$13,489 British Airways A380 First Class | London🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 to Boston🇺🇸 Flight | 4K Full Review

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks to all the A380 enthusiasts for pointing out that this particular A380 is powered by Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines. I've added a note in the video description to correct that. Appreciate the support and feedback! :)

[@kierangohil_]

Great video. You are doing an amazing job with your channel. Love that there is no music, it really helps feel the ambiance. Looking forward to the next one!

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 Stay tuned for more videos :)

[@zakelwe]

Always enjoyable watching your vids due to the production quality. Talking of which, looks like BA has upped its food and wine game. Shame the suites are more a hybrid between business and First class level, at least the old style one it, not seen the new one you mentioned, will check it out. All the best.

[@gsu12fo]

WOOWWW thank u for the video, its great to feel like we are also there!🫶🏻

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thank you for watching! 😊🫶🏻

[@KrisKk08]

Thank you for the fab video! I love your content! You should have more subscribers! Such high quality videos! The Concorde Room looks beautiful but seems a bit loud and busy, were you able to find quiet seating away from the crowds?

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 I’m really glad you enjoy the content. The Concorde Room is indeed beautiful, and while it can be a bit lively at times, I was able to find a quieter spot to relax. There’s also a quiet zone if you really prefer tranquility. Appreciate your support, and thanks for watching!

[@jbentley75]

Many thanks for the excellent, informative and entertaining report - great job! I remain far from convinced about BA's F&B offering - far too many simple, cold, easy to prepare dishes and the Beef Wellington was just wrong being so overcooked. The wines are ok for a First offering, but are still miles behind the class leaders. I also thought the cabin, seat and features are already looking dated. While it was great to see your experience, it didn't do anything to convince me to go back to BA's First, unless I could find a very low fare - something very rare these days, especially for transatlantic routes.

[@patsman6737]

Outstanding video. Offerings looked exquisite but I couldn't eat and drink that much if I was flying around the world. Especially after a meal and a few pops at the Concorde Club an hour and half before the flight. You certainly didn't waste the experience! Even with the outdated A380 Club World seats I can't see paying the extra $$$$ for first class!

[@tbd1613]

Awesome video! Safe travels.

[@willblack2306]

Wonderful video mate, fantastic review.! The food options look amazing! You sure know how to swirl your wine. It was the tea you messed up after pouring the milk Hehe. Cheers, mate!

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks so much, mate! 😊 Glad you enjoyed the review. Haha, I was looking at the camera and ended up pouring too much milk into the tea! Appreciate the kind words-cheers! 🍷☕

[@willblack2306]

@@The_Luxury_Traveler Top man! You've earned a subscriber 👌

[@oscarjan6736]

Such an awesome plane it’s my dream to fly on that one day .

[@BriannaPandora]

$13,489 in our money in new zealand would be around $26,000 NZD, i have been on British Airways in business class from LHR to LAX but it was on a 747-400., way back in 1987 a 11 hr flight it was ok but not as good as Singapore Airlines business class also on a 747-400: Loved your flight review / awesome video✈👍

[@greggbrian]

Thank you for this I will be taking the same flight in first class BA soon so this gives me an idea of what to expect

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

You're welcome! I'm glad the video could give you an idea of what to expect. Have an amazing flight in First Class-you're in for a great experience! 😊✈️

[@martinvareed8756]

BA..its nice for a change.....lovely trip...... way to go brother...cheers!!!

[@o.c.g.m9426]

$13k wow. I flew from NYC to London for $4500 round trip 1st class last year. i mean, it was a 777, but it had the privacy doors. It was my 1st 1st class flight BUT DAMN SHO won't be the last 😂. Great video

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Wow, that sounds like an amazing deal! ✈️ The 777 with privacy doors is such a great experience for a first First Class flight. 😉 Thanks for watching, and I’m sure there are many more First Class flights in your future! 😂

[@13783021]

I don't believe he paid $13,500 for that flight. Utter Lunacy, or he is telling porkies.

[@raifcantekin8724]

Thanks for detail BA380 first class video, I am fortunate to try this in feb25 first class to Miami with A380 return trip , hope I will enjoy this as much as you did..thanks again , have a great trips.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks so much for watching! Safe travels and enjoy your flight! 😊✈️

[@Andygarrett357]

If BA offers the lamb shank back to Miami try it, I had it last year and it was the best lamb I have had. Skip the fish out of Miami, I thought someone in Miami would know how to cook a fish but I was wrong.

