Flying British Airways First Class (Is It Worth It?)

[@Barra32]

How many points did it cost?

[@mattsmoments2]

80k points + $800+ in fees. Very steep on the fees. Points wise it’s a solid deal. Especially if/when AMEX and others have transfer bonuses.

[@jimbohr]

@@mattsmoments2 ba charges fuel surcharges on award tickets, otherwise it would have been less

[@mattsmoments2]

Oh no those charges aren’t minimal 😂 especially when flying London to the USA.

[@carlcolvin8320]

From what I have heard First Class goes for around $ 12,000.00 one way.

[@mattsmoments2]

You’re correct about that. On the high end it’s near that price. That’s why saving up your points and going off season is a great experience and deal.

[@OnThaMove]

I love how you truly appreciate the experience of flying in First Class. Your excitement is infectious.

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you for your kind words

[@ianbrownlie6020]

Thank you, sir. It was refreshing to watch an actual adult giving a factual perspective of the experience, without the need to include unwilling participants. No claims of emotional trauma from the flight or lounges, no trashing or even comparisons. Again, thank you.

[@mattsmoments2]

My pleasure and thank you for watching.

[@ricardosf777]

Amazing trip report!!! Thank you!!! Love your energy and how appreciative you are… Safe travels xx

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you for the kinds words. I appreciate them.

[@OnThaMove]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm for this trip, and the part when the FA helped you with your bedding was priceless. Well done.

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you!

[@Vlad6525]

My wife and I just flew on BA in FC from DFW to Dubai and back via London. A380 FC seats are so much more comfortable than their B777 FC seats. A lot more room and a whole lot more private. We always dine together when in FC and on 777 it was a tight squeeze, but in A380 it was a lounge like experience. My only small gripe about the A380 is that the actual plane windows are quite far making it a challenge to take good pictures of the outside views. I'm glad you liked the experience and for all the bad reviews BA gets, we've never had a bad flight in their FC cabin... now AA is a whole different story, we avoid them like a plague.

[@mattsmoments2]

I haven't experienced international first for AA yet. Hoping for the best. As for the windows I agree.

[@livinginhell100]

Sir, it is an absolute delight to see just how happy and excited you are about the experience!!! Being a frequent flyer for nearly 30 years, just for once I would love to have that first time experience excitement back... thank you for the review

[@mattsmoments2]

My pleasure! I’ll never forget my first time in first class. I didn’t notice my own excitement like others have until after I posted the video. Thank you for watching and the kind words.

[@adelamizerova2420]

Great video!

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you!

[@Sanznachito]

QUITE the EXPERIENCE! Amazing footage, looks absolutely spectacular and the bed looked a decent size, hopefully comfortable too. Thanks for sharing!

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you for watching. Overall an amazing experience and I can't wait to save up and try another airline's first class. One Day.

[@maxthelab8457]

Ooooh Matt what a moment. 2A on the A380 is my fav seat - love the A380 F cabin, best in the fleet. Plus has to be said Matt, you really are a pleasure to watch, such a dish!

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you for the kind words and supporting the channel.

[@maxthelab8457]

You are more than welcome - I can see a tad of binge-watching coming on Matt.

[@mattsmoments2]

@maxthelab8457 sounds great

[@nicolamay2423]

Thank you for the video Matt. I’m treating my husband and daughter to BA First Class as a surprise 20th wedding anniversary present. We are actually flying to DFW so will be on that very flight in September.

[@mattsmoments2]

Aww that’s awesome to hear. Everyone is in for a real treat and I hope they are super excited.

[@ghostdude5767]

Dude. Solid review and fun as hell to watch. Thanks so much!

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you for watching

[@paulturnford3826]

Great video Matt - really enjoyed it. Thanks - do more!

[@mattsmoments2]

Glad you enjoyed it! More is slowly coming around. I've been very sick so I'm trying to get something caught up.

[@paulturnford3826]

@@mattsmoments2 hope you get well soon Matt . Yep - we did NYC to London and the wine tasting in flight on top of a few bourbons knocked me out pretty quick. Take care.

[@MrStuartAllan]

Great video Matt, thanks for sharing.

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@joedelucia5779]

On this flight in a couple weeks. Great vid!

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you and Enjoy your flight!

[@globaltravel0906]

Great video. Thanks!

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you as well!

