We Tried British Airways First Class: IS IT WORTH £9000? 🤬
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- British Airways First Class LHR-BOS Trip Report | Find out what it is like to travel First Class on British Airways on board their small 787-9 first class cabin. We'll experience the Concorde Room, English tea on board, and I'll share with you how we booked this £9000 flight for under £500 using an transfer bonus promotion to BA Avios points from American Express.
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The production quality of this video is unreal! LOVED THE VIDEO😍
Thank you so much Dan, I really appreciate the kind words!🙏 If anyone reading this is not already subscribed to Dan’s channel you’re really missing out, his aviation/travel videos are amongst the best on CZcams!!
I don't see the value in first class anymore when Business Class as a whole in the industry is so good.
Except BA Business Class, which is 2-3-2, is a joke to me
Never been on first class, a few times on business class and mostly on coach class.
Honestly, I won't be feeling happy spending $10,000 on 5 hr trip.., but I sure do feel happy donating $50,000 to poor Native American communities in Northern California in the past decade after living out of their native land my whole life.
Thanks for a great and inspiring video. Absolutely first class!
Stellar quality & editing. Keep it up, this channel will grow quick!
Thank you so much Steve, I plan on it!
I really enjoyed your vlog just as much as you appeared to have enjoyed your trip in First Class. The commentary was well paced & narrated; the music choice for soundtrack totally appropriate. The well produced video provided lots of helpful detail covering the important aspects of the check-in, departure lounge, boarding and what to expect from BA’s service and the journey. I participate in the AVIOS programme and where I can fly business class. I hope to follow your advice on redeeming points in order to maximise the experience. An excellent, objective review. Thanks 😊
Wow thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, I really appreciate it and hope you enjoy the upcoming videos as well!
Your vid was recommended by CZcams, glad it was, it's great. Subscribed and rang the bell. Thanks for posting.
You are awesome, thank you so much!!
Nice review - particularly the bit at the end where you described how you got such a great deal. Reviews of BA's premier classes have been quite critical over the past few years. It's good to see the crew here doing such a great job.
Thank you, I’ll continue to share any of my points & upgrade strategies in future videos as well. The crew makes all the difference in your flight experience and they were amazing!
Great Video! Really solid quality. Happy I stumbled across your channel :D
Thank you so much!!
This content is actually amazing keep it up
Thank you so much!! 🙏
Great video thank you!!
My last flight in BA first was just before the pandemic on 747. Really enjoyed your well thought out and excellent filming, and excited to be back in First in December 🤞🏼
Thank you for the kind words, the Queen of the skies will be missed! Enjoy your flight in December! ✈️
Great video !
Very stylish, easy going and flowing video to watch. Nicely done.
Thank you so much!
@@HDjeff and humorous too. Very witty outtakes to funny Ricky gervais or that clip with the guy wanting to sit in First...after all it should be something to marvel at. Just flying is fun. As you say in your apt "tag" it's the journey that counts, the infinite possibilities of travelling rather than just the being somewhere else. I've felt like turning round and going back, sometimes it can be very therapeutic.
Great video Jeff! Very informative and entertaining. I'm especially excited since I'm due to try this out in December (SCL-LHR) if restrictions are lifted by then. You are absolutely right about the remote boarding: it just doesn't make sense given the current situation! I've flown their business class product a couple of times on the 787-9 and have to say that I'm not a big fan of the layout because if you want a window seat (and which avgeek wouldn't want a window seat?😉) you are forced to face backwards, which imho isn't ideal. The cabin crew have always been excellent, despite the food being good but not the best quality.
I hope everything goes well for your trip from Chile in December, I would love to see that part of the world soon. United used to offer an awkward backwards facing seat I am very familiar with, not ideal but still beats the alternative in the back! Thank you so much for your kind words, I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
Great quality and editing!!
Thank you so much!! 🙏
I had that seat booked for LHR - KUL which was then cancelled due to the Pandemic but I look forward to flying in that cabin next year.