[@Ms.July29]

Well done beef (wellington) cooked so tender is perfection 👌

[@tgscott00]

This is the beauty of British food... That a scotch egg and a fish finger butty gets served in First, marvelous. If that was the first service, I'd be a bit surprised, but when one has had a few drinks already and fancies a bite ahead of landing, I personally think both are great options as that pre-landing snack. Comfort food... :)

[@Georgeoglander]

What a good video. British airways’ a380 does not often fly to Boston, so quite a rare route to fly on. Ba’s a380s willl be retrofitted aditionally, rather than being scrapped next year and will focus more on luxury than it used to, with a never seen before first class suite… looking forward to that…

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Wow, great news that BA is retrofitting their A380s next year! It’s a bit overdue, but I’m looking forward to it and can’t wait to try it! :)

[@Georgeoglander]

I can’t wait too, and thanks for replying!

[@charlesbrenan6269]

My one and only first class trip was on a BA380 when it flew to Vancouver in the summer season. Must have been lucky as my return ticket was around £2500. A waste of money, perhaps, but lifelong memories of the start of (and return from) one of the best holidays ever with my now deceased Mum. No regrets. Many thanks for the memories of flying in the front. ✈️😊👍

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thank you for sharing such a touching memory. That trip sounds absolutely priceless, especially with those lifelong memories of your holiday with your mum. £2500 well spent for an experience that will stay with you forever. I’m so glad my video could bring back those memories. 😊✈️ Wishing you many more special journeys ahead!

[@charlesbrenan6269]

@@The_Luxury_Traveler Thank you! It was very special. 👍😊

[@recyclist6421]

Great review…..no speech or face but somehow captivating. Don’t like the no doors on the suite in flight 😟

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thank you so much for your feedback! 😊 I agree that BA should upgrade their A380 First Class offering ASAP. :)

[@seanp7dc]

Great video! Flying BA F next weekend. How was the strawberry caipiroska in the CCR?

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks so much! 😊 The Strawberry Caipiroska in the CCR was refreshing and delicious. Enjoy your trip! 🍓✈️

[@danielkim7841]

I got to fly economy on the British Airways 380 from Dallas to London to Johannesburg and then the return. One of the best experiences of my life. I got to fly on the second upper floor too. I marvelled at the stairway to the second floor of the airplane. I will fly British Airways as long as they fly the A380. It's like a whale in the sky, where the interior is like a comfortable cocoon and the whale buffers the small passengers from the terrors of the waves of turbulence in the ocean of air. It's my most favorite airplane!

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

I love your description of the A380 as a 'whale in the sky'! 🐋✈️ Thanks so much for sharing your story, and here’s to many more amazing flights! 😊

[@V1Rotate380]

Great Video

[@lordrobert12]

Air France is so much better!! Korean Air is also excellent!!❤❤❤

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

I’ve had amazing First Class experiences with both Air France and Korean Air recently. Stay tuned for full review videos coming soon. :)

[@jon-ie4li]

Love the size of the TV , same as premium economy on Emirates and you could to Bangkok return in First for the same money. BA milk the transatlantic like it was cow, they should have a few 3 legged stools in the lounge to rub it in.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Yes, BA's A380 First Class suite has an antique look. :)

[@xr6lad]

The food in the lounge looked good BUT I thought miserly. That salmon should have had a choice of roasted vegetables and/or a potato rosti. And it’s disappointing they didn’t offer a traditional English roast with all the trimmings since it is British Airways. I have never been in that lounge but the next door business class lounge and I can vouch they did a very good afternoon tea. Soft lovely sandwiches, scones and cream and little cakes.

[@13783021]

You conveniently missed out the "Rat traps" in the concorde room. They are clearly visible to anyone in there.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Lol, I actually didn't notice, but again, I am not a frequent flyer of this route. Maybe it's much more noticeable because you're a frequent flyer? :)

[@Fakerbey]

Just wondering what do you mean by rat traps in quotes?

[@sethguardado8178]

What was the first cocktail that you ordered at the lounge? The one before the Classic Aperol Spritz?

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

That was a Strawberry Caipiroska. 😉

[@jonathanmiley9111]

They have definitely upped their food game over the last 6 months.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

This is my first time trying their First Class product, but their food game indeed amazed me! :)

[@Light-3in1]

If Heathrow, had a truly elegant first class lounge, it would not force its guests to have to listen to background noise, which I would say includes the music; it doesn't seem to have any sound insulation, nor padded partitions to reduce noise, especially the outdoor patio: how can one "work" in that environment.