[@debragranett5123]

Nice to see how how special this is for you we have to remember how flying first class is truly a wow

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you! I Appreciate that

[@RebelSol67]

Thank you for this video. My daughter and I are scheduled for this same flight next year. Can't wait

[@mattsmoments2]

Glad it was helpful! Hope y'all enjoy it as much as I did. Safe Travels

[@katehayward]

The BA Arrivals Lounge has a separate dining room for First Class Passengers. The Lounge you used is for Business Class Passengers. Still nice but the FC lounge is really special. Great video, thanks.

[@mattsmoments2]

Well dang it! Lol Thank you for that info.

[@dlondy5319]

This guy is SO cute!! Really sweet 😊

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you

[@adamlawrence4690]

So humble and happy for you 🎉👍🇦🇺

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank You!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing ypur flight.😊

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Yes, First Class flying is very nice.😊

[@mattsmoments2]

@LMays-cu2hp thank you for watching and I can’t wait to save up and do another

[@LMays-cu2hp]

You will fly in First Class again soon. Have to use your airline membership points more!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Yes, on the long-haul flights, it is a treat to go to First Class from Business Class anytime.

[@jamiefearbiancafouche-thep6131]

Nice work my friend, love from New Zealand

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@russellipson7782]

Loved your First Class Flight on BA from Dallas to LHR. Can't wait until I make the same flight. I will lay off the Champaign, after seeing you!

[@mattsmoments2]

Just have one. 😂 I couldn’t help my excitement. I’ll also keep it very real the best I can.

[@tomsoden1738]

Can't wait to see this channel grow!

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you so much for that.

[@ack4184]

Nice video , I used to be a ramp lead for that A380 at dfw, definitely an experience working that plane

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you! I can’t imagine. I’ve only worked around 737s all of my career. I’m a little jealous though. Working around that plane or the 747s would be awesome.

[@lizsmith9007]

Thanku for posting...i am flying the reverse of this from LHR to Dallas with BA 1st class and returning busines class with AA in a few months... good to see your experience

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you for watching and Enjoy your travels.

[@CTde110]

Thanks for posting the full takeoff! 😇🙏

[@mattsmoments2]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@christriebe9067]

Great video Matt. Thank you. If one were to be picky, the waiter held the champagne bottle in the correct manner thoughthe neck was resting on the lip of the glass and he held the glass above the stem.

[@mattsmoments2]

Good observation. As I learn more as I go I hope to catch on to things like that.

[@ihsrosary]

Glad you maximized your consumption of vintage Champagne. Well done!

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you! I try. Lol

[@DaftPunkFan123]

What an amazing, kind man. Keep it up

[@mattsmoments2]

Thanks, will do!

[@andrewhickling5598]

As you were travelling in First, you could have used the Concorde Dining in the Arrivals Lounge, which replicates the crockery and Champagne used in the air. Also, you could have requested a cabana with a bath as you were a First passenger.

[@mattsmoments2]

Good to know. My first time.

[@andrewhickling5598]

It's having the knowledge. I'll be using the Concorde Room three times next year.

[@mattsmoments2]

Rock on! I dig it. Safe travels.

[@andrewhickling5598]

@@mattsmoments2 Many thanks, I will try my very best to cope lol. I will raise a glass of Laurent Perrier Grande Siecle in your honour. Cheers.

[@82attilatoth]

1. You can still ask for a stamp if you go to a manned passport checking booth 2. There is a Concorde dining area within the arrival lounge for First passengers

[@gazr9972]

Great report. Suggestion. With menus hold the camera steady for about 3 secs without panning. If the menu is long, do two shots. Either run the footage, or do a freeze frame. Much easier for the viewer to pause and read the menu. With panning and trying to pause, you often lose part of the menu or the top part is blurred.

[@TheStormChasingVeterinaryNurse]

Great video! Would love to experience First one day, BA have a sale on so might look...

[@mattsmoments2]

Fingers crossed you’re able to one day

[@maxthelab8457]

Just had our spring break - nipped over to SFO for a week on the BA A380 in First ( 2K out, 4K back ) The bubbles have changed, no LPGS anymore :( However, I did manage to bag my first Lobster in BA First on the outward leg - they must be loading more as whenever I wanted before they said it had all gone!!! ). Next trip in Sept to Santiago Chile, again rtn in First on the BA 787-9. Can't wait.

