My FIRST, FIRST CLASS! British Airways to Silicon Valley: 787-9

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • Welcome to a VERY special flight for me as today I will be flying in my very first FIRST CLASS experience! The British Airways 787-9 has 8 TRUE FIRST CLASS seats. The experience is night and day from even the Business Class cabin/experience! I was especially excited because of the service to San Jose, CA considering it's a local airport of mine as an alternative to San Francisco, and I always enjoy long haul flights to small airports.
    San Jose has had plenty of International traffic. Prior to the pandemic, having ANA to Tokyo, Hainan to Beijing, British to Heathrow, Lufthansa to Frankfurt, Air China to Shanghai, and a number of flights to Canada and Mexico. Now, in the post-pandemic age, we are seeing British Airways back, as well as Zipair starting up service as well to Tokyo. Silicon Valley is intriguing to airlines to hoping to reduce fees and pulling out of SFO for cheaper alternatives.
    I booked this flight with 85,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles plus about $600 in taxes and fees which is normal for flights in and out of London. Ugh!
    0:00 LHR Term 5
    1:38 "The First Wing"
    3:12 Club Lounge North
    6:26 The Concorde Room
    8:37 Concorde Dining
    11:02 Off to Gate
    13:46 Club Lounge B Gates
    15:32 Boarding
    18:00 The Seat
    21:46 Amenities/Beverage Service
    24:25 IFE
    26:01 Restroom
    26:17 Pushback
    27:38 Takeoff LHR
    30:45 A La Carte Menu
    32:53 Wi Fi
    33:51 Meal Service #1
    37:04 Turn Down Service/Bed
    39:19 Meal Service #2
    40:48 Descent over California
    42:14 Arrival SJC
    43:20 Landing SJC
    44:42 Taxi In
    46:13 SJC Customs

Komentáře • 334

  • @hotelgulf
    @hotelgulf Před rokem +14

    Excellent job. THANK YOU for not using subtitles! 99.9% of videographers use them to state the obvious. Not using subtitles elevates your videos to another level. Can’t wait to see more of your coverage.😎

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +4

      I’m so glad you liked it! I actually used to use the subtitles, but I found it to take too much focus, and also was less personal (in my option at least)

    • @hotelgulf
      @hotelgulf Před rokem +2

      @@PatrickSheaAviation I find subtitles redundant. Most viewers aren’t new to flying. Even if so, a picture is (literally) worth a thousand words.😎

  • @michaelwegner8337
    @michaelwegner8337 Před rokem +5

    Love the length. Some of these videos are how fast they can get on the plane, eat, sleep and get off. I enjoyed your comments on some many different things.

  • @berkeleyfuller-lewis3442
    @berkeleyfuller-lewis3442 Před 9 měsíci +4

    We REALLY like how clean, clear, "simple" and interesting your videos are. Congratulations!

  • @purelymaldives8221
    @purelymaldives8221 Před rokem +3

    Wow. Loved your video. Every second was relevant and your commentary and music perfectly matched the mood.
    I’ll look forward to following your next trips.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed the video! I enjoyed every minute of the journey and I was excited to share it!

  • @Krunchy71
    @Krunchy71 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great video, thanks for sharing! Watching those engines is so satisfying.

  • @Traveltheme706
    @Traveltheme706 Před rokem +2

    Love your review and love BA First, you just got yourself a new subscriber

  • @travelerlady1969
    @travelerlady1969 Před rokem +3

    Enjoyed this video. Personally felt the narration was objective and informative. Excellent job!

  • @fluffy-puffy-puppy
    @fluffy-puffy-puppy Před 2 měsíci

    Great video by far the best and most detailed review of BA's 787 first class experience I could find on youtube.

  • @wb8ert
    @wb8ert Před 6 měsíci +1

    I consier the 747-8i and the Airbus A380 to be gorgeous!

  • @zaphod4245
    @zaphod4245 Před rokem +11

    I do think it would be a huge improvement for BA to provide cars to drive First passengers to your gate, especially given that almost all long haul flights (and therefore flights with 1st) go from B and C gates. Air France does this as CDG and at a terminal as complicated as T5 it would make a big difference.
    Another point is that yes they usually don't show the gate until near to departure, but if you ask the check in agent at Business or First check in they will tell you your gate so you can go and sit in the B building lounge, usually they just tell you without asking or put in on your boarding pass though

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +2

      Cars would be a great touch. Although I do enjoy stretching my legs with a walk before long haul flights, it would be a nice extra touch of luxury. And that’s a good tip regarding the boarding gate. Thanks

    • @inesmartins4767
      @inesmartins4767 Před 3 měsíci

      you don't even need to ask, they tell you the gate number when you check-in plus its on your boarding pass

  • @richardtaylor5438
    @richardtaylor5438 Před rokem

    Patrick I really enjoyed the video, it was very informative and interesting. Thanks Richard

  • @sb6181
    @sb6181 Před rokem

    Great report - thanks for sharing.

