New British Airways First Class Review - B 787-9 Dreamliner - London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi (BA73)

BA First Class Review - Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - London to Abu Dhabi (BA73) Flight Review Trip Report First Class Flight Report
Join me on board as I review the British Airways First Class product in their new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi.
Starting in the Concorde Room at Heathrow Terminal 5, I'll run you through what it's like to fly in BA First in their new Boeing 787-9 and comment on BA's over-all performance in this class of travel.
Airline: British Airways (BA)
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, G-ZBKC
Travel class: First Class
Seat: 2A
Route: London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi - BA 73
Camera: Sony A6300
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[@arwenmegan]

I am surprised that BA's First Class seating is what other airlines have as their Business Class seating. I am dumbfounded that BA kept their Business Class seating on new planes.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Hi Jason, while I agree it looks like the reverse herringbone layout in many other airlines (ie CX and QR) but they are more spacious. Still, they're not as spacious as what's found in the Qantas A380 or as private as the Emirates first class product.

[@bobdilokjeerapan681]

this is the same seat as SQ new business class :)

[@BennnWJK]

jonybeam you obviously haven’t flown first class on Emirates or Singapore Airlines

[@PaulStewartAviation]

A similar design although the BA seat is more spacious. :) (As you'd expect and hope being first class)

[@bobdilokjeerapan681]

Paul Stewart like 2 inches

[@JaydenWong]

a very well made video! Love the voice over and the way you present your comment :D

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate :)

[@TravellerYT]

A nicely put together Trip Report. The lounge looks lovely and so does this British Airways product! It looked like this was a very enjoyable flight. Best Regards from Maxi and Maro.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks :)

[@TheAgeofFabulous]

I love that you do a voice over. So nice instead of reading everything about the flight, so if I get distracted, I don’t have to rewind.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for the kind words

[@IScreamer]

Agreed about the voice over but it would be infinitely clearer with a better microphone and/or improved acoustical surroundings.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Hi mate, I've recently bought a new microphone so hopefully the audio quality is a little better. :) Unfortunately Apple make is quite hard to get microphones to work with their products.

[@CraigFarangBa]

Thank you for including the menu -- and the names/descriptions of the food/wines. That is always helpful and of interest, and too many people fail to include them.

[@ordaviation1019]

All your trip reports are great, and this is no exception. Love the voice over as well. Thanks for providing a great video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@newflyer6837]

I also enjoy your voice over and find it easier than reading the subtitles. Well done on the change. :)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@MrUnbelievableAbs]

Great job as always Paul! Excellent review - i love the thoroughness

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@benkennedy5436]

Hi Paul, Great Video as always. Keep up the great work as always and continue the voiceovers!!!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Ben :)

[@joshjohn5243]

Great job Paul. I have watched you since the start of 2017 and ur videos are amazing (its hard to find great aviation videos on CZcams). Keep up the great work 👍👍👌

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate :)

[@romand7685]

Hey Paul,
I have been watching your videos for a while now. I enjoy every bit of your videos as it shows me how the airline runs. You are a really funny person and I always enjoy watching your videos!!! I always learn a new thing from your videos. You always put your trip report in the best way possible you have a voice over so then I don't have to read the writing on the screen, you outline every little detail about the airline, aircraft, seats, airline lounge, onboard bathrooms, beverages and food and also takeoff and landings as well as tips for when travelling with the airline. Looking forward to watching your future videos. Keep up the good work and wishing you all the best for 2018 and beyond!!! :)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for the kind words :)

[@zakcostello7976]

Great video Paul. Your videos are easy to understand, unlike some other airline reviewers which only use subtitles are hard to understand if you have a headache or something similar. You use subtitles and voiceovers which I enjoy. Keep up the good work. I liked, subscribed and shared👍 Ps My parents both have a pair of Qantas pyjamas and I feel like I am missing out on the luxury. I’d be happy with any of the two.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for the kind words. You're in the running :)

[@MrEmichan]

great review as always. love the fact that you talk (without endless small talk like many other ytbers) in your reviews.
also, lol at the #stillsingle and commiserations re small bladder.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

:)

[@marcrussell7690]

I love it Paul! Really good review! I love the voice and not the subtitles
Well done 👍 I liked it, I shared it and I commented

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Marc :)

[@rorykb]

