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Last updated: March 31, 2023

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British Airways First Class doesn’t get as much attention compared to many other First Class products. Often jokingly described as “the world’s best business class”, British Airways First Class has historically left much to be desired.

That moniker may soon become outdated, though, as the UK flag carrier has taken steps to improve their First Class product in recent years.

In this guide, we’ll dive into those changes and look at everything that is British Airways First Class. We’ll explore what you can expect to find before and during your flight, as well as the routings, aircraft, and the best ways to book British Airways First Class with points.

The British Airways First Class Experience

The British Airways First Class experience saw  an overhaul to the onboard soft product in 2019 , and improvements to the hard product on certain aircraft in 2020.

While the exact experience in British Airways First Class will differ depending on your aircraft type, you’ll always find yourself in a spacious seat that can be converted to a fully lie-flat bed, complete with a quilted mattress, duvet, and your own set of pajamas.

Ground Experience

British Airways First Class passengers have access to a dedicated check-in desks at most airports, as is generally the case when flying First Class. In addition to those dedicated desks, passengers also have access to fast-track security at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and New York JFK airports.

London Heathrow has the First Wing, which is a dedicated First Class check-in area. Here, you’ll find an exclusive entrance and a dedicated security lane that leads directly to the British Airways Galleries First Lounge and the more exclusive Concorde Room.

British Airways has a First Class Lounge in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow, but their superior First Class offering, the Concorde Room, can be found in Terminal 5, opposite from the British Airways Galleries First Lounge.

The Concorde Room is only accessible to British Airways First Class passengers, as well as Gold Executive Club Members with at least 5,000 Tier Points in a single year travelling in any class of service. The Concorde Room has indoor lounge areas, as well as a more open terrace that overlooks the terminal.

You can enjoy à la carte dining in the Concorde Room, including high-quality food and beverage options. A new cocktail menu has recently been introduced, with seven signature cocktails.

There are also private cabanas you can book, where you’ll have your own room with a chair, ottoman, TV, and private bathroom. If you’d like to get some sleep, you can nap in one of the new Restworks technology-enhanced nap pods.

While it’s not a complete lie-flat bed, these nap pods allow you to get some rest and will wake you up with gentle vibration, light, and sounds.

If you’re flying out of New York JFK as a British Airways First Class passenger, you’ll also have access to the Concorde Room in Terminal 7. Note that British Airways is teaming up with American Airlines to open up three new lounges in Terminal 8 at JFK, including a dedicated First Class lounge that should open up in late 2022.

The seat on a British Airways First Class flight differs slightly, depending on which aircraft you fly in. Currently, you’ll find three different variations of the First Class seat, which we will explore in detail later on in this guide.

All First Class products have the option of turning the seat into a lie flat bed that measures 78” long and 22” wide between the armrests. While in the lie-flat position, the seat is designed to line up flush with the arm rest, affording you a bit more room.

Beyond the usual seat controls, British Airways First Class seats are devoid of any fancier technology and gadgets. You’ll find an updated 23” high-definition entertainment screen and a stylish lamp in all First Class seats.

Some of the newer First Class cabins found in the Boeing 777-300ERs have doors, offering additional privacy.

All First Class passengers are given Temperley London amenity bags and loungewear to help make the flight more comfortable.

Food and Drink

British Airways uses a “dine on demand” approach with their First Class food and beverage service. You can order from an à la carte menu whenever you wish during the flight, which includes plenty of gourmet food options.

In addition to the main meal service, high-quality Champagne and other beverages are available. Naturally, you can also try a signature afternoon tea service, providing you with a full British experience in the skies.

If you’re flying with a companion, you can dine together in British Airways First Class. In the same suite, your invitee can join you by sitting on the adjacent ottoman.

British Airways First Class Cabins

The British Airways First Class product comes in three variations: the original First Class Prime seat (introduced in 2010), the updated First Class Prime seat (introduced in 2015), and the First Suite (introduced in 2020).

The oldest version of the three can be found on all Airbus A380s, and on the majority of the Boeing 777s.

Airbus A380 (2010 First Class Prime)

On the behemoth double-decker Airbus A380s, the First Class cabin is on the main deck, where there are a total of 14 First Class seats laid out in a 1-2-1 format.

While the A380 First Class seats are a similar size compared to other aircraft with British Airways First Class, there is around 30% more personal space and 60% more storage space than the same older First Class products found on Boeing 777s.

If you’re flying by yourself in British Airways First Class on the Airbus A380, the best seats will be by the window: Seats 1A, 1K, 2A, 2K, 3A, 3K, 4A, or 4K.

If you’re flying in British Airways First Class with a companion, you’ll want to select one of the middle seat pairs – Seats 2E and 2F, 3E and 3F, or 4E and 4F – in order to enjoy the experience together.

Boeing 777-200ER & Boeing 777-300ER (2010 First Class Prime)

The oldest British Airways First Class model found on the Boeing 777-200ERs and Boeing 777-300ERs also has 14 seats in a 1-2-1 layout.

The best seat choices for solo travellers or anyone travelling with a companion are the same as those on the Airbus A380.

Boeing 787-9 & 787-10 Dreamliner (2015 First Class Prime)

The updated 2015 First Class seat can be found on all Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.

Both aircraft have eight First Class seats arranged in a 1-2-1 format, with updated and more modern looking finishings.

If you’re flying First Class on a British Airways 787 as a solo passenger, the best seat for you will be along the windows: Seats 1A, 1K, 2A, or 2K.

If you’re flying with a companion, you should choose either Seats 1E and 1F or 2E and 2F.

Boeing 777-300ER (2020 First Class Suite)

The 2020 British Airways First Class update saw some major changes. Although the product is very similar to the 2015 First Class cabin, the largest update came by way of adding two fully closing doors, which provide extra privacy.

Furthermore, these seats have a unique three-point seat belt, which means there is no longer a need for the bulky integrated air bag on the lap belt. The shoulder strap is only required during take off and landing.

This 2020 First Class version can only be found on select Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. On these aircraft, there are eight First Class seats in a 1-2-1 configuration across two rows.

If you’re travelling by yourself, Seats 1A, 1K, 2A, or 2K by the windows will be the best choice.

If you‘re travelling with a companion, Seats 1E and 1F or 2E and 2F in the middle will be the best choice.

How can you tell which British Airways First Class cabin is which?

In order to figure out which version of British Airways First Class you’ve booked, you need to look at both the specific aircraft type and the number of First Class seats available in the cabin.

Any First Class seat booked on the Airbus A380 will have the older 2010 First Class Prime seat, and any First Class seat booked on either the Boeing 787-9 or the Boeing 787-10 will have the updated 2015 First Class Prime seat.

Where you need to pay the most attention is with First Class seats on the Boeing 777 models:

• If you’re flying on a Boeing 777-200ER, you’ll be on the older 2010 First Class Prime product.
• In order to tell which Boeing 777-300ER First Class product will be offered on your specific flight, you have to look at how many First Class seats there are. If there are 14 seats, then it will be the 2010 product, and if there are only eight, then it will be on the updated 2020 model with sliding doors.

You can use a tool such as ExpertFlyer to determine the number of First Class seats that are on any particular route.

It’s also important to note that British Airways may switch up the aircraft at the last minute, and you may not be flying the exact First Class product you had originally booked.

There is really no way to avoid this, but you can take comfort in the fact that all British Airways First Class products have the same service and onboard offerings, even if the seats differ slightly.

On ExpertFlyer, you can set up an “Aircraft Change” alert, which will notify you if there has been a change in the aircraft on a particular flight.

British Airways First Class Routes

With First Class cabins on a wide range of aircraft, British Airways offers their most premium cabin on many different routes.

From its hub in London, British Airways offers First Class to the following North American destinations:

Aside from flights to North America, British Airways offers First Class to the following destinations around the world:

Note that First Class availability and aircraft type on any specific route is subject to change. To determine the classes of service available on any particular flight, as well as the specific type of aircraft, be sure to check with British Airways or use a tool such as ExpertFlyer.

How to Redeem Points for British Airways First Class

British Airways is a part of the Oneworld airline alliance, and First Class can be booked with many Oneworld loyalty programs.

British Airways Avios

Using British Airways Avios  for British Airways First Class can be a great option, depending on the distance of your trip and whether or not you’re flying during off-peak or peak travel dates.

British Airways uses a distance-based award chart, which is further separated by off-peak and peak pricing. In the search results, you’ll see a red “Off-Peak” logo for dates with off-peak pricing.

Pricing is calculated by individual flight segments. Therefore, if you have multiple flights on a single booking, perhaps from London to Singapore to Sydney, you’ll be required to cumulatively pay Avios for each leg of the journey.

