Flying British Airways First Class in 2024
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Published 2024-07-08
In this video, we'll check out British Airways First Class together for the very first time. We'll be doing so aboard their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a flight from their home at London Heathrow through to Abu Dhabi in the UAE.
Overall, it was a super experience and lived up to every expectation. The seat was palatial in size, the food fantastic and the service very much on point from start to finish. Given what I paid for the flight, it was well worth it and I wouldn't hesitate to travel in First with BA again. It would be great to do one of their A380's next in First as they're due to a cabin overhaul which will see their new First Class debut going from current reports!
In terms of areas for improvement, it would be good to see BA maintain their older cabins that bit better. Sign of wear and tear in a First Class cabin should really be a huge no no regardless of cabin age. These 787-9's are next for a refit however as soon as the current 787-8's finish their turn. I am however nitpicking slightly as it really was a fab experience.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Heathrow arrival
00:56 POD Parking Shuttle
02:17 Check-in
03:23 Concorde Room (lounge)
07:59 Boarding
09:35 Seat review
11:40 Ammenity Kit
12:05 Pre-departure service
13:08 Pushback & takeoff
14:36 Bathrooms
14:47 Entertainment
15:55 Settling into flight
16:35 Dinner service
19:17 Bed review
19:52 Breakfast
20:05 Final thoughts
All Comments (21)
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Good job bob. I want to fly BA first class just for that pen!
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Absolutely enjoyed this review! Your Concorde room impressions (food, loo) are spot-on. Wonderful flight and a super price point. Here's to many more trips in First. Well done, again.
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Thanks for sharing your experience, it looked amazing! Looking forward to seeing more or your journeys. Safe travels…take care. 👍
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Thank you for sharing you trip.😊
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You're the best travel vlogger on Youtube! I found you yesterday and so glad I did. Thank you!
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Congrats! Great to see you experience it
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Fabulous review with great videography made us feel as if we were there with you! Thanks for the pod tip we must try that . Keep these great videos coming they are just soooooo packed with useful information !
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So nice to see you made the effort with how you dressed. A jacket was so appropriate in the lounge! A great video. 🎉
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Really detailed review- great video. I have not been able to go into the Concorde room so I appreciated seeing this further 😊
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Wicked videos mate, Really enjoying them! :)
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Took exactly this flight last week and really enjoyed it up front. I was a little underwhelmed by the Concorde lounge, especially with the food. Service was quite poor too in the late evening as it felt like the staff just wanted to go home! The flight itself though was definitely a step up from Club and the service was exceptional. I think BA often get unfairly compared to the middle eastern carriers which have limited routes and exorbitant pricing these days. I paid less to be in First than in business on Etihad - which I find quite inconsistent and soulless at the best of times. Well done BA!
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Loved this vlog, my very first time experiencing your channel have now subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your content !
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A big fan of this length of video! Recently subscribed and really enjoying the content👍🏻✈️
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My daughter and I were extremely happy with the first class on BA. It made up for canceling our flight one day before. The flight attendant who treated us to the outmost attention and his thoughtfulness serving vegan food. Our suite was lovely and comfortable.
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Great video, Rich. I've not yet made it to the Concorde Room, but it looked fantastic. Great review as ever.
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Great video and review thank you! I flew 1st to jfk from London last year and the flight was incredible, on the 777 it's a closing suite too which was brilliant! Couldn't fault anything but as you've said the crew are just excellent and for me the highlight!
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this was a really great video i am glad youtube suggested it i loved the music and the commentary style and the detailed review of everything 🎉
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Great video!! I must try BA First Class!!!
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Have to commend BA on this one... the onboard service was flawless in my opinion. Catering looked great (especially the main course) and the pyjamas and bedding are of very high quality. Your main course in the Concorde Room was a bit of a letdown but all in all for what you paid this was fantastic. Was great to see your enthusiasm and enjoyment in this video, as always, I look forward to your next one!
