Club World Guide
Jan 2, 2007, 2:02 pm
#136
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Cardiff, UK
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Fabulous - makes such a difference seeing it installed in an actual aircraft. The Beige doesn't look quite as light as I thought it would be.
Although I'll miss the photo on the bulkhead wall of 64K I rather liked that.
Food looks identical.
Although I'll miss the photo on the bulkhead wall of 64K I rather liked that.
Food looks identical.
Jan 2, 2007, 10:33 pm
#137
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Ok, you've got two options:
Flyertalk version with clickable, expandable thumbnails:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=642412
Airliners.net version with embedded photos:
http://www.airliners.net/discussions...ad.main/92176/
Hope it lives up to the hype!
Flyertalk version with clickable, expandable thumbnails:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=642412
Airliners.net version with embedded photos:
http://www.airliners.net/discussions...ad.main/92176/
Hope it lives up to the hype!
Last edited by Fraser; Jan 2, 2007 at 10:51 pm
Jan 3, 2007, 5:46 am
#140
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Interesting you said the main part of the seat wouldnt go fully flat...I had exactly the same experience - and I was also in 64K! And actually at one point it seems to slip and the bed jolted down...
Shame about the AVOD - I didnt have that problem on my flight but I hope they get those glitches fixed before rolling out to the rest of the fleet.
Glad you also felt that the furnishings would get marked easily...lets see how Lima November fares over the next couple of months...
Shame about the AVOD - I didnt have that problem on my flight but I hope they get those glitches fixed before rolling out to the rest of the fleet.
Glad you also felt that the furnishings would get marked easily...lets see how Lima November fares over the next couple of months...
Jan 3, 2007, 5:51 am
#141
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Looked a bit like an open space office with partitions to me.
But then I might be very wrong.
Jan 3, 2007, 6:18 am
#142
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Cork, Ireland. Aer Lingus (in the bin), BA Gold (woo hoo!), EBB Blue, HH Diamond, Starwood Plat, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,347
I haven’t experienced it yet, but I must say that from some angles like in the photo Fraser took of the UD from the back, it doesn’t look anywhere near as smart as the current CW.
Looked a bit like an open space office with partitions to me.
But then I might be very wrong.
Looked a bit like an open space office with partitions to me.
But then I might be very wrong.
I am really not so sure about the layout, specifically when travelling with the wife - doesn't seem as easy to interact with her as with the current layout .... When travelling alone, it does look better for privacy however ....
Will have to wait (hopefully!!) until Paddys Day to JFK in March to check it out !!
Jan 3, 2007, 6:44 am
#144
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: London, UK
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Interesting you said the main part of the seat wouldnt go fully flat...I had exactly the same experience - and I was also in 64K! And actually at one point it seems to slip and the bed jolted down...
Shame about the AVOD - I didnt have that problem on my flight but I hope they get those glitches fixed before rolling out to the rest of the fleet.
Glad you also felt that the furnishings would get marked easily...lets see how Lima November fares over the next couple of months...
Shame about the AVOD - I didnt have that problem on my flight but I hope they get those glitches fixed before rolling out to the rest of the fleet.
Glad you also felt that the furnishings would get marked easily...lets see how Lima November fares over the next couple of months...
Jan 3, 2007, 1:16 pm
#145
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glasgow, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, Priority Club RA, Lots of other cards
Posts: 3,099
Hi
Well I have a a couple of trips for my summer holidays LGW<>DFW and LAX<>LHR, I hope by the end of June that they have a few more aircraft updated and that we have the chance too experience it all.
Oh the joys of BA, this is the nice part I like about BA
regards
Well I have a a couple of trips for my summer holidays LGW<>DFW and LAX<>LHR, I hope by the end of June that they have a few more aircraft updated and that we have the chance too experience it all.
Oh the joys of BA, this is the nice part I like about BA
regards
Jan 3, 2007, 5:21 pm
#147
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: The OC ca usa
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Posts: 633
Thanks, Frasier, for the fantastic report. But I do wish that you had let that woman take a photo of you and your wife so we could all see you. I don't even walk past your kid poster anymore as we Californians have been moved to T-1. We were in seats 63A and 63B LHR-LAX last August and although those weren't the new seats I really got to "relive" the flight by reading your report and seeing those great pictures. By the way, the CSD didn't chat with us either, even though the cabin had only about 6 seats filled. But the service was wonderful-with water every half hour.
