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BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   16 June 2008  by Maggie Wieting

JFK-LHR-JFK. Updated Review (multiple). While this specific transatlantic route -- New York-London -- has become somewhat more of a routine - must fly Club World at minimum four times (segments) and Club Europe six times per year on BA as an executive club member having done so for over 9 years now - choosing BA over domestic U.S. carriers offering sub-par service is simply incomparable, immeasurable to BA. When stellar service equals value in this industry - not price - time and time again, BA wins for this reason. Would you rather wake up 7+ hours later feeling groggy constantly shifting in your seat, or feeling completely relaxed with undisturbed sleep, in a quiet cabin with carefully prepared meals from flight crew that actually smile at you? To me the answer is simple, which gives me joy to write these reviews. I even participated in several in-flight surveys with pleasure on their Heathrow to Beijing and Heathrow to Marrakech segments. When airlines do it right, it should be known. Too many times, you hear of airlines "behaving badly," or offering risky standards, BA's flight crews win each time. With the upcoming "open skies" agreement, I hope travelers will finally make their claims known, and see, feel and know the difference through another memorable BA experience. One negative, of course would be, when will their ground staff finally get things right?

BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   16 June 2008  by Steve Forsythe

LHR-LAX-PHX-LHR. This was my first time in the New Club seats and I was very impressed. True, they weren't terribly wide but as the arm rests lower as your seat reclines it meant you could stretch out a bit and it made for a good few hours shut eye. Cabin crew very nice and maybe too attentive but the drink is free after all. As a previous reveiwer has said, I too love Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport but the lounge is a bit pokey and I prefer to have a couple of beers downstairs in the bar. All in all, a very nice way to travel.

BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   11 June 2008  by Stuart Fountain

TPA-LGW Seat 2A - Still no sign of the "new" Club World" seats but still a lot better than most business class seats. In seat entertainment controls broken so was able to get several hours sleep. At 6'+ still able to get comfortable when fully flat. Missed breakfast on board but was able to catch-up in the arrivals lounge after a shower etc.

BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   1 June 2008  by B Edwards

New business class flat bed is much better than the old one. Better privacy and enough length (at least for me at 6’1”). TV is good and I like the drawer for your bits and bobs. But you still have to climb over you neighbor legs if you are not on the isle (or have them climb over you if you are). Big problem for me, though, is that there are still too many bad seats in the Club World cabin. I would hate to occupy one of the middle – it looks like you and your neighbor are in a box! And what is BA playing at by not letting you select your seat ahead of check-in. I checked-in online 15 minutes before the official start time and had a choice of exactly one other seat! So it’s too much of a lottery. BA used to set the standard. It was playing catch-up with its latest business refresh, and it didn’t get there IMHO.

BRITISH AIRWAYS FIRST CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   1 June 2008  by Mike Boyne

We flew from IAD-LHR-BKK in First on all legs. The sitting position was very comfortable and made it easy to watch TV or read. I got 5 hours sleep from IAD - LHR and 7 hours sleep from LHR - BKK. The bed was large enough for me 6'1" to rest peacefully. We suffered no lag thanks in large part to comfort of these seats. I joy for such long flights.

BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   1 June 2008  by Graham Craggs

Was flown home by my insurance company due to a snowboarding injury in Canada. I must say, being 6'2" was no problems as the seat/bed where both wide/long enough to cope with my large frame. If only I could afford to fly business again!

BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   1 June 2008  by T Atmore

The space is great, as is the legroom but then I'm only 5'7" so I don't require much length. The seat width is also fine. I love the back to front layout, as I much prefer to travel backwards. It is easy to convert the seat into a bed; just requires the touch of a button. Blanket and pillow are also adequate. However, the all-important comfort factor leaves a lot to be desired. It's akin to sleeping on a board, in the baking heat. Still it's somewhat better than trying to sleep sitting upright. One thing that I find particularly annoying on a night flight (when you are more likely to need to sleep) is the number of passengers wandering aimlessly from other cabins to use the toilet facilities, and causing a disturbance.

BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   24 January 2008 by Chris Howard

Best I've flown. Seat slides down to full-length bed and foot rest pops up for folks whose are not vertically challenged. Couple that with the ability to eat dinner in the BA Lounge in the terminal and you're set for a full night of relatively comfortable sleep once you can figure out the buttons to move the seat (not hard at all). My only complaint - I like to sit more upright when taking off and landing than the locked position of the seat allows. But that's a minor discomfort for a very short period of time (10-15 minutes). I've flown BA business class a few times now and was considering trying another airline. I'm glad this website is here.

BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   24 January 2008 by Toby Hobson

The seat is too narrow - it doesn't feel much wider than premium economy and at 6' its not really long enough to stretch out. I'm really surprised the seats are so narrow because there is a huge aisle on the aircraft which seems like wasted space to me.

BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   24 January 2008 by Robert Allen

Overnight flight, and fortunate enough to be on the Upper Deck in 63b. New Club World cabin, very quiet and spacious. Relaxing seat environment, personal storage drawer surprisingly useful in keeping bits and pieces clear of floor/seat, IFE screen could be a little larger and touch-screen function temperamental (though remote provided). Excellent food and tasteful wine/champagne selection. FA service throughout flight was competent and friendly, if a little forgetful at times. All in all a comfortable, enjoyable flight. No arrivals lounge in LHR Terminal 1!

BRITISH AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   24 January 2008 by Christian Pyne

Apart from the passengers foot stool behind me that kept collapsing with the most alarming crash and the washrooms that could have been kept cleaner, a most enjoyable flight. Very comfortable seat that is easy to use, managed to sleep very well during the flight. The layout of the seats does make it difficult for the FA's though in that they have to lean right across passengers to serve meals etc and if you have a window seat you can find yourself clambering across another passenger if they have their seat fully down.

 
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