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 18, 2019, 4:57 am
#61
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I am also generally positive about this, with the proviso that it's important to actually get into the seat to really understand it. I'm someone who actually likes the existing CW seat, so for me it's quite a high bar to improve on it. So I prefer existing CW over CX's A350 seating, for example. I'm a bit concerned about the foot coffin aspect, but that's where seeing is believing, hopefully. But yes, on the face of it BA seems to be doing something positive for its position in the market - which is more about how BA compares to Delta, Lufthansa, Air France and KLM than anyone else.
PS: BA, if you're reading this, note to the Intern: you better get the Toronto lounge sorted and pristine by October!
PS: BA, if you're reading this, note to the Intern: you better get the Toronto lounge sorted and pristine by October!
Mar 18, 2019, 4:57 am
#62
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Mar 18, 2019, 5:01 am
#65
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I think I was probably one of the few who were hoping that they would keep the middle pair as it is. Travelling with a severely disabled child who needs to be next to me at all times, it was a rare luxury to be close and get some rest during the flight on the flatbed. Now we have to plan our holidays around flights or move back to WTP. At least we can rely on BA rolling it out at a snails pace so have a few good years left...
Mar 18, 2019, 5:03 am
#66
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Mar 18, 2019, 5:05 am
#67
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My guess on the A380 is that they're not willing to commit to keeping and refitting them yet. Taking the time to see if the plane fits into the fleet plan going forward and only then committing to the refit seems like a sensible tactic. We see various other airlines saying that they won't be keeping the big birds all that long, so it shouldn't be a surprise if BA choose to do likewise. On the other hand, the A380 mission statement was basically written for LHR so it would be equally unsurprising if BA are happy to retain the A380 when others aren't.
Mar 18, 2019, 5:06 am
#68
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Been waiting for this for a long time and I have to say I was not expecting this layout. And being of only 5" 10 , the foot coffin is a non-issue for me - so this ticks just about all boxes for me. Presume none of the 747s will be retrofitted? So what does that mean for LHR-JFK route? Will it be a long time before we see many of these seats on that route?
Mar 18, 2019, 5:11 am
#70
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I'm thoroughly impressed ... well done BA. ^
Loads of good features that obviate all my criticisms of the current CW arrangement, whilst adding more than I expected [a door?!!].
I have no doubt practical experience by members here will flag up something to dislike, but for me it looks GREAT. Whether I ever get to experience it in my remaining years is just a personal problem.
Loads of good features that obviate all my criticisms of the current CW arrangement, whilst adding more than I expected [a door?!!].
I have no doubt practical experience by members here will flag up something to dislike, but for me it looks GREAT. Whether I ever get to experience it in my remaining years is just a personal problem.
Mar 18, 2019, 5:13 am
#71
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I love this and don't want to sound at all negative - but as we know the current cleaning time / budget leaves a lot to be desired. I've found the storage in the 789 F is left fairly gross on most cleans - how can they get inside all these areas in a reasonable time to leave the cabin spotless ?
Mar 18, 2019, 5:13 am
#72
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Interesting to contemplate a CW future where I'm largely indifferent to row number. As a confirmed window sitter who strongly favours direct aisle access, my choices hitherto have been rather limited. This is a gamechanger.
Mar 18, 2019, 5:13 am
#74
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Overall I'm a little disappointed, I'm not a fan of footcoffins, or fixed screens right in front of your face, so was hoping for something a little more like JL.
We're losing sense of space for actual space which, for those who don't need to store anything on a side table is pretty much wasted. I do have to say it looks great though and certainly looks like its put the moans of the vast majority to bed.
Are QR and EY the only ones out there now with what is likely to be a better option (for the majority)?
Last edited by Cap'n Benj; Mar 18, 2019 at 5:21 am
Mar 18, 2019, 5:17 am
#75
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Doesn't seem to... would likely be in place of the current 777 rotation. Perhaps book one on Avios in Aug and cancel within 24 hours if no luck... rinse and repeat ?