In 2019, I flew from Seattle to London to Kenya and back on BA's Business class. I flew on a 777 and 747. I am not a fan (as a matter of fact, I will avoid it at all cost) of the front/backward facing seats in BA's Business Class. It seems to me that this is an extreme safety hazard for the person that has to climb over someone's legs during a flight, in other words the non-aisle seats. Also the fold-down foot rests are clumsy and awkward. The only marginal good thing about the front/backward facing seats is that you get to face your travel companion during the flight, but even that feels weird. I will say that I did like flying on the 747, upper deck, in Business class. They still had the awkward front/backward facing seats, but the aisle was huge and it seemed to be more spaced out, so climbing over the aisle seat foot rest didn't seems as bad. I will do all I can to avoid flying on the BA front/backward facing seats again.
Really enjoyed this video, can’t wait to fly internationally again from Australia.
I would love to fly TO Australia, hopefully sometime soon. Happy travels!
Great review!
Thank you!! 🙏
I did long haul business class on a B.A. 777 with my wife before the pandemic with the 2-3-2. I could not believe anyone in their right mind could sign off such a seating plan. Surely, they must have been a plant from another airline?! I was aisle, so the window passenger had to climb over my legs to leave their seat! That was bizarre enough, but how the crew cope with serving the non aisle seats is heroic. To serve the middle seat in particular involves straddling the legs of the aisle passenger and much leaning and stretching. I had done Huston the year before, Air France out and KLM back and the service on both in a 1-2-1 configuration was outstanding. My wife (her last two flights had been TUI and Ryanair) enjoyed the experience, but, I vowed never again. Not, never again B.A. (I have had some wonderful service from their crews over the years) but never again 2-3-2.
Then you really wouldn't believe that BA used to offer a 2-4-2 seating in business.
United still does a 2-4-2 flat bed business class on 777s that fly to Hawaii, still beats the seats in the back!
The new BA club world suites are great. They are 1 + 2 +1, all forward-facing private suites with a door. They are very close to the first class suites which are still an open design with no door. BA is supposed to be working on a new first class with an enclosed suite. We just flew BA from LHR to BGI round trip in the new club world and I was impressed. Whether international first or business class, BA beats AA hands down. Now, you need to try the new Emirates 777 "game changer" first class suite. AMAZING!
I've travelled First on BA many times ( 747-400,777,787, & A380 ). With the luxury of The Concorde Lounge, it's always a lovely way to travel. PS the BEST First cabin is on the A380, but the 787 comes second now the 747's are gone.
Gone but not forgotten😢 ♥️🇬🇧♥️
How is the 777-200ER? The one I'm looking at has 8 seats as opposed to 14, so I'm not sure if it's an updated cabin (either the 2015 or new 2020 suite)
@@YouProductions1000 You have the 2010 first class seat. The 2020 suite is on the 777-300, 2015 seat is on 787-9/10
@@coopa2002 Gotcha, I've booked club world (the new suite). First is a $788 upgrade, which isn't terrible, but since it's the older seat, it's probably not worth it at least for the hard product.
@@YouProductions1000 Personally, I wouldn't bother unless its a 12 hour+ flight. The new suite is better than the old first imo
We are flying BA business class in September to Greece! Can’t wait!
That’s awesome, enjoy! My wife will actually be doing it again tomorrow without me. 😭 She is visiting her family this weekend but you will have a great time in September!
Went on a business class flight return from London to LA a fantastic Fabulous experience from exquisite food service and comfort all the way through highly recommended love ❤️ it!!! ✈️
That’s awesome, I love hearing that you had a great time!! ✌️
Flew BA business class , Manchester to JFK December just before lockdown started. Rear facing seats in the centre, that we actually had to pay extra for and you have to climb over legs To get out of you seat, and both sides of the plane were served food and drink so far out of sync it was a shambles. Flew Emirates to the Maldives 2 months later and there is absolutely no comparison. BA really need to step up their game.
Trouble is Bob, there are so many other Airlines that do a much better job, I would never travel BA. if I fly the pond, then its Lufthansa, Swiss air, Finnair or even Singapore.Last it would be Virgin-never BA.