[@tjittekamminga5170]

a long time ago I flew twice with the Concorde from London. Once Singapore and once NY. Nice adventure but also a bit rediculous. Even then, I thought the Concorde Room was a bit of a 'brick a brac', second-hand consignment store, so to speak. and now with that so-called first class it's really nothing; rather a nice business class. It is clear that Britannia no longer rules the waves as to to speech and abuses this product for profit (as does Lufthansa, by the way; their 1st class is also very outdated)

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks for sharing! To me, The Concorde Room isn’t the best First Class lounge like Emirates, but it’s still very nice, especially with their private dining experience concept. But BA definitely needs to upgrade their A380 cabin ASAP. :)

[@Georgeoglander]

Bro just called the Concorde room a second hand store🤣

[@UmperLumper1968]

Thanks for sharing. Looks dirty and dusty in places, definately not worth the money. But, well done on trying it and getting a great price with points

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! I agree that BA's new First Class suite on the B777 is a better choice. :) Appreciate your support! 😊✈️

[@andyelliott3198]

You're incorrect about the engines used on YOUR particular BA Airbus A380. Your flight is powered by Rolls Royce Trent 900's, I know this because the blue engine cowls have the Rolls Royce "RR" logo's on them. You can see them during take-off. The GE/Pratt & Whitney Engine Alliance turbines are another model used on A380's, but not on this bird you're flying!

[@dinogoncalves9543]

You are totally wrong. British airways A380 engines are Rolls Royce. Look at the engine symbol. Come on don't be neglected

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks for pointing that out! You’re right, British Airways’ A380s are powered by Rolls-Royce engines. I blame ChatGPT. 🙂

[@gsu12fo]

Chill man! Fucking weirdo hahahhaa sometimes haters are so weird

[@gsu12fo]

Yo chill man! You can point something out without getting out of your nerves 🙄🙄

[@OVTraveller]

This is one sector, which spouse and I have not yet flown, as a seven hour flight only gets us to Singapore. Liked the Concorde room and should you ever fly to Singapore try the Qantas first class lounge, a little more laid back, but nice nevertheless. Any flight in the A 380 has to be the ultimate, but skip the economy if you can especially on a Melbourne to DFW- a dream in any premium seating arrangements. Thoroughly enjoyed flying along with you on this hop across the Pond. Cheers.

[@KrisKk08]

So Rude. This KZbinr is more gracious than you deserve! 😡 there’s a proper way to text/correct even on social media, don’t be an animal. What a classy response from The Luxury Traveler.

[@tarka29]

Looking forward to your Fremont Street experience you really need to go on a Saturday Night. Best place in Las Vegas oh and get the RTC Double Decker Bus fromthe Strip and stops just outside Fremont Street.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks for the great tips! I heard the SlotZilla Zipline experience is amazing! :)

[@danilagalaktionov8652]

20:20 you can prefer medium rare of course, but this is plane, not your local restaurant. BA care about your safety first and do not offer food with blood or not cooking well…..

[@xr6lad]

I love my meat well done. For me that was perfect. I will send anything back that still is pink. I will gag trying to eat it.

[@Mario-bh4oz]

I find very annoying that airlines do not impose a properly dress code for first class cabins. When I pay a fortune for a first class ticket I expect not only high sofisticated service with premium prepared meals, I expect an exclusive surrounding atmosphere as well. Does that sound familiar? Try it when visiting a first over class restaurants. Why do airlines then allow passengers like the one in this video just wearing t-shirts?

[@twyscape]

I would still rough it up in economy to save that kind of money. $13k for a 7 hour flight, Wow! I’m in the camp of people that in order to get to and stay rich, I must live poor.

[@patsman6737]

Great video. Glad you didn't pay the $13K for the flight. That's a lot of Avios but for all intents and purposes, you earned the luxury! Don't know why anybody would pay $13K "real" money unless a celebrity, bored multi-millionaire or someone else is picking up the tab. Just fly Club World and save $10K!

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks so much! 😊 I agree, it’s hard to imagine paying $13K in cash for this flight unless you have deep pockets. Using Avios made the experience much more accessible and rewarding! Club World is definitely a great option too, especially for saving that extra $10K. Appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@patsman6737]

@@The_Luxury_Traveler Because of your video I just upgraded from Premium Economy to Club World then from Club World to First Class. Because of BA promotional upgrades cost was less than $1K. Can't wait to experience this first-hand!

