BRITISH AIRWAYS FIRST CLASS FLIGHT, A380 - London Heathrow to San Francisco. The trip report!

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    In this video, I take a flight on British Airways' Airbus A380 between London Heathrow and San Francisco in First Class. A marvellous trip! The video includes every single aspect of the trip from arriving at Heathrow to landing at San Francisco on a crisp winter evening. Highlights include the Concorde Room at Heathrow, private cabana tour, dining in the lounge, all the inflight service as well as spectacular views of northern Canada and the Rockies.
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  • @unitedcomputers
    @unitedcomputers Před 7 lety +114

    EASILY one of the best videos of its type on CZcams !!

  • @nannybebe74
    @nannybebe74 Před 2 lety +1

    I have never flown in an airplane, and probably never will. Your videos are my escape. You are incredibly lucky to be able to do this. I wish you many happy travels.

  • @saicha3558
    @saicha3558 Před 7 lety +13

    I love the beautiful scenery when flying, especially in this video with the different colours, please capture more in future flights! you do a great job

  • @hazelhatswell4268
    @hazelhatswell4268 Před 3 lety +2

    I travelled a lot during my career, I’m now retired and live in France so I have to say a huge thank you for your channel! I’ve just found you and am addicted! I remember feel if the takeoff roar, the raindrops streaking the windows ... glorious! How the planes have changed though ... almost tempted to start flying again! Thank you for your superb journeys 👍

  • @kallebaah0
    @kallebaah0 Před 5 lety +2

    I remember my first flight with the A380 many years ago back when BA had just started running them between London and Johannesburg. I had bought the cheapest ticket I could find to go visit my sister in South Africa and had no idea it would be an a380 so arriving at the gate and seeing this beast of a plane blew the 19 year old me away. I had read a lot about the Airbus a3XX project as a kid back in 90s so this was like a dream coming true. Still the best, most comfortable and luxurious flight I've ever had....

  • @LadyDragonsblood
    @LadyDragonsblood Před 6 lety +16

    LOL Love how you call that bathroom basic, but functional..... that damn bathroom is almost bigger than my whole flat! LOL

  • @TWTR4EVER
    @TWTR4EVER Před 7 lety +17

    PAUL ONCE AGAIN you bring a level of knowledge of the industry and the aircrafts you review that as industry myself makes me enjoy them immensely. I recently viewed your B787-9 LHR/SDJ and like this one, outstanding!

  • @crcowden7
    @crcowden7 Před 6 lety +38

    Paul, you mentioned that you have a regular job and travel in your days off. Are you able to work remotely? I'm amazed at the number of videos you put out.

  • @fairday2
    @fairday2 Před 5 lety +9

    I hope to one day fly in one of these planes. Where we are I have not even seen a 747, not alone A380, except on CZcams. Thanks for letting us fly with you.

    • @sandramullen7804
      @sandramullen7804 Před 5 lety

      I hope you manage it one day, my first flight ever was on a 747 Prestwick Scotland to Boston USA Northwest Orient 1979.great flight.. 👌

  • @AlbertCalis
    @AlbertCalis Před 5 lety +4

    I absolutely love your videos! I don't get to fly internationally much (Hell it's been 18 years since my last one!) and watching your videos allows me to partake in that experience vicariously through you. Thank you!

  • @GFI888
    @GFI888 Před 8 lety +8

    Enjoyed your trip report. It was very relaxing and peaceful unlike so many travel videos that are so full of loud music it's difficult to focus on what's being shown. I also liked your notes on the views and locations. Well done!

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  Před 8 lety +1

      +GFI888 Thank you! I try to convey as much of the ambience as I can.

    • @davidarmitage289
      @davidarmitage289 Před 5 lety

      I agree. So many travel videos have annoying techno music. This was a awesome 👏!

  • @Paul_Lucas
    @Paul_Lucas  Před 7 lety +63

    100,000 views! Thank you. Humbled. 🙏🏻

    • @johanlamprecht5577
      @johanlamprecht5577 Před 5 lety

      Well deserved loved this video.

    • @ZipPage147
      @ZipPage147 Před 5 lety

      Do you always take the amenity kit and/or leave the PJ's? What do they expect you too do??

    • @johnpaty6665
      @johnpaty6665 Před 4 lety

      I like this first class. How much is the first class ticket from London to San Francisco?