[@mattsmoments2]

That’s exciting to hear. Enjoy the journey and experience

[@maxthelab8457]

@@mattsmoments2 It keeps life interesting!

[@lovemunchkin]

Lovely video. X

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@iang4338]

Thanks for your video, I really enjoyed it. My wife and I just flew BA First from LHR to DFW, I sat in 2A like you. Two things I'd always wanted to do, the Concorde Room in Heathrow and flying on an A380. BA First gets a lot of ribbing, I thought it was excellent too, I do think you have to ask in order to get something unlike ANA First for example (incredible by the way). I also just asked and walked all over the aircraft, it is a city! I made one big mistake, we were changing in DFW and flying on to PHX, we could have had the First Dining in DFW like you did, now I'll have to try and do it all again lol. My ticket was 85K AA points and $700 in fees.

[@mattsmoments2]

That's great to hear about your journey. I have to check out the Concorde Room sometime

[@petrileskinen9915]

Great video indeed😊

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you

[@clausstimpfig3803]

Matt! Thnx for that video plus your honesty. Seems to me that you are a real decent guy. And that is so wonderful. Next: I could read some comments on your clothes that you did wear in First class. See, my husband and me we always "dress up". I love VERSACE silk shirts and lacquer shoes for me when Justin and Claus travel in First class. That is OUR WAY TO TRAVEL. Now listen, I would never ever judge somebody on ...how she/he is dressed. That is so intimate. That is so delicate. Like this kid who was upgraded to First on Lufthansa dressed in sports gear. Me in Versace silk and him...the champagne was flowing and flowing and we three guys had such a funny time on board. So, it is always the soul and the spirit that counts and not a t-shirt, stuff like that!. Justin and me we are not born with a golden social ladder. We are working hard and from time to time we "break out". Inflight service was nice. No other U.S. carrier could offer you food like this. Plus no U.S. carrier offers a first class cabin anymore! Yes the caviar was missing. Shine on

[@mattsmoments2]

Well said and thank you for your good vibes

[@DChatburn1]

Nice video. I will be doing BA First Class from MIA to LHR. I did the same route on AA last year on the 777. I flew BA First from ORD to LHR three years ago on a 747. I was not impressed. Neither of those flights hold a candle to Qatar's A380 First Class. Yes, the champagne will get to you. I am glad that you had an awesome time.

[@mattsmoments2]

Can’t wait to try Qatar

[@christianbayerstein5243]

You can't compare First Class in a noisy 747 or 777 with First Class in a super quiet and comfy A380. The A380 makes the difference , in all classes. And First Class in a BA A380 offers more privacy than Qatar First Class in a A380. By the way, BA will upgrade First and Business class to new seats in all its A380s.

[@divox9pqr]

Great video Matt. I hadn’t seen a report from you since your Alaska trip. How many Avios points did it take for the trip?

[@mattsmoments2]

Wasn't too shabby. Last fall AMEX had the transfer bonus and I believe around 54000 was transferred for 80000 avios

[@anthonywalsh2164]

1:42 great shot of the oneworld airlines. The only improvement would be a Qantas A380.

[@djtexas4993]

Dallas used to get the Qantas A380, as you probably know. Not these days. But.. they now have flights to both Sydney And Melbourne. So it works out 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you!

[@jbentley75]

BA First is a decent if costly option when travelling Transatlantic but if the hard product impresses, please try the Middle and Far East competitors - they blow BA away in every way, especially with the service and F&B. They don't be should publicise the availability of arrivals lounges at LHR.

[@mattsmoments2]

Definitely will. I have to work my way up and save for it.

[@151BOSS]

@@mattsmoments2 Hi Matt, I like to fly BA occasionly (I'm a Brit) but try the Emirates A380 business class it's better than BA first class, but if you can afford more try Emirates fabulous 1st class suites you will not be disapointed Iv'e tried both and BA lacks certain niceties .Great report and glad you enjoyed your flight. Keep up the good work, mate!

[@mattsmoments2]

@151BOSS thank you. I definitely hope to try both products one day.

[@jimbohr]

how much did you pay in fuel surcharges, since you mentioned using points?

[@mattsmoments2]

I paid a lot in fees so I’m sure it was tied into that.