  • @theresefreeland3762
    @theresefreeland3762 Před 5 měsíci

    It was quite interesting and very fun to watch.

  • @starky88
    @starky88 Před měsícem

    Great in-depth review!

  • @olegremizov
    @olegremizov Před rokem

    great report! thanks for sharing!

  • @brian402
    @brian402 Před rokem

    I love that background music in this awesome flight report that you've so,professonally presented / excellent editing too might i add.

  • @leannemccumber
    @leannemccumber Před měsícem

    Thank you for your journey and the Classic British Breakfast. Lordy I had PTSD when I remembered the black sausage. No thank you! Have a great day! Be well. Until your next journey!❤

  • @josephchandra97
    @josephchandra97 Před rokem

    Very brilliant video and Informative commentary. Thanks

  • @serge9808
    @serge9808 Před 9 měsíci

    another brilliant review; and you're very lucky to flight on those marvelous British Airways seats...

  • @debragranett5123
    @debragranett5123 Před 7 měsíci

    Great Video can not wait to do my 1st first class flight June 1st 2024 from London to New York, the checking in Experience also sounded very Special So from the start it all sounds worth the extra money can’t wait after seeing your video

  • @marcambouphaure
    @marcambouphaure Před rokem +2

    Excellent trip report, Patrick. Definitely, the Airbus A350 is one of the most beautiful aircraft in the world. I like the shape of this plane. 😊

  • @o.c.g.m9426
    @o.c.g.m9426 Před rokem +3

    Very real review. I liked the pre flight lounge view. Flying my 1st BA 1st class next month. Usually do business as im so excited. Your cabin review, Al La Cart & flight length comments I totally agree wit, made me 😂 & sub

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +1

      Glad you liked it! Thanks!

    • @o.c.g.m9426
      @o.c.g.m9426 Před rokem

      ​@Patrick Shea ✊🏽. You're channel is definitely gonna get big. You sound down to earth & not cocky or pretentious

  • @brigittelehmann9749
    @brigittelehmann9749 Před rokem

    great flight i enjoyed flying with you greetings from the netherlands

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Před rokem +4

    Thank you for sharing your First-Class seating trip. I see that yes, the "seating walls" are off centered and are wrapped around the seat more so, you do feel like each seat itself has good privacy even without the addition of doors.It is nice going to the lounges to have a nice meal and to take a shower before flying.. Nice...

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp Před rokem

      It has been a few years since i have flown into San Jose International Airport. Back then we had the air ramp walkways to board our United aircraft. I guess the airport went through a rehab to say that they have all jet bridges now for the aircraft. Hmmm!!!

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +1

      Sounds like you were at SJC prior to the demolition of Terminal C and the remodel of Terminal A. It’s a growing airport, both domestically and internationally as it recovers from the pandemic days. We will see if it returns to its 2019 glory with 6 transoceanic destinations or more

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp Před rokem +1

      @@PatrickSheaAviation Thank you for informing me. yes, my last time there was about 2009 or 2010. Yes, those prior days from recently but it was nice. We had started flying the Airbus 319s and 320s there...The same with flying into Bob Hope Airport in Pasadena. The ramp air stairs were being used there as well. I am glad many airports are finding the federal revenue to do rehabs in important airports that are growing.

  • @Hemidakota
    @Hemidakota Před rokem

    Thank you, Patrick.

  • @megan1445
    @megan1445 Před 2 měsíci

    Fantastic vlog

  • @bleutheaviator1254
    @bleutheaviator1254 Před rokem +10

    not even half way into the video and im loving it already. I love all the detail you put into the video, which is very much appreciated. great job!

  • @marshall1864
    @marshall1864 Před rokem

    BTW, Your observations are apt. And useful.

  • @wb8ert
    @wb8ert Před 6 měsíci

    I really like your classic sneakers (Chucks).

  • @markshilkrut
    @markshilkrut Před rokem

    The amount of fantastic…

  • @ameerali.ouarda
    @ameerali.ouarda Před rokem +10

    Probably the best airline to fly to the US. Absolutely impeccable and proper.