A one-way flight from London to as far as Chicago in North America will cost you 68,000 Avios during off-peak and 80,000 Avios during peak pricing.

A flight between London and western North America will be 85,000 or 100,000 Avios, depending on if you’re flying during off-peak or peak pricing. The below examples are for a flight between London and Seattle.

Luckily, earning enough Avios for a British Airways First Class flight shouldn’t be too difficult, as the loyalty program is a transfer partner with many transferrable points programs, including:

• American Express (Canada) Membership Rewards
• HSBC Rewards
• Marriott Bonvoy
• American Express (US) Membership Rewards
• Capital One
• Chase Ultimate Rewards

Furthermore, RBC has a co-branded credit card, the RBC British Airways Visa Infinite , so you can earn Avios on your daily spending.

Be sure to keep an eye out for the frequent transfer bonuses from the above programs to Avios. It’s not uncommon to see a transfer bonus of 30 –50%, which essentially reduces the cost of a British Airways First Class flight by the same margin.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan

Using Alaska miles to book British Airways First Class flights is much more straightforward than with Avios. For flights between any North American airport and London, the flight will cost you 70,000 Alaska miles per direction.

Depending on where in North America you’re flying to or from, and in which season you’re flying, this could wind up being a lot cheaper than using Avios.

Earning Alaska miles is quite easy through credit card welcome bonuses. For example, the MBNA Alaska Airlines Mastercard  gives a welcome bonus of 30,000 Alaska miles upon spending $1,000 in the first three months, and also earns you one Alaska mile per dollar spent on your purchases.

Furthermore, you can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan at the optimal ratio of 60,000 Bonvoy points = 25,000 Alaska miles. Below this, the transfer ratio is 3:1, but transferring in chunks of 60,000 yields a bonus of 5,000 miles.

Note that there are some more compelling uses for Alaska miles where you won’t incur a large sum of taxes and fees . Consider saving your Alaska miles for redemptions on Japan Airlines First Class or Cathay Pacific First Class instead.

American Airlines AAdvantage

Using AAdvantage miles to fly British Airways First Class is also fairly simple, as it requires 85,000 miles to book a flight to or from any airport in North America and London.

American Airlines AAdvantage is a transfer partner of RBC Avion, albeit at a less-than-ideal ratio of 1:0.7. Furthermore, you can earn AAdvantage miles by transferring Marriott Bonvoy points at the optimal ratio of 60,000 Bonvoy points = 25,000 AAdvantage miles.  

If you have access to American credit cards , there are a number of co-branded credit cards from Citi . You can earn AAdvantage miles quickly through welcome bonuses and daily spending.

Japan Airlines Mileage Bank

Similar to British Airways Executive Club, Japan Airlines Mileage Bank also uses a distance-based award chart when booking partner airline flights.

Using JAL miles, you’d need 65,000 miles for a British Airways First Class flight between eastern North America and London, and 90,000 miles between western North America and London.

Unfortunately, Japan Airlines Mileage Bank miles are quite difficult to come by in North America. Your best bet is to transfer Marriott Bonvoy points at the optimal ratio of 60,000 Bonvoy points = 25,000 JAL Mileage Bank miles.

Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges

While using points to book British Airways First Class flights can save you a lot of money, you’ll still be responsible for paying taxes and fees. With British Airways, these can indeed be quite hefty, regardless of which program you book through.

A one-way First Class flight with British Airways has surcharges of anywhere from $700–1,200 (CAD) for flights to and from North America. In addition, if you’re departing from the UK, you’ll have to pay a further fee for the UK Air Passenger Duty (APD), which is over $300 (CAD).

In total, expect to pay at least $500+ (CAD) in surcharges for a British Airways First Class flight, unless you originate from a country that imposes regulations on fuel surcharges.

British Airways First Class Award Availability

In order to secure a British Airways First Class seat, you’ll want to search as far in advance as possible. Despite the hefty amount of taxes and fees, passengers who prioritize direct routings over cost can often snatch up First Class award seats quickly.

Expect to find more availability on less popular routes, and less availability between London and major airport hubs with large populations. 

You’re more likely to find a single First Class award seat available with British Airways, but it’s also not uncommon to see two, three, or sometimes even four seats available. Should you require multiple seats, broaden your search to other cities where British Airways First Class is offered, and look for connecting flights with partner airlines.

Tips & Tricks for British Airways First Class

While a majority of the extra fees and surcharges can’t be avoided, if you book a British Airways First Class flight originating from somewhere outside of London, you’ll at least be able to save on the UK APD.

If you’re booking with British Airways Avios, you’ll want to plan to book during the off-peak pricing, if possible, as the Avios amount can be significantly cheaper.

Lastly, if you’re using Alaska miles, you can add in a free stopover if you’re flying on the same carrier. So, if you’ve managed to find availability, you could fly from North America to London, have a stopover in London, and then carry onward to Asia or the Middle East for a nominal amount of additional miles.

British Airways First Class is certainly a step up from business class, but it doesn’t quite have the same glowing reputation as First Class cabins on competing airlines. 

Of course, you’ll still enjoy a refined ground experience, with access to the flagship Concorde Room lounges in London and New York, as well as elevated dining at your leisure throughout the flight.

You can leverage the power of Miles & Points to experience British Airways First Class at a steep discount, although you should be aware that this is the one aspirational product for which you’ll almost always have to pay a hefty chunk of carrier-imposed surcharges when redeeming points.

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Yesterday, British Airways sent its Airbus A380, G-XLEF, to London Heathrow to undergo routine maintenance. But just what maintenance does an Airbus A380 undergo at the London Heathrow British Airways hangar? In December 2019, British Airways invited Simple Flying to take a look.

I’ve flown on G-XLED before. However, it’s not until you stand next to the aircraft that you appreciate its immense size. The largest passenger aircraft in the skies takes up almost all of the hangar space available when in for maintenance.

Heeran Jethwa, a British Airways Engineering Licensed Aircraft Engineer, guided us around the aircraft joined by Phil Baxendale, the Engineering Head of Quality and Technical at British Airways. He explained that the aircraft was in for a regular checkup to ensure everything is in top shape. He adds that when an A380 is in the hangar, it really is all hands on deck.

With a fleet of just 12 aircraft, the airline would typically struggle to substitute the A380 if maintenance overruns. With the retirement of the airline's 747s, its largest plane is now the 777. If one of these were replaced onto a canceled A380 flight, many passengers would still face being bumped as a result. Of course, with the airline's fleet currently grounded, this is not a concern right now.

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Starting outside

Following a brief chat about safety, we headed into the hangar. The immense size of the aircraft really makes an impression. First up, we went for a walk underneath the wing. The aircraft’s number four engine had its cowling open. This was accompanied by scaffolding which allowed us to get right inside the engine. It was surprising how small the interior of the aircraft's engines actually is.

While the British Airways Airbus A380 only has Rolls-Royce Engines, not each one is created equally. Only the number two and number three engines are equipped with reverse thrust . The aircraft also only uses these two engines to taxi to the runway.

We then worked across to the number three engine, which had its cowling closed. However, it had a platform prepared to inspect the engine's fan blades. Stepping up onto this, I was once more blown away by the size of the engine's components. I was invited to step inside the engine, and despite being six feet and three inches tall, there was more than enough space to stand up.

A first peek inside

The first peek inside the aircraft took us into the A380’s cargo deck. This is a place where few of the airline's passengers can say they’ve been. Given the aircraft's vast size, I was surprised that it wasn't possible to stand up straight inside the cargo hold, something passengers can do with ease in the main cabin.

We climbed in through the bulk item door at the rear of the aircraft. Unlike the big cargo containers that go in the central part of the belly, this part holds smaller things such as a last-minute checked bag or pets, which need to be easily accessible on the ground. Interestingly, the cargo hold is split into two, so we had to leave the same way we arrived.

Around the other side of the aircraft, we found even more scaffolding. This had been placed to replace a component only accessible from the top of the engine. We carefully climbed the structure to the top, and I was greeted with yet another magnificent sight. You can't truly appreciate the sheer scale of the Airbus A380 wing until you stand towards the end to admire it (see the first image in this article).

Into the cabin

Having descended the scaffolding carefully placed to reach the top of engine number one, we walked underneath the giant aircraft to some more scaffolding. This took us up to the second starboard entry on the aircraft's main deck. It proved to be an exciting moment for me, as it was the first time I had boarded a commercial jet from the right-hand side.

On most A380s, this would put you in the middle of the economy cabin. However, British Airways has opted to put its first-class cabin on the main deck of the Airbus A380. We turned left and started our journey through the lower part of the Club World cabin. Here, a team of engineers was hard at work checking and replacing everything from IFE screens to the galley's decor. The lower floor also houses an economy cabin at the rear and the First cabin at the front.