Thanks Paul! Been wanting to try BA first on the 787 for a while now! Looks really nice, thanks for great in-depth review!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@missadriana333]

Great video reviews! Keep up the good work

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@rosalewis2811]

Love all your videos hope to see more real soon

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Rosa. Unfortunately I have no flights booked until May, although I have quite a few then which I'll mention in my Q+A video :)

[@Newlyfound]

Really informative Paul and l love your narrated style to the reviews!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching Steve

[@cricketmanick]

Great Video Paul! All your videos are very professional.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@alexandersharp2968]

Wow nice review over British airways :) it looks like British airways has improved there first class its great thanks :D

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching Alexander

[@stevenmaron9877]

Another top flight review (pun intended) Paul. The quality of the vids continues to get better and there is, dare I say it, some impressive ‘art shots’ that add colour as well. I like that more of your, admittedly odd, personality is starting to show through more as well. Happy return to work.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

lol

[@spook9780]

Looks beautiful Paul! A very detailed review, as all ways.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Luke :)

[@lionheart57]

OMG, thank you so much again for sharing the sweet engine sounds :) !

[@PaulStewartAviation]

No worries mate, I always include the spool up (unless I accidentally miss filming it :) )

[@KG1970.]

Great review as always.Gives the feeling as im on the flight myself Keep it up mate.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@bunciscakep]

Great review. Enjoy it so much.

[@WaqarAhmed-gf1jh]

Great review as always keep up the good work

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks

[@adampotrykus]

Great watching your experience and quirky commentary. keep posting!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Adam :)

[@Nottsboy24]

Brilliant! great video & report :)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate :)

[@jadonheath6495]

Great review Paul!!!!!!!!

[@checkon86]

favourite bit: Those Engines!!! thanks for doing the unedited Takeoff

[@staralliancefan1245]

Great video Paul. It certainly looks like a great business class product!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching

[@lfnovoa]

Great review, I particularly enjoyed the David Attenborough cameo ;)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks. I made sure that the TV screen in the background was more intellectual than what I usually watch when I fly (Family Guy) haha

[@christophermills99]

Really do enjoy these videos!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@flymax9736]

A very good review as usual :)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@bluebarron351]

Love your work mate!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@triple7lover77]

Excellent trip report 👌 love the way you narrated it 😊

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@KylerRosen]

Hey! Nice video! Love your content and hope you'll get more subscribers soon!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate :)

[@scotishtaffy]

Great video. Loved your QF First Class to LHR

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Andrew. :)

[@christopherwatterston7177]

Great video. I really enjoy the voice over.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Christopher

[@julianmunday6941]

Nice video as always! You’re always on the 787!!!! Hopefully you will fly the new route from PER-LHR soon 🙂

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate :) Yeah, it's a good aircraft :)

[@paulprewer3545]

Thank you Paul, a good video up to your usual high standard.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching Paul. :)

[@MrMcMatt92]

This looks like what BA business should be like. Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching

[@johnsingleton6920]

BA are putting out a new business class in late 2019, it will eventually be on all flights, it is going to be the same as Oman, Japan business, a staggered 2,2,2 across

[@speedbird1598]

Early concepts showed their new Business class seat as being their current one with direct aisle access.

[@_Andrew2002]

Don't go on the current BA buisness class if you want to live

[@christopherdandeker6122]

Yes why fly 2-4-2 in a cramped cabin when you can fly 1-2-1 -for example with Cathay. BA 777 Business is very poor value for money. Go figure

[@mikkoanttonen34]

Love your vids Paul! Keep up the good work! (p.s would like to see more Qantas flights😉)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate :) I'll be reviewing the Qantas A330 business product from SYD to HKG in May so keep an eye out for that. :)

[@ctravels3648]

Very comprehensive video, liked a lot !

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate :)

[@ntntdt]

Great travel report, with detail content

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@theresnormissing]

Hey mate, came across your channel via a link someone provided in Aus BT. I must admit I agree with a lot of your sentiment regarding BA (from your happy new year & 7 days message) especially for those flying short-haul in Y class! Now i'm off to watch your BA Business Class/ Club World Review to compare it to my mate's experience.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate. I'm going to do a little talk about BA in my Q+A video as it's really sad to see what's happened to such a great airline.