    • @o.c.g.m9426
      @o.c.g.m9426 Před rokem +1

      My 1st class flight with them was so nice. Made my bed, stuffed me like I was Hansel and it was all smiles as food was soooo good

    • @ameerali.ouarda
      @ameerali.ouarda Před rokem +1

      @@o.c.g.m9426 can’t wait to go to Dubai in 1st with them

    • @hmdwgf
      @hmdwgf Před rokem

      Almost every major airline with widebodies (except Malaysian and Thai- they used to) fly to the US.

  • @ceejae2349
    @ceejae2349 Před rokem

    Nice video. Good to hear a different (nice) report

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 Před rokem

    This is a cool review!

  • @StevenBanks123
    @StevenBanks123 Před 10 měsíci

    Love the beauty shots starting around 41:40

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 10 měsíci

      Yes! It’s always a nice way to be welcomed home to the views of the California coast!

  • @Nae395
    @Nae395 Před rokem +1

    Great review you should have way more subscribers!

  • @herenow6953
    @herenow6953 Před rokem +2

    Great video! Thank you! that looked great! I'm not a fan of BAs Business Class layout - but their first looks great! And Terminal 5 is pretty cool too. Will catch up on some of your other videos - I'd say San Jose would be a great alternative to SFO -

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! Glad you liked it! I’m a big fan of SJC’s intl service as opposed to SFO. Only issue, lack of a good lounge if you’re in a premium cabin outbound

    • @herenow6953
      @herenow6953 Před rokem

      @@PatrickSheaAviation First world problems I guess! But the convenience could be worth it. My last big trip before lockdown was to SFO with BA - Premium Economy - was pretty good tbh - I had the 'worst' seat - middle of three but it was really quite good.
      SFO at least is a bit south of the City but I reckon if was living in Silicon Valley I'd want to use San Jose all the time for ease.

  • @JeanClaudeCOCO
    @JeanClaudeCOCO Před rokem

    Bro you’re so comprehensive. Well done just stumble on your channel.

  • @cameronsidgwick6566
    @cameronsidgwick6566 Před rokem

    Just found your channel, what a fantastic video - keep up the good work! New subscriber here!

  • @lenny1526
    @lenny1526 Před rokem

    Amazing video

  • @jimbo6059
    @jimbo6059 Před rokem +10

    A little trick. If you fly out of terminal 5, no long haul flights go from the A gates, the a gates are specifically for short haul. So you could go to the concorde room for food and then to the b gates and wait in the lounge there until the gate is called.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      Great tip! I'll keep that in mind for future LHR adventures!

    • @walale12
      @walale12 Před rokem +1

      That's not always the case, if you're on a remote stand, even on a widebody, you'll catch your bus from gate A10. Plus the Concorde Room is much nicer than the B gates lounge anyway.

  • @rob21026
    @rob21026 Před rokem +1

    'The sourdough toast didn't quite live up to my San Francisco standards'.. mate, that's the most middle class comment I've heard all week 😉
    Good video 👍

  • @jonathanmacdonald6725
    @jonathanmacdonald6725 Před rokem +1

    GREAT VIDEO - I enjoyed it, dont listen to the negative comments - and Im a pilot!

  • @deepalperera4592
    @deepalperera4592 Před rokem

    Excellent commentary

  • @simondavey7787
    @simondavey7787 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for an incredibly comprehensive travelogue; British Airways still does First Class very well. What is your favourite trans-Atlantic airline?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +1

      I agree! I haven’t done too much trans-Atlantic flights, so I have limited basis for favorites, but this flight has been my favorite so far (compared to Lufthansa, United, and Azores - the only other transatlantic flights I’ve done to this point)

  • @freddiesflightreviews
    @freddiesflightreviews Před rokem +15

    Amazing video! Looks like a great flight.
    Just one tiny comment as a British person, Twinings tea is pronounced "Twy"-nings (same as try), not "twin"-ings

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +1

      Good to know. Thanks for helping with the lingo

    • @dospalmascb
      @dospalmascb Před rokem

      And it’s rarely foggy in London lol, I couldn’t believe the it’s often foggy and cold comment.