No detail has been left unchecked in the cabin. This includes the crew rest area, which is hidden away. We entered the area, and I was surprised by how much space was available. On previous visits to British Airways, I had seen in the A350's crew rest area . Reminiscent of a hostel, the area has a bunk bed for each member of the crew.

Up the spiral staircase

At the rear of every Airbus A380 is a staircase connecting the two passenger decks. After climbing over a dedicated worker fixing something on the floor, we had time to admire the upper economy cabin. Unlike the 3-4-3 layout on the main deck, the upper cabin is laid out with a 2-4-2 configuration. This makes it slightly more pleasant when traveling, and as such, it is my cabin of choice on the British giant of the skies.

Ahead of the small economy cabin is British Airways' premium economy cabin, called World Traveller Plus. The cabin is a slight upgrade from the upper economy cabin with a 2-3-2 layout. However, the real upgrade comes from the enhanced soft product in this class. At this point, Heeran points out one exciting element of the Airbus A380. The aircraft actually has two elevators that can move standard-sized galley containers between the floors.

Moving forwards

Moving forward once more, we reach the Club World cabin, otherwise known as business class. British Airways is currently rolling out a new Club Suite cabin on a number of its aircraft.

For the time being, the A380s have the old Club World cabin. The Airbus A380 is set to be the last aircraft to receive the new Club Suite cabin, with 2023-2025 targetted before the type was grounded . As a result, they are currently stuck with a 2-4-2 layout on the lower deck. This is 2-3-2 on the upper deck, matching the premium economy layout.

At the front of the cabin are two enormous toilets. These are the reason that most carriers put the first-class cabin on the upper deck. On Emirates' A380s, these toilets double up as shower cubicles.

Back downstairs

At the front of the cabin is a staircase leading down to the main deck at the front door. We descended this and headed into the cockpit. The Airbus A380's cockpit is a very private space for pilots. Locked off from the rest of the cabin, they have their own toilet, as well as two private rooms containing beds and armchairs.

Passing these rooms, we got the chance to sit down in the surprisingly cozy cockpit. Heeran takes the time to give me a quick tour around the cockpit, mindful that engineers are working around me. The main difference between the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 simulator I had flown earlier in the day  is the control input. While the Boeing aircraft had a traditional yoke, the A380 has a sidestick.

The aircraft also has many different screens. In fact, I'm straight back into the engineering aspect of things when we take a look at the digital circuit breaker system. The aircraft has some traditional circuit breakers hidden away outside the main cabin. However, it also has a digital system for circuit breakers.

How the circuit breakers work

Say that somebody needs to work on the aileron and doesn't want it to move in the process. They can pull the circuit breaker and tag it with their name. Every user will see that it has been tagged, and it stays put until it is removed by the person who set it.

However, multiple people can tag the same item. That way, if one person removes their tag, the breaker remains pulled until work is complete. It also gives a comprehensive overview of any tags that are still pulled when maintenance has been completed.

The other thing that strikes me in the cockpit is how many levers and switches are covered. This is to stop anything significant from being accidentally triggered. It is much harder to claim that you accidentally raised the gear, for instance, if there is a multiple-step cage covering the lever.

Back into First

Our time with the Airbus A380 is now coming to a close, leaving just enough time to explore the First cabin. Phil explains to me that on the Airbus A380, the cabin is slightly modified to take advantage of the aircraft's additional width. While somebody takes apart a seat next to me, I settle into seat 4A for what may be my only experience of the current British Airways first class seat.

While I am relaxing, Phil explains the rest of the Britsh Airways maintenance program to me. The airline uses a couple of bases away from Heathrow for more in-depth maintenance. The main one is in Cardiff , which deals with heavy-duty jobs such as replacing the Boeing 777's cabin.

As a closing thought, he mentions that he is proud of how his team is responsible for more than just maintenance. He shares that his input was even sought on how the current cabin should be designed. After all, as the Engineering Head of Quality and Technical, he knows the airline's A380 aircraft inside out!

Have you been fortunate enough to fly onboard British Airways' Airbus A380? Let us know how you found it in the comments!

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Review: British Airways First Class

• August 30, 2023
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British Airways offers First on most of its planes and to most destinations on the route map, setting it apart from competitors who have scaled back their First Class capacity over the past decade.

BA operates two flights daily between Chicago and London Heathrow, both with First Class cabins, which depart from Terminal 5 at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Check in was smooth with a friendly agent at a dedicated desk for First and I had my boarding pass in hand and was provided direction to the Terraces Lounge within a few minutes.

There was a bit of a line at the TSA checkpoint but things moved along reasonably smoothly and I was airside in under 20 minutes (which is quite good for O’Hare). Next stop was the Terraces Lounge and First Dining Room for a light meal before the flight ( full review here ).

The lounge agents advised there was a bit of longer walk to the departure gate M33 so I set off in good time. Without clear boarding queues the gate was organised chaos, exacerbated by delayed boarding.

Once the cabin crew were aboard and had completed their preflight checks, boarding began with those needing assistance called first and then boarding by cabin and elite status. Unfortunately there was a further wait in the aerobridge before making it onto the plane itself.

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British Airways First Class Review

British Airways 294

Chicago (ORD) – London (LHR) 

Monday, June 26

Depart: 04:50PM

Arrive: 06:35AM

Duration: 7hr45min

Aircraft: Boeing 777-300 (77W)

Seat: 3A (First Class)

Fortunately, things improved immediately at the door with a positive and proactive crew welcome and turning left it was a few short steps to my seat. With 14 seats, this is one of the larger First Class cabins aboard a Boeing 777 (in comparison Cathay Pacific have six seats in First ).

While there are certainly more extravagant seats and suites in First, I do enjoy the understated cocoon that is the British Airways offering. Design details such as the elegant window blinds and lamp add a sense of style.

Each seat has a small wardrobe with sturdy metal hanger, perfect for one’s blazer and day clothes.

With a late afternoon departure, dinner would be served after take off with breakfast prior to arrival in London. Menus were distributed by the cabin crew as boarding continued, along with a refreshing hot towel.

Pre departure drinks were offered and I went with water for the moment, which was accompanied by mixed nuts.

Service continued with the distribution of amenity kits and pyjamas, otherwise known as wash bags and sleep suits in British Airways parlance. Both are now designed by British brand Temperley and the wash bag is especially well stocked with Elemis products.

Pushback from the gate was smooth once boarding of the completely full plane was completed, and a smooth takeoff roll later we were headed for London.

Up in the air, the ‘good’ Champagne was popped open and it was time for a glass of the Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle, which is one of my Top 5 First Class Champagnes .

The Cabin Service Director on this flight was excellent and set the tone for the cabin crew team. He stopped by to welcome each passenger. Learning that this was my first visit to Chicago, we had a bit of a chat about the architecture and how it was a less crazy version of New York.

Then it was time to change into the pyjamas and enjoy being up at 40,000 feet with a glass of LPGS in hand.

British Airways First Class Menu

British Airways has invested significantly in the First experience since I last flew them in 2015 and the menu looked promising.

A selection of Champagnes and English sparkling wines are served aboard, with Hattingley representing the home team.

British Airways First Class Dinner

Being a relatively short overnight flight, the cabin crew sprang into action once we reached cruising altitude and the whole dinner service was perfectly paced.

Canapés opened proceedings with the seared tuna and roast beef both enjoyable.

King prawns with mango ceviche was a light and refreshing starter, with the red peppers adding a hint of heat to balance out the sweetness of the mango. Clean flavours that worked well at altitude.

The pan seared rack of lamb main was perfectly cooked and the lamb jus ensured a flavourful and juicy dish. Sides of kale and carrots rounded out the dinner nicely.

I couldn’t decide between the chocolate walnut soufflé or the passionfruit and lemon tart, so the cabin crew suggested I have both. Both desserts were very enjoyable and I appreciated the pot of tea to wash them down afterwards.

Overall, dinner was a restaurant grade meal. Special mention of the stylish and substantial flatware, with a teapot that does not drip when pouring (looking at you, Qantas).

British Airways First Class Bed

With a tailwind making for an even shorter flight, the cabin crew completed the turndown service and it was time to turn in for the night. A full sized pillow, duvet and mattress pad make for a very comfortable bed.

Fortunately in First there is no footwell, so side sleepers are able to move around unrestricted.

Within minutes of waking up after a few hours sleep, the cabin crew stopped by to take breakfast orders. Having eaten two three course meals a matter of hours ago, I politely declined any further food and just ordered a glass of water. My bed was then converted back into a seat while I freshened up in the lavatory.

Service on British Airways can be variable, and the crew can make or break the premium cabin experience. Fortunately on this flight, the team from the Cabin Service Director down was excellent and the best I’ve had across three First sectors (the others being LHR-EWR in 2010 and NRT-LHR in 2015).