[@jasonerwee4625]

I watched your clip from Lions Head. Next time you in Cape Town; paraglide with us from Lions Head to Clifton beach🪂 Safe travels bud

[@mattsmoments2]

Dang that would be pretty cool to do!

[@richardtaylor5438]

How did you find the flight?

[@mattsmoments2]

I just looked up different routes and prices and dates. I chose this one for the aircraft and it being a decent length in flight.

[@michaelreeves8164]

I don't know, I was smashed!

[@scouser19a]

​@@michaelreeves8164😂😂😂

[@ricardosam8050]

Thanks for sharing , not fan of A380 . Hope u have safe flight

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you! I’m really a much bigger fan of the 747.

[@LoganMcGunnigle]

Do you fly often? I'm A united airlines pilot I fly the 777 maybe see ya in the airport one day!

[@mattsmoments2]

I fly a good amount I’d say.

[@chriswilkes4350]

You are a very nice man. Easy to watch. BA have a very bad reputation at the moment, so this was a refreshing change.

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you for the compliment and watching. I’m unsure of their reputation exactly but maybe they’ll get it together

[@deepaksubramony5438]

Where is the menu? A good review always has high quality shots of the menu.

[@davidpattison5860]

Thank you for showing BA first class, I will never try it myself , however I have flown Emirates first class and business class ( mostly business class) and you’ve been duped , try emirates first class and when/if you do you go find the person who sold you BA flight you’ll slap them so hard ,

[@mattsmoments2]

One day

[@FlorianWehde]

Great video, I love your excitement. However, the Flagship First lounge attendants really need to learn how to pour champagne (or any drink for that matter), because touching the rim of a used glass with the bottle is surely not it.

[@mattsmoments2]

Thank you for the support and compliments. I believe you about the pouring. Im still very new to enjoying and knowing some of the finer features in life. I didn’t even catch that so thank you for pointing it out.

[@At_the_races]

I recently flew first Miami to Heathrow the plane was filthy.

[@mattsmoments2]

Oof! Thats never fun to experience

[@scouser19a]

Seriously for 12TUSD one way the food SHOULD BE EXCELLENT...

[@britanniafirst1254]

As an American, did the British Airways cabin crew teach you how to use a knife and fork?

[@nicolascorrea1146]

dude, everyone knows you hold the champagne flute from the stem..come on now 😀

[@mattsmoments2]

Not this guy. lol. You missed the part where this was my first class experience ever. Learning on the fly.

[@douglasslotolowicz9454]

This gentleman has more than a passing resemblance to Derek Jeter, just saying. Good review

[@mattsmoments2]

You're too kind. lol.

[@vuho2075]

What happened to all the helpful volunteers wearing cowboy hats standing around to help folks at the airport?

[@mattsmoments2]

I'm not sure if they are or aren't there. I wish I could give you a better answer.

[@tjittekamminga5170]

nice video! but BA lacks of real first class (no caviar) service and does not rules the waves anymore after Brexit and the loss of the Concorde...

[@mattsmoments2]

Good point. Sadly no caviar. I haven't properly had it either.

[@journeyingjohn3275]

BA can deliver a decent experience BUT frequently do not and if ANYTHING goes wrong, their backup and support is worse than SouthWest! (they also have major IT failures more frequently , which effect customers in ALL classes), I'm a British frequent flyer (70 sectors annually across 4 continents) and actively avoid BA when I can, they're that bad! When the likes of Air Astans (Kazakhstan), Indigo (Indian locost) and others provide a more reliable service that more accurately resembles their marketing then you know something is seriously wrong inside BA... Which isn't actually British but the UK brand of a Madrid registered multinational that simply harvests cash from inherited brand and slot dominance in the UK. As above, they CAN deliver a good service but in my experience as much as 50% of the time it's worse than a lo cost.

[@mattsmoments2]

Yikes thats not fun to hear. I'm just glad my first ever experience went well.

[@bugwar5545]

"Plant-based" burger. Ha! All burgers are plant based. Cows don't eat meat.

[@mattsmoments2]

Can’t remember what you’re referencing lol

[@bugwar5545]

The menu.

[@mattsmoments2]

Gotcha now. Sorry lol

[@tommay1959]

Meanwhile those that fly cattle class treated like sh**te especially on internal flights.

[@mattsmoments2]

That's such a bummer. Since I fly different classes I definitely have noticed a difference.