    • @alwlssfnjnkn3988
      @alwlssfnjnkn3988 Před 4 lety

      Muchas las o j kl k vvñlloiiucdl la lista o la jfco lvgfñbogffovho m l xfd

  • @boopthesnoot1955
    @boopthesnoot1955 Před 6 lety

    Wow, it looks so comfy and I LOVE the fact you can call anywhere in the world from that phone... so cool.

  • @WhiteTiger333
    @WhiteTiger333 Před 5 lety +2

    Your cabana at the beginning advertised "Hogfather"! One of my favorite Discworld books. :D

  • @regmason2329
    @regmason2329 Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful review- informative and done in a manner that allows you to really feel like you were on the aircraft.

  • @redmondodonnell7224
    @redmondodonnell7224 Před 5 lety

    I’m sorry but I have watched a lot of these videos,I love airplanes and food, I have been a chef for over 30yrs, can’t for the life of me understand how shocking the presentation of the food is in this video!! Speechless!!

  • @jcbaily5559
    @jcbaily5559 Před 8 lety +2

    Wonderful video and thanks for all the food/beverage service presentations!

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  Před 8 lety

      +JC Baily Thanks as always JC! 💪🏻

  • @Nicolee7764
    @Nicolee7764 Před 8 lety +3

    Great video!! Thank you for sharing it.

  • @MsCathy42
    @MsCathy42 Před 5 lety +2

    Wow. I enjoy your video's because I will never be able to travel like you do. So I can through your eyes.

  • @berry4288
    @berry4288 Před 5 lety

    Paul
    Great video and very professional.
    Love the professionalism of presentation!

  • @keithkerr7390
    @keithkerr7390 Před 6 lety

    A really enjoyable watch with excellent cinematography. I will be making the same journey tomorrow. So, thank you for the heads up.

  • @stellarch4986
    @stellarch4986 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful video. Would love to take this flight one of these days. Thanks for sharing.

  • @johnquinn7611
    @johnquinn7611 Před 5 lety

    Very well-produced and enjoyable. Restful, pleasant music accompaniment, and insightful presentation.

  • @bandfromtheband9445
    @bandfromtheband9445 Před 4 lety +2

    17:43 Descending over magnificent Point Reyes. A beautiful and incredible place to visit just north of San Francisco! Walk down the beach and ascend to the hills (watch out for Bobcats - they're watching you, just quietly ignore them) and find a natural cave to sit in, listen to the surf below you and watch the fog come in as you watch the wildlife (mostly Elk) look up at you in curiosity! There is no other place like it on Earth! Especially after you've ingested a few mushrooms!

  • @graememoore5646
    @graememoore5646 Před 8 lety +1

    Congrats - excellent video - well filmed and edited, both entertaining and informative
    graeme

  • @ld1300
    @ld1300 Před 8 lety +3

    Great video mate, keep them up!

  • @alanstuart4646
    @alanstuart4646 Před 6 lety

    Thank you Paul for a great video! I am travelling with BA on an A380 LAX - LHR - LAX in First Class shortly. It'll be my first time on an A380 so I'm really looking forward to it. Your video gave me a great insight as to what to expect. Thank you again!

  • @TraceUK
    @TraceUK Před 5 lety +2

    I just can’t get over how much food you had during one flight, not to mention in the Lounge thingy! I can’t even eat that much in 24 hours

  • @nicka8718
    @nicka8718 Před 8 lety +1

    Nicely done! I loved the Cabana review.

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  Před 8 lety

      +Nick Angel Thanks Nick. 👍🏻

  • @wdh47211
    @wdh47211 Před 7 lety +1

    Great video....I am hooked on your vids.......Thanks

  • @jordan4541
    @jordan4541 Před 8 lety +1

    I want to fly with you one day, I can see you have a deep passion and excitement for flying, just by the amount of details you point out in your videos

    • @georgeankrah5219
      @georgeankrah5219 Před 5 lety +1

      Nice trip, l will like to go first class some day. Thanks

  • @alivewithpassion
    @alivewithpassion Před 7 lety +1

    Paul great video! Keep it up!

