F on the A380 - Worth it?
Jun 15, 2018, 10:49 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 61
F on the A380 - Worth it?
I'm flying LHR-HKG next month and Avios upgrade availability has just opened up for First.
I've already got 53A on the upper deck reserved. And was wondering if its worth splurging the 27k avios.
I haven't experienced the new BA Club service - which I'm assuming has narrowed the gap between F and J?
Do people think its worth it?
Thanks!
I've already got 53A on the upper deck reserved. And was wondering if its worth splurging the 27k avios.
I haven't experienced the new BA Club service - which I'm assuming has narrowed the gap between F and J?
Do people think its worth it?
Thanks!
Jun 15, 2018, 10:53 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Dorset, UK
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 635
I flew down to HKG on the 31 last weekend in CW and didn't think that there was a huge amount of difference between CW and F now. The only real advantage that I can think of is the CCR and the sleeper suit. Other than that I personally wouldn't consider it worth it now.
Jun 15, 2018, 11:17 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: BA - Blue > Bronze > Silver > Bronze > Blue
Posts: 6,812
I'm flying LHR-HKG next month and Avios upgrade availability has just opened up for First.
I've already got 53A on the upper deck reserved. And was wondering if its worth splurging the 27k avios.
I haven't experienced the new BA Club service - which I'm assuming has narrowed the gap between F and J?
Do people think its worth it?
Thanks!
I've already got 53A on the upper deck reserved. And was wondering if its worth splurging the 27k avios.
I haven't experienced the new BA Club service - which I'm assuming has narrowed the gap between F and J?
Do people think its worth it?
Thanks!
Much more space, much better service.
With CW redemptions costing over 800 in fees, this is a much better use of Acios in my eyes
Jun 15, 2018, 11:27 am
#7
formerly southsidesilver
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Diego,CA
Programs: BA Gold, UA Silver, HH Diamond
Posts: 996
I would do it. Very easy amount of Avios to get back again.
And the F on the A380 is my favorite, much better than the 77W's or 772's
I flew LHR-HKG last month on BA in J , it was pretty pants.
F would be that much nicer.
And the F on the A380 is my favorite, much better than the 77W's or 772's
I flew LHR-HKG last month on BA in J , it was pretty pants.
F would be that much nicer.
Jun 15, 2018, 2:16 pm
#10
Join Date: May 2014
Location: BRU
Programs: BA GGL, TK E (*G), ITA exec
Posts: 4,078
At this moment it's my favorite route, and aircraft, to uses GUFs on 
Seat is better, cabin is better, service is better, food should be better.
If you one has no problems to regain those avios, or no better uses, for me it's worth it.
Seat is better, cabin is better, service is better, food should be better.
If you one has no problems to regain those avios, or no better uses, for me it's worth it.
Jun 15, 2018, 2:22 pm
#11
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Programs: BA Gold (ex-GGL, maybe future Silver), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,197
It's a long flight where you also want to sleep, but not too many avios to upgrade. Everyone's financial and avios situation is different, but unless you're saving them for something else, I'd say it's one of the best possible uses.
As it's on the eastbound service, F might also help you to get to sleep earlier with a proper meal in the CCR first although HKG is not too bad for jetlag in either direction (at least not for me).
As it's on the eastbound service, F might also help you to get to sleep earlier with a proper meal in the CCR first although HKG is not too bad for jetlag in either direction (at least not for me).
Jun 15, 2018, 8:46 pm
#14
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,922
I flew down to HKG on the 31 last weekend in CW and didn't think that there was a huge amount of difference between CW and F now. The only real advantage that I can think of is the CCR and the sleeper suit. Other than that I personally wouldn't consider it worth it now.
No hesitation from me to upgrade for so few Avios.