    • @ceejae2349
      @ceejae2349 Před rokem

      Thanks. Came here to say the same. Twine-nings not twin-nings😊😊

  • @bayviation
    @bayviation Před rokem

    Very nice

  • @wb8ert
    @wb8ert Před 6 měsíci +1

    My first airplane trip was in 1979 from Columbus, Ohio, to Dallas Ft. Worth. My mother also had never flown (she was 52), and so she came along for the fun of it. Mother decided we should fly first class. We flew on a 727 (American Airlines). I was 22 and going on an interview trip. (I got the job, BTW.)

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 6 měsíci +1

      The 727 will always be a classic!

    • @wb8ert
      @wb8ert Před 6 měsíci

      @@PatrickSheaAviation I agree with you completely.

    • @ohmightywez
      @ohmightywez Před 3 měsíci

      Mine was 1974 on a TWA flight from Phoenix to Baltimore. I was 4, mom was 44, and her 4th flight ever. Up until then she had previously taken the train to get back and forth from Phoenix to Chicago, but my oldest brother was getting married in Baltimore. My dad couldn't come because he needed to work since he was a doctor, and someone needed to be home with the 8 siblings who were in high school and grade school.
      Dad was worried about his two girls flying across the country alone so we flew first class. Mom had her hair done and a manicure and bought a beautiful new travel suit in addition to her dress for the wedding. I also got new things. Mom foolishly tried to glam up her 4 year old and got me a travel dress and purse as well as my dress for my brother's wedding. I HATED having to mind that purse. But the flight crew was amazing and I got to go into the cockpit to meet the crew, and was loaded up with flight wings and TWA swizzle sticks for me and my brothers.
      I was a smart little girl and I knew my older brothers back home already wanted to kill me for flying on an airplane and going somewhere cool while they stayed home.
      Those flight wings saved my life when we got back. Lol
      Flying used to be so fun and so special. Our whole family came to the gate to say goodbye and watch us take off.

    • @wb8ert
      @wb8ert Před 3 měsíci

      ​@ohmightywez Until our flight, we were always like a bridesmaid, never a bride. We would drive 2+ hours from Gallipolis, OH, to the Columbus, OH Airport, and wait around until someone other than us got to fly.

  • @abdelkaderboudina2637
    @abdelkaderboudina2637 Před 8 měsíci

    Live your video fantastic

  • @peterhastings703
    @peterhastings703 Před rokem +7

    Nice video! I've got my own first long haul first coming up on Jan 12 with BA to SFO, so I'll be seeing some similar things that you did. My flight is on an A380, so the seat design is a bit older, I think, and the F cabin has 14 seats, but I hope I'll be as impressed as you were!

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +1

      That is a flight I assume I’ll be on at some point, not yet though. Enjoy!

  • @rjcarter2904
    @rjcarter2904 Před rokem

    I've always had wonderful food on BA First. Good wines. And I preferred the a la carte menu. The service is excellent.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      Food was great, I just wish I could have gotten some dessert before they ran out and only had the one option available

  • @steveedwards3217
    @steveedwards3217 Před rokem

    flown BA first twice to Vegas before they retired the 747's......superb

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +1

      I totally missed flying on their 747s. Used to see 2 per day at SFO, but never got the chance to get on one

  • @santoshgujar3796
    @santoshgujar3796 Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @allisonabbott-kline4765

    Great content! Pretty sure I heard you land as we live in the Rosegarden area of San Jose - by Santa Clara University and Bellarmine College Prep and directly over the flightpath.

  • @Nae395
    @Nae395 Před rokem

    Bamboo Airways have a wonderful livery.

  • @ameerali.ouarda
    @ameerali.ouarda Před 11 měsíci

    Impeccable and proper service as always with BA. The best airline to fly over the Atlantic with in my opinion.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 11 měsíci

      That’s awesome. Not sure if it’s my favorite personally. But I definitely enjoyed it

    • @charlesjohnson9249
      @charlesjohnson9249 Před 9 měsíci

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
      What a joke!
      As BA is!
      This "First" Class is not worth the money!
      Other airlines such as SQ or EK would call this their Business Class!

    • @davidcorbett62
      @davidcorbett62 Před 5 měsíci

      @@charlesjohnson9249Well good luck flying from LHR to the US on any of those carriers

  • @Nae395
    @Nae395 Před rokem

    I agree with a la carte, I fear I'll miss out on something kick ass

  • @1973acr
    @1973acr Před rokem +3

    You mentioned that the gate was not posted until nearer the time of boarding, yet your boarding card had it on when you showed it in the check in area!! BA is easy terminal 5A is European and domestic and the rest 5B and 5C unless the flight departs terminal 3. Great review. I loved my trips with BA first.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      That simplifies the terminal setup for sure! If you have flight from T3 on BA, is there some sort of easy transfer, or do you have to take the metro from T5 to T3?