[@JamesBarker-yo2df]

Very good and detailed review, from Your side. Very clean flight from ba side. But overall 1st class on ba that too on A380 is a very substandard product. when you see ME3 ( Qatar, Emirates, Etihad) and SIA ( singapore) - these 4 carriers Business class - You will have a better product than this. Emirates Biz > ba first. Qatar Q Suites >>> ba first. Etihad First >>>> ba first. SIA first >>>> ba first. ANA, JAL biz is even better than this ba first. This is a very substandard product for a First class. No sliding doors, no USB C, WIreless Charging, no Bluetooth connection to monitor - ( I understand that technology changes very fast, but to change a hard product, its going to cost airlines a lot of money and with pandemic and A380 out of production, it will not be good on my part to expect more. But ME3, JAL, ANA, got their planes around the same time as this ba A380. But their hard product is better. Soft Product on ba is a very hit and miss as sometimes the planes are filthy and mainly the food selection is very substandard. But this is my own opinion. I am not giving a universal statement here. But from where I am, my home airport, DFW, ba is the only carrier flying A380.

[@geoffashden2]

It's a shame you didn't experience BA first class 20 years ago, back then you were treated like Royalty. Personally I abandoned BA several years ago due to their declining standards.

[@mattsmoments2]

That's such a bummer how badly times have changed.

[@secrethamilton1195]

My man… you can’t dress like that in first or even business class. Come on.

[@mattsmoments2]

Buy me some clothes then. I’ve seen ten times worse than what I had on. So relax lol.

[@pat10382]

Wow! Talk about someone in love with himself. I don't give a damn what you look like I want to know about the experience.

[@pattismithurs9023]

THIS is how you dress for First Class?? People smarten up. There are standards.

[@dreamoutloudhttr]

Show me where those standards are written.

[@scouser19a]

Get a life, on a long haul it's all about wearing something comfortable!

[@mattsmoments2]

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[@montymontgomery2471]

Yes but you ,have to understand he is a Yank. They have no standards, only Carhartt and the Gap, oh yes and the idiot trump. All that being said I personally love BA’s First class. I use it when ever I can and that’s a lot.

[@Sam-M7]

@@mattsmoments2Keep telling yourself that. Just because some travel first class does not mean they know what class is.

[@japanjack62]

Next time look the part, nothing worst than having to sit in 1st class or business with someone who looks a bum....

[@mattsmoments2]

Oh well. I’m sorry but not everyone has to dress a certain way. We’ll agree to disagree.

[@Mikedennis7]

Just flew first class in shorts and flip flops (thongs). Wear what you want.

[@seanp7dc]

It's private, and you can't see anyone from the F seat. So your silly comment is moot anyway.

[@Tom-zj8vq]

@@mattsmoments2 Ignore this ridiculous comment - nothing wrong with what you were wearing whatsoever and long gone are the days where you need to wear a suit to sit in first. What a bigoted rude comment. Hopefully a troll.

[@kurtgubitz]

@@Mikedennis7shorts, ok. Flip flops, that’s a big no no.

[@Sambxyz]

It is a sign of the times that such a scruff has such a low self-respect, and no respect for others, that he thinks it's appropriate to fly first class looking like the cheapest of tourists heading for Benidorm. I have flown many times in BA first class but I have never seen such a poorly dressed individual among my fellow passengers.

[@scouser19a]

Stop being such a snob, it's nauseating!

[@nicholasrv8834]

OMG what a snooty fart you are. Do you wear a tie on the toilet? I am financially well off, and fly long haul in F only. be it SQ, EK or CX, I wear what I wear 365 days a year, as I live in the tropics of South East Asia, which is shorts, a T shirt and sandals. Being an Platinum, and Paragon, the captain comes and says hello, advises me personally of the flight time and any possible turbulance, this after the purser has accompanied me to my seat. They don't give a damn what I wear, they just recognize I am a very frequent travelr with their airline and appreciate it. Stop being so damn uptight, in truth it is none of you f***ng business what people wear. Enjoy your next flight in your 007 dinner jacket

[@stevec9291]

My friend, I am a paediatric anaesthetist and like to fly in my theatre scrub pants and a tee-shirt whether it’s First or Business class. You better add me to your ‘low self respect, cheap tourist ‘scruff’ passenger list 😂

[@scouser19a]

@stevec9291 great comment 👍

[@mattsmoments2]

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