First time in First - any tips?
Mar 22, 2019, 3:53 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 10
First time in First - any tips?
I’m doing SYD to LHR via SIN in a few days - BA0016 to SIN and then BA0012 to LHR. It’s the first time I’ve ever been in the front. Any tips or advice from regular users to get the most out of the experience?
Mar 22, 2019, 4:19 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: All the usual suspects
Posts: 342
Try these, lots of great data points. I'm one of those who still enjoys the experience, and approached in the right frame of mind I suspect you will as well.....
First Time in First!
Just booked my first BA First
My First First
First Time in First!
Just booked my first BA First
My First First
Mar 23, 2019, 7:43 am
#5
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 397
Yes, don't do what I did, under encouragement from the FA's I might add, and drink all the wines on the wine list, plus cognac...I had such a hangover in New York.
Enjoy, if you get a CC like we had to JFK, you'll love it.
Enjoy, if you get a CC like we had to JFK, you'll love it.
Mar 23, 2019, 9:47 am
#6
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: London
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 2,644
All i'd say is that you need to remember that First is "on demand", so if you want something, ask! Some crew might not be proactive in offering things, but don't be afraid to request something. It's not like in other cabins where what you see is what you get. Of course, you need to know what is on offer, so read the other threads and get an idea of what you want out of the experience. And certainly tell the crew it's your first FIRST.
Mar 23, 2019, 10:12 am
#8
Join Date: May 2014
Location: BRU
Programs: BA GGL, TK E (*G), ITA exec
Posts: 4,091
Mar 23, 2019, 10:44 am
#9
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Argentina
Posts: 40,209
As my SIN-LHR sector departed late in the evening I was too knackered to enjoy it to the full. I suggest you make the most of the SYD-SIN sector and relax and enjoy the rest on the SIN-LHR flight.
Feb 3, 2023, 10:21 am
#10
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 193
First timer questions
Hi all. Have been reading the First threads here trying to get a better handle on flying F for the first time.
I'm planning on going to either LAX or SFO. There's a mix of A380 or 777s on the routes with sometimes a 380 outbound and a 777 inbound.
which is better experience? I've read somewhere there's new F suites on some 777s? Im wondering if they're widespread or just about to be introduced.
The flight I'm looking at has a 5 hour stopover in LHR. Would be nice to experience what F has to offer in LHR
thanks
I'm planning on going to either LAX or SFO. There's a mix of A380 or 777s on the routes with sometimes a 380 outbound and a 777 inbound.
which is better experience? I've read somewhere there's new F suites on some 777s? Im wondering if they're widespread or just about to be introduced.
The flight I'm looking at has a 5 hour stopover in LHR. Would be nice to experience what F has to offer in LHR
thanks
Feb 3, 2023, 11:30 am
#12
Join Date: Nov 2004
Programs: BA GGL, LH FTL
Posts: 3,578
If the seat map shows 8 seats in F it is the new F suite with door an massive screen. Would rate that a lot higher than A380, which in turn is better than the old style 777.
Feb 3, 2023, 12:11 pm
#13
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,392
I find flying first towards the UK to be, sadly, a less engaging experience so tend not to bother.
Feb 3, 2023, 12:14 pm
#14
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Sussex
Programs: BA; IHG; LHW; Hilton
Posts: 783
I've flown F a few times (mostly J), but it's hard to offer 'tips' as there's not a huge amount you can do to improve your own flight. It's generally how the crew act on the day, the lounge access you'll get before boarding and so on. One advantage of flight F from LHR is the CCR.
I find flying first towards the UK to be, sadly, a less engaging experience so tend not to bother.
I find flying first towards the UK to be, sadly, a less engaging experience so tend not to bother.