How I achieved BA Gold Status 🏅
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@uhhcrave
@uhhcrave 12 сағат бұрын
Is the food in the lounge free or PAID?
@GaryDoolin
@GaryDoolin 20 сағат бұрын
How to attempt to get bulk head seats? Travelling with my autistic son next year, the extra space would be ideal for him
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 17 сағат бұрын
Usually they are only available for allocation at the airport. But I would contact the airline, explain the circumstances, and ask if they can pre-allocate the seats. I’ve been on a Virgin flight before where someone in your situation had been pre-allocated some of the other bulkheads. Safe travels!
@GaryDoolin
@GaryDoolin Сағат бұрын
@@DoorsToAuto Brilliant, thanks so much for the info
@eastwest-ci7ru
@eastwest-ci7ru Күн бұрын
Seriously no fast track on Dubai Airport ??
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 16 сағат бұрын
I’ve had several flights from Dubai. There doesn’t appear to be any fast track option for any airline.
@JENNIFEROTERO-mn8cy
@JENNIFEROTERO-mn8cy 3 күн бұрын
I wanted to know if the armrest come up? I know that the first rows normally dont go up but wasnt sure about rows behind it. I will be on a 777. Thanks
@chucklane4521
@chucklane4521 4 күн бұрын
I was able to pick my seats after purchasing for LAX to LHR. No extra cost.
@エラー-e7v
@エラー-e7v 4 күн бұрын
A380 did not offer Qsuite?
@james.telfer
@james.telfer 4 күн бұрын
Can you comment on the quality of the audio from the headsets in reviews? In comparison to a decent set of headphones as airline ones are normally cheap with muffled sound. I take my own Sony noise cancelling set instead of using the supplied ones. You can use a USB BT dongle to make any seat wireless if not watching your own device,
@Crazy_Charo
@Crazy_Charo 4 күн бұрын
Good video. I am considering taking Virgin up on their status match offer, that they recently announced. I am currently BA Gold, and am considering joining the Virgin Flying Club but not sure if their programme is very good. Can you share your thoughts on whether it might be worthwhile. I fly about 5 or 6 long hauls per year (so could easily move most of them from oneworld to skyteam), with roughly another 5 to 10 being into Europe, therefore would likely keep my BA club account going as well.
@Crazy_Charo
@Crazy_Charo 4 күн бұрын
Great video. Whilst I love the A380, I consciously choose to fly on the Qatar 777-300 Q Suite as it's a much better product. The 777 QSuite is the most spacious of their variours iterations, therefore has been my choice on recent flights ive taken with them, including last week. I agree that the service is top class. In the last 2 months i've been on 8 Qatar business class flights, and aways had great service and food. Looking forward to your next videos.
@MrKrupp42
@MrKrupp42 5 күн бұрын
Great video, always enjoy your content thanks
@alanwilson2743
@alanwilson2743 5 күн бұрын
Good review, thank you. I’d only go on QR if it was the Q suite echoing what others have said about the lack of privacy. If flying via Arabia I would recommend Etihad or Gulf Air having flown them both in business in the last year. The bar looks nice though.
@bwazi5455
@bwazi5455 5 күн бұрын
When I tried to prebook my seats in Premium economy for my LHR-JFK trip, it wasn’t free and asked for £85!
@oliverbatt3559
@oliverbatt3559 5 күн бұрын
Good review as usual. Although, I believe it's the Qsuite that is ranked as the world's best business class experience, not QR's legacy/standard business class product.
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment. There are two separate awards - one for the best business class and one for the best business class seat. It won both, presumably the seat award for the Q-Suite. (www.worldairlineawards.com/worlds-best-business-class-airlines-2024/)
@jeffflad
@jeffflad 6 күн бұрын
Nice review and nice to see you reviewing a different airline… not sure if you’ve videoed them before anyway 😊 Flying in First with them in a month so hope they’ve sorted that WiFi! Safe travels!
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 5 күн бұрын
Thanks. I flew in First with Qatar yesterday - review to follow. It was a good experience. Although I had WiFi problems again. However the three sectors I’ve flown with them on A380s were all on the same aircraft, so possibly it’s a more isolated issue.
