World Traveller... Expectations!
Dec 26, 2014, 6:15 am
#16
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: in a cabin
Posts: 6,522
4 revenue tickets traveling to MIA with two return sectors during Christmas. Booked way back in June as we did not have the luxury of flexing or booking late waiting for sales. At the time it was 2K in Y, 5K in W and 10K in CW... add nearly 4 weeks of hotels, meals, additional flights, transports, car rentals and you get the picture.
Dec 26, 2014, 9:00 am
#19
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador
Posts: 7,884
Dec 26, 2014, 9:18 am
#20
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Fareham, UK
Programs: BA GGL+CCR, HHonors Dia, Hyatt Dia
Posts: 273
Dec 26, 2014, 10:09 am
#22
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2010
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,369
Dec 26, 2014, 11:26 am
#23
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 10,155
Hi all!
I'm going to be out on the 3-class 777, and 16B/J are available, and on the return from SIN, 81A/K are available in the very small WT cabin at the back of the upper deck of the A380, so seat-wise it's all fine, and with Silver I'll have Fast Track at T5, as well as lounge access.
So what do you guys all think? Anyone experienced WT on the upper deck of the A380?! I have to admit I'm a little put off going as I can't get WT+, but the other half of me is telling myself to get over it!
I'm going to be out on the 3-class 777, and 16B/J are available, and on the return from SIN, 81A/K are available in the very small WT cabin at the back of the upper deck of the A380, so seat-wise it's all fine, and with Silver I'll have Fast Track at T5, as well as lounge access.
So what do you guys all think? Anyone experienced WT on the upper deck of the A380?! I have to admit I'm a little put off going as I can't get WT+, but the other half of me is telling myself to get over it!
I was lucky enough to snag 17H to/from Mauritius which is a great seat.
So if that, or 17C, becomes available I'd book them with an aisle opposite as there is no seat on front of 17C or H and therefore allowing you to put a rucksack/bag to rest your feet on. ^
Row 17 on the 3 class 777 also has no window so just for your info.
Definitely row 80 AB or JK on the UD of the A380 (no windows or side bins) but a great trade off for unlimited legroom imo.
However, be aware as I found out on my first trip!, that the overhead bins are much narrower due to the tapering of the fuselage whereas the main UD Y cabin overhead lockers are a bit bigger so my roll on had to go in there.
If you go for the UD main cabin then rows 70 (70 especially)-75 are fine but I wouldn't go further back than that. Personally, I always choose the K side of any aircraft when I can as the aisle is usually less busy (Tip from CIHY)
Seat 25D is a great LD seat if you can snag that and the one next to it or the aisle opposite.
Oh....... you will survive
and nice to see you posting again ^
Dec 26, 2014, 1:48 pm
#24
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: in a cabin
Posts: 6,522
I seriously recommend KSC at Cape Canaveral, and the Gulf Coast is only 2 hours from Orlando with lovely places such as Naples.
Key West we had enough after 1 day. Nice drive, cool place from a historic perspective but it is quite trashy to be honest.
Dec 26, 2014, 5:11 pm
#25
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2010
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,369
I'd would definitely NOT take 16 B or J as you can't stretch your legs properly due to the close proximity of the bulkhead and likewise I am 5ft 10.
I was lucky enough to snag 17H to/from Mauritius which is a great seat.
So if that, or 17C, becomes available I'd book them with an aisle opposite as there is no seat on front of 17C or H and therefore allowing you to put a rucksack/bag to rest your feet on. ^
Row 17 on the 3 class 777 also has no window so just for your info.
Definitely row 80 AB or JK on the UD of the A380 (no windows or side bins) but a great trade off for unlimited legroom imo.
However, be aware as I found out on my first trip!, that the overhead bins are much narrower due to the tapering of the fuselage whereas the main UD Y cabin overhead lockers are a bit bigger so my roll on had to go in there.
