BA Club World, JFK - LHR, 2nd Jan 2008
Jan 5, 2008, 3:26 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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BA Club World, JFK - LHR, 2nd Jan 2008
I returned from a short trip to New York on 2nd January. Have flown with BA before and decided to again because of the good service and reasonable prices. BA offer direct flights from the UK to US. Decided to fly Club World this time and the fares were at a reduced price.
Wednesday 2nd January 2008
John F Kennedy (JFK) - London Heathrow (LHR)
Airline: British Airways
Flight Number: BA172
Departure Time: 07:45
Arrival Time: 19:40
Aircraft: Boeing 777
Arrived early at JFK and in plenty of time. There was a separate check in area for First and Club passengers. As I had checked in 24 hours before, dropped off luggage in the bag drop area. I then went through security had a look in the shops in the terminal. Bought some duty free and made my way to the Terraces lounge.
The lounge was quite empty but as time went on more passengers arrived. There was plenty of areas to explore but first sat down and helped myself to some breakfast. There was a buffet offering continental breakfast and a bar offering drinks. I helped myself to a coffee, juice, soda and croissants.
There was also an area offering free internet access. As there was plenty of time before boarding I logged onto a computer and browsed the net. There was also an area to use a laptop.
Also available in the lounge was a TV room with comfy armchairs. I sat down and watched some TV before my flight. There was loads of channels available, a lot of them were pay per view so I just watched the news. Soon boarding had started so I made my way to the gate and boarded the flight to London.
Link to lounge photos
http://public.fotki.com/hann18/terraces-lounge/
Today's aircraft was a Boeing 777 and I made my way to my seat 11E. Seating In Club World is arranged front, back, back and front allowing plenty of room to strech out. Pre flight drinks of either water, champagne or orange juice were offered. I decided on champagne. Soon menu's were handed out and glasses were collected ready for take off. After everyone had boarded, the aircraft took off and the journey had began.
Menu
Brunch
Starters
Chilled orange juice
An energising fruit smoothie
Fresh fruit appetiser
Salmon gravlax with onion confit
Bakery
A selection of warm breads and breakfast pastries
Main
English breakfast of scrambled egg, bacon, sausage, sauteed mushrooms and grilled tomato
Mixed grill featuring grilled steak, sausage, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, roast tomato and rosti potatoes
Porcini mushroom agnolotti pasta topped with grated parmesan cheese
Chilled breakfast meats
Drinks
Complimentary bar serving alcoholic beverages and soft drinks is available throughout the flight
Ground coffee, decaffeinated coffee or tea
Selection of herbal teas - green tea with jasmine, peppermint, blackcurrant or camomile and honey
Club Kitchen
Between meals, please help yourself to a drink or a tasty snack. Please visit the Club Kitchen and help yourself to the selection on display
Snack salads, sandwiches, filled rolls and wraps
Fresh fruit salads and fruit smoothies or juice
Choice of luxury cakes
Crisps and chocolates
(including organic chocolate)
Wine List
White
St Supery Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Rully Clos Des Mollepiere 2005, Roux Pere Et Fils
Red
Pietra Santa Merlot 2001, Cienega Valley
Chateau Fourcas Hosten 2003, Cru Bourgeois Superieur Listrac
Berberana Carta De Oro Gran Reserva Rioja 2000
Champagne
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Champagne
Champagne Cocktails
Kir Royale
Bucks Fizz
After take off, the cabin crew came around handing out hot towels, washbags which contained socks, ear plugs, eye mask, tootpaste and brush and Elemis products. The crew also took the meal orders. I ordered the pasta. The appetiser was the fruit, which was nice. Wasn't fussed on the salmon though. Also offered with different breads and pastries. I helped myself to a croissant which was nice and warm. After, the main courses were brought out and the pasta was nice.
After everything was cleared away I adjusted the seat to more of a recline and started to watch the inflight entertainment. The entertainment system wasn't working properly at the start of the flight so I tuned in to the audio and used my Nintendo DS that I had brought along with me. In Club World, the Club Kitchen is avaialble. If you get hungry between meals you can go and help yourself to snacks. After an hour or two there was a bit of moderate turbulance but it didn't last long, so I adjusted the seat to fully flat and had a small sleep.
The Club World seat allows for a good sleep, no matter how long or short it is. When I woke the inflight entertainment was working properly so I watched High School Musical 2. Not long after, the cabin crew came around with refreshments. Below is the menu for the refreshments.
Refreshments
Snacks
Poached salmon with sour cream and chive potato salad
Grilled vegetable salad with roast beet root, yellow tomatoes and mozzarella cheese
Sweets
Caramel apple tart
Drinks
Ground coffee, decaffeinated coffee or tea
Selection of herbal teas - green tea with jasmine, peppermint, blackcurrant or camomile and honey
I chose the salmon which was quite good. The apple tart was tasty. After I finished watching the movie I decided to freshen up with the washbag that was given earlier. Then I sat down and got ready for landing at London. The landing was a good one.
Pictures of the flight
http://public.fotki.com/hann18/the-flight/
Altogether the flight was very good. The service was excellent and I would definately recommend BA to anyone.
