Time To Update The Cabin? Club World On British Airways A380
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Being a January baby, I like to head off to somewhere warm for my birthday - it doesn't always happen, but this year I snagged a ticket in business class on BA down to Johannesburg.
Flying in their Airbus A380, I was looking forward to a great trip - and it wasn't bad - but you can't help thinking that it's time these huge planes got some TLC and were refurbished.
Watch the video, and let me know what you think of them.
My only criticism of this channel is that there aren’t more reviews because I love them! You have such a great style, you should try as many business class products as you can and keep releasing them because they’re really entertaining to me and on par with some of the best flight reviewers on RUclips for video enjoyment
That's some of the best criticism I've ever received, thank you!
As world traveler we decided to give up our United Airlines (1K) status, and started flying B.A. from the U.S. where we live. In-fact we have an Aug trip to Cape Town then on to Johannesburg, back to London, and of course back to the U.S... Because we fly alot to U.K/E.U., it didn't take long (9 months) to get our gold status. Funny because this is gonna be our 3rd trip to South Africa, and like you we always get row 53 (upper-deck window), as well.
Took about 4 flights into Heathrow, to finally understand the layout of the airport in general. I get alot more benefits with B.A., One World Status in the U.S., in-regards to lounge access. Great Video 👊respect👊
Thanks! And yes, it takes a bit of time learning Heathrow, and you always find new things, but BA status in the US is brilliant for lounges if you're flying OneWorld airlines. Enjoy your trip - hope you get 53!
Thanks for the review. I haven’t used B.A. Club World since the pandemic as they decided to hike the price for my regular long haul. I switched to KLM/AF which has been excellent and good value for money. I never had any complaints about B.A. and their food was always very good in those days. Though my new choice means a stopover in either Amsterdam or Paris, it’s always short and I’m prepared to put up with that in view of the product and especially the fairly substantial saving on the cost,
I do like Air France (apart from their insistence on salmon everywhere) - and KLM aren't too bad either, I had a great flight with them from St Maarten. I'm normally good with the food on BA, but on this flight, I think they left the taste on the jetbridge! Thanks for watching.
Same here
Nice video, we travelled the same route a few weeks ago. Sat in the B gates lounge with 40 minutes to go to boarding, flight disappeared from the screens. It was then cancelled, rebooked to the next day. Lost our selected seats. It was a long haul in the middle section of economy! Fortunately, we had the earlier flight as the late departure was cancelled again the following day. Lots of unhappy BA travellers!
Thanks! It seems as though the A380 has had a lot of delays and cancellations of late, I was watching the inbound for our flight coming from SFO, and it landed almost 5 hours late - but left on time to Joburg! Don't forget to claim your seat fees back if you paid for them, and thanks for watching!
Mmm. Worth a grumble to BA Tony- should get some avios for the shabby seat and broken monitor..
I might just do that
Glad I got a mention!
Thx for the report. Our flight to SIN in clubworld was good, sad that our baggage didn’t come with us!
Andy!
You're the first person to recognise me, how could I leave that momentous occasion out?! If your bags don't turn up, it's an opportunity for a new wardrobe ;o) Glad you had a good trip, we may meet again someday - you never know.
BEST! washroom in the BA fleet - the upstairs, front right-hand side on the A380. BIGGEST in the fleet and totally the one to aim for if changing into ya PJ's................( oops left my comment before I saw the full vid! sorry )
That's true - sadly it's BYO PJ's in Club!
I’m sorry but I do believe compensation should be paid when things are not working because of your ticket price but BA DONT
I know, I decided it wasn't really worth the hassle to pursue.
I stared following your travels as you had been on A380s. Plus you had also been to Dubai. I had booked flights with BA to Dubai. It is also my birthday in January.
I like you don’t suck up to airlines like some that do travel vlogs. You say it how it is. Loved your around the world trip. It must have been tiring.
We went with BA Aberdeen Heathrow Dubai on January 9th. Had premium economy on an A380 going out the seats were good, comfortable. The meal was ok for a night flight.