@jeffflad
@jeffflad 5 күн бұрын
Looking forward to that review!
@ronaldgamble8739
@ronaldgamble8739 6 күн бұрын
Great video,always follow .
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 6 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@kingsman-agent-cider
@kingsman-agent-cider 6 күн бұрын
A fair review and certainly interesting to watch. Well done as always!
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 6 күн бұрын
Thank you kindly! 🙏
@thomas-xj1hs
@thomas-xj1hs 6 күн бұрын
Yes
@craigrobinson5716
@craigrobinson5716 6 күн бұрын
I have had 4 flights with QR in the last week - the WiFi was terrible on all 4 aircraft. But they were the 777 with the Qsuite, which is very nice . Great review!
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info! 🙏
@thomassharp2719
@thomassharp2719 6 күн бұрын
Jet Blue needs to switch to Coca-Cola. And get rid of Pepsi.
@BillandSue
@BillandSue 6 күн бұрын
We have flown Qatar several times from Perth to London and Miami on there 380’s and 777’s Magnificent service every time, the crews are always brilliant… Great review as always… We never ever had an issue with the wifi… and loved dining on demand
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Agree the service is very good. On the WiFi, I had three separate sectors and then WiFi didn’t work on any of them. Now that the A380s are back in service, I think an upgrade to the system might be in order.
@Rich.C101
@Rich.C101 6 күн бұрын
Looks nice but lacks privacy, shame you didn’t get a QSuite
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 6 күн бұрын
There was a bit of privacy around your head once the seat was reclined, but even if they’d put more of a wing around the seat on the aisle side there would have been a lot more. I’m about to get on the final sector of the trip, which is on a Q-Suite. That review will be coming along shortly.
@Rich.C101
@Rich.C101 5 күн бұрын
@ looking forward to the QSuite video!
@sandippatel1969
@sandippatel1969 6 күн бұрын
Great review. I am due a trip to Sydney in the near future and the lack of privacy on the non Q Suite product would be a deal breaker as the modern Club Suite on BA would be a deciding factor on a humungous journey like this as a good sleep in a cocoon like environment would be essential. I look forward to your Q Suite review. My mum tried it lasy year and thought it was wondrous especially in comparison to the BA Club Suite!
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 6 күн бұрын
Thanks. If you want an enclosed seat, it’s worth looking at Qantas. Their A380 product from London to Sydney is pretty good. I’m about to get on an aircraft with the Q-Suite for my next sector, so that review will be coming soon.
@sandippatel1969
@sandippatel1969 5 күн бұрын
@@DoorsToAuto I guess it will then come down to price if the product is similar. There are a number of options are they not?
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 5 күн бұрын
Yes, lots of different options between UK and Oz, and always very varied prices. All depends when you are looking to travel and how far in advance you book.
@alanwilson2743
@alanwilson2743 5 күн бұрын
@@sandippatel1969I fly to Auckland twice a year in business and have found the most economical way of doing it is to go via Bangkok.
@sandippatel1969
@sandippatel1969 5 күн бұрын
Emirates, Qatar, BA etc etc. Seeing circa 5.5-6.5k prices. I must accumulate Avios...
@michaelj3282
@michaelj3282 6 күн бұрын
Outbound 17th Jan, back a week later and with the time difference that's 5 days in Aus! Tiring! Great vid.
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 6 күн бұрын
Indeed. A very exhausting business trip. Glad you enjoyed the video 😎
@studioxxswe
@studioxxswe 6 күн бұрын
Now when QR have decided to keep the A380s they are considering upgrading wifi and perhaps other things. But the seat, despite being 10 years old is quite nice and very similar to B787-9. But the best experience with the QR 380 is the free upgrade to first :)
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 6 күн бұрын
I’ve just come off the return sector, which was in first class. That video will be out in the coming weeks ;-)
@frederickvondinkerberg7721
@frederickvondinkerberg7721 6 күн бұрын
If they flew to where I wanted to go... may be I would fly on them... but it is unlikely that I ever will. It is always nice to see videos like this to show what there is out there
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 6 күн бұрын
I see your point. Most of my travel is trans-Atlantic so it is great to get to experience something different when I’m flying elsewhere. Certainly if the Middle Eastern carriers were competing trans-Atlantic, the overall service levels would get pushed up.