    • @1973acr
      @1973acr Před rokem +1

      @@PatrickSheaAviation if you are transferring/connecting from one to the other then it’s a bus as you don’t clear customs. Otherwise you get free tube or train between terminals. Just need to print a free ticket.

    • @well-blazeredman6187
      @well-blazeredman6187 Před rokem +1

      You've passed the detective aptitude test, Alex.

  • @berendbrowny
    @berendbrowny Před rokem

    you deserve more subscribers

  • @gdb5843
    @gdb5843 Před 3 měsíci

    Sadly, BA stopped flying to SJC from London. I only got to take this route once before.
    I hope BA brings back this route !!

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 3 měsíci

      I miss it! I used multiple times! Not enough tourists knew it existed. So flights to SFO would be oversold and SJC would still have a ton of seats available

  • @airlinesarefun
    @airlinesarefun Před rokem +1

    Any club world passenger can use any if the clubworld lounges.

  • @TaliaIGhul
    @TaliaIGhul Před 4 měsíci

    I've been to the San Jose airport frequently. It's a pretty decent airport.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Totally! It’s my favorite Bay Area airport. It’s unfortunate that its international market is overshadowed by SFO or they wouldn’t have lost their 8-12 international carriers over the last 5ish years. SJC is definitely the most efficient and convenient

  • @ameerali.ouarda
    @ameerali.ouarda Před 11 měsíci

    18:19 The retrofitted 777’s and I believe new 787-10 have First Class suites with closing doors and a new IFE.

  • @raymonandrewkoh7182
    @raymonandrewkoh7182 Před rokem

    Your 1st Class Journey Vid 👍

  • @MichaelBSteeleAviation
    @MichaelBSteeleAviation Před 10 měsíci

    Great review. I need to try BA first class

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 10 měsíci

      It was a super fun experience! Made even better by the fact it was my first ever first class

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 10 měsíci

      It was a super fun experience! Made even better by the fact it was my first ever first class

  • @pcmacintyre
    @pcmacintyre Před rokem

    Nice to see international flights to and from San Jose. The first class seats looked very nice, but not a big upgrade from, say, Singapore Airlines Business Class as far as the seats are concerned. The business seats looked rather cramped and sub-par.
    Heathrow still looks like a clusterf....
    Regarding the ala carte menu, I'd probably get a whole bunch of appetizers and small plates. One trick is to order something at the start for later in the flight, such as the desert or a specific entree. I could see wanting the short rib as a pre-landing meal.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +2

      I do appreciate being able to fly into SJC, and I’d love to see more airlines start offering that as an alternative to SFO. The seat in first class was wonderful and while I’ve never tried their business class, seeing the seats does make me wonder how the whole experience compares. A La carte meals are a thing for me to get used to. When it comes down to it, I’m still a newbie to premium flying. Only been a year since my first flight in a business class OR long haul flight

  • @hectorcruz127
    @hectorcruz127 Před rokem

    Beautiful terminal in London Heathrow impressive First Class lounge . F.y.i I was born in Hayward California went to Sfo every weekend also lived in San Jose in Santa Clara small 🌎

  • @gerronbeadle1980
    @gerronbeadle1980 Před 3 měsíci

    I also like the British Airways A350 preferably the 1000 variant

  • @shelloiluk
    @shelloiluk Před rokem

    I always used the first class security, you can use your Gold BA rewards card to access this.

  • @AustralianConsultancy
    @AustralianConsultancy Před 10 měsíci

    Hey Patrick, Fyi with 16:38 we can see your AA number, given your last name is there and the barcode which can be used to extract your number - there is a possibility that someone who might be a bit too jealous might come after your account

  • @kbyrdleroy
    @kbyrdleroy Před rokem

    Nice video. What seat did you sit in? I might take the same one to London.

  • @EDavis-iw4zc
    @EDavis-iw4zc Před 11 měsíci

    What airline do you fly for? Or are just a private pilot?

  • @jonathanmacdonald6725

    Most beautiful? B747-8 (not the most modern, but the classic design still shows why it is the Queen of the Skies!