Little things like being addressed by name for each interaction, which used to be standard on Cathay Pacific but is now variable even in First Class, distinguish the really great crews.

Landing at Heathrow on time with the tailwind compensating for the delayed departure, the plane was on stand after a short taxi to Terminal 5C. Upon disembarking, I eschewed the automated people mover in favour a brisk walk in the underground tunnel to T5A for immigration formalities.

British Airways First Class provides an understated yet quality experience, and with the right cabin crew is up there with the best.

Milton joined the FlyerTalk community in 2004 to learn how to travel well on a budget and has never looked back. Between maximising the value from US Airways Dividend Miles (RIP) and availing himself of mistake fares like the Cathay Pacific New Year Deal from Vietnam, he likes to let the deals drive the itinerary.

8 things coming to the British Airways experience, including new first class, lounges

British Airways has long been the largest European carrier serving the U.S., and now, the airline wants to make itself even more relevant to your travel plans.

The London-based carrier earlier this year announced a sweeping $9 billion transformation that touches basically every aspect of the travel experience. From new lounges to overhauled cabins to improved operations, the airline's transformation is a massive undertaking that will guide it through the 2020s and beyond.

As part of the effort, British Airways unveiled on Monday a few more details about what you can expect in the months and years ahead. TPG was at the airline's special showcase event in New York. Here are the key takeaways from that event and what you need to know about these improvements.

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New first-class cabins

Ever since British Airways introduced a new business-class product, dubbed Club Suites , many industry insiders have questioned whether the airline is committed to first class. After all, the new business-class product is in many ways more modern and more comfortable than the existing first-class offering.

The good news is that first class is here to stay on British Airways — and it's getting even better, said Calum Laming, British Airways' chief commercial officer, in an interview with TPG.

According to Laming, the airline will debut an all-new first-class product on board the Airbus A380 at the end of next year.

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Laming wasn't ready to divulge more details, but his eagerness to reply to TPG's question seemed to indicate he was very excited about the product.

The airline expects the new seat to debut at the end of 2025 or early 2026 as part of its A380 aircraft refurbishment.

Revamped first-class amenities

While flyers may need to wait a little bit longer for the new first-class experience, elements of the overhauled service are already debuting.

This includes a new flight attendant training program for crew serving the first-class cabin. This program is designed to result in more personalized first-class service, with a particular emphasis being placed on teaching more about the airline's wine program.

Other enhancements include the introduction of new menus and modernized entertainment systems.

More Club Suites are coming

British Airways went from having one of the worst business-class products in the sky to one of the best. The new Club Suites are a night-and-day improvement compared to the old forward- and rear-facing lie-flat seats that even included a dreaded middle seat in business class.

The new Club Suites feature direct aisle access for every passenger, as well as sliding doors for additional privacy. They're based on the incredibly popular Collins Super Diamond business-class suite.

While the new Club Suites offer a stellar experience, they're not nearly as ubiquitous as one might've hoped. That's about to change, though, Laming said.

Right now, just over 60% of the wide-body fleet is outfitted with this product. But on June 14, the airline will debut its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with the new Club Suites, followed in the months ahead by more Dreamliners and then, next year, the Airbus A380.

Just three Boeing 777s are yet to get the new Club Suites, and that's due to "supply chain shortages," Laming added.

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New website, mobile app

If you've ever tried to log on to the British Airways website, odds are you've run into some technical difficulties. British Airways knows this.

"We just have to ask for that little bit of patience from our customers for a little bit longer because I can promise you what you will get ... transformation is not even the word. It's much more than that," Laming said.

Fortunately, an entirely revamped mobile and web experience is debuting later this year. Laming stressed that there would be some short-term pain, including the inability to log into your Executive Club account at times, but he stressed that the company believes it will be well worth it.

As for me, I just want to know how many Avios I have before they expire.

In fact, British Airways' goal is for "a hundred percent serviceability" directly from the web, freeing up call center agents to work on other things.

Revamped operational tools

British Airways is also spending $125 million on tools to streamline and modernize the operation.

This includes investments in machine learning, automation and AI, which the airline says are being done with a focus on improving punctuality.

Of course, we'll have to wait to see how these improvements translate to on-time percentages, but at least the airline recognizes that it needs to do better, especially if so much of its transatlantic traffic is connecting onward beyond London.

New lounges

British Airways is also investing significantly in its lounge network. Not only is it expanding its footprint, but it is also improving the experience once you enter the Club lounge.

In terms of footprint, the airline is bringing an all-new design to its clubs at Miami International Airport (MIA) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) early next year. At the showcase event on Monday, the airline shared the first renderings of the new design at MIA, and based on the look, there's a lot for British Airways loyalists to get excited about.

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The airline is also refreshing its lounges at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., this year following recently completed renovations in terminals 3 and 5 at London's Heathrow Airport (LHR), as well as at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Scotland and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria.

Updated lounge experience

Once you enter the lounge, British Airways is hoping to exceed your expectations.

One subtle way it's doing this is by debuting a new service provider for the lounge's food and beverage offerings in the U.S.

Laming has already seen double-digit increases in customer satisfaction scores, which he said is only the beginning of more investments in this space.

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New short-haul seats

The airline isn't just focused on the long-haul experience. In fact, the upcoming deliveries of new narrow-body Airbus aircraft will feature all-new seats.

These new short-haul cabins feature USB-A and USB-C charging ports, middle seat trays in business class and more.

Aside from the physical improvements, Laming is excited that "we've really got a British seat there."

"The leather comes from Scotland, the stitching on the curtains comes from England, the carpets come from the Republic or Ireland. The seat itself is manufactured in Northern Ireland," he added.

Bottom line

British Airways flies to 26 destinations in the U.S., making it the largest European airline serving the country.

Whether your travel plans include a stop in London or a connection to another destination, you can be reassured that the airline is investing in your experience.

I'm particularly excited about what the new first class will bring, especially as premium products become even more in demand.

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REVIEW: British Airways B777-300ER First Class Suite Flight

This review is by regular contributor Ed.

As people reading the reviews I have done will no doubt have gathered by now, I very much enjoy flying. I end up positioning to various parts of the world in weird and wacky ways in order to fly on special flights. In order to get to Sao Paulo for Azul’s maiden A350 flight I had to become quite creative given just how high prices were. I managed to find an interesting routing to Brazil from the UK from American Airlines. It was possible to fly directly with British Airways in a Club Suite but it was cheaper to fly from Dublin to Sao Paulo via London and New York in First Class.

This gave me the opportunity to not only fly in a better class of service and receive significantly more tier points which allowed me to maintain my status but also experience American’s First Class before it is removed from both their 777s and A321Ts and resigned to history. More importantly, I would be flying on a BA 777-300ER from Heathrow to New York and then an AA 777-300ER onwards to Sao Paulo allowing me to compare the two products on the same day.

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After much searching, I found that American Airlines offered the best value for the trip I was trying to take, the only problem was that the roundtrip started and ended in Dublin. Given I was in fact not in Dublin, this would require positioning flights. The routing I picked from American ended up being Dublin to London Heathrow to New York JFK to Sao Paulo and then returning from Orlando to Dublin via Chicago and Philadelphia. For an AvGeek like me, this was perfect as I would be on two 777s, two 787s and one A321 all on the same booking.

Positioning, I booked with British Airways London to Dublin and then Dublin to Edinburgh via London City. As you may have noticed, this entire routing is very circuitous but given my relatively urgent need to earn tier points and qualify for the then reduced limits, it made sense and I love flying! Starting in Dublin also significantly reduced the cost, not just because the dreaded APD would not need to be paid, as I was merely connecting through the UK, but also because connecting flights are normally cheaper than the direct options. In this case, booking via Dublin saved thousands of pounds!

Ground Experience/Departure

The only way to describe the connecting experience that day was absolute chaos. The previous day snow and high winds had led to multiple flight cancellations that BA still had not recovered from. My own flight down to London had been cancelled and last minute my wife and I found ourselves on an LNER train.

BA had not been at all proactive and I only found out my flight had been cancelled when I tried to check in on the app two hours before departure and just before heading to the airport. My positioning flight to Dublin that morning filled me with hope, it ran on time, the weather had improved and I thought everything would in fact run smoothly. I checked in in Dublin and the agent told me my return flight was running twenty minutes late, that was fine as I would still have more than enough time to connect on to the BA 777.