@samuelseaman550
@samuelseaman550 7 күн бұрын
Just flown KLM Norwich AMS SIN in business absolutely brilliant, did Emirates via Dubai last time in business, no comparison KLM was far superior, I think sometimes passengers on Emirates get carried away with the hype, and any change of plane in Dubai usually takes place in the middle of the night and the terminals can be hectic, I would rather do a transfer in Changi anytime rather than Dubai…
@KrisMoe-c4m
@KrisMoe-c4m 8 күн бұрын
I'll take Delta Premium over all others because of the foot rest. I'm 5'5 and the fold down ones on the seat in front aren't all that reachable. The ones that flip up like a lazy boy are heavenly. We flew Austrian Air premium and it was awful simply because of this one thing.
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 8 күн бұрын
Let me know what you think of the review and the Qatar Airways Business Class service. Do you think it is best in class? Please like the video and subscribe now for future reviews 😊
@jayzeagerauctioneer
@jayzeagerauctioneer 9 күн бұрын
Great tips! I'm flying JNB-LHR in August on the 787 and I have 25K. It's not available right now but I'd like to move up to 21 and take any of those seats. I care mostly about not having someone recline on me. Is 25K a good seat?
@johnh2601
@johnh2601 10 күн бұрын
Camera Question: You used a GoPro in the window, what was the device you used to go around the camera to cut the glare?
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 8 күн бұрын
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@grantw7
@grantw7 10 күн бұрын
One of the best airline reviews I've seen. After flying PE, I tried to return to Ec, but when I landed at Heathrow, I immediately upgraded to PE for the return flight to Vancouver. I've always flown on a 350, but the flight coming up is a 777. I will be interested in seeing if there is a difference.
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind comment 😎. Enjoy your upcoming flight.
@amberhylands9977
@amberhylands9977 11 күн бұрын
Very comprehensive, thank you!
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 8 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
@seattledutch
@seattledutch 11 күн бұрын
We usually fly delta one, and based on this we will continue this. Very good video. To the point without excessive blah blah. Thank you!
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 11 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 🙏
@michaelmccormick6755
@michaelmccormick6755 11 күн бұрын
Phenomenal review style!! All about the details and not the nonsense of some other review styles, thank you!
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 11 күн бұрын
My pleasure! 😎
@ukdavepianoman
@ukdavepianoman 13 күн бұрын
Very succint video as always. Not a fan of those seats - facing inwards, have to get out to change into a bed. English sparkling wine rather than champers seems like a bit of cost-cutting. However, the FAs are usually terrific and the best part is the LHR Club Lounge.
@นรากรกล่อมจิต
@นรากรกล่อมจิต 15 күн бұрын
The F&B looked cheap.
@nicholasngo5428
@nicholasngo5428 15 күн бұрын
Worth it!
@nathanmolnar8064
@nathanmolnar8064 15 күн бұрын
Disgraceful BA is a fortune and they can’t even clean their planes properly ,that’s a shame … if it’s me I mention to the flight attendants in the beginning of my flight You eat there with respect and you pay for that seat enough money And they can’t bring the standard… it’s a good video Informative and show the real face of BA thank you Mate!
@MC-mt9pc
@MC-mt9pc 16 күн бұрын
Definitely not worth the price. Cabin is OK, service is good, but the food portion is on the small side.
@KimberlySteffens
@KimberlySteffens 16 күн бұрын
❤ trying it in a couple weeks
@kellyjacques7736
@kellyjacques7736 16 күн бұрын
I booked the Upper Class from Manchester to Vegas as it was the newer aircraft but it's changed to the old style 😢. Was looking forward to the new style smaller UC cabin. I agree the 'coffin style' are due an upgrade.
@kellyjacques7736
@kellyjacques7736 16 күн бұрын
Can I ask why you prefer 11a? Do you not get bothered with people at the bar?
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 16 күн бұрын
I’m quite often one of the people at the bar 😉 but 11A is shielded from direct view of the bar by a wardrobe. 10A and 9A are more affected by noise at the bar I’ve found. The wardrobe shielding also means it’s less exposed as a bed.