Hi Jeff. For somebody who is scared of flying I would definitely put my fears aside for an experience like this. Looks absolutely amazing. If I have to fly I will only go by Aer Lingus my own national airline and BA. Small thing, but a pity and surprising that BA fell down on such a small detail like the transportation to the aircraft. For those who spent 9,000 pounds, it must be a tad disappointing. Well done on the video.
Thank you so much! It is definitely a great experience, especially if you can use points! I’ve been meaning to try one of this short Aer Lingus flights from Boston to 🇮🇪, I’ll have to experience that airline sometime soon!
We are on BA 294 in March....if covid19 allows.....will miss the 747s their First was something special....loved your videos...cheers🇬🇧
Thank you so much Michelle, I hope you enjoy your holiday in March! ✈️
Would have liked to have seen more on quality of food and wine available. Looking forward to seeing more 😀 subscribed 👊 😀 👍
Thank you for your feedback & for subscribing, I really appreciate it!
I’ve been lucky enough to fly Business and First quite a few times and whilst First is great personally I find the business seats/beds more comfortable and I’m happy saving money and sitting a little bit further back from the front of the aircraft. Either way, if you can, try it…….you only live once!
This is quality!
Thank you! 🙏
Great video! Can't wait to watch more! BA First looked awesome, shame that plane still had the old Club World business class rather than the new Club Suites offering.
Thank you! I agree, hopefully they upgrade those seats ASAP.
From reviews I've seen, the BA backwards-facing seats in Business Class are not popular. With only three of you in First Class, of course the service was excellent. Overall, you had a luxury experience that very few of us will ever be able to enjoy, but it was nice to see what they have to offer. Good video.
Anyone can enjoy an experience like this if you collect credit card points, even just the 100k signup bonus on my Amex card was enough points for two tickets and we paid under £500 in taxes and fees. I have some videos in the works on my points strategies and the cards I use.
BA currently prices ATL to LHR at $1400.00 in economy. They had a sale several months back for ATL-LHR at ~$1800 in biz class so I jumped on it...for only $400 more than coach it was a no-brainer. To upgrade to First was $1100 from LHR and $750 to LHR. I jumped on both. Considering that it's typically $5k to fly first, I'm getting the whole experience for $3400.00 Not cheap, but way below what it would be for full fare. Wait for a biz sale, then even upgrade just one of your legs and you'll get the full enchilada in first for way below strike prices.
My dad works for United Airlines, so I always fly Business or First class. Not bragging or anything. I'm just so use to it now. I wish everyone can fly like this.
United doesn’t have first class anymore, that’s fake first class! 😂 I fly mostly on United… several years ago we did fly Global First on a very underwhelming flight from Tokyo to Dulles, and my wife got a global first seat for no extra cost flying business to HKG after they stopped selling first. I do have a Polaris video from Zurich in the works, it’s still one of my favorite business class seats.
@@HDjeff Sorry, I didn't use pass tense. I use to fly first class years ago when I was a kid. I hardly fly anymore, just don't feel like traveling as much as my family use to back in the day. I don't understand the new Polaris thing as much, never really bothered to look into it. My parents fly a lot, he still works for United, and a bunch of my relatives use buddy passes.
I do want to travel again in the future, places I have already been to and places I haven't yet. My dad will retire in 2 years or so, so I think the buddy passes will end, but his flying privileges will remain, I believe. It's cool, I don't mind flying economy, or whatever it's called now.
It looks great and a nice upgrade. Its certainly a much better ride than the BA business class product (which is lagging in the industry in my opinion). I ask myself if I would pay double the price of a Qatar or Singapore airlines business class seat. The answer is no. I just don't see value perception in that. Great trip report. Thank You
Went on a BA 747 to NYC, those are now retired but the service up in the "bubble I call it" upper deck in business class. Service impeccable by BA Staff. Served the most lovely meals and fine wines at 08:30 :) Love BA. If you do fly, get in early as their deals are great. Going to Malaga return flight Saturday 20/11 with a hire care included £170 ( economy) but still great value. Not worth doing short haul in club europe me thinks
Love the BA club world product, the new suits are ace
I would love to try them out!
