Big Coat when flying Club?
Dec 23, 2019, 4:34 am
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Big Coat when flying Club?
Hi,
Sorry if this is a well known thing. I am flying Club long haul soon, and I will probably need to take a big heavy coat woollen coat. The sort you wear over a suit.
Do 777s have space to hang this, or is my best bet to fold it and put it in the overhead locker?
Sorry if this is a well known thing. I am flying Club long haul soon, and I will probably need to take a big heavy coat woollen coat. The sort you wear over a suit.
Do 777s have space to hang this, or is my best bet to fold it and put it in the overhead locker?
Dec 23, 2019, 4:40 am
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There is hanger space on 777s (and hooks in both CW and CS seats for temporary storage) but given the large number of coats forgotten on board it may be best to have the coat in baggage, cabin or checked.
Dec 23, 2019, 5:10 am
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Alternatively can you get a plastic bag that the coat will fit into? Wear the coat on so you don't get in trouble for having too many bags then unfold the plastic bag and fold your coat into it. I have a few large bags that I use for when I go to concerts etc to put my coat in and then under the seat. Protects from dirt and spilt drinks....
Dec 23, 2019, 5:34 am
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Absolutely. Nothing more annoying to carry a heavy coat when it is so warm in the airport!
Dec 23, 2019, 5:38 am
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Don't people just shove it in the overhead compartment? (cue the people who get angry when you are creasing their jacket by putting your bag over it! ITS MY COMPARTMENT NOT YOURS)
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Dec 23, 2019, 6:56 am
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Once saw someone spend an entire 10 hour journey in Club wearing a full winter waterproof coat. Maybe she got cold easily or something but did look a little odd!
Dec 23, 2019, 7:42 am
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Agree with CWS, if you can pack it in your suitcase where it's easily accessible when you get to the other side it makes the journey so much easier. i do this when going to/from Australia although admittedly my coat won't be as big as the one you need for Moscow. Of course, that's assuming your bags get there. Last friend that flew to Moscow on BA lost her bags for 5 days.
Alternatively can you get a plastic bag that the coat will fit into? Wear the coat on so you don't get in trouble for having too many bags then unfold the plastic bag and fold your coat into it. I have a few large bags that I use for when I go to concerts etc to put my coat in and then under the seat. Protects from dirt and spilt drinks....
Alternatively can you get a plastic bag that the coat will fit into? Wear the coat on so you don't get in trouble for having too many bags then unfold the plastic bag and fold your coat into it. I have a few large bags that I use for when I go to concerts etc to put my coat in and then under the seat. Protects from dirt and spilt drinks....
Dec 23, 2019, 10:31 am
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Disappointing to learn from CIHY that the refurbished 777s with Club Suites don’t have wardrobe/closet space for said items.
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Dec 23, 2019, 11:40 am
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For most southerners in the weather warnings you’ll be advised not to travel or go outside your property, if you’re a northerner with severe weather warnings of extremely cold temperatures, ice and snow then you’ll need your big coat.
Dec 24, 2019, 7:18 am
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If you’re like me you’re laughing at the suggestion you pack a coat that takes half your suitcase (and risk freezing during a prolonged holiday travel baggage loss) or your entire carry on.
Many people travel with heavy leather or Fur... I recommend a light garment cover, I once put a new thick leather jacket in the upper deck closet of a QF 747, where after 10 hours next to an economy passengers wedding dress, hers stank of new leather and she had a fit demanding compensation and screaming that we had ruined her wedding...
Many people travel with heavy leather or Fur... I recommend a light garment cover, I once put a new thick leather jacket in the upper deck closet of a QF 747, where after 10 hours next to an economy passengers wedding dress, hers stank of new leather and she had a fit demanding compensation and screaming that we had ruined her wedding...
Dec 24, 2019, 9:21 am
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Agree with CWS, if you can pack it in your suitcase where it's easily accessible when you get to the other side it makes the journey so much easier. i do this when going to/from Australia although admittedly my coat won't be as big as the one you need for Moscow. Of course, that's assuming your bags get there. Last friend that flew to Moscow on BA lost her bags for 5 days.
Alternatively can you get a plastic bag that the coat will fit into? Wear the coat on so you don't get in trouble for having too many bags then unfold the plastic bag and fold your coat into it. I have a few large bags that I use for when I go to concerts etc to put my coat in and then under the seat. Protects from dirt and spilt drinks....
Alternatively can you get a plastic bag that the coat will fit into? Wear the coat on so you don't get in trouble for having too many bags then unfold the plastic bag and fold your coat into it. I have a few large bags that I use for when I go to concerts etc to put my coat in and then under the seat. Protects from dirt and spilt drinks....