Club Suites on LHR-BKK - when ?
Apr 7, 2019, 7:10 am
#16
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Ahh I preempted this and created a thread sometime back. But I guess it was a bit early and has been lost in the ‘pit of threads’
Anyway here it is maybe mods could combine the two.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...my-flight.html
Apr 7, 2019, 7:18 am
#17
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I was struggling to find it myself but I am on mobile most of time. Even the normally excellent google couldn’t find it! Anyway I agree I think this will be very helpful and hopefully a central place for the “Will I get the Club suite questions?”
Apr 7, 2019, 9:06 am
#20
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I had assumed the 77Ws would be the first to be done, to match the new-builds coming with CS next year, but the Gatwick 777 wiki has been updated, suggesting the G-YMMx are the next batch of 777s for densification. These are the 777 used on BKK - so if the LHR 777s get Club Suite at the same time as they are densified, BKK would be an early route.
I’ve got skin in this game - planning on BKK next April. I’ve had an equipment change from the A380 to one of these - while the entertainment is ancient, the seat itself is fine.
I’ve got skin in this game - planning on BKK next April. I’ve had an equipment change from the A380 to one of these - while the entertainment is ancient, the seat itself is fine.
Apr 7, 2019, 11:58 am
#21
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Apr 7, 2019, 12:30 pm
#22
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I am completely baffled as to why anyone thought those twists were a good idea!
BA seats at least don't leave me nearly needing a wheelchair unless I either sit upright or go flat (I have back problems that take very badly to twisting so I am not joking about a wheelchair...).
I don't really mind the current BA CW seat as long as I'm at the window. I even tried it last month (I'm normally in F...) and thought it was pretty comfortable for reclining, sitting and sleeping.
Apr 7, 2019, 3:09 pm
#24
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Having just flown LHR-BKK and return in the 'classic' CW I have to say it was very comfortable.
As a tall (6'3") person the direct aisle access window seats, I had 5A and 11K, were far better than any of the coffin seats.
IFE woeful but I always bring my own.
Cabin very quiet even when nearly full.
Food and drink service flawless and fantastic crew in both directions, one even let me use his wings pin to change my SIM card as I had forgotten the little tool!
Don't let this configuration stop you from thinking you'll enjoy the trip.
As always, YMMV
As a tall (6'3") person the direct aisle access window seats, I had 5A and 11K, were far better than any of the coffin seats.
IFE woeful but I always bring my own.
Cabin very quiet even when nearly full.
Food and drink service flawless and fantastic crew in both directions, one even let me use his wings pin to change my SIM card as I had forgotten the little tool!
Don't let this configuration stop you from thinking you'll enjoy the trip.
As always, YMMV
Apr 8, 2019, 1:55 am
#25
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I found the BA seat to be much more comfortable for lounging in and snoozing. The SQ seat didn’t recline far enough for me and I found having to get up when I wanted the seat flat a pain - I’d just be nodding off and instead of pressing a button and going flat it was get up call the steward/ess have them sort the bed then get in now wide awake.
I value sleep and comfort over food and alcohol.
Sleep and comfort are valuable. For a comfort sleep, it's proven that being able to turn with shoulder width, and a firm supportive bed helps. The SQ seat beats BA in both areas.
Apr 30, 2019, 12:23 pm
#27
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Been there, done that, won't do no direct access to aisle (I know a couple of BA seats have that), price is often 50%+ over ME3 and though direct, I prefer Eva or Thai (though Thai is daft pricing 95% of the time).
Apr 30, 2019, 12:24 pm
#28
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I had assumed the 77Ws would be the first to be done, to match the new-builds coming with CS next year, but the Gatwick 777 wiki has been updated, suggesting the G-YMMx are the next batch of 777s for densification. These are the 777 used on BKK - so if the LHR 777s get Club Suite at the same time as they are densified, BKK would be an early route.
I’ve got skin in this game - planning on BKK next April. I’ve had an equipment change from the A380 to one of these - while the entertainment is ancient, the seat itself is fine.
I’ve got skin in this game - planning on BKK next April. I’ve had an equipment change from the A380 to one of these - while the entertainment is ancient, the seat itself is fine.
Apr 30, 2019, 12:27 pm
#29
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Having just flown LHR-BKK and return in the 'classic' CW I have to say it was very comfortable.
As a tall (6'3") person the direct aisle access window seats, I had 5A and 11K, were far better than any of the coffin seats.
IFE woeful but I always bring my own.
Cabin very quiet even when nearly full.
Food and drink service flawless and fantastic crew in both directions, one even let me use his wings pin to change my SIM card as I had forgotten the little tool!
Don't let this configuration stop you from thinking you'll enjoy the trip.
As always, YMMV
As a tall (6'3") person the direct aisle access window seats, I had 5A and 11K, were far better than any of the coffin seats.
IFE woeful but I always bring my own.
Cabin very quiet even when nearly full.
Food and drink service flawless and fantastic crew in both directions, one even let me use his wings pin to change my SIM card as I had forgotten the little tool!
Don't let this configuration stop you from thinking you'll enjoy the trip.
As always, YMMV
I flew Swiss recently and it was atrocious. Even the throne seat I bagged on the way back was small on footspace. Bad design I say. I'm 1.8m.
I don't want a footstool or not having any space. I've rather grown up in business class (on my own funds) on ME3 and mostly on Etihad so the bA experience is / was often poor and now I don't fly them, though they were very good on LHR-LUX last week.