[@JohnBaker-u3q]

Great Video but, The British Airways A380's are powered by Rolls Royce Trent 900's, not Engine Alliance GP7200.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks for the correction! I’ve added a correction note in the video description. 😊

[@ianhamilton396]

Great filming, editing and storytelling. Yet BA is nothing really special anymore, one of the world's greatest airlines in search of itself, again.

[@pennybaxter4]

BA are a last resort airline for me all classes “ getting your food chucked at you “

[@xr6lad]

Your experience is different from mine. I’ve had some great crew in Club Europe. Couldn’t give us enough food. And handing out mini bottles of champagne for us to take off the plane.

[@pennybaxter4]

@@xr6lad Glad your experiences are Good with BA , who can Grumble with free mini champagne 🍾 to take off a flight . My experiences used to be pretty good but for the last 10 years “ I have generally had some pretty awful unacceptable experiences” and I do not expect much at all . I’m travelling east next weds but not with BA . happy flying ✈️

[@petrus666love]

Seriously bad job on the beef Wellington, I’d have sent it back !

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Good suggestion! To be honest, I’ve never sent back a dish on a plane before. :)

[@petrus666love]

@@The_Luxury_Traveler it’s the stewardesses who reheat and plate the food in the Galley , I’m sure they are the ones that overcooked it , I’ve always thought that airlines should employ a chef de partie too reheat and plate the food .

[@xr6lad]

That was perfect. If it had been rare I would have asked for a replacement meal. You understand not everyone still wants their meat ‘moo-ing’

[@andycole366]

Everything looks strong for this BA flight. I'm not sure about the style of the TV..... It reminds me of a microwave 😂

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

The good news is that BA has confirmed we'll see the first Airbus A380 reconfigured in late 2025 or early 2026. :)

[@SLWh61]

Standard Business Class Emirates.Try their 1st

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

I have a video onboarding Emirates First Class: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5OvYYVrpJh5f5Y 😉

[@xr6lad]

I loved that Beef Wellington well done. I would have sent it back if it was pink. If I wanted my meat raw I’d not cook it. If any meat is pink I gag.

[@jonathanmiley9111]

You went over the menu so fast

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks for the feedback! 😊 I’ll make sure to take my time with the menu in future videos. Meanwhile, feel free to pause the video to go through the menu. :)

[@xr6lad]

Pause the video. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@j700jam4]

Looks like biz class on other airlines

[@derekalgate6855]

It would be helpful if there was a commentary rather than subtitles

[@jawadarif5676]

How far the smoking room

[@a.g.4268]

13000 $ PARA IR DE LONDRES A BOSTON???

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Sí, ese es el precio del billete de ida. Pero según Google Flights, el billete de ida y vuelta es "Los vuelos más baratos para viajes similares a Boston suelen costar entre 5.600 y 13.000 dólares".

[@heatherstub]

This is weigh, too short. You've got a lot cramped into 16 minutes 53 seconds. Still, this is a great video.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks! But what do you mean by 16 minutes 53 seconds? This video is 27:34 long. 😉

[@pasmyth1963]

Not impressed by the shabbiness of the cabin. You would think someone would at least wipe the many finger prints from the side of the digital screen? I think there is no comparison between BA and Emirates and Singapore Airlines.

[@13783021]

Why are you paying so much ??? I travel from LHR to JFK 4 times a year, and never pay more than £4,000 for a return first class flight. No gimmicks, no part pay with Avios.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

I am no frequent flyer of this route, but have you ever purchased a one way ticket from LHR to JFK? Seems they are indeed charging much more according to Google Flights.

[@chalkyness]

Always steal from the best! This is a rip-off from the Luxury Travel Expert.

[@xr6lad]

The Luxury Traveller Expert is a crawler to be honest. He never gives an honest review. Everything is ‘the best’ even if he said exactly the same in the last video. He comes across like an advert. When you watch all his videos and NOTHING is ever bad, you know you are not getting the total truth.

[@nibblebytes]

14K? You got ripped off! They’re way cheaper than that.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

I used miles to book the ticket. See 0:41 for booking cost. :)

[@ricfermi5886]

For that amount of money you can buy a small car in my land, also, you can pay your expenditures for ten months!

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Luckily, I used miles to purchase the ticket. :)

[@astorsimovitchlaw]

That A380 is powered by Rolls Royce engines, not by Engine Alliance. When the plane banks shortly after takeoff you can see the RR badge on the engine cowling.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks for the correction! I’ve added a correction note in the video description. 😊

[@omgr30]

We missed your voice! And some music….