[@tammypearson4500]

Happy New Year to you too! I hope to experience BA this year. I'm joining friends in London for their 25th wedding anniversary. My home airport, MSY, offers BA to LHR nonstop. I've never been to London nor flown BA. Hopefully I will get to do both! I enjoy your videos very much; love your humour. Have a great day 🛫

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Tammy. Enjoy. London is a fascinating place!

[@alexw214]

Love your videos!!!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@pamelabies]

Watched your videos all day, great entertainment Paul. I hope to see you somewhere in the sky one day !

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed them Pamela. Which was your favourite? I'm always glad to hear which one people enjoy :)

[@pamelabies]

@@PaulStewartAviation Definitely your Qatar reviews are my favourite. Would also be nice to see you review Singapore first class suite or the new Emirates one :)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Pamela - all of my flights with QR have been great. No current plans to fly with SQ or EK I'm afraid.

[@Digitalflyer28]

Love the video and how you'd show all the important features of the First Class seat - big fan of the Zodiac Cirrus design :)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate :)

[@brettgarriock2643]

Great review Paul, I'll probably never get the chance to fly business class myself, but your videos make me feel like I'm there 😎.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Brett

[@kobetucker3581]

another well edited video can't wait to see where 2018 will take you

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@Egyptman36]

Keep up the good reviews!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@thirdpassport]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks :)

[@lukenewton-lewis78]

Another great video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Luke

[@ozpookau]

awesome review!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@logicalthinking4376]

Would love the amenity kit my man. Never been fortunate enough to fly first class, but your videos are slowly but surely changing my mind!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate - you're in the running.

[@bradwilliams8615]

Great vlog, hope to try it one day!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Brad

[@flyingdentist]

beautiful flight review,An awesome way of flying especially in a modern jet like the 787.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@cdnshark19]

Great video, Paul! I love how detailed your videos are and the commentary you give us! Do BA have a "Book the cook" online menu booking system like SQ?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate. I'm not sure to be honest. I'd doubt it being BA...

[@annedugan2158]

Someday I'll be able to fly 1st class. Thank you for showing what it's like!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Anne :)

[@siani86]

Great vid I’m planning a trip and found it super helpful while I try and decide what airlines to fly. #stillsingle so adorable!! Safe travels!!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Siani. :)

[@siani86]

Paul Stewart what airline would you suggest flying from NYC to LHR

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Hi Siani. Good question although unfortunately I've never flown that route as I'm usually flying from Australia to either Europe or North America. Do you have status with any particular airline or airline alliance?

[@ojeloke6633]

Great video Paul. Would love to do this myself someday

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate :)

[@charleshamilton9274]

Great video. BA direct service from here in Denver to LHR is via a very old 747 so much different seat/features. The best part of this video, however, are those fantastic red and blue socks. Very fashion forward!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching :)

[@thomasbaird957]

Love the video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Thomas

[@Oscar-mz3cc]

Great video, Paul!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Oscar

[@threealliancetraveller9892]

A very nice flight report. The food looks great!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@lachlantrainvideos]

Great video, I loved how you talked in your video, once again. The BA first class is faaaaar better than their cringy business class. Keep up the good work.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for the kind words. :) Yep, it's certainly better than BA's club world product!

[@jorgevl4531]

Great video!

[@margaretknight93]

Thanks for providing informative videos for us travellers

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for the kind words Margaret

[@hdstudios178]

i love the voice over is much better then just text on the screen! i really love britsh airways! and i do agree that its nice to slip out when its dinner time!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for the helpful feedback as I was certain how popular the voice over might be. Thanks for watching :)

[@lucasdiaz9966]

Great video! BA is so underrated, their new first class is so classy
Saw that u posted a giveaway, this is my comment

[@jasperhughes5637]

Someone has common sense

[@thelorax9622]

Hey Paul - thanks for the videos. I like planes, but not travelling, so your videos are great.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for the kind words :)

[@cdgh99]

BA's lack of investment over the last decade has meant that their first class is more comparable to the business classes of many other airlines.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

This was a new product a few years ago so I wouldn't say that they haven't invested anything into it. Having said that, it's just not that great of a product. I didn't find the hard product that bad (while it looks like Qatar/Cathay's business class, it does feel quite a bit bigger), it was the services that really let it down. I withheld a lot of my criticisms of the services in the video.

