
Loved the end part of the Video. Lion King feels all over again. Thanks for this overview! I will be experiencing business and first class on BA for the first time in a few months. London to Dubai and back.
Enjoy your trip
Welcome to South Africa 🇿🇦. Enjoy your stay …..
You're so lucky to have this amazing experience on BA. We traveled First Class on BA 747 in 2019 from London to Chicago and it was the worst flight ever. We always travel First Class and traveled at least once a year overseas on different carriers, for the last 13 years. On that particular flight it was configured 2/4/2, my husband and I were in the middle two and a single person was on either side of us, facing us, with this collaspiable 'wall' for privacy. Every time we needed to get up, we actually had to step over the person because their head was in our way!!
Then the flight attendant would lean over them and hit the privacy wall to communicate to us.
The food was mediocre, the attendants were ignoring the fact that passengers from economy were walking through and taking the snacks set out for 1st class, so there wasn't anything left for us. AND, they pretty much stopped caring hours before we landed. I wrote to BA, naming the attendants, and was surprised they responded with apologies, but that was about it. But, thank you for this video. We've decided to visit South Africa in the near future.
I believe from your description that this was Business Class (First Class does not have a 2/4/2 layout)
Thanks for another great video. I had the chance to fly BA First 3 times between JFK-LHR (twice, before Covid) and LHR-Santiago Chile (once, Dec 2019). None of my BA First experiences were good.
Such as:
(1) the cleaning team didn't take away the dirty used socks from previous flight passenger and left it on my ottoman;
(2) long list of tea options on the menu but actually only loaded one type of tea - English breakfast;
(3) few options of desert, but only one kind of desert is loaded on board;
(4) broken IFE; pillow for sleep has large piece of stain on it;
(5) totally empty hand wash and lotion in the First lavatory, they didn't fill it up;
(6) didn't allow me to have 2 breakfast main courses as I skipped dinner, quite hungry;
(7) only one hot towel for the entire 14-15 hours flight between LHR and Chile (BA's longest non-stop route);
(8) snacks in the First for mid-flight are all cheap options like crisps, other airlines even serve burger / sandwich / noodles for business class mid-flight snacks.
And lots of other issues......
I wouldn't pay cash or even hard earning Avios for BA anymore. It is a broken airline, massive cost cutting, poorer service but not lowering the price, of course I wouldn't lower my expectation as well.
Thx for sharing your experiences
(6) is funny 😆. In first class 👍
While there are First Class seats on other airlines that are "over the top", this one looked appropriate enough. Everything else about the flight seemed to be sufficiently classy, including the food. Good trip, good video.