A Very British FIRST CLASS | London to New York on British Airways New First Class Suite

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London to New York is the world’s most lucrative airline route. It witnessed the evolution of commercial aviation and cultivated the financial capitals of the world.

Among the oldest contenders to the route is British Airways, and the airline’s first class is also the most premium product offered when crossing the pond in a commercial jet. However, British Airways’ first class has always been relegated as the world’s best business class due to its reverse herringbone design that draws similarity with prevalent business class seats in the market. I arrived at London Heathrow with the expectation of flying business class. But I cannot resist the urge to become BA’s frequent flyer upon disembarking in New York Kennedy.

British Airways introduced a “New” first class seat in late 2020. In line with the airline’s new Club Suite business class seat, the modified version of first class now contains a sliding door that can be closed to enhance privacy. Together with the airline’s solid inflight service and industry-leading Concord Room, the British First Class is charting its path to become the best transatlantic first class.

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[globalshiftwilton]

Ok so at 06:20, when you boarded the bus with the non-First plebs you felt relieved when someone with Emerald status was sharing the bus with you? My gosh...haha

[sverdad]

The sense that a substantial amount of the pleasure derived from this first class experience is that others aren't having it (the "emeralds", an apparently lower form of life to be avoided at all costs, is the dead giveaway) tells us a lot about ourselves.

[danielswarovski]

"I get to skip the first class lounge flooded with emeralds" the !! 😸😸😸😸😸😸

[christopher]

"High Tea" refers to a meal eaten in the evening. The term you want is "Afternoon Tea". It's a mistake many people make.

[marcsupra]

Flown BA First out of LHR 2 or 3 times and completely agreeing with this review. The check in/security experience is swift and pleasant and the Concorde room really is the best airport lounge IMO.

On board, I always appreciate the class of BA with its lack of ‘chintz’ alongside the very polite and attentive cabin crew, plus, on around 80% of the flights I’ve had in BA First, the captain came and introduced himself, which I thought was a lovely touch. I agree on the gate transfer being a little weird though, you very much get used to the first class treatment, then you find yourself just travelling through the terminal with everyone else.

I will also add that I’m so disappointed that the 747 is being slowly withdrawn from the fleet as the 1st class cabin situated in the nose cone of the 747 was just brilliant, it’s hard to even explain how quiet it was when positioned that far forward of the engines.

[shyhistorian]

Thank you so much for sharing this experience!

[GenkisTravels]

Looks amazing. I'm scheduled to fly BA in March, but in Economy though :( lol

[sudhindrakopalle]

Your mellow narration, the ever so infectious British accent, and your forever excellent choice of words makes for wonderful viewing! Thank you and happy flying!!!

[pejpm]

I flew NYC to London first class on BA a few years ago due to a family connection. We had crazy tailwinds so the flight was barely 5.5 hours. In any other circumstance I would have been happy with the quick flight time, but I was so pissed off!

[johnbandman]

An EXCELLENT overview of the fabulous BA First Class flight experience that I had in that lounge and in-flight early 2020. Can't wait to do so again.

[dichilds]

Have just returned from a BA flight from Seattle to LHR, travelling 3rd class! However, I arrived at the same time as 1st class! 😎

[Trektrendy]

Really enjoyed this, great review mate. I still find it bemusing, BA's shocking procedure for F pax, having to take a train and walk to the other side of the airport. All whilst you have LH and AF offering luxury personalised airside transits. They could at least use their Concorde Jag or London Cab to transfer F pax to a remote gate 🤦

[victoriap]

Happy holidays and merriest of Christmas. God bless and thank you

[MursGaming]

I do love that soundtrack on your review when you say 'let the orchestra begin'. You are going to do well.
On my bucket list to travel first class in any airline. One day.

[chrismelton]

Great vid! BA have really stepped up their cabins and service. Hopefully see a more widespread roll out too

[hilmartertius]

I enjoyed the choice of music in your video, especially the song right in the beginning. BA looks excellent in this config. Really enoyed this video. Thanks for posting.

[TheCreditShifu]

Great video bro. I might take this product at Christmas. Looks really good, except for the bus ride!

[pacmanc]

Hmmm. I believe that First on a 777 has 8 suites, not 6 as mentioned (11:50). BTW, how can you actually lay down and take a nap fully-clothed (13:10)? Overall, a rather odd and stilted review - appears to really want to impress viewers as worldly and sophisticated, in my humble opinion.

[stephanieafrifa]

Nice review i found u to be very honest not scripted getting ready for my flight from ghana to Washington buisness and first class cant wait.

[felipesolares]

I wonder how the experience is with the restrictions being lifted. Today, BA has 6 daily flights to JFK! Amazing. Also, a very elegant, eloquent, and easy-to-follow flight review. Great job.