Jan 4, 2007, 11:02 am
#148
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,727
Hi all, in Torquay at the moment staying with friend and seeing two others who are here staying as well.
Anyway, I did have the new club world as expected after seeing on here thanks to prospero before my flight that it would be the one. (Was on BA292 after Fraser's 293).
Arrived at the airport knowing I'd have G-BNLN. While in the lounge I mentioned it to two other men who were then looking forward to it. Was talking to this guy from Belfast while waiting to board. We got on and it was there and I was very happy. Went to my upper deck seat, 62A and was glad I chose the UD as it was great and 62A was like 14A that I had last year only better because of the UD.
The cabin looked very nice, though this little panel was hanging off (on the side wall) and I had to stick it back on so it snapped in place. No big deal but thought it was odd. The seat was comfy to sit in and gave it a test.
Positives:
-cabin is nice looking. I prefer it to the old one though that could be to it being new.
-comfy seat and the extra width at the upper body was helpful for being able to lie flat without my shoulders getting squished. However, I wasn't really able to get much sleep due to lack of being tired (took a sleeping pill to help me fall asleep but I dont think it really helped...probably dosed off for a bit but felt like I was tossing and turning all night. At most slept for 2 hours. The flight was VERY VERY bumpy and a friend of mine who I met up with in London and flew home from BOS the same night also said her flight was bumpy.
-very nice IFE, it wasn't turned on until an hour into the flight well it was at first but no AVOD just screen was on and then went off until they put it back on. I looked through the options and it was a good selection and looked and felt good. Only problems were the responsiveness of doing fast forward/reverse. Can't see it being too easy to do.
-they got rid of the overhead lights which last flight annoyed me because being in 14A, the guy next to me had his light on yet it was practically my light and annoyed me as Iw anted to sleep. The new light on the side is nice.
Negatives:
-So now that there is a club kitchen, there is no "pre sleep snack" served on board due to it being a sleeper service flight. (no more menus given out either which was a bummer...curious if Fraser got a menu on his flight). I had a meal in the lounge but 2-3 hours later was a bit hungry. So I went to the kitchen after we were in the air only to be told that no food for the kitchen was loaded at IAD! At first I thought she said no food at all and was like 
Went back upstairs and the FA offered me a sandwich which was just average. Wish the kitchen was up. So I thought that was a downside and wonder what others will think about not having a precap snack and instead having the kitchen.
-Unfortunately the seat is still short at 6'0 only 5'8 is really usable unless your head is at the very back. And I noticed the very top bit wasn't fully flat.
-Like Fraser noticed, the footstool was very flimsy. When returning to my seat from the toilet, and put some weight on it, it collapsed! The old ones were definitely more sturdy.
-The new tray table is great with the exception that when unfolded the side furthest from the panel is flimsy and felt like it'd fall if it had something on it.
Was talking to the guy next to me, who is a gold BAEC member and travels alot for biz. He hadnt heard of the new biz class and I was telling him about it and FT. He said it wasnt nearly as good as Singapore or Virgin and he thought BA fell short of them though he did like it. Anyway good strategy talk with him about BA.
Can't think of anything else. Will post pictures hwen I return home. Hopefully on 293 with new seats as well as I'd like to try it on a day flight. I'm sure they are very different experiences.
Oh and I asked the cabin crew member who said that 4-5 planes had the new seats! ^
Take care and hope that helps!
Anyway, I did have the new club world as expected after seeing on here thanks to prospero before my flight that it would be the one. (Was on BA292 after Fraser's 293).
Arrived at the airport knowing I'd have G-BNLN. While in the lounge I mentioned it to two other men who were then looking forward to it. Was talking to this guy from Belfast while waiting to board. We got on and it was there and I was very happy. Went to my upper deck seat, 62A and was glad I chose the UD as it was great and 62A was like 14A that I had last year only better because of the UD.
The cabin looked very nice, though this little panel was hanging off (on the side wall) and I had to stick it back on so it snapped in place. No big deal but thought it was odd. The seat was comfy to sit in and gave it a test.
