British Airways First Class is World Leading In One Regard... Mexico City to London Flight Review

I had the opportunity to fly in British Airway's first cabin again at the end of my trip to South and Central America and it was a very pleasant experience. In this video I'll review that flight and explain the one way in which BA's First product is world-leading...

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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Mexico City Airport
5:16 - Boarding
8:16 - The Service
11:32 - Landing and Arrival

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[Paul_Lucas]

This completely gets the point of BA F - it is probably one of the most accessible first classes in the world that anyone can fly if they really want to. My Twitter is full of people who have saved Avios for years and used it on an F redemption and that's why BA keep the cabin; as a halo product to keep people invested in the Executive Club. As long as you approach the experience knowing it's designed to be accessible to a lot of people you'll have a great time.

[matthewgordon-banks]

I'm a freq flyer but love watching inflight assessment programmes.
Without doubt, for a variety of reasons, yours are the best I have seen. Happy travelling.

[steve-marsh]

First Class flight, First Class commentary (as always) Expect to see you travelling with your football from now on :D

[Jacob-mvjh]

Hi Matt! This might be my favourite video you have ever made!

There are so many golden nuggets of information that you dropped into the video! Where to find long redemptions. Using the concorde lounge on a connection. Where to find first class flights.

Absolutely amazing!

[donaldharvey]

Heartily agree. Flown BA First with my wife on 4 occasions and business once. Only paid for the initial first ticket, which set us on our way. Amex 241 and a bit of flexibility helps, snagged a first return to Boston at a week's notice.

[macktravels]

Great video as usual, Matt. One of the best channels out there right now.

[jimhankinson]

Great video. I once spent four days in Jordan thinking the time was an hour later than it was. Better that way round than the other. I too didn't notice until I returned to the airport. Thanks also for the advice on how best to redeem Avios on BA - very helpful.

[TJC]

I find all of your BA videos great, they are consistently excellent. You explain everything easily. Thanks.

[irishinusa]

Great to know regarding NYC. Thanks Matt 👍👊

[philwilliams]

Thanks Matt, we take our first first class flights with BA in a few days so have been watching YouTube videos quite a bit. You seem to be one of the only reviewers who takes the price of the ticket in to account against the competitors. I know Emirates, Air france Etc have better first class experiences but there flights are often 4 x what we are paying having taken advantage of the January sale to book. I'm sure like most people we don't have the cash to splash what could be a house deposit on a couple of flights. We'll also earn enough points for a freeish flight to Europe for our next holiday.

[jimmyjames]

BA 1st/Biz is on my list of airline experiences to try out. Thanks for the info + video!

[redcomusic]

Of all the blokes with a legendary love/hate relationship with BA...you're the best one at it! HAHAHA!
- Red

[lawrencehoward]

That's the exact seat I got coming back from Toronto, when I was upgraded from Business due to my level of messing about at check in!

I had one glass of champagne, couldn't work out how to use the seat controls, saw half of "everything, everywhere, all at once" then the next thing you knew we were over Dublin. After I slept the WHOLE trip.

[jasondurden]

Great video. I found myself nodding in agreement with your analysis of BA First. I'd also add that as a Brit, the best crews just know how to look after you and do it so well. I can only describe it as that "at home" feeling, and that for me is what makes it as good as any, even if it's well short of "the best" technically.

[californiaswed]

Thanks Matt, another great video. I am really excited that I scored a first class trip from OSL to SFO with a return out of DFW to OSL in October for about the same price as the Business I had bought and had to cancel....It was like winning big at Bingo Night! lol Your videos also played a huge part for me getting my Gold status last year, so a huge thanks for all your advice and tips.

[CallumElsdon]

Hi Matt - worth noting if you're ever looking to fly Air France La Première, the best option is to book a Business ticket to/from Mexico City (award or cash) - and then pay to upgrade. About £1200 to upgrade...but availability is generally great on the route for cash upgrade. It's about the best value route for the duration of flight and cost.

[richardstreet]

Interesting trip Matt... as you say a bit of effort and away you go in a premium cabin... thanks for the vlog

[bmov]

I’ve just booked First Class return from Edinburgh to Chicago via LHR with my Avios points, managed no problem
Looking forward to the whole experience

[zoomcctv]

Your spot on again Matt, lots of people moan about BA First and compare it alongside Air France or Singapore but it’s no where near the cost and is so accessible to us mortals. Having done 6 First redemptions in first over the last few years and have one on a 2-4-1 for just under £1000 in taxes to JFK in sept it’s amazing value so I can treat the sister for a quick long weekend.

[kevindonnelly]

This and the related prior video made me realize that MEX is someplace I could drop in on at a long weekend w/o great expense. I've been to Northern MX so often that I forget more is available and worthwhile. Thanks for the inspiration!