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks for the feedback! But I’m focusing on creating immersive POV videos. :)

[@poussinhamzah4013]

I flew BA first class on their 787 dreamliner in 2016 and I have to say it was atrocious, from the service right down to their cabin crew attitude, complete waste of money. I have had better service with Ryanair

[@Design_no]

What a ripoff. I flew from Sydney to London with a stop in Singapore on SIA in Suites for $20k AUD. And that was RETURN.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

That sounds like a great deal! Just a note, I used miles to book the ticket. You can see the booking cost at 0:41. :)

[@DoctorProperty]

Sounds like a seasoned traveller... oh, but wait he thought that brits only ate fish and chips. No fine dining in the UK?. Such knowledge!!! Such expertise!!! Not watching this guy again.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

I totally understand your point! I was just making a joke about the popularity of fish & chips in the UK. I didn’t mean to overlook the amazing fine dining scene there! 🙂

[@surfleetsurfer6370]

13,500 dollars to fly British Airways? You have more money than sense. They are the European version of Turkmenistan Airlines.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

FYI: 0:48

[@jakerson181]

Compared to some of the Middle East or Asian airlines, this is a pretty mediocre first class product. Even Lufthansa has a caviar service and that compartment looked very cramped. Also probably didn't need 5 minutes showing me every chair in the lounge. What does the bar look like? What are the hot a la carte dishes available if you want to eat more informally. Are there showers etc. Didn't need the safety video either. Give me a sense of the first class area, how many seats, how is each row structured etc. Go slower over the menu, let me have a chance to read what the choices are.

[@brendancody6682]

I suggest that you cut your forkfuls of food by half.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Are you suggesting smaller bites? 😊 This was actually the first time I filmed a dining experience, and I did get a bit of stage fright. I'll definitely work on making it smoother in future videos. Thanks for the tip! 🙂

[@woofolliesmydog8628]

13k for BA? Dude you robbed yourself.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

I used miles to purchase the ticket. 😉

[@resolute1306]

Who in their right mind would give $13K to BA on purpose??

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Agree, Google Flights shows that this flight usually takes $5,500 to $15,000 round trip. The one-way ticket pricing is indeed weird. But the reward ticket is still worth it. 😉

[@jonathanrees3401]

Wow. So many black people with British accents. I didn’t know they made up such a large part of the British population.

[@patsman6737]

WTF are you talking about? No need to share your ignorance online!

[@jonathanrees3401]

The black British people represent just under four percent of the British population. Due to modern social movements they’ve been over represented in the media and this is probably why you’re seeing more black faces on BA.

[@RandomLifeProductions]

Oh come on 13 grand talking utter nonsense,

[@debbiedale925]

Try eating with your knife and fork in the proper hands !

[@pm1104]

Waste of good money ! 😢

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Not if you used reward miles to get the ticket. 😉

[@Thepastwasexciting]

Another poor person who can't afford to pay.

[@InsearchOf-sp8km]

What a pathetic First Class offering! I'm shocked at how cheap and naff it is. It doesn't even measure up to most modern Business Class offerings - see Qatar, Etihad, Emirates, Singapore, Cathay. BA should be ashamed.

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

The good news is that BA has confirmed the reconfigured Airbus A380 will be introduced in late 2025 or early 2026. :)

[@emmapasqule2432]

Just some polite advice... the camera seems to pick up a lot of your mouth moving as you eat... try eating with your mouth closed *not just good manners but reduces munching and mastication sounds. also, perhpas be a tad courteous to other passengers before filming them in private, and posting. i wouldnt be filming pwoplw in the lounge without their permission out of courtesy and respect.

[@ciaraltaccount1526]

What a load of 💩often done Ba first to America and costs as little as 2k return and upto 4K absolute clickbait nonsense

[@The_Luxury_Traveler]

Thanks for sharing! I’m not a frequent flyer between London and Boston, but according to Google Flights, BA First Class round-trip tickets on this route typically range from $5,500 to $15,500, with lower prices often found on the B787. BA seems to charge the same price for one-way tickets, unlike Emirates or Singapore Airlines, where one-way tickets are often priced lower. Since the video focuses on the one-way ticket price, that’s what I highlighted. I also mentioned in the video how I used points to purchase the ticket. 😊

[@patsman6737]

@@The_Luxury_TravelerPrices also very much dependent on when you buy the ticket. A first class ticket purchased 2 weeks before a flight for $13K can be bought for $2500 if purchased 3 months earlier!