If you go for the UD main cabin then rows 70 (70 especially)-75 are fine but I wouldn't go further back than that. Personally, I always choose the K side of any aircraft when I can as the aisle is usually less busy (Tip from CIHY)
Seat 25D is a great LD seat if you can snag that and the one next to it or the aisle opposite.
Oh....... you will survive and nice to see you posting again ^
I was lucky enough to snag 17H to/from Mauritius which is a great seat.
So if that, or 17C, becomes available I'd book them with an aisle opposite as there is no seat on front of 17C or H and therefore allowing you to put a rucksack/bag to rest your feet on. ^
Row 17 on the 3 class 777 also has no window so just for your info.
Definitely row 80 AB or JK on the UD of the A380 (no windows or side bins) but a great trade off for unlimited legroom imo.
However, be aware as I found out on my first trip!, that the overhead bins are much narrower due to the tapering of the fuselage whereas the main UD Y cabin overhead lockers are a bit bigger so my roll on had to go in there.
If you go for the UD main cabin then rows 70 (70 especially)-75 are fine but I wouldn't go further back than that. Personally, I always choose the K side of any aircraft when I can as the aisle is usually less busy (Tip from CIHY)
Seat 25D is a great LD seat if you can snag that and the one next to it or the aisle opposite.
Oh....... you will survive
and nice to see you posting again ^Trying to work out whether or not the lounge access/seat selection + Avios/TP's are worth it!
Dec 26, 2014, 5:54 pm
#26
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: USA and UK
Programs: British Airways Executive Club Silver, Alitalia Freccia Alata
Posts: 1,351
I usually do WT abroad unfortunetly (although I have been less and less willing ) and as a university student I survive as a Silver. My strategy-
Pre-select the best seats
Check in as much stuff into the hold as possible- hate unnecessary bags
Make sure one has ample time to enjoy the lounge- where one indulges in a suitable amount of alcohol to lessen the pain of being in WT and slightly numb my taste-buds
Go on board and be pleasantly surprised by how good BA are in the back- indulge in the booze and catch up on films through the AVOD- I always try to have a little chat with the crew and tell them how much I enjoy their service (and that usually results in better service for the remainder of the flight)
) and as a university student I survive as a Silver. My strategy- Pre-select the best seats
Check in as much stuff into the hold as possible- hate unnecessary bags
Make sure one has ample time to enjoy the lounge- where one indulges in a suitable amount of alcohol to lessen the pain of being in WT and slightly numb my taste-buds
Go on board and be pleasantly surprised by how good BA are in the back- indulge in the booze and catch up on films through the AVOD- I always try to have a little chat with the crew and tell them how much I enjoy their service (and that usually results in better service for the remainder of the flight)
Dec 26, 2014, 6:01 pm
#28
Join Date: May 2010
Location: YLMQ
Programs: QF Gold, WY Gold
Posts: 682
Economy is economy, most people fly economy and most people survive it.
There are those of us that travel a LOT in economy, such as doing BA16/BA15 several times a month plus lots of other short haul flights (4-6 hours). Now that's when you can complain about economy.
There are those of us that travel a LOT in economy, such as doing BA16/BA15 several times a month plus lots of other short haul flights (4-6 hours). Now that's when you can complain about economy.
Dec 26, 2014, 10:26 pm
#29
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
Programs: BA-Gold (dropping to Silver soon); AA & Flying Blue; Top Gear (the Clarkson years); Doctor Who :)
Posts: 422
I take it you book a (centre block?) aisle seat for easy up & down to the 'facilities'?
Dec 26, 2014, 10:31 pm
#30
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
Programs: BA-Gold (dropping to Silver soon); AA & Flying Blue; Top Gear (the Clarkson years); Doctor Who :)
Posts: 422
Wow - when I was but a University student I thought I was doing well travelling by British Rail - all my colleagues were on National Express. No-one travelled by air except with Thomsons to one of the Balearics - from MAN or BHX.