A Very British FIRST CLASS | London to New York on British Airways New First Class Suite

WELCOME to Wandering Scholar, a 20 years old frequent flyer from Shanghai. To all my subscribers, it is my pleasure to welcome you back !
London to New York is the world’s most lucrative airline route. It witnessed the evolution of commercial aviation and cultivated the financial capitals of the world.
Among the oldest contenders to the route is British Airways, and the airline’s first class is also the most premium product offered when crossing the pond in a commercial jet. However, British Airways’ first class has always been relegated as the world’s best business class due to its reverse herringbone design that draws similarity with prevalent business class seats in the market. I arrived at London Heathrow with the expectation of flying business class. But I cannot resist the urge to become BA’s frequent flyer upon disembarking in New York Kennedy.
British Airways introduced a “New” first class seat in late 2020. In line with the airline’s new Club Suite business class seat, the modified version of first class now contains a sliding door that can be closed to enhance privacy. Together with the airline’s solid inflight service and industry-leading Concord Room, the British First Class is charting its path to become the best transatlantic first class.
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[@danielswarovski6462]

"I get to skip the first class lounge flooded with emeralds" the shaaaaaaaade !! 😸😸😸😸😸😸

[@sverdad640]

The sense that a substantial amount of the pleasure derived from this first class experience is that others aren't having it (the "emeralds", an apparently lower form of life to be avoided at all costs, is the dead giveaway) tells us a lot about ourselves.

[@iyiyiyiyi88]

It’s truly sad. Those whoever who can see how sad this is though should be grateful for their insight.

[@helencastillo665]

i didn’t understand this part?

[@cccoke]

@@helencastillo665 just listen to some of the words of the narrator

[@ocodeskamcdbsm]

He is beyond pretentious and a snob. Looking down on those who he feels are less worthy than himself 🤮

[@nycpjo]

Of course! If you are paying for First Class you want it to be exclusive. Why is that snobby? If people who payed substantially less are getting the same amenities then it's not a special experience. If it's too snobby for you perhaps you should be watching reviews for economy class experiences?

[@dichilds9194]

Have just returned from a BA flight from Seattle to LHR, travelling 3rd class! However, I arrived at the same time as 1st class! 😎

[@AlmostMonumental27]

Clever, mate!

[@chrismelton4418]

Great vid! BA have really stepped up their cabins and service. Hopefully see a more widespread roll out too

[@GenkisTravels]

Looks amazing. I'm scheduled to fly BA in March, but in Economy though :( lol

[@pejpm]

I flew NYC to London first class on BA a few years ago due to a family connection. We had crazy tailwinds so the flight was barely 5.5 hours. In any other circumstance I would have been happy with the quick flight time, but I was so pissed off!

[@bigmaxy07]

I've always thought this route is not worth it, especially as you say if you get a mega tailwind on NY-London run. I did it once in about 5hrs, yeah.

[@pejpm]

@@bigmaxy07 yeah, I think economy to premium is worth the cost, but premium to business isn’t, and first is irrelevant to me as I’ll likely never be able to afford to do it again. Obviously business is preferable and if money we’re not object I’d always go business, but I’ve never felt it’s quite worth the extra $$$ for a 5-7 hour flight.

[@Naturelady-rf5zx]

We had a tail wind too. Shorter flight. But I'm a pleb. What you gonna do ask mother nature for a refund? Don't complain about a shorter flight. Act of Goddess.

[@Trektrendy]

Really enjoyed this, great review mate. I still find it bemusing, BA's shocking procedure for F pax, having to take a train and walk to the other side of the airport. All whilst you have LH and AF offering luxury personalised airside transits. They could at least use their Concorde Jag or London Cab to transfer F pax to a remote gate 🤦

[@ShanghaiFlyer]

Totally agree with you. If a BA premier pax in F can’t even qualify for a Jag I don’t see the point of having them at all 😅

[@parinuser]

TREK TRENDY! My favorite youtuber!

[@jonreed5431]

@@ShanghaiFlyer How do disabled passengers (those using wheelchairs) embark on a flight such as this one? Am looking to travel abroad but hoping to have an easier transition to the aircraft. Cheers and thank you!

[@stevenmathers6661]

To answer the question about disabled passengers : airlines are not allowed in law to provide assistance - the requirements lie with the airport itself. You would book special assistance via your airline, who would inform the airport's provider. A mixture of wheelchairs abd buggies are used to take those needing it to the gates.

