From the check in area you proceed straight through the private security channel. Review: Qantas A380 First Class I do know to recognise an excellent service and have submitted quite a few “golden tickets” with staff names for good service however the norm on BA is far from this. Seat maps of the Boeing B747-400. Not a First Class experience by any means. On this flight it was air-dried ham, salami, cheese, olives and sun-dried tomato. It’s an ample size for working, eating and as noted later in the review for ‘buddy dining’ too. Eine 747-400 startet normalerweise mit 290 km/h (180 mph), fliegt mit einiger Reisegeschwindigkeit von 910 km/h (565 mph) und landet mit 260 km/h (160 mph). 2. It wouldn’t be the last time we stood in a queue that day, so if anything it was good practice! Review: Emirates New 777-300ER First Class Suites Then there’s a version unique to the A380 which features around 50% more personal space (but effectively has the same seat). 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The pilots kept us informed regularly but even they were beginning to sound exasperated by the situation towards the end! Lufthansa First Class Flug in der Boeing 747-400 nach Vancouver (LH493) Nach dem Betreten der Boeing 747-400 (D-ABVH “Düsseldorf”, Erstflug am 14.03.1991) ging es für uns gleich rechts die Treppe hinauf in den oberen Stock. The British Airways First Class seats are a little lacking in readily accessible storage space, however there is a large wardrobe fitted to the back of the seat in front of you with hanging space and a place for your shoes. It’s a welcome addition and we’re pleased to see it back. On many Singapore Airlines seats we find the ‘bolt upright’ takeoff and landing position a little too vertical to be relaxing. Der Sitz lässt sich am besten als Semi- Suite Konzept bezeichnen. Review: Qatar A350-1000 Qsuites Business Class The Boeing 787-9 also features First Class, but the smaller Boeing 787-8 does not. Finally Group 1 boarding commenced, 19 minutes before departure time. Baby Bassinet. Enter your email address to follow Mainly Miles and receive email notifications of new posts. The galley and toilets are at the back of this cabin, so the crew and passengers had no need to walk forward beyond row 3 for several hours. Cookies akzeptieren und Meldung schließen. A large mattress topper makes the bed very comfortable, and you have a thick duvet with a large comfy pillow. Photo gallery. Have switched to Lufthansa (newer B747-8 and now A350s). For this 7-hour flight from London to Washington it would have cost 18,000 Avios to upgrade, which isn’t bad assuming you got a good Business Class deal in one of BA’s sales. Eddie opted for the Asparagus with soft poached quail egg. British Airways, the largest user of the type in passenger operation, is refurbishing around 17 aircraft and keeping them in service well into the 2020s. We’ll keep the wine scores in our reviews as we think they are a really useful benchmark. We were flying on one of the non-refitted aircraft with the oldest system, a (very) Standard Definition 15.4″ screen with only around 20 movies available. No, seat selection in First Class is complimentary. These seats are reserved for advance selection for British Airways Executive Club Gold status members, however you may be able to select them at online check in. I am a BAEC Gold Guest List and flew first (LHR – NYC) at least 6-7 times this year. For this flight we certainly have no complaints of the crew, though the service seemed a little disinterested at times. You can also take advantage of this facility if you hold British Airways Executive Club Gold status, or oneworld Emerald status, and are flying on a oneworld operated flight. Again presentation was very nice. Shortly afterwards the crew brought round the amenity kit and pyjamas. Egal was du betreffend Boeing 747 8 first class erfahren möchtest, siehst du bei uns - ergänzt durch die ausführlichsten Boeing 747 8 first class Tests. BA may therefore be your best chance to fly these aircraft in the next few years, if you’re a die-hard jumbo fan. 90% of cases they have no clue and tell you to “check after we take off”. Economy Class. Need to twist the heike body to use it and in most cases the charger falls out as due to the position of it, heavy chargers like mac books can’t hold. Does the product deserve to be labelled in these ways though? Even an indie film festival somewhere in the middle of the Gobi desert will have more interesting choices. All Airbus A380s, Boeing 747s and most Boeing 777s in the British Airways fleet have a First Class cabin. Technically in fact it’s a 177-degree recline, to take account of the typical cruise angle of the 747, which is 3 degrees above the horizon. It’s probably a good time to discuss where in the 14-seat First Class cabin we had chosen to sit, and which seats you should aim for if you’re going to be flying it. Eddie went for the fillet of cod, which was unfortunately very average. Once boarding actually started, it quickly became apparent the entire 747-400 was being boarded through only the second main left door, via a single airbridge. We’ve had fantastic service (on a 777 First Class flight from Sydney to Singapore), where the crew were warm, friendly, engaging and nothing was too much trouble. These are mostly good or excellent scores, though they don’t quite match up to our recent First Class reviews, with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas all pipping the overall average rating slightly. Toiletten 15. Hinweis: Die angegebenen Spezifikationen entsprechen der Standardausstattung. The biggest drawback of the First Class seat on the 787-9, which is flying daily