  • @stevewalker4892
    @stevewalker4892 Před 5 lety +1

    Regarding the dreaded Flight Connections; If connecting from a BA domestic flight, which tend to use the low number A gates I find it is easier to use the domestic exit out in to the public areas and then make your way up to the First Wing where the security check is very quick and not crowded. You can then make your way through the First Class lounge to the Concorde Room.

  • @Gisle2100
    @Gisle2100 Před 2 lety

    I started to subscribe a couple of days ago, and I understand I have a lot of interesting videos in front of me, this one among many! Thank you!

  • @dorisjames3170
    @dorisjames3170 Před 4 lety +1

    I love this! Thank you

  • @marvinwashington7810
    @marvinwashington7810 Před 7 lety +6

    It is on my bucket-list to fly on an A380

    • @vondahe
      @vondahe Před 5 lety +1

      Marvin Washington It’s very stable during turbulence and the climate is much, much nicer than older aircraft (lower pressure and more moist).
      Being a Boeing kind of guy, I prefer the Dreamliner which has the same climate benefits, larger windows and the electronic dimming which is simply amazing. You can have bright daylight outside and still sleep facing the window - that’s how efficient it dims.

  • @nylaandrew
    @nylaandrew Před 5 lety

    Good job. Love seeing the food and menus.

  • @toolazy2008
    @toolazy2008 Před 7 lety +2

    Very nice video. Good job!

  • @peteryeong4871
    @peteryeong4871 Před 8 lety +3

    Thank you for a very fine review.

  • @joerobertson8650
    @joerobertson8650 Před 4 lety +1

    I love the feeling of being in the airport and on the plane! It’s so nerve racking! And also you think of
    later that day/night when you are tucked up in bed in a villa or a hotel 😋😌

  • @finalascent
    @finalascent Před 4 lety +4

    12:39 - One of my favorite things to do when flying (right now I can only do Economy) is having extra pens for pax who didn't think to bring one for filling out the customs form.

  • @airfoxtrot2006
    @airfoxtrot2006 Před 7 lety +1

    Excellent video!

  • @christinehodge3608
    @christinehodge3608 Před 4 lety

    Really enjoyed this video, and the food looked very good and tasty

  • @srt1477
    @srt1477 Před 8 lety +2

    Another great trip report!!

  • @Tommy-rl8tb
    @Tommy-rl8tb Před 7 lety +1

    Another one of your excellent videos!

  • @FOHguy
    @FOHguy Před 4 lety +12

    Always loved it when, whoever was my employer at the time would book me first class. Especially from London or USA to Asia/Australia.

  • @jackieorellana6727
    @jackieorellana6727 Před 8 lety +2

    Wow I liked it the cabana nice touch 😍

  • @Mart1nus888
    @Mart1nus888 Před 3 lety

    When I used the Concorde lounge (2017) there was a wait list for private cabanas and a 45 minute limit.

  • @marioimori
    @marioimori Před 8 lety +1

    Very good video! Thanks for uploading

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  Před 8 lety

      +Mario Imori Thanks Mario!!

    • @marioimori
      @marioimori Před 8 lety

      Allow me to ask you something. I got to VIP lounges in GRU (Air France) and EZE (also Air France), but as the flights were living in less than 20 minutes, I didn't have time to see them thoroughly. My question: are those foods and drinks for free or you have to pay for them? Thanks Paul!

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  Před 8 lety

      +Mario Imori Hi Mario. I've never been in an airline lounge where you had to pay for food. It's all free!

  • @ianturner3017
    @ianturner3017 Před 6 lety +3

    I'm a new subscriber, I love Paul's reports. I might just suggest more flight info such as FL No, departure time, date, landing time, more detailed aircraft type, route maps and stuff! Just a suggestion!

  • @Xdxa1X
    @Xdxa1X Před 5 lety

    Wonderful flight!