Positives:
-cabin is nice looking. I prefer it to the old one though that could be to it being new.
-comfy seat and the extra width at the upper body was helpful for being able to lie flat without my shoulders getting squished. However, I wasn't really able to get much sleep due to lack of being tired (took a sleeping pill to help me fall asleep but I dont think it really helped...probably dosed off for a bit but felt like I was tossing and turning all night. At most slept for 2 hours. The flight was VERY VERY bumpy and a friend of mine who I met up with in London and flew home from BOS the same night also said her flight was bumpy.
-very nice IFE, it wasn't turned on until an hour into the flight well it was at first but no AVOD just screen was on and then went off until they put it back on. I looked through the options and it was a good selection and looked and felt good. Only problems were the responsiveness of doing fast forward/reverse. Can't see it being too easy to do.
-they got rid of the overhead lights which last flight annoyed me because being in 14A, the guy next to me had his light on yet it was practically my light and annoyed me as Iw anted to sleep. The new light on the side is nice.
Negatives:
-So now that there is a club kitchen, there is no "pre sleep snack" served on board due to it being a sleeper service flight. (no more menus given out either which was a bummer...curious if Fraser got a menu on his flight). I had a meal in the lounge but 2-3 hours later was a bit hungry. So I went to the kitchen after we were in the air only to be told that no food for the kitchen was loaded at IAD! At first I thought she said no food at all and was like
Went back upstairs and the FA offered me a sandwich which was just average. Wish the kitchen was up. So I thought that was a downside and wonder what others will think about not having a precap snack and instead having the kitchen.-Unfortunately the seat is still short at 6'0 only 5'8 is really usable unless your head is at the very back. And I noticed the very top bit wasn't fully flat.
-Like Fraser noticed, the footstool was very flimsy. When returning to my seat from the toilet, and put some weight on it, it collapsed! The old ones were definitely more sturdy.
-The new tray table is great with the exception that when unfolded the side furthest from the panel is flimsy and felt like it'd fall if it had something on it.
Was talking to the guy next to me, who is a gold BAEC member and travels alot for biz. He hadnt heard of the new biz class and I was telling him about it and FT. He said it wasnt nearly as good as Singapore or Virgin and he thought BA fell short of them though he did like it. Anyway good strategy talk with him about BA.
Can't think of anything else. Will post pictures hwen I return home. Hopefully on 293 with new seats as well as I'd like to try it on a day flight. I'm sure they are very different experiences.
Oh and I asked the cabin crew member who said that 4-5 planes had the new seats! ^
Take care and hope that helps!
Jan 4, 2007, 2:40 pm
#149
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Chicago
Programs: BA, UA
Posts: 1,381
Are they being refitted in Cardiff or LHR east?
Jan 4, 2007, 2:50 pm
#150
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: SQ TPPS/*G, Starlux Explorer, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 1,426
Very interesting to hear the reports from both Fraser and Terpfan...thanks for the detailed trip reports!
Our family of three is booked in CW later this year on BA8 NRT-LHR and i've just checked MMB and noticed that it is currently showing the lower deck in the low J NGCW configuration of rows 17-20 only (8 seats across as usual...and yes, i triple checked that i have fully scrolled the MMB sidebar to make sure i haven't accidentally missed rows 12-14). So assuming no aircraft changes until then (and this is months away mind you!) we'll have a chance to see WTP in front of NGCW although i'm sure some of you will experience this before us. So the low J of 38 will become 52. Our outbound to HKG is showing as the normal high J of 70.
Our family of three is booked in CW later this year on BA8 NRT-LHR and i've just checked MMB and noticed that it is currently showing the lower deck in the low J NGCW configuration of rows 17-20 only (8 seats across as usual...and yes, i triple checked that i have fully scrolled the MMB sidebar to make sure i haven't accidentally missed rows 12-14). So assuming no aircraft changes until then (and this is months away mind you!) we'll have a chance to see WTP in front of NGCW although i'm sure some of you will experience this before us. So the low J of 38 will become 52. Our outbound to HKG is showing as the normal high J of 70.
Last edited by bpk6h; Jan 4, 2007 at 3:32 pm
