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Sep 17, 2003, 1:56 pm
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I am looking at booking a flight from YVR- LHR in Prem. Econ. Can somebody give me feedback on the difference between reg. economy and Prem. Econ. Is it worth the $600 plus difference?
Which seats on a 747-400 are the best for leg room in Prem. Economy?
thank you for any helpful feedback, I have never flown BA before and would like to try them out.
Which seats on a 747-400 are the best for leg room in Prem. Economy?
thank you for any helpful feedback, I have never flown BA before and would like to try them out.
Sep 17, 2003, 2:03 pm
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Sep 17, 2003, 2:10 pm
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I flew LHR-IAD-LHR in WT+ and I think it is quite good value for the Ł630/$1000 I paid for it.
-Wider seat with reclining
-more legroom (though must get a bulkhead seat IMHO)
-better IFE (slightly)
-proper points and miles
-cabin seems to be fairly empty so reasonably fast service
-priority over WT passengers in toilet queue (I kid you not, I was waiting in line and some woman that was there before me waved me to the toilet and explained to her daughter that I was in more expensive seat, cheers, you didnt need to
)
The WT+ seat is much better for an overnight flight, see my tips
-Wider seat with reclining
-more legroom (though must get a bulkhead seat IMHO)
-better IFE (slightly)
-proper points and miles
-cabin seems to be fairly empty so reasonably fast service
-priority over WT passengers in toilet queue (I kid you not, I was waiting in line and some woman that was there before me waved me to the toilet and explained to her daughter that I was in more expensive seat, cheers, you didnt need to
)The WT+ seat is much better for an overnight flight, see my tips
Sep 17, 2003, 3:59 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nobody-elite:
I am looking at booking a flight from YVR- LHR in Prem. Econ. Can somebody give me feedback on the difference between reg. economy and Prem. Econ. Is it worth the $600 plus difference?
Which seats on a 747-400 are the best for leg room in Prem. Economy?
thank you for any helpful feedback, I have never flown BA before and would like to try them out.</font>
I am looking at booking a flight from YVR- LHR in Prem. Econ. Can somebody give me feedback on the difference between reg. economy and Prem. Econ. Is it worth the $600 plus difference?
Which seats on a 747-400 are the best for leg room in Prem. Economy?
thank you for any helpful feedback, I have never flown BA before and would like to try them out.</font>
28B and 28J--stand-alone seats next to a door.
If you're traveling before 12/15, register for the triple-mileage promo.
Sep 17, 2003, 6:26 pm
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BA WT+ is very similar in terms of legroom to AC's North American A320/319 J class seat, while not quite as wide, IIRC. I would also try to snag the single seat on the 747. Tons of personal space.
I really like the WT+ product, but I still think the price premium is a bit high.
I really like the WT+ product, but I still think the price premium is a bit high.
Sep 17, 2003, 11:07 pm
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I like the WT+ product allot however not enough to pay $600 extra. Now to upgrade in a more reasonable way, perhaps
Any seat I think is acceptable but I did have the aisle seat in the bulk head on a 777 and found it quite acceptable plus the FA pulled down the baby table and we used that as well for more room.
Any seat I think is acceptable but I did have the aisle seat in the bulk head on a 777 and found it quite acceptable plus the FA pulled down the baby table and we used that as well for more room.
Sep 18, 2003, 7:04 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JHIN:
Any seat I think is acceptable but I did have the aisle seat in the bulk head on a 777 and found it quite acceptable plus the FA pulled down the baby table and we used that as well for more room.</font>
Any seat I think is acceptable but I did have the aisle seat in the bulk head on a 777 and found it quite acceptable plus the FA pulled down the baby table and we used that as well for more room.</font>
Sep 18, 2003, 5:58 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by blawson:
If you're traveling before 12/15, register for the triple-mileage promo.
Is this offer open to residents of the UK - if so - where do you register? Thanks.</font>
If you're traveling before 12/15, register for the triple-mileage promo.
Is this offer open to residents of the UK - if so - where do you register? Thanks.</font>
Sep 19, 2003, 7:58 am
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I like WT+. I often find that the cabin is either nearly empty (in which case I get a pair of seats to myself) or Economy is full, and I get bumped to Club. If it's a night flight, you might want to avoid seats in the path to the bathrooms (from economy) because I think economy passengers are sometimes allowed to use the bathroom in WT+ (so there's a fair amount of traffic to and from the toilets).
Sep 19, 2003, 10:51 am
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I sampled both WT and WT+ on the same flight (Mrs Driller told the FA that we had a tight connection and could we move closer to the door before we landed, so we were able to move up for the last hour), since then think WT+ is definitely worth it and always gone
WT+, especially on overnight flights: for 'compact' guys like me, I can sleep OK on a WT+ seat and won't necessarily use the IFE or the better meal in CW.
WT+, especially on overnight flights: for 'compact' guys like me, I can sleep OK on a WT+ seat and won't necessarily use the IFE or the better meal in CW.
Sep 19, 2003, 1:21 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by BA Loyal:
And seats 29B & 29J are the best value seats on a 744. Nobody anywhere near you!</font>
And seats 29B & 29J are the best value seats on a 744. Nobody anywhere near you!</font>
I went on the 38 CW seat 747 ex-IAD and couldnt find this seat with the huge amount of legroom. I think it was described as being the window seat in the second row of WT+
Sep 19, 2003, 3:15 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by fbgdavidson:
Is this a feature on the 70 CW seat 747 only?</font>
Is this a feature on the 70 CW seat 747 only?</font>
Sep 19, 2003, 4:28 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by BA Loyal:
And seats 29B & 29J are the best value seats on a 744. Nobody anywhere near you!</font>
And seats 29B & 29J are the best value seats on a 744. Nobody anywhere near you!</font>
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