British Airways New First Class
Apr 12, 2011 | 8:28 am
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British Airways New First Class
My Family & I traveled back from Dubai yesterday in the new BA first cabin.My brothers are aged 9 & 12 and I however are 15. The first class check-in desk had a que longer than that of the club desk, some of the business class passengers chuckled at this.
The Dubai Lounge was a business class lounge which provided light snacks. It was crowded, but still very comfortable. Priority boarding was given to us and all the premium passengers used a separate gate, a nice touch. When we got on board my brothers were ecstatic to get the new first and I was also rather pleased. The seat is very comfortable and accommodated a range of positions. The new suite may not be quite A380 standard, but was very comfortable given we were on a single deck aircraft, 777.
The service I got was the best I had ever had from BA. My Mum felt a little ill at the start of the flight, so guessed who they got to come and see if she was ok? The Capitan! This surly shows BA like to take care of their passengers?
The menu was good and I enjoyed my food choices. We had a connected flight. We had to go through security checks again but the ques were reasonably long, for fast track. Perhaps we just had a bad time of day. On our booking it said we would have to use the First Gallaries lounge , not the concorde room , for our connected domestic flight. However the First Gallaries Agent refered us to the Concorde Room , I guess we just had long walk for nothing. The concorde room was crowed also, but resumed it good rep.
We we arrived home, of our connecting flight, our baggage and all the other priority customers seemed to come off last, this was of slight annoyance.
On the whole, BA gave me a good travel experience and everyone was happy so I would assume for this flight :-::-::-::-::-: Stars!
The Dubai Lounge was a business class lounge which provided light snacks. It was crowded, but still very comfortable. Priority boarding was given to us and all the premium passengers used a separate gate, a nice touch. When we got on board my brothers were ecstatic to get the new first and I was also rather pleased. The seat is very comfortable and accommodated a range of positions. The new suite may not be quite A380 standard, but was very comfortable given we were on a single deck aircraft, 777.
The service I got was the best I had ever had from BA. My Mum felt a little ill at the start of the flight, so guessed who they got to come and see if she was ok? The Capitan! This surly shows BA like to take care of their passengers?
The menu was good and I enjoyed my food choices. We had a connected flight. We had to go through security checks again but the ques were reasonably long, for fast track. Perhaps we just had a bad time of day. On our booking it said we would have to use the First Gallaries lounge , not the concorde room , for our connected domestic flight. However the First Gallaries Agent refered us to the Concorde Room , I guess we just had long walk for nothing. The concorde room was crowed also, but resumed it good rep.
We we arrived home, of our connecting flight, our baggage and all the other priority customers seemed to come off last, this was of slight annoyance.
On the whole, BA gave me a good travel experience and everyone was happy so I would assume for this flight :-::-::-::-::-: Stars!
Apr 17, 2011 | 12:59 pm
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I have some photos of the dining experience. Also he spoke to my mother after the take off! Which was a comforting touch and reassuring service 
Will upload dining photos to fliker and link to here when I have time?
Will upload dining photos to fliker and link to here when I have time?
Apr 21, 2011 | 2:03 am
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welcome to FT - nice to have such a young member so early - wish you all the best as a member of this great blog!
Apr 22, 2011 | 5:42 am
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Thanks!
Flying has always been an interest of mine, from a young age. I had heard of flyertalk before but didn't want to sign up as my english ability might have not been good enough for post. I decided to sign up, it also helps that I have travelled in all of BA Cabin's and been a Blue, Gold and Silver member at my age.
This means I have a broad knowledge. Unfortuantly the trip mentioned above was airmiles so I might be a blue after this membership year, unless we go an a business class / first trip to NZ which is a possibilty.
Flying has always been an interest of mine, from a young age. I had heard of flyertalk before but didn't want to sign up as my english ability might have not been good enough for post. I decided to sign up, it also helps that I have travelled in all of BA Cabin's and been a Blue, Gold and Silver member at my age.
This means I have a broad knowledge. Unfortuantly the trip mentioned above was airmiles so I might be a blue after this membership year, unless we go an a business class / first trip to NZ which is a possibilty.