Hello first time viewer.
Your a happy flyer unlike some of the guys out there. Was Amanda wearing non-stop Dan's tshirt?????
Great video I have subscribed.
Thank you so much, and yes we love Dan and that’s his shirt, also his shirt in my profile photo currently!
I've just come acroos this video as I've just booked my wife and I avios seats to Boston from London. Curiously it used less avios to go first class and back club class rather than club class there and back. Yes, taxes etc are pricey but not compared with paying the full price. Have subscribed - fabulously put together video.
Thank you for the kind words, I’ve noticed that first class can be less sometimes as well. You can also pay less avios and more cash too which is nice if you’re short on points. My wife took the same flight again in their newest seat a couple months ago and she had a wonderful time, I hope you & your wife enjoy your flights as well!
I enjoyed your video,glad you had a great experience.I like travelling with BA,convenient and flights cover a large number of routes but I have been treated a lot better by cabin crew in economy cabins than in club world(business class),some of the staff in club treat you with disdain,I have never figured out why,especially since passenger custom is allowing them to remain employed.My message for BA management would be to swiftly sort the behaviour of members of club world cabin crew who find it hard to crack a smile or fail to have a cheerful attitude towards passengers.The last club world flight I travelled on saw a female member of flight crew practically snort at me after she had asked me if I just wanted to not bother having breakfast on board and I replied that I did want breakfast,she was obviously too lazy to prepare and serve it to me.Very sad BA.
Travelled on ba business and for the price for 1st class not much difference except the price,and just think how many Michelin star resstuarants you can have with the savings, BA flight attendants are the best
In 2008 my wife and I did this on a 747. Stuart Smith was our cabin steward. He was amazing. The captain came down to talk to my wife who is a nervous flyer.
That must’ve been amazing!!
Brilliant vlog!! What camera equipment and editing software do you use for production of your vlogs if you don't mind me asking. Hope all is well, take care
Thank you!! Sony A7siii with a Zeiss Batis 18mm lens for the good looking shots, the rest is a mix of GoPro and iPhone footage. Adobe Premiere for editing.
@@HDjeff many thanks for the info
BA are just so average. It’s incredible a supposed world class airline with so much customer service heritage make their first class customers take a bus to the gate. The only consolation is their flight crew who, on a good day, are fantastic.
100% mate. I do a lot of travelling & BA is at best bang average. You cannot class their business/first class offering in the same bracket as Singapore, Etihad, Emirates etc
It’s much more of an American Airlines experience! 😆 I still had a great experience except for that awful bus.
I disagree, we have flown across the pond several times with BA First, found the staff to be very good.. .lobster...not so much
@@michelletaylor5691 staff are fantastic - but the overall business/first offering is just not up to scratch compared with the other middle east operators
Can’t offer any BA First experience but have flown Emirates and Cathay Pacific first long haul. It ruined me now knowing what’s offered at the pointy end.
Greetings from Sydney, I just wanted to say amazing editing. It wasn't until I watched the other videos that I realized that you do this professionally. Amazing editing.
Thank you so much Peter, I appreciate the kind words and hope to visit your part of the world once we are able to do so again!
I spent a good ten years of my life flying long haul in Business class and enjoyed every flight. At the time BA was excellent. But they had normal seats and you could sit next to your colleague. My preference was the window seat because I like to see where I am and enjoy the beauty of flying. Modern seating arrangements do not allow that. I would hate not to be able too look out.
They still have those type of seats in premium economy, except on flights within the US then those seats are “first class” - and don’t have the leg rest.
Heck, you must be going back a few years. 😁BA introduced the yin-yang seating in Club back in March 2000! 😮
Personally I prefer AA, unfortunately missed LHR lounge in T5 as we flow through T3 to MIA, however the Cathy Pacific's lounge is probably the best food and lounges in London. On BA the new business Class seat are a lot better than 1st as the have closing cubicle doors now, so very private. Great video though.
I have seen a couple reviews of the new business class, it looks fantastic! I would love to try flagship first on AA, although we did experience the awesome JFK flagship first dining while flying first on Cathay in early 2020.