[@ocodeskamcdbsm]

@@jonreed5431 you go on a lift. It attaches, normally to the back door or front door. I am a wheelchair user and that's how I got on flights.

[@rem05033]

Terrific review! My last flight with BA in 1st was late 2018. They look to have improved significantly since then.

[@easy1355]

What an amazing flight review. Very easy to follow and format stylish. Thanks

[@hilmartertius]

I enjoyed the choice of music in your video, especially the song right in the beginning. BA looks excellent in this config. Really enoyed this video. Thanks for posting.

[@honorsherman4667]

I enjoyed the review! Thank you for the very descriptive and thoughtful insight. Safe travels!

[@markkwiatkowski7688]

Awesome review mate! Very thorough and informative even on the smallest things you go into fine detail. Subbed

[@NaenaeGaming]

Great review! Nice to see the upgraded BA First Class product!

[@juliewillard1367]

My daughter and family flying business class BA right now to the US. Looks amazing 😀

[@MursGaming2]

I do love that soundtrack on your review when you say 'let the orchestra begin'. You are going to do well. On my bucket list to travel first class in any airline. One day.

[@gfg517]

Thanks for sharing Sir really enjoyed watching your great video.

[@oanamanole9005]

"Time to let the alcohol does its magic"....haha I think it had already done that🤭 thanks for posting this! It was really cool.

[@makabiyahe593]

Great review of BA, really enjoyed that, thank you...

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Glad you,see you are well and still making great vlogs

[@ianpatrick8574]

enjoyed the video,nice to see a new 1st class from british Airways

[@johnbandman9415]

An EXCELLENT overview of the fabulous BA First Class flight experience that I had in that lounge and in-flight early 2020. Can't wait to do so again.

[@mackan-kf4tg]

This guy’s good…..very good👍🏻Great review, and loads of good information👍🏻✈️

[@frederickmei6196]

What a relaxing pleasure to watch your videos.

[@marvabaker961]

Great video, totally enjoyed your indepth review. When I can afford to travel 1st Class I will definately go BA. Thanks again.

[@akumar7366]

Great Vlog , really enjoyed all the insights you high lighted , well done .

[@petersharp5206]

Calm review, nicely done. agree about the boarding procedures

[@kennethwu115]

Very comprehensive and detailed review. Thank you very much.

[@theashdey9383]

Looks wonderful, I love this 👍🏾

[@GARYINLEEDS]

Thanks for sharing, shared.

[@felipesolares]

I wonder how the experience is with the restrictions being lifted. Today, BA has 6 daily flights to JFK! Amazing. Also, a very elegant, eloquent, and easy-to-follow flight review. Great job.

[@stevehofmaster7489]

Great flight looked like excellent service!

[@maximillianoscarhendrawan1724]

wonderful, can't wait for my next flight

[@user-je4gz8pi2o]

A great video, and I learned English with this overwhelming trip.

[@7968542]

This was one of the best videos I have seen in a very long time. Please keep up the good work

[@victoriap9151]

Happy holidays and merriest of Christmas. God bless and thank you

[@annwurch9651]

lol all the wine and champagne you had. a man of my heart!

[@simondavey7787]

Love your channel and this review; there is definitely something special about BA between LHR and JFK.

[@dominigu1451]

Your experience on First Class is awesome

[@redmoon8217]

Good review thank you. I couldn't believe how much you drank from 7 in the morning and could still do the video.

[@williamzhaohargis9384]

What a nice trip report! Surely you enjoyed the flight!

[@cccoke]

"...most inconveniently a shared busride" :)

[@onair6652]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@trimley]

We will always fondly remember our first class BA to and from LA in 2020 😊

[@johnattersley2135]

Well done, thanks for the informative no nonsense report.

[@AlmightyNeb]

I just flew from NYC to London after finishing my vacation there and I used BA First Class, amazing experience.

[@pashminagal]

I love that you have 2 glasses of wine a glass of champagne going and then a glass of red! Nice that they are using proper wine glasses, I saw another review for a BA business class flight and they used a juice glass to serve the champagne!