[@cdgh99]

Yes you're right. I felt that BA didn't really try with this new seat, considering at the time Emirates and others were going all out with suites. What were your thoughts on the services?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Sorry for the slow reply. The service was really quite bad. I really toned down my thoughts about the crew in the video because I didn't want to be too mean, but it really was pretty bad.

[@GeorgeDaymondLush]

Coming back from Antigua in December First Class was as you described but as they were not selling it as First we had business food (inedible) and they had not cleaned the plane - nuts and crumbs in the seat and on the floor. Crew were OK though. They still have a way to go

[@obinnaihe4530]

BA is saving money as usual.

[@stefanhofmann2521]

Hello, I absolutely love your videos

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Stefan :)

[@krunalupadhyay5213]

Always loved your video ever

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@joelblomhoff419]

Looking forward to Travelling on the 787-9 product from Melbourne to Los Angeles in September! Great Review Paul!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Enjoy! The new Qantas 787-9? Be sure to check out my review of that very same flight (QF95)! :)

[@joelblomhoff419]

Paul Stewart we are flying United! Any thoughts on Uniteds 787 product?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

I haven't tried it I'm afraid.

[@joelblomhoff419]

What have you heard than? Shoukd I be cancelling the flights now?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

I have heard very little about the American airlines and haven't flown long haul with any of them. They're safe.

[@XRidesCars]

Great video! It really shows how BA really is.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@baronlutz9524]

wow thats a big upgrade in a way i LOVE

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching

[@donl5941]

Decent trip report. I appreciate the abbreviated departure and arrival video. Twenty minutes looking out the window in First is no different than twenty minutes looking out the window in economy. We've all seen take off at night and adding one more after 1,000 times is just agony and I hit 'next' quite quickly. Thank you.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Don. Yes I now tend to speed up the takeoff and landing, and then upload the takeoff footage in a different videos for the real nerds. :)

[@60frederick]

What do you think of the remote controll?
Thank you for sharing your video with us! I am looking forward to your next video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate. It was OK although I'd rather be able to reach and touch the screen.

[@tomjamesynwa]

Very nice. We travelled BA First on a 772. This looks a much improved version of BA's First product.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Tom. Yep the seat itself is far superior although I must admit that the service was far better on my 772 flight, though. If you're interested, don't forget to check out my review from my 772 flight from 2 years ago. :)

[@RawrRawr310]

Nice video, Paul!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@djpratt4365]

Great Video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@jeffreyglass859]

Nice work mate☺

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks friend

[@skuh1260]

Great👍 Thanks!

[@jadonheath6495]

Your channel is my favourite haha!!!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Jadon :)

[@Speedbird1FLY]

Great report. It should have so many more views. All our support will push it up YT's algorythms

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate :) haha

[@djiceflame]

Are you flying for vacation reasons or do you fly in order to do these nice videos? Good stuff, Paul, keep going like that. By the way, I love your country, Australia :) Been there 2015 and 2016 for a couple of weeks. Greetings from Germany!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

HI mate, thanks for the message. I visited Berlin for 3 days back in 2016 and loved it. :) I'm flying for vacation.

[@aviationgisnzl3904]

Great vid!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate

[@Supahemz]

I'm loving your reviews! keep them coming :)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks mate - more coming :)

[@spook9780]

You are one of the best Aviation CZcams Channels out there! Keep up the beautiful work!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Luke :)

[@KT-rh6jt]

entering the comp - and enjoy your oneworld reviews

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching

[@workhardtravelharder9313]

An interesting review Paul, thanks for posting. As is the general consensus, it's not a great first class product is it. It's not as flash at the emirates suite or as spacious as the Qantas suite. I look forward to your next video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching :)

[@tomjamesynwa]

It is also significantly cheaper than the aforementioned carriers first products

[@janetbruce2430]

A well edited video @Paul Stewart

[@JoeListon]

Love the 789. Great aircraft! Love the video - hoping for a chance to win as well!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching Joe

[@RyanAvgeek]

Very nice!

[@liamgatt3333]

Looks amazing

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching :)

[@zakelwe]

BA First class is the worlds best business class :) Good review.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

:)

[@irishinusa1615]

Hi Paul. Thanks again for sending link to BA777. Following review, much prefer 787👍 i had 2A BA LAX to LHR..choose based on this review from you lol. Thanks for sharing. Your vlogs are very informative. Cheers, Elaine

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Elaine :)