Originally Posted by
BA5211A
OK I managed to upgrade from CW to FIRST on 7th Feb. my 49th bday. Just a few queries as I try to adjust to achieving one of my life's goals.
1) The FIRST lounge in the S. Satellite at SEA is dedicated and I presume w/only a max. of 14 passengers, pretty quiet?
2) Is FIRST boarded before CW?
3) Is one really shown to one's seat (mind is 2K)?
4) Since this is a dinner flight as opposed to lunch in CW on the return, can I expect something reasonably special and tasty?
5) Anything else anybody can add such as what is the single malt Scotch, things to ask for? I am so looking forward to a Full English Brekkie you have NO ahdee!
Hi,
Happy birthday!
1, I can't comment it I've never been in SEA
2, I had a few First trip in the past few months recently also I had some First class trip on other airlines too. Anyway in my experience is the First and CW passengers usually boarding together. My worst experience was in LHR to GRU when everyone boarded together. (Not by seat, not by class nothing. Just a huge amount of people tried to boarded at the same time)
To leave the plane is a different question. Most of the time the cabin crew holds back the CW or WTP passengers until every First pass left the plane. But I arrived back from HKG this month the cabin crew just stand in the door and allowed everyone to leave the plane. This was a little bit messy. On that flight anyway the cabin crew was way below the standard.
3, Usually yes, they show your seat, but sometimes not. It really depend on the CSD how he or she take care of the passengers and how he or she manages the crew.
4, The meal is just a little bit nicer or better then CW food, but don't expect anything special. I had special meal on a christmas flight only. That was quite nice.
5, I think the bar selection is quite good on BA First, but keep in mind BA First is not the best.
In my experience is that BA First generally a great product, although it could be better. My biggest problem is the crew and CSD. Sometimes they are extremely experienced and take care of everyone on the flight and you will have an excellent flight, but sometimes you get bad crew who doesn't care of anything. This is true for the whole BA from lounge dragons to ground staff or Customer Service.
The best advise is just sit down enjoy your flight!