from Kuala Lumpur to London among other routes, is the fixed IFE screen which precludes the ‘buddy dining’ option. The staff member who checked us in was very friendly and helpful, also assisting with a minor name issue on one of our ESTA visas. The planes are old (and I do love the B747, and want to fly it as long as possible but BA need to open their wallets and give back to their customers), toilets in higher cabins are horrible. It measures 78” in length. And god forbid you don’t go to sleep when it’s “bed time” and walk to the galley and ask for a drink or a snack as you can’t sleep and watching a movie… They’ll give you the evil look. Royal First Class. It was my first time flying long haul First Class with British Airways and I was really looking forward to seeing what they had to offer. We found that the small magazine rack to the side within easy reach can actually comfortably accommodate the 12″ MacBook or an iPad, though that’s not its purpose. No room to change clothes and there a are no amenities in the toilet. The menu shows the options available. It wasn’t particularly clear where the First Class passengers should wait, and seeking assistance from one of the gate staff met with a rather curt response with us being directed to the back of the ‘Group 2&3’ queue. "Business Plus" or a real First Class contender? Frankly you’ll get a much better in-flight entertainment experience if you fly on one of BA’s newer planes, those being the A380, 777-300ER and 787. There are no overhead lockers in the middle section of the cabin ceiling in First Class, so if you do select a middle seat be aware that you will have to use the lockers above the A and K seats for your bags. See also: If you’re heading to the Concorde Room, you’ll have to exit this lounge, then you’ll see the Concorde Room entrance directly opposite. Sitzplätze 375. Like Cathay Pacific, British Airways removed the amuse-bouche from the First Class meal service, only to later reintroduce it. Diese Veränderung reduziert Kraftstoffverbrauch und erhöht die Reichweite des Flugzeugs. The cabin offers the most space and the most privacy at the front, in rows 1 and 2. As you can see from the dinner menu for example, almost every dish has a regional UK influence or ingredient. We were each offered a welcome drink and opted for a glass of Champagne, the excellent Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle (LPGS) as served in the Concorde Room and in flight, so there’s no skimping on costs even at the boarding stage like with many airlines. First Class passengers and status holders also have to pay the same for Wi-Fi on BA. The background light is green when the seat is in the takeoff or landing position, so the crew can easily check. The cabin decor is by London-based design firm forpeople, and despite being nearly 10 years old remains elegant and stylish. After takeoff the crew took another drinks order, so we again stuck with the LPGS. The lounge, which is located one floor above the check-in area (before the security checkpoint), is very small and probably … Unser Fahrer brachte uns noch … Awsine review BTW. Die auffälligste aerodynamische Verbesserung der 747-400 gegenüber früheren 747ern ist ihre um 1,8 Meter (6 Fuß) längere Tragfläche mit einem 6 Fuß hohen Winglet, das nach nach oben abgewinkelt und leicht nach außen geneigt ist. Families with young children boarded first (which was a little confusing as initially we thought they might be First Class passengers and that we were just waiting in the wrong place!). Chaos and usual disappointment of the first class and other top flyers of having to apologise to other passengers for having to make their way in the mess that is the BA boarding gates in T5B and C. Like getting into a football match via turnstiles. First Class Sitze 10. Business Class Sitze 40. There are two toilets for the First Class cabin on BA’s 747-400, both are located at the back on the left side. The type also featured the stretched upper deck (SUD) introduced with the 747-300. It reminds us of a sports car ‘bucket’ seat, low slung and hugging. This particular aircraft has been in service for over 25 years following its entry into service in December 1994. One thing that reviewers (who usually use points) often neglect to point out when referring to BA first class as Business Plus is that the cost of BA first class seats are usually thousands (USD) below the cost of first class seats on airlines that offer more “bling.” A BA first class ticket round trip Austin/Johannesburg was 4K less than Lufthansa first class (second cheapest on that route) in October 2019. BA’s First Class seat on the 747-400 converts into a fully flat bed. These are the mileage rates you’ll pay to fly British Airways First Class from Singapore to London (also applicable for Kuala Lumpur – London): These rates apply for the shorter Singapore – Sydney flights: It’s relatively cheap to upgrade a British Airways Business Class (Club World) ticket to First Class using Avios. Zoom. They are electrically controlled, can be stopped at intermediate positions, and incorporate mood lighting controlled by the cabin crew based on phase of flight. Even the menu no longer mentions it, and on this flight it was not suggested to us. While airlines across the world have developed their First Class products, and in some cases their Business Class products, into large enclosed suites, even incorporating double beds and showers, there’s a strong opinion that BA has failed to keep up with international competition. There aren’t many opportunities left to fly in a Boeing 747, especially in the nose section, so from an ‘AvGeek’ point of view we really enjoyed our experience