Sep 6, 2013, 1:14 pm
Last edit by: Globaliser
The latest version (2010) of the First cabin (termed "Prime" internally by British Airways, or "New First") is available on all 4-class 777s and all 747s.
An newer evolution (2013) of the First seat (Prime+) is found on all A380s, and a newer version still (2015) is available on all 787-9s.
The older version of the First cabin (termed "Classic" internally by British Airways, or "Old First") has now been withdrawn.
747 information updated to 31 March 2016. Last change: withdrawal of G-BNLF, the last OF aircraft
An newer evolution (2013) of the First seat (Prime+) is found on all A380s, and a newer version still (2015) is available on all 787-9s.
The older version of the First cabin (termed "Classic" internally by British Airways, or "Old First") has now been withdrawn.
747 information updated to 31 March 2016. Last change: withdrawal of G-BNLF, the last OF aircraft
Tracking NF [New First]
Jun 10, 2014, 6:52 pm
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Jun 10, 2014, 7:31 pm
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Jun 10, 2014, 7:42 pm
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If you can take BA53 out of SEA it's a 772 so you are guaranteed NF. I'm one of those people who prefer NF on the 772 over the 744 especially the K seats. However if you have never sat in the nose of the 744 before it's worth it as long as you can get the first few window seat rows. I assume you are traveling alone.
Jun 10, 2014, 8:12 pm
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If you can take BA53 out of SEA it's a 772 so you are guaranteed NF. I'm one of those people who prefer NF on the 772 over the 744 especially the K seats. However if you have never sat in the nose of the 744 before it's worth it as long as you can get the first few window seat rows. I assume you are traveling alone.
I have sat in the nose on other carriers.
Yes, I am alone, and I can fly out of SEA, YVR, SFO... whatever offers the better F experience.
SEA sounds like a great option.
Last edited by SeisSpeed; Jun 10, 2014 at 8:45 pm
Jun 11, 2014, 3:40 am
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Jun 12, 2014, 7:54 am
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Hi,
I just booked LHR-LAS in january 2015 (BA0275/BA0274). There were no F class available in spite of being a 747 aircraft. Is this because BA no longer sells old first seats? Surely should not been sold out on this early date? (Club will do of course, but a little strange.)
Any thoughts?
I just booked LHR-LAS in january 2015 (BA0275/BA0274). There were no F class available in spite of being a 747 aircraft. Is this because BA no longer sells old first seats? Surely should not been sold out on this early date? (Club will do of course, but a little strange.)
Any thoughts?
Jun 12, 2014, 7:58 am
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Hi,
I just booked LHR-LAS in january 2015 (BA0275/BA0274). There were no F class available in spite of being a 747 aircraft. Is this because BA no longer sells old first seats? Surely should not been sold out on this early date? (Club will do of course, but a little strange.)
Any thoughts?
I just booked LHR-LAS in january 2015 (BA0275/BA0274). There were no F class available in spite of being a 747 aircraft. Is this because BA no longer sells old first seats? Surely should not been sold out on this early date? (Club will do of course, but a little strange.)
Any thoughts?
Jun 12, 2014, 8:02 am
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Hi,
I just booked LHR-LAS in january 2015 (BA0275/BA0274). There were no F class available in spite of being a 747 aircraft. Is this because BA no longer sells old first seats? Surely should not been sold out on this early date? (Club will do of course, but a little strange.)
Any thoughts?
I just booked LHR-LAS in january 2015 (BA0275/BA0274). There were no F class available in spite of being a 747 aircraft. Is this because BA no longer sells old first seats? Surely should not been sold out on this early date? (Club will do of course, but a little strange.)
Any thoughts?
Jun 12, 2014, 8:03 am
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Jun 12, 2014, 12:22 pm
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Jun 12, 2014, 3:11 pm
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I think it may depend on how fast it gets into the system. I had an email confirmation waiting for me when I landed last time. I was on the 207 back today filled in the form as usual but not received any automated response so far.
Jun 12, 2014, 5:28 pm
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i see ftdashboard info for %chance and i see flightaware for in flight tracking etc
but is there anyway to identify the fin# of an incoming flight (in the air) so you would know then if you had NF or not? (ie you are getting on the flight back)
NM i found flightradar
cheers
but is there anyway to identify the fin# of an incoming flight (in the air) so you would know then if you had NF or not? (ie you are getting on the flight back)
NM i found flightradar
cheers
Last edited by bizorbetter; Jun 12, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Jun 13, 2014, 10:45 am
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I was trying to book in A with cash. Seems like only F was available. Thanks for your help.
Jun 14, 2014, 11:46 am
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