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, 7:11 am
#136
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: BA - Blue > Bronze > Silver > Bronze > Blue
Posts: 6,812
Is this the modified seat as the flagship AA business class or the QR seats on the A380?
I think this seat looks great and as I currently actively try to fly q- suites on my long haul and this definetly brings me back wanting to potentially fly BA..
However the negative/ pessimistic side of me thinks is this enough? Is it ground breaking compared to other seats out there?
I feel this is BA catching up but a few years down the line (at least 3 years before it’s on all aircrafts) the competition will have moved ahead again...
Or is this is as good as business class seats will ever get?
I think this seat looks great and as I currently actively try to fly q- suites on my long haul and this definetly brings me back wanting to potentially fly BA..
However the negative/ pessimistic side of me thinks is this enough? Is it ground breaking compared to other seats out there?
I feel this is BA catching up but a few years down the line (at least 3 years before it’s on all aircrafts) the competition will have moved ahead again...
Or is this is as good as business class seats will ever get?
Mar 18, 2019, 7:18 am
#138
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: BAEC Blue
Posts: 247
I am disappointed too - footcoffins, the loss of sense of space. The door does not really excite me - in fact, it makes the seat even more claustrophobic than it already seems to be (if it is anything like AA's Super Diamond seat). I am happy for thouse who wanted a different type of seat/bed design. This does not do anything for me, and I will be sad to see CW go. The new seat does look great though.
Mar 18, 2019, 7:21 am
#139
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: South London
Programs: British Airways Executive Club
Posts: 215
Mar 18, 2019, 7:27 am
#140
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Brisbane
Programs: BAEC Blue/Bronze, Krisflyer, Qantas
Posts: 419
Fantastic seat, well done BA, i'm very pleased BA have chosen to customise this variant and it looks like they've done an incredible job.
I'm not so concerned with the couple seats going, if you can see their face then I think most ppl will use the Wifi to message each other over the noise. I'm looking forward to the door giving some privacy changing into pjs or sleeping too.
I'm not so concerned with the couple seats going, if you can see their face then I think most ppl will use the Wifi to message each other over the noise. I'm looking forward to the door giving some privacy changing into pjs or sleeping too.
Mar 18, 2019, 7:29 am
#141
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
Posts: 38,644
But with a new aircraft type, BA would have to consider the contigency plan if the aircraft were to go sick. One continency plan would include limiting bookings to a maximum that can be accommodated by whatever alternative aircraft is likely to be available to operate the flight. At the end of the day, even if enthusiasts book a flight to try out a new aircraft, most people on the flight will still be there because they need to get from A to B regardless of the aircraft type operating it.
Mar 18, 2019, 7:32 am
#142
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, A3 *Gold
Posts: 887
As a 6'2" person I actually think the 'felt' on the door and surround will be a good step forward from any thing else out there. I'm used to my head pressing/bumping against hard plastic all night on these types of seats so this should be a bit less harsh. That's if its even an issue if there really is 6'7" of usable length. The sound proofing element may be useful as well.
Last edited by RobDBA; Mar 18, 2019 at 7:38 am
Mar 18, 2019, 7:33 am
#143
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC, Eurostar
Posts: 3,291
I might think about a weekend in BCN (via MAD) in September :-)
Mar 18, 2019, 7:37 am
#144
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 8,769
Mar 18, 2019, 7:39 am
#145
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: South London
Programs: British Airways Executive Club
Posts: 215
You're not the only one! I've been to Madrid a few times, but have never left the airport. I'm tempted to check the city out around September...
Mar 18, 2019, 7:40 am
#146
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Gold Ambassador
Posts: 142
What a dilemma...for my next trip to South America - do I go for extra tier points through MIA or try the new (fantastic looking) Club Suite via MAD???
First world problems...
GD
First world problems...
GD
Mar 18, 2019, 7:40 am
#147
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Battleaxe Alliance
Posts: 22,127
Isn't this the best J seat among major EU carriers?
I've recently seen 12 rows on the A320 on ATH on the seat map. I am not sure if it stays with 12 rows but I guess I shall see!
I'd love to see the A350 on the likes of ATH. Some days in April have 6 flights per day and there seems to be plenty of demand for seats.
Anyway, I don't think we'd be seeing the A350 on the route, but it would be lovely to have those nice seats on long short haul flights too.
I'd love to see the A350 on the likes of ATH. Some days in April have 6 flights per day and there seems to be plenty of demand for seats.
Anyway, I don't think we'd be seeing the A350 on the route, but it would be lovely to have those nice seats on long short haul flights too.
Last edited by LTN Phobia; Mar 18, 2019 at 8:16 am
Mar 18, 2019, 7:43 am
#148
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Hong Kong, France
Programs: FB , BA Gold
Posts: 15,555
I sleep on the side with my knees up to avoid back pains. That can be done on one side on the Cirrus (CX,.) or Super Diamond or QRsuites. But that looks difficult on these new seats, even with door open The "hole" for the knees is usually on the console side. Experience will tell.
BA is finally catching up, and with excellent privacy.
BA is finally catching up, and with excellent privacy.
Mar 18, 2019, 7:45 am
#149
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: TLV/LHR
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Elite Amb, HH Diamond, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Sixt Platinum
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I doubt you'll be changing into your PJs there. The door may offer privacy at seating level, but I'm not at all sure it's high enough to stop anyone walking in the aisle from seeing you.
Mar 18, 2019, 7:52 am
#150
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: CX Green, QF Platinum, BAEC Silver, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 10,780
I sleep on the side with my knees up to avoid back pains. That can be done on one side on the Cirrus (CX,.) or Super Diamond or QRsuites. But that looks difficult on these new seats, even with door open The "hole" for the knees is usually on the console side. Experience will tell.
BA is finally catching up, and with excellent privacy.
BA is finally catching up, and with excellent privacy.