despite the shortcomings. While in its prime it was an advanced product which stood up well to competition in the market, airlines around the world have progressed increasingly to 1-2-1 flat-bed seating layouts in Business Class. We chatted together at seat 2A using the ottoman seat without much concern as we were heading straight to the hotel on arrival in Washington for our first night, with no dinner plans given the late arrival time and the fact we’d eat on board. “Business +”, “J +” and “The best Business Class in the sky” are among the less complimentary descriptions of BA’s most prestigious cabin. This was served with mixed nuts. That was fine because we were happy to have dinner at the ‘regular’ time after takeoff, but not all passengers are on the same time zone and some have already been travelling the same day from distant parts of the world. Weitere Informationen zum Flugzeugzugangfür Kunden mit Behinderung sind online verfügbar. To commence the meal service, once our table had been set up the crew came round with a bread basket and cute little packs of salted butter from Netherend Farm in Gloucestershire. Mein Flug mit der Thai Airways Royal First Class in der Boeing 747-400 auf Platz 1A von Bangkok nach München. Aircraft: Boeing 747-400 Seat: 83H (First Class) Stupidly we boarded through door 1L — I’m not sure why, given that the stairs for the upper deck are located by door 2L. Die Boeing 747-400 ist ein vierstrahliges Düsenflugzeug mit breitem Rumpf, gefertigt vom amerikanischen Luftfahrtunternehmen Boeing. Many of those with First Class cabins have had to evolve that product even further into suites, to provide differentiation. There is almost no storage space to place phone and other immediate items needed in hands reach in a safe place so they won’t slide, move or simply disappear. Paying for Internet in first class is also a bad joke. Die 747-400 hat ihre Leistungsstärke mit hoher Zuverlässigkeit unter Beweis gestellt; gegenüber früheren 747-Modellen wurden bei ihr entscheidende Verbesserungen vorgenommen, einschließlich Winglets zur Verringerung des Luftwiderstandes, neuer Elektronik und eines neuen Flugdecks. Reiseklassen Royal First Class : 10 Royal Silk Class : 40 Economy Class : 325. To cut a long story short the situation progressed for over an hour, blamed on the air traffic control slot, followed by a passenger visa paperwork issue for the US authorities, followed by another air traffic control delay, then continued visa issues. It’s worth noting the noise level at this point. Zwar ist der Sitz von hohen Wänden umgeben, allerdings hat Thai auf Türen zum Verschließen der Suiten … Just found your review when looking to see what I had coming when I fly BA first from Houston-LHR-NBO next month, and something that sets you apart and will keep me reading your reviews is the lovely wine scores. LONDON – British Airways (BA) has announced that it will retire its first of 31 Boeing 747-400 aircraft tomorrow.. G-CIVD (LN 1048) will be the first unit to depart, as BA9170E. These planes also feature slightly larger touchscreen IFE systems in First Class. The gate for our flight was only displayed on the screen in the lounge 45 minutes before departure time. Finally, 11 minutes before the scheduled departure time, after a walk through Premium Economy, we were the first two passengers to arrive in the First Class cabin (everyone ahead of us was apparently destined for Club World, or were status holders). At the time the nearby Club World check in desks (adjacent to the First Wing) were empty and as a First Class passenger you can check in there, walk through priority security and then take the first right straight into the Concorde Room (via the ‘secret’ back door). The passenger model formed the bulk of 747-400s sold, and 442 were built. Remember to pre-book a Cabana in advance through YouFirst! In most cases the wardrobe is full with boxes storing extra cups or towels or whatever. An unfortunate retrograde step in our view. As we mentioned at the start of this review, British Airways First Class gets nicknamed “J+” and that’s for a good reason. And for the record, I am flying BA first because the price was comparable to other business flights and I reallllly wanted to fly in the nose of a 747 Plus how much fun will it be to go to the Concorde room on my layover! We’ll also take a close look at these later in the review. It is a little tighter in the latter case compared to some other First Class seats we’ve flown, so it may not be particularly comfortable for your companion to sit on the ottoman side for too long. Royal Silk Business Class. On this flight with only eight First Class passengers there was never a queue. Previous Slide. Very detailed. Sounds like you’ll have a nice flight coming up – enjoy it and the Concorde Room. The crew on this flight were good, without being excellent. Thank you so much and happy travels. Verspätungen, Stornierungen und Erstattungen, Kontaktinformationen und häufig gestellte Fragen (FAQs), Gesundheitliche Beeinträchtigungen und Schwangerschaft, Transparenzerklärung zum Modern Slavery Act, Wahl zwischen First, Club World, World Traveller Plus und World Traveller, Private Audio- und Videosysteme für alle Sitzplätze. Zoom. It was a nice end to the meal and was served with grapes, chutney and a selection of biscuits. The purser was “pretty sure” there will be WiFi on the flight. Review: Singapore Airlines New A380 Suites Class, Happiest in a First or Business Class bed flying to a faraway place, and even happier when it's using miles or points. Fortunately the business class cabin was still empty, so it was a quick walk. 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