Madrid 777 flight
May 15, 2017, 1:33 pm
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May 15, 2017, 1:54 pm
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There's few, if any, reports of people getting into the First cabin on a CE ticket other than hens... 
Also, there's been a couple of aircraft swaps so don't book this flight just for the CW seat, unless it suits your schedule
Also, there's been a couple of aircraft swaps so don't book this flight just for the CW seat, unless it suits your schedule
May 15, 2017, 3:04 pm
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May 15, 2017, 3:43 pm
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It is probably worth mentioning the A330/340 operated BA522 gets into MAD a good 10 hours after the 777.
Having recently done the BA522 outbound and BA459 inbound in business class, I found both flights very pleasant indeed. Of note, the inflight entertainment system was switched off on the 777 but was switched on for the duration of the Iberia service. Another observation was the measure of comfort - I know we like to knock Club World but my goodness, it is still an incredibly comfortable seat, especially in take-off/landing mode.
Having recently done the BA522 outbound and BA459 inbound in business class, I found both flights very pleasant indeed. Of note, the inflight entertainment system was switched off on the 777 but was switched on for the duration of the Iberia service. Another observation was the measure of comfort - I know we like to knock Club World but my goodness, it is still an incredibly comfortable seat, especially in take-off/landing mode.
Apr 15, 2018, 1:57 pm
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. IB arrives a little late for short trip
Apr 15, 2018, 3:36 pm
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Aug 20, 2018, 4:51 am
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BA461 (Boeing 777) on 22nd August in ET cabin via BA MMB the WTP cabin is still blocked out. Using Qantas.com MMB the WTP cabin is showing as open for seat selection.
If I move my current (ET cabin exit row seats) to WTP using the Qantas website will the seat selection stick or will BA move me back into the main ET cabin loosing my exit row seat?
If I move my current (ET cabin exit row seats) to WTP using the Qantas website will the seat selection stick or will BA move me back into the main ET cabin loosing my exit row seat?
Aug 20, 2018, 7:23 am
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I’ve done it twice - the F cabin wasn’t open for selection - some people got moved after doors closed - one peson to let a family sit together, and another just said he saw 4A was free could he sit there and v friendly crew said yes.
I didn’t ask - I was v v happy with 10A, have been fortunate enough to have done F before and a Club window seat is v comfortable for a 2 hour hop.
Aug 20, 2018, 10:13 am
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"First Europe is offered on selected flights between London and Madrid, offering exceptional levels of privacy and comfort"
Mar 11, 2019, 10:05 am
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Took this flight recently from MAD to LHR I was connecting in Madrid and about two hours before departure while I was in the lounge noticed the F cabin was not showing as blocked on expert flyer (prior to this was blocked e.g at T72 and at online check in). Quick call to BA exec club and I was moved from my club seat to first. (Ticket was club Europe Avios Redemption And I am BA silver).
can confirm its it’s an awesome flight to take if you can get yourself into F seat 😂
can confirm its it’s an awesome flight to take if you can get yourself into F seat 😂