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      I will never argue the Queen, but I gotta say I prefer the classics over the -8 personally

  • @da480
    @da480 Před rokem +1

    Food choices in Concord room are the same as in First lounge

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      Interesting… I guess it’s the sit-down and waiter service that makes it different

  • @davidcorbett62
    @davidcorbett62 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Excellent vid. Ok a few things need to be understood re T5. There is little food freshly cooked, most is pre cooked as the design of T5 does not allow chimneys ( the reason for this was a fire in a fast food outlet in T1) Plus T5 was designed by two totally different companies who had little conversations pre construction, one company built the barn like structure and the second the interior. Hence problems with gates etc, all the thoughts where given over to the shopping area and its function as a airport terminal secondary ( before I have the usual”smart” questions I was working in LHR when T5 was designed and we all attended lectures by BAA on the function etc of the terminal) Gates do not need to be announced any earlier than 40 mins before, there are two main reasons for this,1. LHR has more departures than gates at many times of the day so a juggling act must be done to get the aircraft on stand prior to its flight 2. The gates are not large enough to fit all the pax on a flight so why would you want to be standing 2 hrs before a flight??? That dosent make any sense. The Concorde room used to have a conference area with the seats being those taken of a genuine Concorde and adapted for use on the ground. Sour dough bread? Remember your in England not the US, so tastes etc will be different as will ingredients some you have in the US will not be availible in the UK… The a la Carte meal service is designed so you eat when it suits you, most people eat then sleep but you did part of it then wanted the rest at the end of the flight which given time and volume constraints are difficult ( if there is a particular lovely desert people may ask for second helpings etc so at the end of the flight there will be limited choice) But an excellent flight report

  • @ThePrissy11
    @ThePrissy11 Před rokem

    Great coverage. Although BA seemed nice enough, I don’t think it can compare to Singapore Air. Thanks for posting.😊

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +1

      By far sub-par compared to the world’s best. That being said, the service was fantastic and I enjoyed every minute of it nonetheless (and for a good deal on miles too)

    • @ThePrissy11
      @ThePrissy11 Před rokem

      @@PatrickSheaAviation 👍

    • @airlinesarefun
      @airlinesarefun Před rokem

      @@PatrickSheaAviation when you pay for your SQ flights with real cash and not poor means travel.

  • @jadecastro3772
    @jadecastro3772 Před 8 měsíci

    Can you use the Concorde lounge if you’re flying first class on another airline?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 8 měsíci

      I’m sure people will correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe *first class* on a One World airline or being One World Emerald Status can get you into the Concorde Room

  • @perryugalde639
    @perryugalde639 Před rokem

    Out of curiosity, have you heard of Air France's La Première service?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +1

      Of course! The next question is if I’ll ever be able to afford it 🥲

  • @icon_ic
    @icon_ic Před rokem

    Shame the shower rooms in The Concorde Room are so lavatory/white-box style considering the rest of the space and objective for the ultimate pax experience. But, I guess you can't have it all? ahah. Great video! I'm really fascinated by BA's choices into some "lesser" US destinations, like San Jose, or SAN, PHX, AUS, et al.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      Totally! I’m hoping the adjacent construction is a sign of nicer shower suites to come!

  • @user-bz1xt3bp1d
    @user-bz1xt3bp1d Před rokem

    Great video. Don’t listen to the naysayer. It was your experience at that stage w/ the flights you had flown.

  • @tally1604
    @tally1604 Před rokem +7

    First class is first class, everywhere. In and of itself, every first class product is great. But in the context of the money involved and competition, not every first class is created equal. And the BA first class is definitely not up there with the best of them. Which is a shame, because as recently as the turn of the century, they had a world leading product.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      This was my first British Airways experience so I didn’t get to experience their cabins in the past, but I do know of and respect their legacy. Luckily aviation is an always-evolving industry

  • @lmfao7224
    @lmfao7224 Před rokem

    Looking at it wonder if it’s worth using 36,000 avios to upgrade a round trip from business to first, seems pretty similar

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      36,000 Avios could get you a whole second flight somewhere, so there's an argument to save those for future adventures as well, although I did very much enjoy the 787 first class experience

  • @nolanohana
    @nolanohana Před rokem

    Excellent review, have you experienced Emirates FC and their lounge in Dubai? Worth a review 😉

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      I’m trying it this year for the first time! Saved up points for YEARS!

    • @akatakam8551
      @akatakam8551 Před rokem

      Try the FC on Emirates A380, In-flight shower. And your review is excellent. Going to flying BA FC LHR to JFK next month. Checked Flightaware to see what vessel flies with the flight number. 90% 787 but occassionally 777-200. Hope i dont get into old 777

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem +1

      @@akatakam8551 just flew Emirates FC yesterday. Video is in the works!