[@makotohanazawa6560]

great video! very informative voice-over as always

[@mariancounsellor]

Excellent presentation and videography. Hopefully, one day I’ll be able to fly First Class

[@CarlNewYorkParis]

Thanks for the great review, it's very comprehensive! It seems like a solid product, better than when I last flew in their F cabin 9 years ago. However, they are still missing key elements to compete with the top F products like AF: perhaps an improved (Michelin-star) cuisine in their lounge, a personal airside car service to the plane, and a slightly larger suite onboard? That said, given the fact that Virgin doesn't offer First Class and AA has a very embarrassing F product, they have little pressure to go more upscale on the North American routes; Asia (when all Covid restrictions are waived) might be a different story. It would also be interesting to see if AF's super upscale strategy to compete with private jets (with literally private jet connections on the tarmac at CDG to the final destination) will pay off financially for the airline. BA's strategy may just be good enough and more lucrative in the end?

[@FreeVortex-fd9id]

I really apprefiated this review, very detailed, precise and professionally done. Exactly what's required. Please do more with varying departures and destinations. Please 🙏 f you could focus on the Caribbean and Asian countries also, as well as Europe and middle east

[@tuolumne9]

x2

[@stephanieafrifa1696]

Nice review i found u to be very honest not scripted getting ready for my flight from ghana to Washington buisness and first class cant wait.

[@InstantLuc]

Beautiful cinematic review as always!

[@chimpmunkboy8850]

Excellent, thanks!

[@brocklin000]

exceptional

[@TheJohnebey]

Lovely video, well done. Sorry, your experience at the Concorde Boarding area was less than it should have been. It has been a few years ago since I was there, but it was not like that.

[@ML66B]

Great vid and you had BA's Director of Flight Ops aka the company Chief Pilot!

[@juanmachine7938]

amazing!!!

[@TheJohnebey]

I will add that we preferred to cross the Atlantic at the end of the day, the dinner service is very impressive

[@minniebambi]

Excellent video thank you - just subscribed!

[@djpeekay25]

Excellent and articulate review!

[@heartstxpper838]

This is really nice, Looks comfortable for a 10 hour flight.

[@Theguywhoasked9906]

Good video ❤

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking very nice.

[@ZanSMC.473]

Amazing💯

[@nokumira]

Never been in first class. Must be nice. Great review, your accent is lush. ❤️

[@Traveltheme706]

Awesome review i love it, would love to travel LHR-JFK in first right now

[@TheScientist263]

Good, comprehensive review!

[@DRJUDE]

great video! Glad to see BA have upgraded! What did the attendants feel about you recording? I wonder if that changes the service

[@ELEKTRARE]

Luxury suite is free flowing woooooow luuuuuuvvvvv iiiiiittttt 🥰

[@craigcarlin2764]

great vlog,,,,flew on there 747-400 in1996 gatwick- miami upperdeck business claas ,,,then it was the airline who led the way in premium travel, now a fly emirates , different class from front to back ,,,,.....

[@frostysfreeway2320]

Great review. British Airways has really found its feet again and has returned with a fabulous product. Well done on turning things around! Having recently flown Singapore Airlines and BA, I am shocked to find myself saying that Singapore Airlines standards have slipped during Covid, whilst BA's has vastly improved. Who would have thought!

[@AlmostMonumental27]

Well blow me down! I could never imagine sub par service aboard Singapore Airlines! SQ was pretty close to heaven in Business Class before the plandemic. Haven’t flown it since 2016 on several segments of an around-the-world trip. (IAH-DME; PVG-SIN-NRT-LAX. Intervening segments DME-DXB-PVG were accomplished aboard Emirates in its acclaimed First Class “Suites”!)

[@sethbender2863]

Man they keep the drinks flowing for sure

[@stevenmarchman6326]

I like the Wandering Scholar because when the airline staff gets it wrong he gives them a scholarly scolding 🤣🤣😁

[@airlight7173]

Hey, i really liked the video! Very well edited. Can you make a video about your life like a Q and A type of video i want to know more about you 🙂

[@inxsbcn]

Great review!

[@andifuture2825]

First class and no personal transfer to the plane lol, but I really like to watch how BA first class evolved. Nice food options❤️ thanks for the video

[@Andygarrett357]

I'm finding it several thousand dollars cheaper than Air France La Primere class across the pond; I can walk.

[@janmartin2033]

So jealous, fantastic lunch, and all that beautiful wine to try, I would be falling off the plane, well if you ever get lonely and need company I'm sure I have time😊. The triple 7 LOOKS fabulous, never been on one myself, maybe one day. 🙏☀️

[@39devonshire]

Superb flight review 👏

[@matei-gabrielshelby3480]

Champagne for breakfast at 7 AM. What a life.