  • @terenceoreilly3820
    @terenceoreilly3820 Před 7 lety +6

    A very nice trip report showing off first class on the A380 which will be very helpful for my flight in first to San Francisco next year. The only comment I'd like to add is my regular one that while conventional wisdom suggests a K seat for transatlantic flights you need to be in an A seat if going to San Francisco.If your flight is coming in before dark and it follows the normal flight path for British Airways flights it will fly slightly offshore to the west at 11000 feet giving you a wonderful view of the golden gate bridge, Alcatraz and the city itself.The K seat is good for the return as if taking off towards the north the plane will curve round after take-off and if you are lucky you will get a similar view in reverse but at a lower altitude.Again thanks for sharingTerence

    • @visionist7
      @visionist7 Před 5 lety

      A classic Port Out-Starboard Home
      Still I prefer the opposite as I live to see the sunburst on the return leg

  • @fidelcastro9579
    @fidelcastro9579 Před 5 lety

    Great review. I'm doing this next August. 👍

  • @rogerhargreaves2272
    @rogerhargreaves2272 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful video! 👍💯

  • @nanajodi201
    @nanajodi201 Před 6 lety +5

    The scallops looked delicious!

  • @andyfreer1343
    @andyfreer1343 Před 5 lety

    Enjoyed that trip
    Paul

  • @georgebrown3359
    @georgebrown3359 Před 6 lety +2

    Great video and great journey. First Class is just so classy (and expensive). I flew with BA from RJAA-EGLL on a B777 in business class - The service/food/drinks was brilliant but the seat layout was awful! Bur then I'm used to sitting up in the driver's seat!

  • @richard3693
    @richard3693 Před 5 lety +1

    Love the music at the end

  • @SMBRW
    @SMBRW Před 5 lety

    What a fantastic experience

  • @sammiesmith6690
    @sammiesmith6690 Před 5 lety

    Great video.

  • @maryhlad5277
    @maryhlad5277 Před 3 lety

    Nice to have a rainstorm named after my father.

  • @jeffsanchez2086
    @jeffsanchez2086 Před 7 lety +8

    We're flying first on BA 787-9 in Sept. So excited :)

  • @zoea2737
    @zoea2737 Před 5 lety

    Great video

  • @kensherwood4866
    @kensherwood4866 Před 6 lety

    Nice one BA, real praise regarding the Duck meal. Yes you really could have been the only person on the plane, apart from a bit of chatter at take-off, silence.

  • @TheVineyarder
    @TheVineyarder Před 5 lety

    great work and very much appreciated!

  • @user-ho6bq8zo3y
    @user-ho6bq8zo3y Před 8 lety +1

    Love your VIDS😍😍😍😍😍

  • @georgekastanas4943
    @georgekastanas4943 Před 8 lety +4

    Best Trip Reports!! Keep up the good work!

  • @ryanjones8427
    @ryanjones8427 Před 6 lety +1

    great video

  • @mattbrewster8051
    @mattbrewster8051 Před 5 lety

    Very professional job, Paul! If only the window you had was larger.

  • @cdnshark19
    @cdnshark19 Před 8 lety +2

    Great video! I hope to fly BA to the UK one day :)
    Quick question, are the cabanas in the Concorde Room sound proof? It sounds awfully quiet for it to not be.

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  Před 8 lety +1

      +Alex Laronde I think they're properly sound proofed yes.

  • @christopherfranko7873
    @christopherfranko7873 Před 8 lety +2

    Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance!

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  Před 8 lety +1

      +Christopher Franko It's a great book!

  • @peta1846
    @peta1846 Před rokem

    Must be nice. Sigh. Lovely video, thanks!

  • @sevesellors2831
    @sevesellors2831 Před 4 lety

    Food looks good! Love the A380.

  • @davidarmitage289
    @davidarmitage289 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video. I was just curious if that guy coughing his lungs out at the end of the video was ok? 😀 Nice to see You flying over my former province Alberta.

  • @jasonballard2601
    @jasonballard2601 Před 8 lety

    Take off very fun

  • @philiplaird8707
    @philiplaird8707 Před 3 lety

    I've been there. It truly made Heathrow a much less stressful place.

  • @capemaxi
    @capemaxi Před 5 lety +1

    I like it when I can read the choices on the menu, and then see when and what is served to you.

  • @elisabethduplessis4447
    @elisabethduplessis4447 Před 5 lety +1

    Dans l'ensemble c'est quand même pas mal 🥇🥇🥇🥇

  • @vincentcalvelli6452
    @vincentcalvelli6452 Před 6 lety

    Nice flight

  • @MeadowDay
    @MeadowDay Před 5 lety

    Excellent!

  • @prinzzandy
    @prinzzandy Před 8 lety +1

    Great trip report Paul! What app you use to edit this video?