You are very fortunate to have found a seat. I have been trying to cash in my 150,000 Avios for the experience. I just did a search for either LAX LHR or LHR LAX and there was like 3 seats in the whole next year.
Try it last minute, this one didn't pop up until 3 days before the flight.
@@HDjeff I will, just really frustrating, not sure to make other plans or not. I also have like 250,000 on AA and oddly AA offers BA first as well but rarely is available
I’ve got just over 1 million Avios. Impossible to use them on anything apart from Econ flights.
Can’t believe business and first pax still git rammed on the same bus at LHR. DXB has individual buses for CIPs and not cattle trucks like BA
Now flying Emirates as way better and a lot cheaper plus chauffeur to/from airport at each end
@@HDjeff Thanks for the tip. It paid off. I was at dinner Thursday night and boom! LHRDFW popped up. I quickly snagged it, and changed some plans around. Overall a very nice flight. Amazing crews.
@@aa777flyer That's amazing, so glad it worked out for you!!
I just had to rewatch the video,...is there enough room for two to dine in.one pod? I assume the restroom is for first only,lastly did you join the executive club? Cheers ❤🇬🇧
Yes two can dine together, we've done that before on Cathay and it was awesome! There was 1 restroom for first class only and it was booked through BA Executive Club (Avios) after transferring points from amex with a 40% bonus at the time.
Good.... AF, Lufthansa and Swiss offers real first class....
Which ones have you experienced? I’ve also flown Cathay first and Singapore suites, Lufthansa is probably the next first class I’ll fly.
I fly BA a lot and mainly fly premium economy and business. Their business class is dated but I’ve yet to try their new cabins as covid impacted my regular travel plans. I like their loyalty program but they’re not as good as even some of the US carriers. Business on United and American Airlines better but I’m assuming the new BA business cabins will be much improved.
I do have an upcoming video about United Polaris which is a fantastic business class, but we still had a great time on BA!
Looks very similar to the business class I took with Swissair to Thailand and that only cost me £1,700 ($2,000) for a return ticket (two 12-hour flights)
I usually fly business class on long flights and although they all have flat bed seats there is a lot more space and better lounge, food & service in first, so considering it only cost about 10k Amex points more at the time and the same taxes/fees it was well worth it.
Just started following you. I live in Boston and would fly to London as many times a year as I could get a cheap Business or First ticket. How can I monitor BA for good deals? Seems like you have to enter dates and check every single flight, one at a time to find out the Avios / price?? Thanks for any tips.
Awesome, yea there is no easy way to search. What worked out for us one this one was Amex had a transfer bonus for Avios at that time and it was an off peak date so it wasn’t very many points. Unfortunately BA taxes/fees are high, you are better off flying on a U.S. airline from Boston then it’s usually just the $5.60 tax & miles/points. JetBlue and United are both starting direct flights soon.
Love ❤️ experiencing the excitement of traveling 🧳 in first class🥰. However, catching a bus to the plane ✈️ was a little disconcerting.
I couldn't agree more, thank you for your wonderful comment!
Quality of your video is great- just have to correct turbulence
Thank you, I’ll work on that! 😆
Im flying BA 1st class tomorrow and got a great upgrade price from biz for $475
That’s an AMAZING deal, I hope you have an incredible flight and be sure to do the afternoon tea if available!
Great video. You have put me to shame 😊 as having flown BA First many times I didn’t know you could move the foot stool nearer to yourself. BTW you can use that to sit at so you and your lady could have dined together. I remember on a flight back from SF the guy in the centre seat said to me that the only thing missing on the tray table for me and my partner was the candelabra!! It was a nice thought.
It’s always great to learn something new! She did sit with me for a bit, it was great and we actually dined together in first on a Cathay Pacific flight a couple years back which was a great experience!
Well good video music bit too loud
Thank you for your feedback!
Very nice...we last flew on the BOAC 747 on Sept 2019....will definately miss the queen
Great memories though I’m sure, I flew on the final United 747 flight to Hawaii in 2017, what a sendoff for the Queen of the skies!