As I waited in the lounge, however, the departure time kept slipping due to fog in Dublin, by the time we were on final approach, my next plane was on the other runway starting its take-off run. The very annoying thing was there was an announcement on the inbound plane that BA was automatically rebooking passengers and that it would be in their apps on landing, mine had no such rebooking. I had assumed that BA might have had some action plan in place to actually get misconnecting customers on the next plane but instead, they seemed to have surrendered to the chaos. Having been told to go there by the security personnel at the transfer kiosk at T5’s unique Gate 23 where Irish arrivals enter through customs but not passport control, I joined a rather long queue for First and Club, this turned out to just be for baggage reclaim issues of which there appeared to be a lot, and I asked a supervisor what would happen.

He told me that BA had a system that was rebooking everyone but that it would take up to three hours for a new ticket to be issued and I should just wait and see what happened. To me this was completely useless, there were at least two flights still departing to New York that would allow me to connect to Sao Paulo on time but this system would not be able to book me on them even though there was space! I exited airside and phoned American Airlines slightly dejectedly but they said there was space and they could book it on the 6 pm flight if I could make it upstairs quickly. It was ten past five at this point which is after the cut-off but I tried anyway. I approached a lady in the First Wing who tried to check me in but stated BA did not have a 6 pm flight to New York and that the rebooking was not in my ticket yet.

The agent did say that with all the delays the check-in cut-off was very flexible at that point. She attempted to phone American Airlines using all the numbers that BA had given her but they were all disconnected having been changed during the pandemic and not updated. She also phoned BA’s rebooking team who said there was nothing they could do. In the end, I gave up and phoned American again to be rebooked on the next day’s departure which they did smoothly and easily.

American’s customer service agents were brilliant and should be commended for being very helpful, polite, and calm. Hypothetically, BA and AA’s computer systems should be able to handle things like this as part of the joint venture where they act as one airline, but in this case the systems severely let customers down. On the Heathrow Express I looked it up and BA did in fact had a 6pm departure which had been delayed by around 90 minutes and if the ticket could have been issued, I would have easily made it…

The next day went much smoother, the booking had appeared in app but the software wouldn’t update with a ticket number which caused a bit of stress but at around 3am the ticket was fully ready to use. I arrived at the airport in plenty of time and used the First Wing, which was much quieter after the disruption had calmed down. Through the security checkpoint and onwards to the Concorde Room.

I particularly like the terrace in the Concorde Room, it now features a real nose cone from the Concorde Fleet, has some dining tables and has good views of the airport. I saw the BA Better World A320 taxy past whilst sat there.

I do think the food offered there is good but I find that particularly if you aren’t sat at a dedicated dining table, it can be hard to flag down passing staff to order food. I had a terrine, sandwich selection and then a fruit salad all of which was nice and a good way to relax after the stress of the past 24 hours. My gate was then shown as in Terminal 5B and I made my way there. I really should have stayed in the lounge as despite showing on time, the boarding was progressively delayed whilst we all stood around the gate.

Other passengers were getting a bit irritated by the small incremental delays but I was able to look around at some planes whilst waiting and saw the first BA A350 which I flew on its maiden flight and Delta’s Team USA A330 take off which kept me happy. Eventually, it was time to start boarding, it had been bright daylight when we started waiting and pitch black by the time we were on board. We ended up departing 90 minutes behind schedule.

As part of the Club Suite refits of BA’s 777 aircraft, the First cabin has shrunk from 14 seats to eight. The layout remains 1-2-1 across two rows. These seats are similar to those that are found on the 787 fleet but have the addition of a door to maintain privacy.

This was a necessary addition given the Club Suite business class offering has a door. The door is significantly larger than that found in Club and pulls together in the middle. In one of the storage compartments by your arm are the power sockets and remote control which has its own screen.

There is a little holder outside the compartment where you can prop the remote up. The cupboard over your shoulder also contains a mirror as well as a bottle of water.

To move the seat there are a collection of what look likes buttons with a large dial in the middle, in actual fact, these are merely selectors for the dial so in order to dim the light, you need to press the button then twist the dial. Slightly less than intuitive. One of the other upgrades of the seat versus the old product is a much larger television screen, this does come at the expense of buddy dining, which is a shame. The seat also now has a shoulder strap for the seat belt which is not necessarily an improvement but it is understandable for safety and regulatory reasons.

There is a very narrow cupboard next to the suite doors for a jacket and a storage compartment which could fit a back pack. There was a blanket and pillow on the seat as well as a bedding pack that the crew can set up during the flight if desired. All the planes that operate on the London to New York route are now refitted with Club Suites and the First Suite. Most 777s have now been refitted meaning that most flights operated by this fleet will have a similar product onboard but some are still configured in the old layout. If the seat map has eight seats in First it will be the new product but 14 will be the old one. Last minute changes are possible however except on the New York route where BA have stated only refitted planes will operate.

I was lucky after my flight change that there was a seat still available in the First cabin and even better, it was a window seat. I ended up in 1K and upon boarding I stood in the aisle placing my bags in the overhead bin and was conscious of the passenger from the middle seat standing up to enter the aisle. I squeezed into the suite and turned to apologise for blocking the aisle and came face to face with Sir Paul McCartney who told me not to worry and proceeded into the galley to tell the crew that if any of them wanted an autograph, he would be more than happy to help. A few other passengers approached to say hello and he chatted with them but declined to take any selfies which is fair middle ground to take.

About half an hour after departure, drinks and canapes arrived. I had one of BA’s mocktails, the Fizzberry, alongside three canapes.

A further half hour later and the main meal was served. The tray table was covered in a white cloth, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper were placed to the upper right and two bread rolls to the left. Then came the Beef Wellington starter which was very nice, followed on by chicken breast with spicy sauce, rice and a poppadom, also very good. To close, I had the cheese plate, overall, a very nice meal.

Inflight Entertainment/WiFi

The 777 fleet has WiFi onboard and the best part is that for those travelling in First, it is free. For all other classes, even with status, there are fees to pay for the WiFi. Depending on which package you pick and how long your flight is, this can be as cheap as £2.99 or up to £21.99. I do think that adding free WiFi for status holders would be a good benefit on BA even as various airlines in America are competing to offer free WiFi to all passengers.

BA has a relatively wide selection of movies and tv shows, not as large as Emirates’ collection but more than enough for the flight to New York. Slightly hidden away are documentaries that are aviation themed. I have to say, I spent nearly the entire flight watching these.

I ran out of time to watch them all which was a shame as I was thoroughly enjoying them. These include “Airline Pilot”, a film from the 1970s about pilot training following a Second Officer joining BOAC’s VC-10 fleet. Other films included behind-the scenes of BEA, BOAC and British Airways as well as historic look-backs at the development of the Comet, Concorde and Viscount, Imperial Airways and adverts from the time. It was quite impressive archive collection and, whilst I appreciate the niche appeal of this, it was very cool to see this onboard.

Five hours after the previous meal, getting on for midnight back home, it was time for the second meal service. I decided to have two courses this time.

To start I had the chicken Caesar salad, which came in a slightly deconstructed form and was quite small and then chose to have the chicken katsu burger which again was quite nice but overall small. This time, I was given three bread rolls rather than two.

Approach was fairly standard, with arrival into New York 25 minutes behind schedule which was pretty impressive given the 95 minute delayed departure. When we were on stand we were all asked to remain seated in order to let Sir Paul McCartney off first as he had arranged to use VIP services on arrival. I got chatting with one of the cabin crew about the AA flight I was about to take and he said he had heard mixed reviews to put it politely and then told me he reads Turning Left For Less, so hello again if you are reading this review!

Our arrival was into Terminal 8 not long after the switch from Terminal 7, immigration was fairly smooth and as always when entering the US, all bags had to be reclaimed and rechecked. There were rechecking facilities near the exit but I was hand baggage only and headed straight upstairs to check in for my next flight.

Bottom Line

First, let me start by saying British Airways’ connection and ground experience was absolutely abysmal and I lost a day in Brazil because of it. I was really disappointed that the staff effectively said to give up hope on getting on the next flight, particularly because there were empty seats on the flights that could have been used by delayed passengers like myself.

Onboard, however, everything went well and my expectations had been set fairly high for my next flight because of BA’s service in First, I very much enjoyed the flight and watching the avgeek friendly history videos, I wish more airlines did something similar. The food was very good and whilst the overall hard product is not up there with the Singapore Suites or Emirates First, I find given the normally relatively small price increase over business it can be worth it. Hopefully this year the airline is better prepared for poor weather given we have already had snow in the first few days of December.

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Your personal carbon footprint must be horrendous.

I agree. We all need to get a grip. Flying unnecessary legs purely to collect some magic beans / tier points?

I flew the extra legs mainly to save multiple thousands of pounds, connecting flights are generally cheaper than direct flights as mentioned in the article. It was not an insignificant amount of money.

The tier points are a bonus which lets me have a better experience flying which I quite enjoy anyway. Getting to experience a couple of new airline cabins, which will be covered in upcoming reviews, that I had never flown before was also a nice bonus.

