So excited - my first First tomorrow
Jul 21, 2016, 2:16 pm
#31
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: 16 Miles From ABZ
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Jul 21, 2016, 2:29 pm
#33
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Wedged somewhere between BTS and VIE ✈
Programs: Star Alliance Gold (A3 Gold), Oneworld Emerald (BA Gold), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,338
Jul 21, 2016, 2:49 pm
#35
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: DFW
Programs: BA Blue; AA Platinum; Marriott Gold
Posts: 75
Enjoy the first First, Hilde!
My first First was Oct 2014, and thanks to CIHY it was a memory NEVER to be forgotten. Took my Mum for her 84th birthday to her native BUD; I was in 1A, she was in 1K on 744 from DFW. I remember every detail as if it was yesterday. Beyond amazing and CIHY is to thank.
Little did we know Mum would be diagnosed with stomach and liver cancer only 5 months later and lived only 6 more months following her diagnosis. She did not make it to her 85th birthday. This trip will be the most special of my life. For all the past trips but for this one especially, I will always love BA.
Again, Hilde, enjoy!
My first First was Oct 2014, and thanks to CIHY it was a memory NEVER to be forgotten. Took my Mum for her 84th birthday to her native BUD; I was in 1A, she was in 1K on 744 from DFW. I remember every detail as if it was yesterday. Beyond amazing and CIHY is to thank.
Little did we know Mum would be diagnosed with stomach and liver cancer only 5 months later and lived only 6 more months following her diagnosis. She did not make it to her 85th birthday. This trip will be the most special of my life. For all the past trips but for this one especially, I will always love BA.
Again, Hilde, enjoy!
Jul 21, 2016, 3:04 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New York
Programs: BAEC Silver, &c.
Posts: 446
Hilde, have a splendid time! I had my first First a few weeks ago, and the entire trip was delightful. All in all, it was just wonderfully relaxing and easy. The CCR was perfect for spending a few hours, I had a very nice (and needed) massage, the crew was lovely, I rather enjoyed having the cheese course in the buddy seat across from my partner, and our bags were amongst the first ten or so to arrive. My only regret is that I fell asleep for quite a bit of it (it was a day flight) and would have loved to have had more time awake for more LPGS.
Jul 21, 2016, 3:08 pm
#38
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK
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Hilde enjoy your excitement I'm envious I'm not travelling First tomorrow, but I am in a couple of weeks and it starts the holiday perfectly. Luckily this thread has remained positive and please, report back if it lived up to your expectations
I'm envious I'm not travelling First tomorrow, but I am in a couple of weeks and it starts the holiday perfectly. Luckily this thread has remained positive and please, report back if it lived up to your expectations
Jul 21, 2016, 3:32 pm
#40
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Some where in the Mountains
Posts: 5,332
Have fun!
You might find this post useful:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13303132-post21.html
Nice article on how BA F has changed over the years:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/ar...-40-years.html
You might find this post useful:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13303132-post21.html
Nice article on how BA F has changed over the years:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/ar...-40-years.html
Jul 21, 2016, 3:58 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold; Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 3,224
Hilde I really do hope you have a fantastic first First flight. I have had just a small handful of flights in First and with the exception of perhaps the very first one all have been absolutely brilliant.
My most recent was on the 787-9 to EWR and it was probably the best of the bunch: a brand new cabin, flawless service (to the point a Golden Ticket was handed out), excellent food (I had the pasta followed by the cheese, and dined on demand) and some very nice champagne and wine!
My most recent was on the 787-9 to EWR and it was probably the best of the bunch: a brand new cabin, flawless service (to the point a Golden Ticket was handed out), excellent food (I had the pasta followed by the cheese, and dined on demand) and some very nice champagne and wine!
Jul 21, 2016, 4:38 pm
#42
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Enjoy your flight and be sure to report back.
I was lucky in that my first First was with this interior:
I still remember the cabin staff member whose prime duty in-flight was to walk the aisle with a wicker basket containing a red wine, a white and a bottle of Dom.
I was lucky in that my first First was with this interior:
I still remember the cabin staff member whose prime duty in-flight was to walk the aisle with a wicker basket containing a red wine, a white and a bottle of Dom.
Jul 21, 2016, 4:49 pm
#43
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 834
I'm sure and apologies, I didn't mean to offend. It's just the drapes, the flowers and the plinth with the box in the middle.... First impressions. Just a shock. 😳
Jul 21, 2016, 6:42 pm
#44
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,507
Just wanted to share my excitement about my very first First tomorrow
OLCI completed for my OSL-LHR-ORD trip, taxi pre-booked, boarding passes safely stored on my cell phone. All that is left to do is packing (which I hate), and count down the hours 😊
Thank you for all the useful tips I have found here on FT!
OLCI completed for my OSL-LHR-ORD trip, taxi pre-booked, boarding passes safely stored on my cell phone. All that is left to do is packing (which I hate), and count down the hours 😊
Thank you for all the useful tips I have found here on FT!
Notice the details....the thick carpet under your feet....the soft smooth leather on the armrests.....F is effing awesome. 😌
Jul 21, 2016, 6:50 pm
#45
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Programs: BA (GGL G4L), AA (Gold), HH (Diamond); Marriott (Gold)
Posts: 3,011
I was in 1A on Saturday... It's a nice medium duration longhaul flight, a pretty optimal time to enjoy first.
