CW LHR-YVR-LHR expectations
Jan 27, 2019, 1:24 pm
#1
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CW LHR-YVR-LHR expectations
Hi all,
In early March, I’ll be flying CW for the first time in a few years. Flying LHR-YVR return (BA85/84) in a 747. Reserved seats upstairs.
I was just wondering where to set my expectations. I won’t be expecting a refurbished seat or IFE - but what about food and soft product? Is it just dinner on the flight out of LHR - or is there some sort of afternoon tea also? I’d be grateful to hear from anyone who has flown this sector recently!
In early March, I’ll be flying CW for the first time in a few years. Flying LHR-YVR return (BA85/84) in a 747. Reserved seats upstairs.
I was just wondering where to set my expectations. I won’t be expecting a refurbished seat or IFE - but what about food and soft product? Is it just dinner on the flight out of LHR - or is there some sort of afternoon tea also? I’d be grateful to hear from anyone who has flown this sector recently!
Jan 27, 2019, 1:31 pm
#2
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Hi all,
In early March, I’ll be flying CW for the first time in a few years. Flying LHR-YVR return (BA85/84) in a 747. Reserved seats upstairs.
I was just wondering where to set my expectations. I won’t be expecting a refurbished seat or IFE - but what about food and soft product? Is it just dinner on the flight out of LHR - or is there some sort of afternoon tea also? I’d be grateful to hear from anyone who has flown this sector recently!
In early March, I’ll be flying CW for the first time in a few years. Flying LHR-YVR return (BA85/84) in a 747. Reserved seats upstairs.
I was just wondering where to set my expectations. I won’t be expecting a refurbished seat or IFE - but what about food and soft product? Is it just dinner on the flight out of LHR - or is there some sort of afternoon tea also? I’d be grateful to hear from anyone who has flown this sector recently!
You will get the 2nd meal ( and if you have not been in CW for several years it will be the new club world catering and bedding which is a considerable improvement on the old CW product). Somw details here;
New Club World Service 2017 - catering and bedding – experiences and reactions
Regards
TBS
Jan 27, 2019, 2:30 pm
#3
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Hi all,
In early March, I’ll be flying CW for the first time in a few years. Flying LHR-YVR return (BA85/84) in a 747. Reserved seats upstairs.
I was just wondering where to set my expectations. I won’t be expecting a refurbished seat or IFE - but what about food and soft product? Is it just dinner on the flight out of LHR - or is there some sort of afternoon tea also? I’d be grateful to hear from anyone who has flown this sector recently!
In early March, I’ll be flying CW for the first time in a few years. Flying LHR-YVR return (BA85/84) in a 747. Reserved seats upstairs.
I was just wondering where to set my expectations. I won’t be expecting a refurbished seat or IFE - but what about food and soft product? Is it just dinner on the flight out of LHR - or is there some sort of afternoon tea also? I’d be grateful to hear from anyone who has flown this sector recently!
Jan 27, 2019, 3:11 pm
#4
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Upper deck 747 with a good crew can be one of the best flying experiences. Feels like a private jet with the small cabin, wide aisle and good ratio of crew to passengers. Unless you are very unlucky you will have a great trip. Also with 747s all destined to be replaced in the next few years, best savour it while it lasts. Enjoy!
Jan 27, 2019, 6:30 pm
#5
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I did the lhr-yvr flight last week in 62k. Great crew upstairs. Refurbed 747 with new IFE which was a surprise but very nice, all worked well.
Main meal shortly after take off. The second meal about 1 hour or so before landing. Some tapas style plate I think, I skipped food and just had a cup of tea instead.
They give out landing cards on board, don’t bother filling in as they are not required, you have to complete on machines on arrival, luggage was fairly quick too.
Main meal shortly after take off. The second meal about 1 hour or so before landing. Some tapas style plate I think, I skipped food and just had a cup of tea instead.
They give out landing cards on board, don’t bother filling in as they are not required, you have to complete on machines on arrival, luggage was fairly quick too.
Jan 27, 2019, 11:11 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2017
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Did the return on December.
Old 747, IFE was unwatchable in 64K.
Food was really good
Once near Greenland on the flight to YVR, open the blind and look up, you may well see the northern lights - I was lucky to.
The overall experience in the old 747 isn't fantastic (still obviously much better than WTP) but seems they have started to use the refurbished ones occasionally
Old 747, IFE was unwatchable in 64K.
Food was really good
Once near Greenland on the flight to YVR, open the blind and look up, you may well see the northern lights - I was lucky to.
The overall experience in the old 747 isn't fantastic (still obviously much better than WTP) but seems they have started to use the refurbished ones occasionally
Jan 28, 2019, 12:33 am
#7
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I had the new IFE on YVR-LHR a few days ago. The extra storage bins for the window seats on the upper deck is great. There was a baby in 64A (which is a bassinet seat) who seemed quite fussy—not a big deal for me but it did detract from the serenity of the upper deck.
The CW lounge at YVR, in my opinion, is nothing to write home about (although the service was excellent). The CX lounge, which has relocated to just down the hall from the CW lounge, is infinitely better. Unfortunately, it doesn't open until around 20:00.
The CW lounge at YVR, in my opinion, is nothing to write home about (although the service was excellent). The CX lounge, which has relocated to just down the hall from the CW lounge, is infinitely better. Unfortunately, it doesn't open until around 20:00.
Jan 28, 2019, 9:27 am
#8
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Ah thanks so much for all these helpful replies. I'm looking forward to the "tapas" second meal (instead of the rather poor "afternoon tea" that I have been used to on transatlantic flights). Hoping for updated IFE, but not holding my breath! Thanks all
Jan 28, 2019, 12:06 pm
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