@@HDjeff seriously??? I am soo envious...first class on a 747 is something i doubt that can ever be replicated cheers ♥️🇬🇧♥️
You can still do it on Lufthansa on the new 747-8 and I plan to do that when I can get a good points deal!
@@HDjeff are masks required on board and in the lounge?
Yes on all flights and in the airports still, except when eating or drinking.
Japan airline allowed me to use two first class seats ,one for seating and one for bed,because there were only 2 passengers in the cabin. They could have done that to u. Also, no caviar?
Totally recommend JAL.
JAL is definitely on my bucket list! I'm sure if I asked she would've done that. No caviar, didn't get any on Singapore or Cathay First either.
although not a long flight, definitely a nice redemption especially with a 40% transfer bonus
Yes definitely worth it with the bonus!
How busy was the rest of flight? I'm flying premium (WT+) solo on the 19th and curious to know if I'm likely to have someone next to me.
I didn’t see premium economy but it was fairly full in business but not sold out, my guess would be similar to that. Enjoy your flight later this month!
@@HDjeff thanks!
Véri fine
You flew the Boeing 787-9 but its different product from BA 787-10.
It is the same in first, but fortunately the newer -10 has the new club world suites.
Hi, I am planning on flying from Newark to LHR in First Class on BA 787-10 which also has 8 seats like you had on your flight. I am using 70K Alaska Air miles for this trip but the tax as you have expierenced is about $880. I would like to get your feedback if it is worth to fly for a 6hr 55 min flight from NY to London to pay 880 in taxes. Of course to buy this ticket cost $5109.20. I will your reply. Thanks.
Hi Raj! Unfortunately BA charges ridiculously high surcharges on top of some of the highest airport taxes in the UK. For me it is worth it for a special experience but not something I would do every trip, but also a lot of people regularly pay $3-5k round trip just for business class on that route so it’s all relative. Also consider that flight will actually be closer to 6 hours in the air, so it will go by fast. Happy travels!
BA Business Class seating is simply appalling with cramped seats, no storage and no direct aisle access for many seats. As for the crowded bus to the aircraft, at Doha airport Qatar have a special small bus for business class passengers.
The new seats look much better! The bus is shameful though, they need to do better.
Its worth it.....
Well I just cashed in £1.50 worth of Tesco points for £6 off cineworld tickets so I know the feeling you get well!
😂 that’s fantastic, we are in England for Christmas so I’ll be sure to collect some Tesco points!
Having flown on all of BA products in new and old configurations, I can safely say that the service standard is what separates BA apart on a good day. The hard product is average. There’s not much else to say on that front really!
The service makes all the difference, a great hard product with terrible service doesn’t make for a very good flight.
@@HDjeff indeed. Just a shame with BA that it doesn’t seem that the focus on the hard product has been a priority of late. The upgraded dinnerware/glassware is however a nice touch.
Those business class seats facing each other are really awkward with the partition down
I bet! I’ve flown the old United backwards facing seats and it’s the same problem. Where do I look? 😆
If I’m on BA first into LHR, can I still use the lounge?
You can use the arrivals lounge, unless you’re connecting to another airport the you could use the Concorde room. Enjoy your flight!
@@HDjeff had no idea there was an arrivals lounge! Thank you
The seat is not as wide as other first class. CX seats are 35 inches wide. Stretch wide elbow to elbow.
We flew CX first in early 2020 and it was an awesome points redemption using AsiaMiles. That seat is amazing, but this one certainly doesn’t feel narrow especially because the armrests fold down all the way in flat bed mode.
@@HDjeff You are not fat like me. I am trying to find another airline for my Asia route. Did you try the rib eye steak at Concorde Room? I heard it is very good.
How can you only have 530 subscribers and over 10,000 views to the video?!
The CZcams algorithm! 😂
Nice report - I suspect hardly anyone pays £9000 for these flights - many companies have corporate agreements that results in much cheaper fares.
