Mar 18, 2019, 4:12 am
Last edit by: JAXBA
For the discussion on if/when the new seat will be on (insert flight/route here), please see the companion thread here: British Airways Club Suite 2019 - (When) Will I get the new seat on my flight?
On 18 March 2019, British Airways announced its new Club World seat:
Images: British Airways
BRITISH AIRWAYS WELCOMES ITS NEW A350 AIRCRAFT AND UNVEILS ITS NEW BUSINESS CLASS 'CLUB SUITE'.
360 degree view of cabin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=dYJgVnHyDqA
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=vQ9XUNnvkvg
http://mediacentre.britishairways.co...details/109862
http://mediacentre.britishairways.co...details/109870
On 18 March 2019, British Airways announced its new Club World seat:
Images: British Airways
BRITISH AIRWAYS WELCOMES ITS NEW A350 AIRCRAFT AND UNVEILS ITS NEW BUSINESS CLASS 'CLUB SUITE'.
360 degree view of cabin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=dYJgVnHyDqA
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=vQ9XUNnvkvg
http://mediacentre.britishairways.co...details/109862
http://mediacentre.britishairways.co...details/109870
New CW ‘Club Suite’ Discussion Thread
Mar 22, 2019, 5:05 am
#406
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LHR, LGW
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3,410
@CIHY photos can be deceiving but a few posts have suggested the entrance to the suite (I make that sound more grandeur than it clearly is!) looks quite tight or ‘slim’ is that the case? Do you know roughly what the width of door is?
Mar 22, 2019, 7:24 am
#407
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Malta
Programs: BAEC Bronze
Posts: 671
I hope its more comfortable than the new(ish) Swissair seat (last year). It was like trying to sleep on a rockface - never again.
Mar 22, 2019, 10:11 am
#408
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: City of Kingston Upon Hull
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 4,940
Well, I am afraid that I am not that impressed, it would appear that the calls for privacy have prevailed here. With the design of the seat and the dark, drab colour scheme it looks like you’re flying in an under-stairs cupboard.
Mar 22, 2019, 10:28 am
#409
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LHR, LGW
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3,410
Mar 22, 2019, 10:45 am
#410
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: BA Exec Club
Posts: 952
its so funny how people are really picking this seat apart. the tiniest details are becoming such big issues. I think people that are just used to criticising BA so much that when they release something that really is one of the best in the world they don't know how to react. And what I would love to see is the basis on which people will continue to praise business classes like Emirates 777,(2-3-2 config ANGLED SEAT) like seriously? and you think club world is outdated? or lets even take their A380 business with a seat width of 18.5 inches??? that's BAs premium economy seat width, like really??? and you want to talk about claustrophobia?? with this new club of 21 inches?? but no one ever raises those points and I dont get it. don't get me wrong their service is fantastic but that really only does so much, their seats are very much mediocre at best. Maybe I'm just biased but this seat is fantastic and I cannot wait till its rolled out on all long-haul aircrafts. BA has had its very bad days but since they started their investment program they are really coming back hard and I'm here for it. CIHY (though only one source) has confirmed that the seat is the same firmness as the current one and has confirmed that it is very comfortable which I'm sure it will be considering the details that have gone into the seat. People will still praise Qatar and say their reverse herringbone seat is private (I'd like you to show me where) but when BA does something above and beyond they hate to admit. Every source that I've come across that has sat in the actual seat has only had good comments but that's just my piece.
Mar 22, 2019, 10:58 am
#411
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: JER
Programs: BA Gold/OWE, several MUCCI, and assorted Pensions!
Posts: 32,140
We get a variety of views on here ...
All have different degrees of validity against a majority view [if such existed], but largely they are personal views, which deserve to be heard ... however much they might differ from some other members!
- Personal preferences (privacy, foot socket etc.) which are perfectly valid for that individual and his/her cohort.
- Those interested in the minutiae in everything BA, from aircraft external colour schemes to the hem length of CC skirts.
- Those with extensive experience of other carriers’ options, and can draw comparisons ... from their personal perspective.
- ... and those who are interested in the new seat, but have a few queries.
All have different degrees of validity against a majority view [if such existed], but largely they are personal views, which deserve to be heard ... however much they might differ from some other members!
Mar 22, 2019, 11:11 am
#412
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 219
I love the idea of flying in an under-stairs cupboard. If only I could find space for all the junk currently in my under-stairs cupboard, I'd be half tempted to build a BA Club World Suite simulator in the space. I could retreat there with a beer on an evening and get the kids to run up and down the stairs to simulate turbulence. I'm sure my wife would be delighted to dress up like cabin crew bring me food and drink to my suite.
Mar 22, 2019, 11:18 am
#413
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Windsor
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 909
As a glasses wearer I can honestly say I've never had an issue with the current version of CW and storage space. I have a glasses case, I take them off put them in said case and then put that in the drawer. Once that's done, recline the seat. Simple.
Mar 22, 2019, 11:51 am
#414
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: City of Kingston Upon Hull
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 4,940
I love the idea of flying in an under-stairs cupboard. If only I could find space for all the junk currently in my under-stairs cupboard, I'd be half tempted to build a BA Club World Suite simulator in the space. I could retreat there with a beer on an evening and get the kids to run up and down the stairs to simulate turbulence. I'm sure my wife would be delighted to dress up like cabin crew bring me food and drink to my suite.
Mar 22, 2019, 12:09 pm
#415
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kanderson1965 ... undoubtedly the colour is for practical (read minimal cleaning) reasons. But as I noted upthread, a bit of colour could have been added ... but then the passengers provide colour relief anyway. An empty cabin/seat presents an un-natural view of things,
Mar 22, 2019, 12:35 pm
#416
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: City of Kingston Upon Hull
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 4,940
I think you may be right on this, to be honest, I hope.I do like the seat as I suspect I will have less opportunity to travel in F due to the planned reduction in capacity and the likely associated price hike that will follow.
Last edited by kanderson1965; Mar 22, 2019 at 1:37 pm
Mar 22, 2019, 2:05 pm
#417
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Having looked closer at a picture of the seat in our report centre I can see that the shoulder strap was fitted, you can just see it in pic 6 under the headrest cover, so the answer is it tucks away nicely.
Mar 22, 2019, 2:07 pm
#418
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Mar 22, 2019, 2:09 pm
#419
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Mar 22, 2019, 2:14 pm
#420
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There is certainly less entrance space and I’m not sure how larger customers and those with physical disabilities will
cope with this.