Another great report and I for one will always look forward to extra avgeek additions in content

Hi Clayton,

Thank you! I thought it was really cool to have all the old videos to watch. I was just sad that I couldn’t finish them all on this flight and then forgot where I had got up to on my next one. Oops.

Great report Ed 🙂

I hope that BA spends a significant amount of this £7b they are talking about at their shareholder day in IT. It is just dreadful. Total IT meltdowns which cripple the entire network aside, just day to day functionality of the app is so dreadful. I am lucky if I can get mine to display my bookings let alone anything more complex.

Whilst not known for their amazing onboard service United have a banging APP. I have no status at all with UA and had a misconnection in Chicago recently. I opened the app and the range of options I had in my rebooking were UNREAL. I could have literally completely re-arranged my itinerary from a wide range of options. However, I wanted to be difficult and have an even more obscure routing. The app has a live chat in app feature and I was connected to a real person who sorted out my complex re-route in minutes. Was so impressed.

BA REALLY need to catch up.

Yes, I do think the BA app needs real improvement, particularly when it resets itself to 1970 and can’t do anything at all.

I will say it is still a lot better than the easyJet app for changing flights as I got kicked out of that one more times than I could count when my flight was cancelled with them and was stuck airside at BHX.

The are incorrect statements relating to the 777s on the JFK route. First of all, there is no guarantee that the route will have club suites. Second, not every refurbished 777 has the new First Suite, only the refurbished 777-300ERs or their new (2020 delivered) 777-300ERs. JFK sees a mix of 777-200ERs and 777-300ERs, the former retains the 2010 Prime First seat.

I may be mistaken about the First Suite but with the Club Suites, while there is no legally binding guarantee to an onboard product, and late equipment swaps may happen, there are articles dating back to late 2021 (and more recently) stating BA schedule only 777s equipped with the Club Suite to JFK, which would be in line with this being their most valuable route.

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Review: British Airways A380 First Class, London Heathrow to Washington Dulles

After a wonderful ten days featuring a road trip to Stonehenge , a cruise from Istanbul to Rome , and even a visit to the famed British Airways Concorde Room at London Heathrow, it was finally time to head home.  We had one final treat to experience, though – First Class on a British Airways Airbus A380 from London to Washington.  Though my second time in BA First, this was my very first time in an A380.  I looked forward to trying out the huge whale of an aircraft.

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British Airways (BA) Flight 217

• July 5, 2015
• Depart:  London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 5, 10:55, 10m late
• Arrive:  Washington Dulles (IAD), 13:26, 19m early
• Duration: 7 hours 31 minutes
• Seats:  2E, 2F
• Equipment:  Airbus A380-800

BA First customers are provided a dedicated check-in area.  When you walk in to T5, First check-in is located on the far right end of the terminal.

Frankly, it’s nothing all that special.  You do have a dedicated set of agents, and a loose service commitment of sorts whereby BA will summon more agents to the special counters if waiting times exceed 5 minutes, but aside from that, you’re dealing with regular check-in desks.  It’s not even a fully enclosed area like American’s “Flagship Check-in” at LAX, and nowhere near as opulent as, say, the Lufthansa First Class Terminal at Frankfurt .  In any event, when we arrived, I actually found quite a queue at the entrance.  Additional agents quickly appeared, though and we were on our way quickly to await our date with the Concorde Room.

After the tranquility of the Concorde Room, we endured my least favorite part of the entire British Airways experience.  That’s the chaotic boarding scrum, even for premium passengers.

Yes, even “FastTrack” had a line so long that it doubled back around into the terminal.  The problem is that BA doesn’t distinguish between First, Club World, oneworld Emerald/Ruby/Sapphire, etc. Anyone flying in any of the above categories boards at the same time.  The result is long lines and a rather unpleasant boarding experience.

Seat/Cabin Layout

Once onboard, the seat looks remarkably similar to the one we experienced on the flight to London on the 777.  It was noticeably newer, though, and with a very slightly larger TV screen.

The A380 First Class seat features two major differences from the 777.  First, all power outlets and USB ports are in a separate compartment at the side of the seat.  I found this more convenient than the 777, which features USB ports below the TV/seat controller, and the power plug at the bottom of the suite next to the ottoman.  As an added bonus, the compartment is deep enough to store a smartphone and/or camera.  That helps keep such fragile items out of harm’s way.

The other major difference is a small storage locker located at each seat.  This really is a major improvement over many of First/Business products out there today.  It allows you to keep your backpack and/or computer bag with you at all times.  I hate having to store them in an overhead, and then hope the seatbelt sign goes out promptly.  As you can see, plenty of room is available for both a laptop and a backpack, and a jacket/sportcoat for good measure.

The cabin itself features 14 seats on the lower deck, and utilizes the same 1-2-1 configuration as the 777.  All seats have aisle access but face forward, so you don’t encounter the sometimes awkward scenario of staring at the person diagonally across from you that afflicts rear-facing Club World seats.

If you are traveling with a companion, you’ll want to make sure to snag two middles, especially if you wish to talk in-flight.  If you’re traveling by yourself, though, take one of the windows.  There isn’t much privacy at all, though there is a partition in the center that you can raise if desired.

Good setup for couples.  Not so much if your neighbor is a stranger.

When laid flat in bed mode, the seat is once again almost identical to the one found on the 777.

The mattress pad is comfortable, and lends itself to some solid sleeping.  Once again, though, the general feeling is of a nice business class seat.  The “suites” aren’t enclosed, and don’t offer a great deal of privacy.  Don’t get me wrong, it’s very nice, but if you are looking for something akin to the Etihad Apartments, you’ll find yourself disappointed.

On-Board Service

Immediately after finding my seat, a flight attendant came by to offer a pre-departure beverage.  Naturally, I couldn’t resist the opportunity for a champagne selfie with the good stuff.

Shortly after reaching 10,000 feet, drinks were once again offered.  I partook a Johnnie Walker Blue to go along with the mixed nuts.

Unlike on our flight to London, our flight attendant asked if we would prefer to dine in courses or have the entire meal presented at once.  This being a daytime flight, I opted for the traditional, course-by-course delivery.  Before FAs served meals, I took the opportunity to play around with the TV system.  There is an extensive selection of on-demand TV shows (both American and British), movies, and games.  I didn’t count, but suffice it to say, you won’t get bored on a 7 1/2 hour flight.  Video quality is excellent on the new monitors, with audio presented through an average pair of noise-cancelling headphones.  After looking through the selection for a bit, I settled on – what else – a British TV show featuring cat videos.

Lunch service began shortly after the show ended.  I have reproduced the entire menu below for your perusal, but in general, I would say it’s a typical British Airways premium class menu featuring “modern British” cuisine.

To start off, I ordered the poached lobster with salmon and pea puree.

I don’t care for fish, so I picked off the salmon, but the lobster was nicely done.  The meat was sweet and tender, and the sweetness of the lobster was nicely offset by the pea puree.  For the main course, though I was burned by the beef on the ride over to England, I decided to take my chances once again with the seared filet of Aberdeen Angus beef.

First impressions were good, as the dish was well presented.  Alas, while the meat wasn’t hammered, unlike on the flight over, I wouldn’t exactly call it great, either.  The beef had a “gamey” flavor akin to a light freezer burn, as if it had been frozen and then microwaved to warm it up.  I really need to stop chasing unicorns and quit ordering beef on airplanes.  Nevertheless, while the sight of “horseradish and chive sauce” frightened me, it was actually good, tasting more like a demi-glaze, and with the normally overpowering taste of horseradish kept at bay.  The summer vegetables were tender and delicious, and the cylindrical potato looked interesting, to say the least.

Incidentally, I also ordered the Bordeaux to go along with lunch, and it paired quite well with the beef.  It has distinct flavors of berries and tobacco, both of which make a nice combo with red meat.  Last but not least, time for dessert, which today would be the bourbon vanilla and chocolate cheesecake.

I didn’t really get the taste of bourbon (Reader Brian points out just how uncultured this small town boy is, and that Bourbon Vanilla is just a type of vanilla), but the chocolate was rich and flavorful.  While the taste was good, the texture was off a little, more like a custard than a cheesecake.  But that’s quibbling over a pretty minor point.  It was good, and I enjoyed it.

Once the FA cleared plates, I nodded off for a few hours, waking up about 90 minutes out of IAD – just in time to take advantage of afternoon tea. (Sorry in advance for the blurry photo of the food.  I didn’t realize it didn’t come out until I got home.)