Yes you’re probably right, except for whoever books the flights for Ricky Gervais! 😆
Personally I don’t mind the BA product. You always see that BA are lagging behind the others, but let’s remember they are run by IAG. Make BA better you have to do the same to Air Lingus and Iberia. Most other airlines only look after themselves.
iF you are a pretending to be good airline , I agree. BA has not been the worlds favourite Airline for decades. Management at IAG, worry about money more than their customers/ staff and it shows.
How was your immigration and customs experience into JFK as a first class passenger?
This flight was into Boston but there wasn’t anything special, I do have global entry so customs never takes long coming into the US.
@@HDjeff sorry I knew that. I travel into the US a lot and customs drives me bonkers. I thought with first class it would be a fast priority process. Love your video.
Name of song at 1:30?
"Just Run" by Surfclub
I flew Qatar Qsuite, I must say that it is more luxurious than BA first class.
I’ll have to get back to you on that once I experience it.
@@HDjeff It is, it's not even close.
@@lvthud I’m sure the service and food is amazing but the seating arrangement is definitely tighter/smaller than BA First, typical of any newer business class like UA Polaris which I fly often.
@@HDjeff The Qsuite has 1 inch more seat pitch and 1/2 in less width, so it's pretty much an even match, being enclosed makes it seem smaller I think. I agree with you about the Polaris seat, UA didn't impress me.
Totally agree- puts BA in the shade, one of the top 5 Airlines in the world. BA? Don't bother.
£9000 that's bonkers .
Video was good.
😂 yes you’re right, I don’t know anyone that would actually pay that. Thank goodness for points!
How can you say that the chair is unbelievably good, with other companies it is an ordinary business class chair, for the have of the price
I can say its unbelievably good because I experienced it for 8 hours, and it was an unbelievably good experience and very comparable in size & comfort to most first class suites except for Singapore and the new Emirates private suites. I was surprised too, I didn't expect it to be that good. Even the Cathay seat is not much bigger, I've flown that as well and it is 1-1-1 which is cool but closer to the seat in front of you. Which business class is the best you've flown?
I think British Airways need to up their game when it comes to their first class cabin interms of it heavily resembles that of a mediocre business class! As one of the world's best airlines, they really lack in a hard product in their first class cabin.
However, their newer First Class has heavily improved and somewhat resembles that of Qatar Airways' QSUIT!
A lot of people say it looks like business class but it definitely feels much bigger and more private than any business class I’ve flown including the new JetBlue mint studio which is huge. But I agree they could definitely improve!
Interesting video but if the cabin was that empty, I can't understand why you still sat at opposite sides of the plane to your wife.. the seats in the middle have a fantastic set up for couples and people travelling together where you can lower the partition..
Yes but the seats in the middle don’t have windows! We also work together so I’m sure she appreciates some quiet time.
Really wanted to enjoy this review, but I found the volume of the background music far too loud. I kept wishing I could turn it down so it wasn't so distracting to your voice. Otherwise, great production value. I'm going to try to watch it through. I'm only 4 minutes in and the music may prevent me from finishing it.
Thank you for your feedback, my videos have a more upbeat vibe than your typical travel content and I realize that doesn’t appeal to everyone - no worries. I’ll consider lowering it a bit more when speaking in the future. 🔊🤘
@@HDjeff thanks for replying! And just to clarify it wasn't that I didn't like the music, I just found it interfered with listening to your voice at the volume it was at. Best of luck with your upcoming videos!
Personally I think it's too much for natta, in my opinion I can't agree with that price... what it could be, a good shipping cruise, an education into a higher degree, a lifesaver to a hand in need, a investment, a wedding, a project.... anything but a shame in same pain no matter the icing.
Agreed I would never pay that much, but for £450 & not many points I would do it again without hesitation.
Is that little man ( I think it was Cruz's father in law ) still working in the BA catering facility that is the only man on the planet that can slice prawns longways, so they can be laid flat on a plate so as to make it look like you have six prawns not just three??? Can't really tell from the shot angle.
It has been a while so I cannot recall, but I would be surprised if that was the case.
You had to get on a bus!!??? I would be livid if I had to do that! Thats like taking Easyjet. Not good.
