Flat bed in Club World - portable pads?
Apr 2, 2017, 7:25 am
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Flat bed in Club World - portable pads?
Not sure if anyone finds the flat bed in Club World as uncomfortable as I do, even with the refurbishment of recent years. It's really just my hips that go numb from dealing with the very thin padding. Does anyone know of some smart company out there that makes a decent bed topper of some kind that exactly fits a BA Club World flat bed and can be easily stored in a carry on? Have asked BA many times and get no answer. Thanks much... Ishi 1
Apr 2, 2017, 7:34 am
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Next flight is May 4 to Doha from London. If they have them on board now on some flights great, but BA itself doesn't know anything about this, apparently - I asked today. So probably I will still want to purchase one of these 'toppers', if they exist...
Apr 2, 2017, 8:12 am
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Welcome to Flyertalk and the BA Board, Ishi 1!
I am sorry that I cannot suggest where you could find something to make the seat more comfortable for you but perhaps try a camping equipment shop?
The positive news is that something is coming from BA but it may be some time before it is available on all routes. AFAIK, this enhancement to the CW service has not been announced publically yet.
I am sorry that I cannot suggest where you could find something to make the seat more comfortable for you but perhaps try a camping equipment shop?
The positive news is that something is coming from BA but it may be some time before it is available on all routes. AFAIK, this enhancement to the CW service has not been announced publically yet.
Apr 2, 2017, 8:25 am
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Hello Ishi 1! Let me add my welcome too. You can find some more information in this thread (Not all bad...perhaps a real enhancement for Club World?) including a suggestion for a DIY solution (post number 53) based on a trimmed down yoga mat.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Apr 2, 2017, 8:45 am
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I can't throw much light on this however some time ago I was travelling with one of those amazing sleeping bags that condense down to the size of small biscuit tin. Due to a wine spillage unrelated to me, the cabin ended up one short on bedding so I volunteered to use my sleeping bag instead. It was a bit hot to be inside it, but I turned it inside out and slept most comfortably on top. (The turning inside out was because the outside material was shiny so I may have slid off otherwise)
Apr 3, 2017, 10:24 am
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Apr 3, 2017, 11:32 am
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How about one of these:
http://www.exped.com/switzerland/en/...at-hyperlite-m
It's a 7cm thick air mattress, packs down to about 1L (much smaller than a yoga mat). I use a different version backpacking and its fantastically comfortable. I reckon this one is similar dimensions to a CW bed.
http://www.exped.com/switzerland/en/...at-hyperlite-m
It's a 7cm thick air mattress, packs down to about 1L (much smaller than a yoga mat). I use a different version backpacking and its fantastically comfortable. I reckon this one is similar dimensions to a CW bed.
Apr 3, 2017, 1:14 pm
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The CSD on my flight has just come to welcome me as a GGL etc - very kind of her and a really nice touch.
She asked me if I was looking forward to seeing the new Club Seat on Wednesday...to which I asked if that was the announcement date - she smiled.
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She asked me if I was looking forward to seeing the new Club Seat on Wednesday...to which I asked if that was the announcement date - she smiled.
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Apr 3, 2017, 1:51 pm
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