BA First Class alternatives
Sep 3, 2018, 9:12 am
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BA First Class alternatives
Hello everyone ,
So.... I fly Swiss First JFK to Zurich quite often. I love their product and quality of services. (Companion throughout security and customs, gorgeous lounge, large comfy seats). I guess I have gotten spoiled. I soon need to travel to London and was highly disappointed with BA First when I flew it a year ago. Super tight seating, no special services, indifferent crew, NO WIFI! My friends and family think I’m a diva for desiring what they consider “special treatment”. But First Class is supposed to be luxurious!
Do I have any other First Class alternatives? American Airlines? I really appreciate any input
So.... I fly Swiss First JFK to Zurich quite often. I love their product and quality of services. (Companion throughout security and customs, gorgeous lounge, large comfy seats). I guess I have gotten spoiled. I soon need to travel to London and was highly disappointed with BA First when I flew it a year ago. Super tight seating, no special services, indifferent crew, NO WIFI! My friends and family think I’m a diva for desiring what they consider “special treatment”. But First Class is supposed to be luxurious!
Do I have any other First Class alternatives? American Airlines? I really appreciate any input
Sep 3, 2018, 9:19 am
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Welcome to Flyertalk and welcome to the BA forum Kk440, though I can't help thinking the question is not so much about BA and thus should be in the AA forum. Nevertheless welcome on board and I hope whatever you decide will work well for you.
Wifi has changed, many BA JFK services now have that, AA certainly have wifi on almost all their services. Otherwise if luxury is more important than price/timings etc then have a look at Air France to Paris, and then a short flight from there to London. Or if you like Swiss, stick with Swiss!
Wifi has changed, many BA JFK services now have that, AA certainly have wifi on almost all their services. Otherwise if luxury is more important than price/timings etc then have a look at Air France to Paris, and then a short flight from there to London. Or if you like Swiss, stick with Swiss!
Sep 3, 2018, 10:26 am
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Welcome to the BA forum indeed! I'd echo the suggestions made by cws. I'd also recommend that you might want to send a PM to San Gottardo who has had the same "predicament" as you some time ago and is a very experienced F flyer on many different airlines.
Sep 3, 2018, 11:46 am
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Personally, I don't like AA First Class. I've tried it a couple of times now and whilst the seat, food, and service are all adequate (but certainly not leaving me with a feeling of being spoilt), I don't like the fact that AA separate the cabins with see through curtains. I prefer the privacy of BA First.
If money was no object and I wasn't worrying about collecting TP with BAEC, then I'd probably give Air France Premiere a go - it looks so stylish, Givenchy amenity bags, caviar service, big suite with only four pax in the cabin.
If money was no object and I wasn't worrying about collecting TP with BAEC, then I'd probably give Air France Premiere a go - it looks so stylish, Givenchy amenity bags, caviar service, big suite with only four pax in the cabin.
Sep 3, 2018, 12:49 pm
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Sep 3, 2018, 1:01 pm
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Sep 3, 2018, 1:35 pm
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Personally, I don't like AA First Class. I've tried it a couple of times now and whilst the seat, food, and service are all adequate (but certainly not leaving me with a feeling of being spoilt), I don't like the fact that AA separate the cabins with see through curtains. I prefer the privacy of BA First.
If money was no object and I wasn't worrying about collecting TP with BAEC, then I'd probably give Air France Premiere a go - it looks so stylish, Givenchy amenity bags, caviar service, big suite with only four pax in the cabin.
If money was no object and I wasn't worrying about collecting TP with BAEC, then I'd probably give Air France Premiere a go - it looks so stylish, Givenchy amenity bags, caviar service, big suite with only four pax in the cabin.
Sep 3, 2018, 1:36 pm
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You could always try hitching a ride with R. Federer esq. who will be going back home en famille to Switzerland - very likely by sponsor NetJets - once he’s finished his current US Open in NYC (albeit you’ll have to go via Basle rather than direct to ZRH 
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Sep 4, 2018, 12:39 am
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