Don’t think much of BAs entertainment system. It’s very slow sluggish poor quality screens as well. We normally go Emirates much better entertainment and the screens are far better quality.
Coming back on January 20th Dubai Heathrow Aberdeen, economy class with BA on an A380 again the afternoon flight.
It was fine the food again wasn’t great. Did not come around with drinks enough. Emirates you get far more drinks we were dehydrated.
The worst bit of our flight was the Heathrow to Aberdeen section. Omg it was horrendous, we were away to take off but the tug that pulls the plane out had damaged the nose cone landing gear. Long wait on the plane to get engineers to inspect it. Then we had sat as long we had to be de_iced. Then we we taxied around for ages then there was a fault with the tail rudder. Then the pilot said back to the stand. We had been sat on the plane for 3 hrs by this time no drinks. Not even water. Business class got water but economy were left to go very thirsty.
The pilot then said we were going to be changing planes. But he had to do paper work do get a change of plane. Then we were stuck on a bus for 25 minutes like sardines in a can while the pilot checked over this plane.
We eventually got on it and were told that Heathrow had given him an extension to get the plane off the ground. There was no catering on board. So not even water.
We were delayed for 4 hours and there was no catering on board.
We landed in Aberdeen at 1.20am (4.20am Dubai time) by the time we got our bags and in the door it was 2.28 am (6.28am Dubai time). We had been up 24hrs. We were 6 hours without access to water. It was awful.
I wrote a complaint letter the next day. They answered it 2 days later no compensation which they are supposed to by EU law to give. Nothing from BA would I travel with them again not very likely.
We are booked with Emirates on an A380 to Dubai in June. I think Emirates business class is amazing. The food is really good and they have a wide selection of cocktails.
Hi Gail, welcome aboard! The DXB - ABZ flight sounds like a nightmare. Sadly it looks like you were under 4 hours delayed overall which is the trigger for ec261 on a long haul flight, I'd put a claim in anyways to see what they say - there's a dedicated form on the BA website outside of the complaints bit. Good luck, and thanks for watching!
I flew this flight recently in F
A crew member told me the upgrade will happen soon.
They commented that F class will move upstairs to be behind the large bathroom in a smalll cabin with a new seat and the club suite will be fitted too.
Let’s wait and see..
Can't wait!
Yeah that's correct, First will be where upper deck club is, Club will take up the rest of the upper deck. WTP will be where First is now and the rest of the lower deck will be WT.
I love flying BA club - the best ❤
Hello Tim, I suppose whether of not BA decides to retrofit its A380s would depend on how long BA would expect to keep them in its fleet. The cost of refurbishment is enormous and that's one reason AF gave when its A380s were retired. It was something like Euros 40 million per A380 ... although AF hadn't done anything to the seating since it took delivery of its A380s years ago so that sum must relate to all cabins.
Oof! That's a lot of money - I expect they could make it back in a reasonable time with the capacity of them though, but yeah, like you say, it depends on the life they see for them. Thanks for watching!
BA are refurbishing their A380s CEO Sean Doyle has confirmed it. Club & First will move upstairs, all economy downstairs. Due to start in 2025 once all 777s and 787s have been completed.
Just came across this video ( very good by the way )
We flew down to Johannesburg last September ( 22 ) ... My son had the same problem with the TV too ( different aircraft, but still BA ) , must be a reasonably common occurrence?
I think it's just that the old CW is worn out, so yes, it will be a common occurrence. Thanks for watching!
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You're welcome Tony
Yes .. definitely about time they sorted it out ... Especially as I'm going again, early next year 😄
How do you get into the First Lounge with a Club World ticket? Flying through LHR on way to JNB in a couple months.
Luckily, I have a gold card. The first lounge is a bit of a misnomer, as anyone travelling in first would use the Concorde room at t5.
Thanks
Iam flying out on BA in a few weeks time in your class And your not filling me with confidence
😄 sorry, I can only say what I see. I'm sure you'll have a great trip!
To be honest I've seen so many views on BA good and bad . Hopefully it will be a good one . Cheers