Is there still a thrill for a rare F ride across the Atlantic?
Dec 17, 2016, 8:47 am
#31
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: London
Programs: BA LtG, Flying Blue Plat
Posts: 274
I've done 31 F sectors this year on BA and still enjoy it - I'm used to it and am pretty easy to please, I think anyway. If it was a rare occurrence I would probably be giddy at the thought!
Having also flown LH, GA, AF, CX, AA, QR in F recently I'm still happy with BA. It all depends on what you're looking for, and what I value is peace, discretion, a direct route at a good time and a comfy bed to sleep in. If you're looking for all the bells and whistles then maybe it won't be for you, YMMV.
Having also flown LH, GA, AF, CX, AA, QR in F recently I'm still happy with BA. It all depends on what you're looking for, and what I value is peace, discretion, a direct route at a good time and a comfy bed to sleep in. If you're looking for all the bells and whistles then maybe it won't be for you, YMMV.
Dec 17, 2016, 9:47 am
#32
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Programs: BA (GGL G4L), AA (Gold), HH (Diamond); Marriott (Gold)
Posts: 3,011
It's the best way to fly BA and still a very comfortable experience. I've had the good fortune to have most of my TATL and TPAC flights in F this year, and the trips where I'm in CW remind me that F is definitely more comfortable. I also really enjoyed my first BA A380 F flight in November.
Dec 17, 2016, 10:03 am
#33
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Brighton England
Programs: AA Plat, various hotels
Posts: 1,220
Ive just come back from a return trip in F and enjoyed both flights on the 747 and 787-9.
Don't bother comparing with other airlines products, instead consider, did you enjoy the flights and were they value for money. If the answer to those questions is yes, then you've had a good flight and it really doesn't matter if another airline may offer a superior product.
I have flown 8 different airlines in first class and with the notable exception of UA enjoyed them all, I didn't worry about who might have the biggest tv, etc etc, I just focussed on enjoying the flights.
On my BA flights the crew were mixed fleet and the service was excellent.
Go with a positive frame of mind and you will be fine.
Don't bother comparing with other airlines products, instead consider, did you enjoy the flights and were they value for money. If the answer to those questions is yes, then you've had a good flight and it really doesn't matter if another airline may offer a superior product.
I have flown 8 different airlines in first class and with the notable exception of UA enjoyed them all, I didn't worry about who might have the biggest tv, etc etc, I just focussed on enjoying the flights.
On my BA flights the crew were mixed fleet and the service was excellent.
Go with a positive frame of mind and you will be fine.
Dec 17, 2016, 10:15 am
#34
Moderator: Hyatt Gold Passport & Star Alliance
Join Date: May 1998
Location: London, UK
Programs: UA-1K 3MM/HY- LT Globalist/BA-GGL/GfL
Posts: 12,094
I still enjoy it quite a lot - although I don't mind about whether it is CW or F on the way home as I just sleep.
I like F and upgrade when I can. I have little rituals - my favourite seat, changing in to pyjamas before take off, not having 2nd meal, changing back to street clothes 30 mins before landing. So the familiar is combined with a jolly good nap/sleep.
I like F and upgrade when I can. I have little rituals - my favourite seat, changing in to pyjamas before take off, not having 2nd meal, changing back to street clothes 30 mins before landing. So the familiar is combined with a jolly good nap/sleep.
Dec 17, 2016, 11:18 am
#35
Join Date: May 2014
Location: BRU
Programs: BA GGL, TK E (*G), ITA exec
Posts: 4,117
I'm looking forward to my next F to IAD, 3rd F trip ever (other 2 were on LHR-JFK rt) and first time F on a 380.
To fly F is still a very special occasion to me*, and I plan to have a good time
*Only a couple of year ago I thought it would have been almost impossible for me to travel in F. Then I found FT BAEC
To fly F is still a very special occasion to me*, and I plan to have a good time
*Only a couple of year ago I thought it would have been almost impossible for me to travel in F. Then I found FT BAEC