The scone was terrific, light and fluffy, and the clotted cream had just the right amount of sweetness.  The finger sandwiches, though, were a mixed bag.  The roast beef and cheese sandwiches were pretty good.  The crayfish and mayonnaise/rocket ones, though, weren’t good at all.  My biggest issue with the tea was the service, or rather lack thereof.  I had been pretty obviously awake for about half an hour, and the flight attendant servicing my side of the aisle had passed by several times during that time.  Yet nobody came by to offer the meal.  I finally just rang the call button, and another FA brought it promptly – but said he couldn’t give me any tea because the seatbelt sign was on.  Really, British Airways?

Aside from the hiccup with the afternoon tea service, the level of service on this flight was much better than on our flight to London a week and a half earlier.  The FAs introduced themselves personally to each passenger and addressed each passenger by name, had a sunny, helpful disposition throughout, and just generally seemed more customer-focused.  They also took care of the little things, such as asking if I would prefer express meal service or traditional course-by-course.  This was definitely more in-line of what I would expect from a flight in First Class.

Transiting at Dulles

Though BA has no control over the transit process in Washington, I thought I’d spend a few minutes recounting our experience, mainly as a warning to others thinking about using our itinerary as a template.  First, clearing immigration and customs involves a ride on one of Dulles’ famous mobile lounges, or “moon buggies”, across the tarmac.  On the plus side, the moon buggies are kind of cool, and you can get some nice shots of aircraft as you transit the field.

Our plane from the mobile lounge

Another moon buggy headed the other direction

On the downside, having to use the moon buggy defeats the usual time advantage of being in First or Club World.  There isn’t a buggy reserved for First and Club World passengers, so you get mixed in with everyone else heading to passport control.  That really isn’t a big deal in the era of automated passport control.  What is a big deal, though, is the slow-as-molasses process the rest of the way.  Even though we arrived 20 minutes early, we sat at the gate for another 15 due to a missing jetbridge operator.

You’d figure the delay would help facilitate getting baggage to the carousel, but no.  Upon clearing passport control, we find the baggage claim to be a complete mess.  Bags from our flight were strewn everywhere.  Three bags were sitting around in a cluster with other bags, but one more hadn’t even made it off the carousel yet, showing up about 5 minutes later.  Then it took nearly half an hour to get through customs.  The last straw that finally convinced me to pony up the money for Global Entry, by the way.  But wait, there’s more!  “Priority Access” at Dulles, much like in Orlando, only means priority in the first queue to enter the screening area.  Once you actually get in, nobody receives priority, and despite not very many people ahead of us, it took another 20 minutes to get through.

Why do I bring all this up?  As a “buyer beware” for the tight international-to-domestic connections American will try to sell you through IAD.  Schedule changes by both BA and AA reduced our originally scheduled 3 hour, 5 minute layover to 1 hour, 39 minutes.  Having heard horror stories about Dulles, I changed to the next flight several months prior.  This now meant a 4 hour, 57 minute wait, but I’m glad I made the change.  After all the rigamarole and delays, we made it to the gate area with about 2 minutes to spare before the door would have closed on the flight American originally wanted to put us on.  Unless you enjoy running through airports, I’d suggest 2 hours as the bare minimum for international-to-domestic connections, especially if you don’t have Global Entry.

Overall Thoughts

I had described my original flight from Atlanta as “glorified business class”, a term I stole from Matthew and James, and my initial opinion still seems valid.  This would be an excellent business class product, but a middling First Class one.  Am I glad I experienced British Airways First Class?  Sure.  Would I burn a first class mileage award plus $500 in fuel surcharges each way again for the privilege?  Probably not.

Note:  this post is part of my multi-part trip report series about my wife and I’s trip to Europe in June/July, 2015.  Read the trip report introduction for an index and background about our trip.

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23 March 2025

Shorthaul - Club Europe from London City

Minimum Stay: No Min Stay Travel Periods: Amsterdam 1 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Barcelona 1 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Berlin 1 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Chambery 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Dublin 1 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Edinburgh 1 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Frankfurt 1 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Geneva 1 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Malaga 1 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Palma Mallorca 1 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Prague 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025 Rotterdam 1 November 2024 - 12 December 2024 7 January 2025 - 13 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 31 March 2025

USA and Canada - Club World from London Heathrow

Advance Purchase: 14 days | Minimum Stay: Sat Night Travel Periods: Austin 9 January 2025 - 24 February 2025 Baltimore 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 30 March 2025 4 August 2025 - 10 August 2025 Chicago 4 November 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 23 March 2025 3 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 Cincinnati 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 27 April 2025 Houston 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 20 April 2025 Las Vegas 11 November 2024 - 17 November 2024 2 December 2024 - 3 December 2024 7 July 2025 - 20 July 2025 28 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 Los Angeles 4 November 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 23 March 2025 28 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 Mexico City 4 November 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 6 April 2025 14 April 2025 - 27 April 2025 3 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 Montreal 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 18 May 2025 3 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 New York - EWR 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 27 April 2025 3 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 New York - JFK 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 27 April 2025 3 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 Philadelphia 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 30 March 2025 Phoenix 25 February 2025 - 23 March 2025 21 July 2025 - 27 July 2025 4 August 2025 - 10 August 2025 Pittsburgh 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 6 April 2025 Portland 4 November 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 19 January 2025 10 February 2025 - 24 February 2025 San Diego 25 February 2025 - 23 March 2025 21 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 San Francisco 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 13 January 2025 - 4 May 2025 3 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 Seattle 9 January 2025 - 24 February 2025 Vancouver 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 9 January 2025 - 23 February 2025 Washington 9 January 2025 - 16 February 2025 24 February 2025 - 18 May 2025 3 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 Washington 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024

USA and Canada - Club World from London Gatwick

Advance Purchase: 14 days | Minimum Stay: Sat Night Travel Periods: Las Vegas 7 April 2025 - 21 April 2025 3 July 2025 - 20 July 2025 28 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 New York - JFK 29 October 2024 - 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 - 3 December 2024 3 February 2025 - 18 May 2025 3 July 2025 - 10 August 2025 Vancouver 28 April 2025 - 18 May 2025 3 July 2025 - 10 August 2025

Worldwide - Club World from London Heathrow

Advance Purchase: 0 days | Minimum Stay: 3 Nights Travel Periods: Abu Dhabi 19 January 2025 - 7 July 2025 Accra 3 March 2025 - 23 March 2025 Dubai 13 January 2025 - 19 August 2025 Jeddah 4 November 2024 - 30 April 2025 Mumbai 11 January 2025 - 1 February 2025 Santiago 2 December 2024 - 14 December 2024 Advance Purchase: 0 days | Minimum Stay: 5 Nights Travel Periods: Kuala Lumpur 18 November 2024 - 29 June 2025 Rio De Janeiro 18 November 2024 - 16 February 2025 Singapore 11 November 2024 - 30 March 2025 Advance Purchase: 0 days | Minimum Stay: No Min Stay Travel Periods: Male 8 June 2025 - 22 June 2025 Advance Purchase: 0 days | Minimum Stay: Sat Night Travel Periods: Abuja 24 February 2025 - 23 March 2025 Bengaluru 3 March 2025 - 2 April 2025 Chennai 20 April 2025 - 20 June 2025 Delhi 20 April 2025 - 20 June 2025 Grand Cayman 2 June 2025 - 22 June 2025 Hyderabad 3 March 2025 - 2 April 2025 Lagos 24 February 2025 - 23 March 2025 Nairobi 16 March 2025 - 30 March 2025 Nassau 2 June 2025 - 22 June 2025 Advance Purchase: 14 days | Minimum Stay: 3 Nights Travel Periods: Doha 1 September 2024 - 29 June 2025

Worldwide - Club World from London Gatwick

Advance Purchase: 0 days | Minimum Stay: 3 Nights Travel Periods: Accra 3 March 2025 - 23 March 2025 Advance Purchase: 0 days | Minimum Stay: No Min Stay Travel Periods: Port Of Spain 11 November 2024 - 8 December 2024 Punta Cana 1 June 2025 - 30 June 2025

11. All promotional flights in Club Europe and Club World are non-refundable. 

14. Weekend departures: Restrictions and supplements may apply on certain routes. These will be highlighted at the time of booking on ba.com. Final prices for all promotional routes are shown within ba.com. 

15. Regional connections to London Heathrow or London Gatwick for travel to onward long haul destinations are excluded from this promotion, and vary in cost depending on regional airport. 

20. All travel on BA flights is subject to BA's General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage (see ba.com) and the notice and conditions of contract contained on each ticket and itinerary. Travel on services operated by Qatar, Japan Airlines, Iberia, American Airlines or any other partner carriers are subject to the conditions of carriage of the relevant carrier. 

1. Availability may be extremely limited, particularly during peak periods. 

2. Advertised Holiday Package Sale prices are discounted from the lowest price available in the 34 days before 29 August 2024.