    • @akatakam8551
      @akatakam8551 Před rokem

      @@PatrickSheaAviation Excellent. Now looking forward to you comparing EK and QR FC on A380s. 😀. BTW, what camera do you use for your recordings.

  • @mdleweight
    @mdleweight Před rokem

    Concorde Room is the epitome.

  • @freddiemole9596
    @freddiemole9596 Před rokem

    In my opinion I think the a380 is the beautiful plane in the world!!!

  • @Dave-sb7hx
    @Dave-sb7hx Před 11 měsíci

    Seq number 69, nice!

  • @jazz2959
    @jazz2959 Před rokem

    In answer to which is the most beautiful of BA's a/c, it's most definitely the 747 followed by the 787. The 350 looks like they put the wrong tail on it.

  • @kevinrakow380
    @kevinrakow380 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video. I used to fly BA quite a bit back in the 2000's and I will tell you it is not what it used to be. They have had a number of cost cutting presidents recently and the passenger experience has suffered as a result. My last trip back from London with BA was in First and I was really disappointed. The cabin service was the usual BA excellence but the ground experience was poor. I had injured my leg on the trip and told BA that I may need assistance getting to the gate. There was a security breach which meant they shut down the escalators to go down to the train out to the far concourse and there were about 2000 people were waiting for the lifts. Went back to the Concorde Room saying that I need help getting to the gate. They told me that there was nothing they could do. Lufthansa would have driven me to the gate. The biggest reason you buy First is for the best service no matter the situation and BA just does not provide that kind of service. Their staff generally try but they aren't allowed to go the extra mile. They have a new president and I expect it to get better. For a truly amazing first class experience from a European airline, fly Lufthansa and be sure to book a long connection in Frankfurt. You need to experience the First Class Terminal and a six hour connection would be about perfect. I had about three hours and it wasn't long enough. It is an incredible experience.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Wow. Great story. And LH first class is high on my bucket list. I’m debating waiting until they put in the new product however

    • @kevinrakow380
      @kevinrakow380 Před 5 měsíci

      @@PatrickSheaAviation I bought a 'cheap' business class ticket to Scotland via FRA and was offered an upgrade to first class for $1,000 so I bought it as I had always wanted to try it. The UA nonstop in Polaris on a 757 ORD-EDI was $6,700. Business on LH including the upgrade from ORD to FRA was $4,700. I bought my ticket from UA and the upgrade offer popped up when I went to select my seats on the LH web site.

    • @kevinrakow380
      @kevinrakow380 Před 4 měsíci

      @@PatrickSheaAviation I'm old now and have a horrible job so I am not on any sort of social media or CZcams etc as much hence the delay in responding... If the opportunity comes up, do it. I was in the 'old' product. Not much privacy but the space was amazing. And the comfort. And the service! And the first class terminal. And the Porsche transfer to my connection to Edinburgh. I've flown business transatlantic 80+ times and first probably 10 times (on UA and BA) and once on Concorde. Concorde was amazing but this was ENTIRELY another level. Just be sure to book your connection through Frankfurt and allow AT LEAST four hours at the First Class Terminal.

  • @nkhan4
    @nkhan4 Před 10 měsíci

    They ran out of options in first class? that's a big bummer. Try Qsuite, they've never ran out of food in my experience. I sometimes ordered 2 of the same if I liked it and they always obliged.

  • @realman6ft6
    @realman6ft6 Před rokem +1

    Your gate was on your boarding pass given to you at check in so you didn’t have to wait until it was on the screen in T5A. Also the lounge at B can be used by any lounge eligible passenger and is often the quietest. You can walk back to A in about 10 mins if necessary.

  • @wb8ert
    @wb8ert Před 6 měsíci

    Just my opinion, the first class experience should continue until you reach the curb or so. Going from a very cool and private experience to a cattle line was a shock more than once.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 6 měsíci

      Agreed. It’s those little touches that make it special. Like Etihad performing outbound immigration checks while you’re in the lounge so they can just escort you right out afterwards

  • @matthewgordon-banks7553

    So glad your round up hit better notes: some remarks from other are not accurate.
    The First Lounge cannot be compared to the quiet superb Concorde Lounge for those actually flying in First. The food, seating ambience, liw noise level and seating & daylight areas are excellent.
    FIRST on BA is better on smaller aircraft not the A380 and that equipment is older.
    It's British and its consistent. They just don't drive you around the airport like AF LX or Swiss.

    • @r12004rewy
      @r12004rewy Před rokem +1

      BA A380s are no older than 8/9 years old and all have been laid up during Covid, looking at some of the American carriers 767et c many are way over 20 years old. For anyone who hasn't flown on a 380 is an unbelievable experience.

    • @matthewgordon-banks7553
      @matthewgordon-banks7553 Před rokem

      @a340 fan My point was a micro one: the interior of a BA A380 in FIRST is not as good or as up to date as on A350 or 789.

  • @at6652
    @at6652 Před rokem

    Hi , love the video please can u cover your booking reference next time your booking reference is like your I’d it can show all yur flights and information about you with ba Just telling u as I work for ba. 😃✈️

  • @pommydiva1
    @pommydiva1 Před 10 měsíci

    id love to tick off a First Class flight off my bucket list. Mind you, i wasnt overly thrilled with the meals you got served up, compared to other airline posts ive watched. that desert wasnt much. i would have wanted something a bit more "special" as its in First Class. I must be a pig, because Id have certainly eaten a lot more than you did.. haha. safe travels

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před 10 měsíci

      Lol! I do always love the food! But I get so full between the lounge and a La carte menus… ugh!! 🤣

  • @r12004rewy
    @r12004rewy Před rokem +2

    Seems to me that your were not particularly impressed with most aspects of the BA flight which is a pity, to start with London and the UK is normally cold in December we probably get less fog than SF so thought your comment about the weather was totally inaccurate, You didn't like the full English breakfast in the Concorde Lounge, obviously you are used to a plate stacked high with pancakes etc, you did say good things about the seat but found the headphones uncomfortable, in comparison to any of the US carriers British Airways offer a far superior service in all classes, perhaps you should fly United next and maybe come back to London in the summer when no doubt it will be raining as it always does .

    • @ginawright3446
      @ginawright3446 Před rokem +1

      I thought the same things

    • @airlinesarefun
      @airlinesarefun Před rokem +1

      The Boi knows nothing of International travel and flying on miles does not make you a sophisticated flyer.

  • @dospalmascb
    @dospalmascb Před rokem

    Hilarious that you think London is foggy and cold most of the time. Completely ill informed, sorry. But the rest of your review and lounge tours are great 👍. Thanks

  • @tariqshammaa2387
    @tariqshammaa2387 Před rokem

    Best looking plane at the moment is the Airbus A220 followed by the Boeing 787, IMO.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  Před rokem

      All generally are in the same category with new technology and everything. I’ve always enjoyed the A220 and 787 as well

  • @Locutus
    @Locutus Před rokem +1

    I enjoyed your video. Some critiques about BA.
    In the Concorde Lounge, the menu they gave you was tatty - in what is meant to be an ultra premium product, they should not have given you a tatty menu. The menus should be inspected daily, and any signs of wear and tear, they should be binned.
    The cutlery also needed replacing - you can see the scratches on them. Again, not good as part of an ultra premium experience.
    At 18:08 In your First seat, at the top of the seat, above the 2K plate, you can see the joint. That's not attention to detail. Again, at 19:33, you can see a joint to the left. That's not attention to detail.
    I wouldn't go as far as saying that the cabin is tatty, or worn out, but it definitely needed some TLC. It needed a good clean, to remove scuff marks.
    These are just some of the many criticisms of your flight.
    The above is *not* a criticism of your video, or your opinion, or your experience. In fact, I agreed with your experience, and I am glad you had a very positive experience. With the prices that BA charge for their First experience, it should be better.

  • @ChristianPierobon
    @ChristianPierobon Před rokem

    A350 not only most beautiful, also most comfortable

  • @madtownbbbear
    @madtownbbbear Před 6 měsíci

    I don't think "rice cakes" are part of a traditional English Breakfast, Patrick. 🤔 "...most of the options had either RUN out..." 8.950

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 Před 9 měsíci

    26:36, Sichuan airlines in the Kung Fu panda livery on the Airbus A350-900 is number 1 because the plane looks so beautiful. Number 2 is Hainan airlines in the Kung Fu Panda livery on the Boeing 787-9 Dreanliner. And number 3 is China Eastern airlines special livery on the Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 777-300ER in the CIIE livery.

    • @kevin19358
      @kevin19358 Před 8 měsíci

      Xiamen air in the United Dream livery on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, EVA air in the Hello kitty livery on the Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates in the Dubai Expo and Destination Dubai livery on the Airbus A380 and Alaska airlines in the Toy story 4 livery on the Boeing 737 are also the most beautiful livery.