[@chrischristopoulos970]

Seems very nice everything

[@franceslucas8945]

I recently flew on BA economy from Orlando to Heathrow - and the service was, as ever, excellent. Flew from LHR to Malaga Spain, also very good. Sadly our return trip on American Airlines (Star Alliance nonsense) was so awful in just about every respect that I have no intention of taking another AA flight anywhere. The Brits really really are top notch when it comes to service. US airlines need to take a much needed lesson.

[@jeffcobb8151]

It is interesting you say this as I don’t find American too bad. I fly a lot from LHR to Charlotte which is operated by AA. I don’t find the economy service any different, perhaps the food isn’t as good. I find the lounges on offer for ‘Gold/Silver’ members whilst travelling via AA from LHR better than BA’s own ‘first’ lounge at T5.

[@zagstar]

AA is a oneworld airline, not star alliance.

[@bsjustin9422]

I love ur video Ur a great KZbinr

[@markbantz9699]

I flew 1st class Londan to Chicago many years ago,nothing special! Swissair wasin another class! Best food I ever ate on an airline,excellent service,etc. No comparison!!!

[@johannesbols57]

You're right. I knew what to expect. My inbound flight was ruined by a stewardess who cared more for her disdain towards me particularly than actually acting like she wanted to be there.

[@nicolas4771]

you make great videos ! You should start hotel reviews as well, it would be very interesting to watch .

[@BibtheBoulder]

I went on the No 39 bus into town today. I felt totally underwhelmed by the experience...

[@AlmostMonumental27]

A pity. No. 40 is the better ride.

[@FreeVortex-fd9id]

Also live the fact you are drinking freely, which I find to be totally realistic whilst flying

[@kierenbarrett7995]

A comment before I watch this video. I am enthralled by the idea of flying first class, and I have manifested the idea of travelling this way. I recently had a holiday in California for 2 weeks (from the UK) and flew economy from LHR - LAX direct, vice versa. Which, to say the least, was unpleasant at best. That return ticket was around £640. A first class return ticket from LHR - JFK is around £2400, which as of December 2022, is looking at flights in august 2023. So let’s see if it’s worth it Edit: I enjoyed your commentary on this experience, including but not limited to, your seemingly unbiased opinions throughout the journey, a pleasant encounter with British hospitality. Moreover, your ability to engage me as a viewer, from voiceover to descriptive captions, to “live” commentary. All in all, with the aviation industry catching up with the large influx in air travel throughout 2022, airlines must accommodate first class travellers accordingly. I cannot wait to be a part of the finest way to travel

[@transportyard6969]

First BA looks like Business on Qatar Airlines

[@weetabix1045]

Very true

[@stephenburnside9179]

Great video. A tough job, but somebody had to do it.

[@MrPerfusionist]

Hi, great video. How / where did u get the take off statistics? That's neat!

[@user-pf7rg9iu1g]

when he was on the plane, it was none other than meal after meal and champagne after champagne.

[@PaulBriden]

The new BA club seat which I have flown in. They are great for privacy and no one walks over you, they are also great on a flight where you do not sleep.The problem is when you want to sleep. If you look the space under the monitor is where your feet and legs go, there is very little foot space. You cannot raise your knees and there is very little room for a person who sleeps on their side. To get out of the bed you have to raise the seat to the take off position and to lay flat, lower it again. Also the foot stool is not adjustable for height, well at least it is not on the BA seat. On the BA seat when the seat is flat there is a bump right where the arch of your back is for a 6ft 1 person. It does not fold dead flat.

[@shaunpierce4174]

Love the presentation of this video, despite the couple of spelling mistakes ;)

[@aidenaviation]

I flew in that exact 777 last year from lax to Heathrow (it’s the one on my profile)

[@awakeafter12]

Hi I love your channel ❤May I ask what equipment you are filming with? It’s clearly very discreet and does not bother other people when you are recording. Brilliant !

[@exyacht]

Unless I win the lottery i probably won’t be flying first class so these videos are a great alternative

[@davidzhang9262]

always so good to have chinese subtitles

[@SxpticFlxsh]

I'm spending my birthday (13th March) in the air on Etihad Airways 1st Class to Abu Dhabi (from London Heathrow). It's a family tradition. Strange but I can't complain 😄

[@anders2605]

Great video! How much wine and champagne did you have over the course of the whole journey from the lounge to your nap?! :D

[@ShanghaiFlyer]

Not as much as I expected since they’ve still got a few bottles left after the meal service hahaha. The wine program was definitely a highlight for sure.

[@kenfujimoto47]

Definitely looks more like the modern day business class…