Originally Posted by
Rob Goodwin
That's a tough choice - I do really want to fly First for once! Although not sure if an extra 1k for 5 hours is worth it.
Have you got a link for this? I can't price it up anywhere.
I did it this year (on Avios) for Pride and got the 787 return. Already booked in F using Avios for next year (6 June back 10 June), although back to the 777 now
Outbound I would deal with the early start as you get in to TLV earlier. I did the late flight this year and you just arrived a little weary.
Only you can say if it is worth £1k for F over J but I thought it was certainly worth the extra in Avios. I was lucky and booked a 2-4-1 in J on the 787 and when BA swapped to the 777 EF alerted that F availability had opened in both directions, so pounced.
TLV Pride is amazing, you will have a great time regardless of cabin but two daytime flights in F is a lot of fun.
I'd also suggest the Hilton if this is your first time, the beach is a lot of fun. Costly and YMMV, so look at other options but as mentioned, book early.