Wednesday 2nd January 2008
John F Kennedy (JFK) - London Heathrow (LHR)
Airline: British Airways
Flight Number: BA172
Departure Time: 07:45
Arrival Time: 19:40
Aircraft: Boeing 777
Arrived early at JFK and in plenty of time. There was a separate check in area for First and Club passengers. As I had checked in 24 hours before, dropped off luggage in the bag drop area. I then went through security had a look in the shops in the terminal. Bought some duty free and made my way to the Terraces lounge.
The lounge was quite empty but as time went on more passengers arrived. There was plenty of areas to explore but first sat down and helped myself to some breakfast. There was a buffet offering continental breakfast and a bar offering drinks. I helped myself to a coffee, juice, soda and croissants.
There was also an area offering free internet access. As there was plenty of time before boarding I logged onto a computer and browsed the net. There was also an area to use a laptop.
Also available in the lounge was a TV room with comfy armchairs. I sat down and watched some TV before my flight. There was loads of channels available, a lot of them were pay per view so I just watched the news. Soon boarding had started so I made my way to the gate and boarded the flight to London.
Link to lounge photos
http://public.fotki.com/hann18/terraces-lounge/
Today's aircraft was a Boeing 777 and I made my way to my seat 11E. Seating In Club World is arranged front, back, back and front allowing plenty of room to strech out. Pre flight drinks of either water, champagne or orange juice were offered. I decided on champagne. Soon menu's were handed out and glasses were collected ready for take off. After everyone had boarded, the aircraft took off and the journey had began.
Menu
Brunch
Starters
Chilled orange juice
An energising fruit smoothie
Fresh fruit appetiser
Salmon gravlax with onion confit
Bakery
A selection of warm breads and breakfast pastries
Main
English breakfast of scrambled egg, bacon, sausage, sauteed mushrooms and grilled tomato
Mixed grill featuring grilled steak, sausage, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, roast tomato and rosti potatoes
Porcini mushroom agnolotti pasta topped with grated parmesan cheese
Chilled breakfast meats
Drinks
Complimentary bar serving alcoholic beverages and soft drinks is available throughout the flight
Ground coffee, decaffeinated coffee or tea
Selection of herbal teas - green tea with jasmine, peppermint, blackcurrant or camomile and honey
Club Kitchen
Between meals, please help yourself to a drink or a tasty snack. Please visit the Club Kitchen and help yourself to the selection on display
Snack salads, sandwiches, filled rolls and wraps
Fresh fruit salads and fruit smoothies or juice
Choice of luxury cakes
Crisps and chocolates
(including organic chocolate)
Wine List
White
St Supery Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Rully Clos Des Mollepiere 2005, Roux Pere Et Fils
Red
Pietra Santa Merlot 2001, Cienega Valley
Chateau Fourcas Hosten 2003, Cru Bourgeois Superieur Listrac
Berberana Carta De Oro Gran Reserva Rioja 2000
Champagne
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Champagne
Champagne Cocktails
Kir Royale
Bucks Fizz
After take off, the cabin crew came around handing out hot towels, washbags which contained socks, ear plugs, eye mask, tootpaste and brush and Elemis products. The crew also took the meal orders. I ordered the pasta. The appetiser was the fruit, which was nice. Wasn't fussed on the salmon though. Also offered with different breads and pastries. I helped myself to a croissant which was nice and warm. After, the main courses were brought out and the pasta was nice.
After everything was cleared away I adjusted the seat to more of a recline and started to watch the inflight entertainment. The entertainment system wasn't working properly at the start of the flight so I tuned in to the audio and used my Nintendo DS that I had brought along with me. In Club World, the Club Kitchen is avaialble. If you get hungry between meals you can go and help yourself to snacks. After an hour or two there was a bit of moderate turbulance but it didn't last long, so I adjusted the seat to fully flat and had a small sleep.
The Club World seat allows for a good sleep, no matter how long or short it is. When I woke the inflight entertainment was working properly so I watched High School Musical 2. Not long after, the cabin crew came around with refreshments. Below is the menu for the refreshments.
Refreshments
Snacks
Poached salmon with sour cream and chive potato salad
Grilled vegetable salad with roast beet root, yellow tomatoes and mozzarella cheese
Sweets
Caramel apple tart
Drinks
Ground coffee, decaffeinated coffee or tea
Selection of herbal teas - green tea with jasmine, peppermint, blackcurrant or camomile and honey
I chose the salmon which was quite good. The apple tart was tasty. After I finished watching the movie I decided to freshen up with the washbag that was given earlier. Then I sat down and got ready for landing at London. The landing was a good one.
Pictures of the flight
http://public.fotki.com/hann18/the-flight/
Altogether the flight was very good. The service was excellent and I would definately recommend BA to anyone.
Jan 6, 2008, 7:55 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: DL - GM, MM; AS - MVP Gold
Posts: 105
thanks
Great report - thanks. I couldn't tell if you were on a new Club World plane or the older one..........
I am going CW from LAX to LHR next Monday and am curious about what to expect. Your report helped a lot. Steven
I am going CW from LAX to LHR next Monday and am curious about what to expect. Your report helped a lot. Steven
Jan 12, 2008, 8:29 am
#6
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA - Gold for Life, CCR & GGL; IC Spire Elite Ambassador; Diamond Hilton Honors; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 6,720
As the 'plane was a 777, it was the old CW, as they have not yet started, as far as I know, to re-fit the 777 fleet.
As you will almost certainly be on a 747, you will experience NGCW as all the 747s have been re-fitted.
Use OLCI to grab a good seat.