At least Easyjet boards from both sides of the plane, they get you off that bus faster! 😆
Like other businesses classes… not true first like Singapore Emirates or La Premiere …
Everyone says “world’s best business class” but it was much better in my experience. Having recently flown NH “The Room” and SQ business which are amongst the best, I had a much more first class experience and more space on board with BA.
Its the crew that make First great on British Airways, still that bus thing was bloody awful ♥️🇬🇧♥️
Yes, you’re absolutely right about the crew and the bus!
Great video. "21 day old AGED beef" ? Nah, I will pass on that one. Rancid [or raw] meat is not my thing. Still I suppose rich people can have lots of fun in hospital getting botulism or getting a tape worm removed. It get rid of some of their money I suppose. Pass on the champagne too. The prawns looked OK. If I was going first class, my sole motivation would be a comfortable bed. I am really over "sardine class".
Most quality steak houses will serve 21-28 day dry aged beef.
Dry aged beef is very common if you order a quality steak, it makes the meat tastier and more tender. I’ve never been sick from undercooked or raw beef, only seafood, but just because you got a bad oyster doesn’t mean you should quit eating them!
I'm pretty sure Ricky Gervais doesn't take the bus!
I should hope not! 😂
Appreciate the video but BA is by far not one of the best in First.
I never said it was! The service was exceptional though and that seems to be a common theme with other reviews about BA First.
We have flown both First Class and Biz Class on BA (A380). The First class experience is non-pareil. Business class, not so much. I do not care much for the back-facing seating. The Concorde Lounge experience was something totally luxurious.
Why everyone saying $10k..im flying BA 1st class & it was $4880 round trip. I'm all for people making their videos BUT for $5000 I would hate to try to rest & have to hear someone talking every 5 seconds.
Look up last minute one way flights to places like Boston or NY, currently $12,152 LHR-JFK one way. I’ve seen deals less that what you paid for round trip fares, but I always use points for these flights. I don’t ever disrupt passengers or crew when making videos.
Too loud your music...some can hear what your saying please
Thank you for your feedback!
Can I buy three economy class and lay over the seats?😂
😆 actually Air New Zealand sells a skycouch which is basically exactly that with an extra cushion in the gap! I’ve definitely done that when I’ve been lucky enough to have a whole row to myself.
Not only do BA not have a clue about what Business Class is, I mean just look at that seat layout, it's horrible! They even offer the Ryanair boarding experience to First Class customers. So, in a word: No. At best its some other airline's Business Class. And the fuel surcharge that never went away even when it should never have been implemented and the taxes imposed by the UK regime make this a carrier to be avoided at all cost. BTW, I have an AMEX/BA card but will never use it on a BA flight.
Agreed sir! The BA hard product in J is horrible! I as in J a few years ago LHRLAX on the A380. A backwards facing window seat. Very claustrophobic, and not easy to get out of the seat if the aisle seat next to you is occupied. I should never have to climb over my seat mate in J.
I’ve flown a lot in the old United backwards 2-4-2 layout and that was also quite terrible, these seats were great when flat beds weren’t so common in business class but that day is long gone. The boarding experience was terrible but I loved the service, it was exceptional.
or you could just pay under 1K for coach and smuggle some vodka onboard and some cheese butties
9k for a seat is stupid money
Yes you're right it is, but for 450 & not many points totally worth it!
Having flown BA multiple time in a two year period, I don’t have to watch the vid because I know the answer is a resounding no.
Well you still took the time to comment so thank you for that!
@@HDjeff Your vids are great, man. Its all about the strong feelings I have about BA, and I can tell I'm not alone by the comments left by other folks.
This is what it costs not what it's worth.
For 95% off & not many points it was well worth it… but yes £9000 is insane!
In short... no its not. Pay 450 and get there at exactly exactly same time as first class
As I mention in the video we paid about £450. 🤷♂️
@@HDjeff yeah but your asking is it worth 9000. No absolutely not. Worth 450. Definitely
@@christophereaves7108 yes exactly, I don’t care how wealthy you are you’d have to be insane to pay that much for a 7 hour commercial flight!
Nothing on BA is worth £9000.
You’re definitely right about that! 😂