@candleflame101
@candleflame101 15 күн бұрын
@@DoorsToAuto I am with you. 11A is my favourite seat too. I had to book 10A once and was not happy at all on a 9 hour flight. I always enjoy your videos . Thank you. ✈️🌍
@Richard500
@Richard500 16 күн бұрын
I booked WT+ as an upgrade on a return flight from Denver to London Heathrow. This was the most "expensive worst flight" I have ever experienced while travelling long-haul. Two of us, checked in together and confirmed we were travelling together and stupidly didn't double check the seating and found ourselves separated by six rows of seats in a fully booked crammed cabin. I'm sure there was more room in our original booking. I asked if we could be seated together and got a shrug. Pre-ordered meals came out and my wife got her vegetarian choice My meal (a beef dish) - "we have none left" OK what can I have, "eerrrm we have a pasta dish left over......" I complained and received a" boilerplate" reply - Three times I called and complained - countless times and was told "terms and conditions" I ranted so hard that they eventually said they "understood my frustration" and gave me a £100 BA voucher that I had to use within 12 months when booking another BA flight. I told then they could stuff it! The irony was that the outgoing (economy with booked seats) flight to Washington was a joy a joyful cabin crew who were helpful and attentive kept us refreshed with water and generally made us feel wanted. It was for that reason we upgraded to come back home so expected a similar but better experience. NEVER NEVER NEVER again!
@chrisplayle2901
@chrisplayle2901 18 күн бұрын
I would avoid BA at all costs. I said never again years ago but had limited flight options for my Jan annual leave, so took the chance thinking how bad could it be........ 10.5 hrs later, my experience years ago was still the same. I flew econonmy out of Gatwick (5hr drive for me) and it was beyond poor. The cabin crew were curt, the plane was outdated and scruffy, the food was terrible, drink service was sparse with limited options. I'm lucky enough to fly quite frequently with work or holidays and BA genuinly are the pits. The long haul 'premium economy' in this video looks to me worse than leading airlines standard economy. The BA economy I experienced last week was similar to flying Ryan Air for 10.5 hrs and I'm dreading my return flight. How BA manage to still have a good reputation is beyond me....... their stalwarts really need to fly other carriers to understand modern airlines standards and how they operate, as do BAs senior team.
@rajesh4cat
@rajesh4cat 18 күн бұрын
Hi, It's my second time I been on your Video. I near the Security at gate 16. Thanks for showing your wonderful Video.
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 17 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏 I’ll have to start paying you an appearance fee 😉
@peterdelight513
@peterdelight513 18 күн бұрын
Very concise review. Heading to LA on the Dreamliner in Upper and back on the A350 in a few weeks. Subbed
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 16 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏 Safe travels
@MrAnderson321
@MrAnderson321 18 күн бұрын
One thing to note, we flew Virgin Premium last year on the A350-1000, family of 4 and sat the back 4 seats and we didn’t need pay for selected seats. Booked BA Premium 787 this year for a family of 4 in the same seating area and to pre book our seats it’s cost an extra £312 on top of the cost of the flight for 4 of us. Not impressed. Only booked BA Premium this year to see how they compare, but I feel they’ll struggle to beat Virgin Premium as they were near perfect.
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 16 күн бұрын
That’s right, Virgin only charge for the ‘Preferred’ seats in the front couple of rows of Premium. One option worth exploring would be to ask for the bulkhead middle seats at check-in. They don’t release them before then. It does give you extra leg room and space to put bags down during the flight. I’d always make sure you had seats you are happy with anyone, and if you manage to bag the bulkhead it’s a bonus 😎
@carolthompson7434
@carolthompson7434 18 күн бұрын
Really good trip report.very usefull and thank you😅
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 16 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@RandomLifeProductions
@RandomLifeProductions 18 күн бұрын
I would never travel that upper class seat again even a reward seat, lack of space, privacy...
@jacquelineleung7951
@jacquelineleung7951 18 күн бұрын
I like your review, very clear and impartial
@DoorsToAuto
@DoorsToAuto 16 күн бұрын
Thank you. I glad you enjoyed it 🙏