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  Před 8 lety

      +Andrew Spencer John Thanks! I just used iMovie for iPhone.

  • @DocDoom777
    @DocDoom777 Před 5 lety

    Terrific vid, brother! It's a damn shame that the Megabird is going into the sunset
    Out of curiosity, what's the music playing over the closing credits? I'd love to get the CD or whatever. Peace and blessings.

  • @umarpatel3517
    @umarpatel3517 Před 2 lety

    Lol flight attendant said good afternoon at the end

  • @stevendaniel5649
    @stevendaniel5649 Před 5 lety +2

    THE FOOD !!!!!!!!!!

    • @jdmitchell2
      @jdmitchell2 Před 4 lety

      Not sure I'd know to eat some of it

  • @robertalanlaird3110
    @robertalanlaird3110 Před 5 lety

    Very good again Paul . Can I ask what video or digital camera you use. Thank you Bob

  • @timokross
    @timokross Před 7 lety

    Nice video. Subbed. Did that breakfaat at the beginning taste as grim as it looked?

  • @seaninlondon4424
    @seaninlondon4424 Před 4 lety +1

    That was a long time taking off, I thought it going to drive to SFO.

  • @kenlizotte
    @kenlizotte Před 5 lety

    Hi, Paul … How did you find out which runway you're taking off & landing on? Great video by the way!! Thanks!

  • @bogota69
    @bogota69 Před 3 lety

    Great video. Thank you. Do you know why BA never seem to give priority disembarkation to first class passengers?

  • @jurgenstahl1262
    @jurgenstahl1262 Před 7 lety

    Brilliant quality, wonderful music (what's the title pls of the first song in the video?), and because I am a "A 380" fan I liked the video very much

  • @UFO1601
    @UFO1601 Před 5 lety +2

    Paul although I love your very informative videos I have to say your trips , particularly in first and business class are well outside most peoples financial range. As an ex travel industry profressional I am aware of the cost implications to most people and I feel it would be worth while if you are getting upgrades via airmiles you should explain this to your subscribers.

  • @michaelmacdonell2942
    @michaelmacdonell2942 Před 6 lety

    A bit bumpy? Try flying in similar conditions, in a BAC-111, into Turnhouse! Lemon Melts are to kill for.

  • @nenblom
    @nenblom Před 5 lety

    Isn’t it amazing it’s possible to travel like that at 40,000 feet nowadays? It’s mind boggling how a passenger jet like that flies!

  • @vincestrickland595
    @vincestrickland595 Před 4 lety

    Good work Paul , throughly enjoy ur luxe travel logs !
    I did get to fly on BA Concorde - 4 diff times - and of course had access to the Concorde lounge at term 4 , a few times: was marvelous - yet not the suites that you show at Concorde room
    That’s total diff space - we had reception - comp facial or back therapy’s by Molton Brown.
    Direct across to Concorde via glass doors on side of lounge and down a elevator. Very direct , discreet etc
    Lounge was more canapés and numerous bottles of diff Champagnes and wines opposed to a full meal service - some cont euro fare - cold features etc
    After 2 or 3 glasses of rose Veuve C we seamed to be hustled upon Concorde and it’s ultralight fast service to the states - and was swift - doors closed
    1 st to take off & another few glasses of Krug and caviar service / Lobster fish cakes and desert , cheese , coffee & Concorde gift ( nice sterling tie clip )
    We were sent packing after 3.25 flight - Ended well to soon :/
    Memories “ so sweet !!!

  • @pauljohansson7697
    @pauljohansson7697 Před 5 lety

    What a lounge.

  • @gingerinmexico3842
    @gingerinmexico3842 Před 8 lety +1

    Loved the definitive trip report! Ever fly American Airlines or Delta?

    • @Paul_Lucas
      @Paul_Lucas  Před 8 lety +2

      I do fly AA quite a bit - if you check out my channel I've got quite a few AA videos.

  • @albertchiu655
    @albertchiu655 Před rokem

    high competition among airliners !

  • @iandunbar-reid6018
    @iandunbar-reid6018 Před 5 lety

    A very enjoyable and professionally composed trip report. Thank you.

  • @ninawade3055
    @ninawade3055 Před 4 lety

    Very nice

  • @jasonballard2601
    @jasonballard2601 Před 8 lety

    Nice to meet you