Originally Posted by
KJkins
In commencing a new role, I will be 'frequent' flying for the first time and wondered what the views were on First Class and Business Class on BA versus other airlines. Are there better airlines to travel with? Does it depend on route? What are the differences? Any thoughts, tips would be greatly welcomed.
Does your employer have a corporate travel policy that favours certain airlines and/or class of travel vs distance policy?
Originally Posted by
KJkins
Thank you for the views, really helpful. I'm unconcerned about miles etc. so much and will probably fly on multiple airlines as the time of flight on any particular day/route will be paramount. Most travel will be to New York, Hong Kong and Middle East. In terms of seat style and food and drink, is BA the best or are there better out there?
Originally Posted by
fruitcage
<snip>many frequent fliers thought they weren't interested in status or miles until they got into the swing of flying frequently and discovered the potential benefits. Joining BAEC and flying a mix of AA, Cathay and Qatar plus at least a few BA sectors for the qualifying flights (plus non-OW where necessary) would have a lot going for it.
What ffps' are you a member of now?
Do you use the ff miles/status benefits?
BA does not have the best reputation for premium cabin seating
The airline to the ME will depend on the exact destination. Qatar is not that friendly with some of it neighbours.
Flying first or business class you get most of the benefits of ffp status due to class of travel.
The benefit it when flying personally with tickets purchased with your own money or personal award flights.
BA AA CX & QR are all Oneworld airlines, so ff partners.
In additional EY Etihad is a ff partner of AA
Joining AA ffp and flying expensive premium cabins will mean getting top level status reasonably quickly. AA awards tend to cost less ff miles and no cash surcharges unless on BA flights