3. All Holiday Package prices where stated are “from” and are in GBP per person based on 2 adults sharing (unless otherwise stated).

4. Holiday Prices include (i) one return flight in economy (World Traveller for long haul flights or Euro Traveller for short haul flights) per person, unless otherwise stated, from a London airport to selected destinations as stated below – “Flights”; and either (ii) a minimum of one nights’ two-star accommodation - “Hotel” and/or (iii) a minimum of Mini category of car - “Car”. The Flight and the Hotel/Car are collectively referred to as the “Holiday Package(s)”.

5. Holiday Prices stated are inclusive of airport taxes, fees, carrier charges and any unavoidable surcharges. Additional resort/hotel fees, taxes and service charges may apply. Flight and car Holiday Prices stated are based on drivers aged 30-70 years. Prices are subject to change.

6. Advertised Holiday Packages must be booked between 00:01 BST 29 August 2024 and 23:59 BST 1 October 2024 inclusive.

7. Advertised Holiday Packages are available in the offer for travel between selected dates as stated below:

USA holidays

a. New York holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to John F Kennedy International or Newark Liberty International airport and a minimum of 3 nights 3-star accommodation in New York, for travel on selected dates between 06.01.25 - 06.02.25 inclusive.

b. Los Angeles holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Los Angeles International airport and a minimum of 5 nights 3-star accommodation in Los Angeles, for travel on selected dates between 27.01.25 - 27.02.25 inclusive.

c. Orlando holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Orlando International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Orlando, for travel on selected dates between 06.01.25 - 06.02.25 inclusive.

d. Las Vegas holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Harry Reid International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Las Vegas, for travel on selected dates between 27.01.25 - 27.02.25 inclusive.

e. New Orleans holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport and a minimum of 3 nights 3-star accommodation in New Orleans, for travel on selected dates between 06.01.25 - 06.02.25 inclusive.

f. Washington DC holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Washington Dulles International airport and a minimum of 3 nights 3-star accommodation in Washington DC, for travel on selected dates between 22.01.25 - 22.02.25 inclusive.

g. Texas fly-drive holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to George Bush Intercontinental Houston airport and a minimum of an Economy category car for 7 days, for travel on selected dates between 08.01.25 - 08.02.25 inclusive.

h. Florida fly-drive holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Tampa International airport and a minimum of an Economy category car for 7 days, for travel on selected dates between 06.01.25 - 06.02.25 inclusive.

i. California fly-drive holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Los Angeles International airport and a minimum of an Economy category car for 7 days, for travel on selected dates between 06.01.25 - 06.02.25 inclusive.

European holidays

a. City breaks - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from a London airport and a minimum of 2 nights 3-star accommodation in Barcelona, Malaga, Berlin, Bologna, Budapest, Dublin, Edinburgh, Madrid, Lisbon, Nice, Porto, Prague, Stockholm, Seville, Venice or Warsaw, for travel on selected dates between 01.01.25 - 31.01.25 inclusive. 

b. Winter sun holidays - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from a London airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Malaga, Alicante, Algarve or Malta, for travel on selected dates between 01.11.24 - 30.11.24 inclusive.

c. Summer 2025 holidays - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from a London airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Algarve, Dalaman, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria or Majorca, for travel on selected dates between 01.05.25 - 31.05.25 inclusive.

d. All-inclusive holidays - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from a London airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation on all-inclusive board basis in Fuerteventura, Agadir, Algarve, Larnaca, Paphos or Marrakech, for travel on selected dates between 01.11.24 - 30.11.24 inclusive.

e. Fly-drive holidays - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from a London airport to Malaga, Dublin, Sofia, Algarve or Bordeaux and a minimum of a Mini category car for 7 days, for travel on selected dates between 01.01.25 - 31.01.25 inclusive.

f. Last-minute city breaks - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from a London airport and a minimum of 2 nights 3-star accommodation in Prague, Malaga, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, Glasgow, Madrid, Nice, Porto, Stockholm, Venice or Warsaw, for travel on selected dates between 01.11.24 - 30.11.24 inclusive.

g. Jersey holidays - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Jersey airport and a minimum of 2 nights 3-star accommodation in Jersey, for travel on selected dates between 01.12.24 - 31.12.24 inclusive.

h. Algarve holidays - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Faro airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in the Algarve, for travel on selected dates between 01.01.25 - 31.01.25 inclusive.

i. Madeira holidays - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Madeira airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Madeira, for travel on selected dates between 01.01.25 - 31.01.25 inclusive.

j. Cologne holidays - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Cologne Bonn airport and a minimum of 2 nights 3-star accommodation in Cologne, for travel on selected dates between 01.01.25 - 31.01.25 inclusive.

k. Gibraltar holidays - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Gibraltar airport and a minimum of 3 nights 3-star accommodation in Gibraltar, for travel on selected dates between 01.11.24 - 30.11.24 inclusive.

l. Greece holidays - advertised price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from a London airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Halkidiki or Rhodes, for travel on selected dates between 01.05.25 - 31.05.25 inclusive.

Worldwide holidays

a. Barbados holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Sir Grantley Adams International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Barbados, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

b. Dominican Republic all-inclusive holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Punta Cana International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation on all-inclusive board basis in Punta Cana, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

c. St Lucia holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Hewanorra International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in St Lucia, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

d. Antigua holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to V.C. Bird International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Antigua, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

e. St Kitts holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Robert L. Bradshaw International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in St Kitts, for travel on selected dates between 01.05.25 - 31.05.25 inclusive.

f. Tobago holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Tobago-Crown Point airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Tobago, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

g. Grenada holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Point Salines International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Grenada, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

h. Dubai holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Dubai International airport and a minimum of 3 nights 3-star accommodation in Dubai, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

i. Abu Dhabi holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi International airport and a minimum of 3 nights 3-star accommodation in Abu Dhabi, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

j. Mauritius holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Mauritius, for travel on selected dates between 01.03.25 - 31.03.25 inclusive.

k. Maldives holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Malé International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Male, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

l. Bangkok holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick to Suvarnabhumi airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Bangkok, for travel on selected dates between 01.03.25 - 31.03.25 inclusive.

m. Kuala Lumpur holidays - advertised price includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 3-star accommodation in Kuala Lumpur, for travel on selected dates between 01.11.24 - 30.11.24 inclusive.

Luxury holidays

a. New York luxury holidays - advertised price includes business class (Club World) return flights from London Heathrow to John F Kennedy International or Newark Liberty International airport and a minimum of 4 nights 4-star accommodation in New York, for travel on selected dates between 03.07.25 - 03.08.25 inclusive.

b. European luxury holidays - advertised price includes business class (Club Europe) return flights from a London airport and a minimum of 3 nights 4-star accommodation in Berlin, Bologna, Brussels, Cologne, Dublin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Prague, Stockholm or Warsaw, for travel on selected dates between 01.01.25 - 31.01.25 inclusive.

c. Dubai luxury holidays - advertised price includes business class (Club World) return flights from London Heathrow to Dubai International airport and a minimum of 3 nights 4-star accommodation in Dubai, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

d. Dominican Republic luxury holidays - advertised price includes business class (Club World) return flights from London Gatwick to Punta Cana International airport and a minimum of 7 nights 4-star accommodation on all-inclusive board basis in Punta Cana, for travel on selected dates between 01.06.25 - 30.06.25 inclusive.

8. Alternative Holidays Packages, destinations, travel periods are available on ba.com but may not be available at a promotional price.

9. To book Holiday Packages, you are invited to use the “Flight + Hotel” or “Flight + Car” search option on ba.com. Hotels or cars added to flights after a flight has been booked will not be eligible for the promotional price.

10. Holiday Package prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours, are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.

11. Holiday Package amendment and cancellation fees vary and are set-out at the time of booking. 

12. If you pay the Holiday Package using a corporate credit card billed in the UK, you will be charged a fee of 1% (up to a maximum of £20 per person, per transaction).

13. Holiday Packages are protected under British Airways Holidays Ltd by the Civil Aviation Authority, ATOL number 5985.

14. British Airways Holidays standard terms and conditions and conditions of carriage apply, please refer to ba.com . 

15. British Airways Holidays reserve the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time.

16. All information is correct at time of publishing online – 29 August 2024 (pricing updates every 24 to 48 hours), errors and omissions excepted (E&OE).

Avios part payment: Executive Club Members can reduce the price of their flight by logging into their Executive Club account, selecting their flights and using their Avios part payment options at the price page. Savings are subject to change. Different savings available per route, travel period, Avios balance and number of people in the booking. For full terms and conditions, visit ba.com . Limited availability. Price correct as of Prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges.