I Flew British Airways 1st Class - Is It Worth It?

I flew British Airways 1st class - is it worth it? That is what I want to find out, London to Tenerife 1st class.
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[@northbankgooner6126]

Mate that wasn't first class, it was Club Europe, which is BA's business class product. I could tell because you didn't have a flat bed. Which is the case for shorter haul flights. You have access to the lounges as you do with long haul flights but on the plane the only extra room you get is the middle seat is empty. Leg room is the same as economy. With regards to pricing, its a rip off to pay for it using cash, the only way of making it worthwhile is by using AVIOS BA's loyalty program which brings the cost right down.

[@DarrenJohn]

I know, funny how you have to book under business class though isnt it

[@richardsheppard5881]

Thanks DJ , great content and we appreciate your time making these videos as always :)

[@qlight2008]

Sat here with a hot water bottle! Enjoy the sunshine! Not jealous in the slightest.Have a wonderful holiday 🌞

[@Missy0101]

Have a fabulous time Darren, you deserve it. Looking forward to your upcoming videos. Take care & keep safe ❤

[@scooterspringsteen3544]

Enjoy your winter sun DJ and looking forward to the vids.

[@Shepherd999]

Just booked up for next year. Cannot wait to get back there. Great job DJ👍🏼

[@gabjen7548]

Thanks Darren, can’t wait to see your next videos and where you staying and what you will be up to.

[@DarrenJohn]

More to come!

[@QuarkTheMagnificent]

look forward to your videos this trip - have a wonderful time!

[@bigteno4597]

Enjoy yourself Daz, looking forward to watching the videos you post! Cheers bud, Dr Paul

[@John_XVI]

Great Video DJ the shots of Tenerife as you were landing were great 👍

[@collettekelly1522]

Ahhh Darren you lucky thing ,great video making me homesick for Tenerife .Have a terrific holiday have a good rest get the sun into your bones it’ll set you up for the winter .take care enjoy xxxC

[@linz347]

Lovely to see you back in Tenerife and look forward to all your vlog adventures.

[@BettyBoopey]

Wow 29 degrees! So jealous 😮😎 Enjoy your golf ⛳ Lizzie 🤗

[@jimscarlet]

Nice one Darren, good to see you back on the island of eternal spring, and whatever the virtues, or lack of on business class, it sure as hell beats the prison ship. Hope you're having, or have had a brilliant time.

[@jaydee5640]

Hi Darren so glad you are back in tenerife i wonder you will meet while you are there have a great time love to you and family xx

[@jamesjenner007]

Class video pal, really enjoyed watching a different take on the traveling aspect. Family and I are doing Christmas this year in Tenerife for first time,however EasyJet standard class all the way. Can’t wait. Cheers.

[@tonyadams8988]

As usual great content and informative and as always comes across as a lovely fella enjoy the golf DJ.

[@petermaguire101]

Cracking video and music 🎶 Darren mammogram on the old trumpet classic

[@MrMrcgs]

Excellent review Darren our favorite holiday destination

[@leehanley71]

Hi Darren, I enjoyed the video 😎 I thought the package you got looked very good. The lounge the flight and the food looked well good! Have a good one Mate, looking forward to more videos from this trip 🍻

[@paulbass1972]

Have a great trip! Bit of winter sun hey..

[@robthompson819]

I absolutely love your holiday posts, can’t wait to see what you have for us this time. BA first class you do right mate you deserve it after the bike journey lol 😂👍

[@corkion]

the holiday starts @ the airport here @ cork airport you can see the departure gates from the bar stool cant wait for april

[@rmil4531]

Ooo, looking forward to this.😊

[@juliethrower7920]

Another great travel video. Your definitely looking slimmer well done. 👏. Enjoy the sunshine abd the golf ⛳️ 😊

[@andyfreer8463]

Looking forward to your videos on Tenerife great food

[@kazzsimo8276]

Great views Darren. Thanks for sharing 👍😁

[@DarrenJohn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@colindarroch4022]

BA used to be the benchmark for flights. Traveled to the US , India, China and throughout Europe many times on business but would not now. They should learn from Emirates who are amazing. Thanks Darren.

[@lillianmoran6629]

Always enjoy your videos will be flying to Tenerife on Friday not first class though we're flying easyJet staying in Costa Adeje will look out for you if your out and about can't wait to see some 🌞 x

[@karensterling5597]

Hi darren j arrr happy u at your happy 2nd home, lol my partner was going book the lounge for us i said leave it t 4 hour flight we only on 2 hour flight nxt month,i think it looks good what u had , looking forward darren to your vblogs 😊

[@user-tt9ur9ww1o]

Have a great time on your holidays

[@reedsfromleeds6347]

Hi Darren, nice to see you back in Tenerife and looking forward to your videos, I wouldn’t personally pay extra for a four hour flight but it would be nice to not have the seat next to you occupied, it’s so nice when you step out of the plane and the heat hits you , enjoy your holiday Darren but I know you will you love it there so much , so do we

[@jay-lm4we]

No guarantee seat next to you would be unoccupied.

[@northbankgooner6126]

@@jay-lm4we You clearly have never traveled Club Europe. BA deliberately leaves the middle seat unoccupied.

[@jay-lm4we]

@@northbankgooner6126 👍

[@pfrylambretta]

i would love some of that heat Darren,summer left us far to soon!

[@lisacambridge6541]

Thanks DJ . Great vlog👍

[@DarrenJohn]

Thank you

[@eugenemcgeever2719]

It was a very good tenerife travel day blog today chilling out and relaxing waiting to boarding your plane flying from London Gatwick to tenerife south airport with British airways Daren john

[@waynewarbz3831]

Nice to meet you earlier near Amanda’s. Apologies for jumping out from behind the dustbins 🙂🙂

[@DarrenJohn]

Ha, glad to meet you Wayne + co

[@pomrobpomrob3938]

First Class! Trading Standards should take them to court for that.

[@srspower]

I recognise those seats, that's BA business class surely? And it's a shit business class too, BA and Europe generally need to up their game. I flew Business class home from Brussels (work mistake) and all it meant was that I sat at the front of the plane with the same seats just slightly more legroom, got off/on first, slightly nicer food with a real glass and the stewardesses were actually nice to me!

[@robertansell4538]

737 what marvellous aeroplane ✈ looked the bissness brilliant weather nice car 🚙 dj your have marvellous time 😊

[@barrycarson8960]

A320 ba don’t operate the 737 👍✌️

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

Us up north only have BA flights going to heathrow i wouldnt mind trying that going to the canaries on a 4+hour flight low cost can get a bit tedious, November can be a great time to visit tenerife done it myself twice have a great time.

[@juliemcgarty4764]

Thanks for the video darren I would like to travel 1st class' as a one off but I always go ryanair its cheap it gets me there

[@caybay2389]

👍🤗❤️ have a good holiday Darren

[@BettyBoopey]

Hi Darren, Yes it looks great in the lounge! I prefer less crowded areas to sit, relax & eat. I recently used the Virgin lounge at Heathrow- which was nice but bit on the small-size and busy. Have a great break in Tenerife! Enjoy the lovely weather there. Lizzie 🥰

[@DarrenJohn]

Thank you for sharing

[@hongk0ngfu3y]

The Virgin Clubhouse lounge at heathrow looks top notch

[@snacklofter]

The things you do for us Darren!!! 👍👍👍

[@carmenboddis3927]

Hi Darren do you think you will ever move back there eventually.have a great time thank you for letting us come with you 😁👍

[@DarrenJohn]

Who knows

[@andywrong3247]

Yeah thanks for letting us go with you next time I want the window seat you selfish man did you realise how much I wasted business class without actually sitting in a window seat.lol.

[@AlVlogs1603]

Great vlog DJ so well complied and the music was superb.Was the seat leg room better than normal ? We will need to play some golf sometime

[@anderson-coletheresa4453]

❤❤❤Just love Tenerife thanks for sharing DJ😊😊😊😊😊

[@kezzacollinson621]

Hi Darren, I am on catch up, and before this I watched Shelley at Hoppys ……….so the surprise was sprung that you were back in Tenerife 😂😂😂 Have a great break away ❤❤❤ And the sentimental gift 🎁 ……….. Good on you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DarrenJohn]

Happy holidays!

[@angelagraham9533]

Have a lovely time❤

[@GaryEdwardswiz]

Ace Pal is a way to Go simple and Off the Charts it's doing you well to spoil yourself with The Gang watching on Keep on Trucking Tenerife

[@thelmabrindley2369]

Hope you have a first class trip as well as a first class flight Darren

[@richt71]

Hey Darren. Enjoy your holiday. As a part time digital nomad that has taken 16 European flights in the last year I'd not upgrade to business. Too much money for me for what you get. Flew back with BA cityflyer from a week in Ibiza into London City on Saturday. I'd choose to fly BA out of London City airport again. They have new 3d security scanners so through security in minutes. Cityflyer planes are 2 + 2 leather reclining seats. You get sandwich, crisps and alcoholic drink with economy ticket. Shame they cover limited destinations though.

[@LorraineJones-yp2dt]

Another holiday Darren fair play enjoy your break 👍👍

[@angierobinson5570]

You might see Bradley Walsh from the chase while you are there hes staying somewhere near del duque ! The knightstrider passed him today on a live 😆😆 looking forward to the vlogs in tenerifee 😍😍

[@jans1972]

Looking forward to your stay in Tenerife.

[@DarrenJohn]

Me too

[@parasinthephilippines]

I fly regularly and use a simple rule. Anything under 3 hours and its economy anything over its Business all the way as im 6'3" tall

[@AGlugofOilJanBennett]

Another great video, have a lovely holiday DJ

[@DarrenJohn]

Happy holidays!

[@leesharpe5610]

Nice review , if im flying just europe then i like to spend less time in the airport ,but if its a long haul then i would do Business or 1st class. Must admit iv not flown with BA for many years , hope they have improved . Cheers

[@surfleetsurfer6370]

They haven’t. 😂. A steady decline in standards and a long haul Biz seat that dates back 15 years. Not recommended. Plus, they excel in still losing your luggage and getting it back to you 2 or 3 days after you’ve got to your destination. Horrendous if that’s on the outbound leg.

[@sandradowling4605]

Looking great Darren ....

[@hongk0ngfu3y]

ive been racking up the airmiles to fly to LA on Virgin upper class. Its looks over priced for what you get but the airmiles makes it a no brainer.

[@bigupsurrey]

Great video as always. Really like those ray bans, what model are they, I need those!!

[@DarrenJohn]

Polarize

[@magicmcquades6101]

howdy DJ,wow you can see youve lost a bit,,well done seneor.1st class wowser,i only travel council class☹.you deserve it mate,enjoy it as thiers no 1 st class in heaven mate.can you arrange lots of sun in tenerife first week in december please,i know your high up with the gods or the reeeef.👍🌅always a quality vlog,(always).say a massive hi to rick and shelley,❤❤❤❤

[@chriscoughlan5221]

oh well, lessons learnt!

[@pauljennings8432]

I hope you have a nice time over in Tenerife, I personally have had a bad experience with BA so I wouldn't fly with them again. I hope you get to have a nice curry there too.

[@stuartallen8310]

Worth a try

[@DanielPaulHairdressing]

I really enjoyed that video Darren you got some great footage on the plane. We booked in the lounge at Manchester on our last holiday and it was well worth the money. I do get the perks of jumping the queue, Rachael has multiple sclerosis and needs the aid of a walking stick so we are always first and last off the plane. It might be worth booking first class if you get extra leg room and an empty seat in-between. She always wants the window seat then she's up and down using the toilet 😂 looking forward to the next one 👍

[@DarrenJohn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DanielPaulHairdressing]

@@DarrenJohn Top Man 👍

[@Mach_One_Photos]

First class on long haul is definitely a better and more comfortable way to fly not so much so for short haul yes you do get more space lounge access and a few other perks but for what you have to pay it is not top of my list

[@DarrenJohn]

Totally agree!

[@junemccann5981]

Have fun in the sun Darren! 🥰☀️🥰xxx

[@chrisphallheatlover9848]

Hope you go for a curry ❤ Have a great holiday mate.

[@mikewilliams4499]

As a former journalist, Virgin always upgraded press if you showed your press card. Very useful on Paris to LA flights or Paris to Hong Kong. It’s only when you no longer have a company paying your travel that you understand how lucky you were. Having done the Paris to Cannes trip hundreds of times for work I eventually stopped flying and took the train. Greener and better. Walk straight into the train. Read, work and sleep then arrive in central Cannes and walk to the hotel.

[@Modaboy32]

Sorry Darren,but there is no 1st class cabin to europe/Tenerife, its actually called Club Europe But keep up the good work on your vids ! 😊

[@DarrenJohn]

Correct - but they call it Business and you pay for 1st

[@GTJ65]

Lounge looked fantastic, it’s great to travel business class with BA 🇬🇧 have a great trip in riiffffeeeee 🍺😎

[@Jay-Leigh]

Awesome 😎

[@EmmaKelly74159]

Just know you'll have a great time. 😘💚

[@Moonpig1971]

Flew back from Barbados last week Business with BA thanks to Avios Upgrade. Have to say was totally underwhelmed. Seats were cramped when flat, no real privacy and no mattress cover for seat when flat. Managed to get Virgin upgrade last year and that was 10 times better.

[@lesley5380]

Yup Virgin over BA for me aswell.

[@AllanNeaves-qn3zr]

Hi ya Darren, you lucky so&so 😮Taking a pit stop & chill out break a few weeks before " that festive season starts 😅 " Mind,as it now seems to start in the last week in August 😂😂 you'll have to leave earlier next year. Its been a strange year for all of us.Post Lockdown life at last getting back to " normal? " 😮.Question? When does a holiday start? Paying extra for your travel seems too me the right idea 💡 ❤. Your wind down starts before you leave home, reduced hassle means you almost gain a day 😊 So don't stress at a hooked drive,a missed tiddler on the 18th ( i have only ever played golf once and that was in/ on the 19th 😂😂) A quick foodie question 🙋 was the lighting in the lounge really bright? Thought the scrambled eggs were very pale 😢 Anyway my friend soak up the sunshine, the relaxed atmosphere and just enjoy yourself. ❤😊Allan&Family

[@858493]

Thanks DJ i wont comment on what is First or isn't First as l don't often fly, but l must say what a contrast between England and Tenerife, bit like here Down Under all green along the Coast and very warm and dry inland...thanks for sharing l really do enjoy your adventures..regards Doc from Down Under in Australia.

[@marysmith8675]

Soooo jealous! KZbin must be paying you well.have a great time!!

[@DarrenJohn]

You couldn't be more wrong - I have a full time job

[@zeldacarr6320]

The Gatwick lounge looks as if it’s been upgraded, good offering of food and drink. The 5b lounge at Heathrow is amazing but the main terminal lounges are incredibly busy. It all depends how much the upgrade to business/club Europe is. We have found it cheaper in the past to fly business with BA from Heathrow than economy with Jet2 from Birmingham! Beats the motorbike either way 😂Enjoy your holiday!

[@DarrenJohn]

👍🏼🙏🏼🙂

[@johncolton2859]

Darren Club Europe is okay but long haul Club World is great . Besides the lounge, dedicated checkin , lie flat bed and lots of leg room. Great meals, wine, beer and spirits . It’s worth it!

[@neilrea7283]

i have been to the sun inn and it is the best pub on the island and the staff are very friendly because you have steve wayne dave peat and Maria

[@DarrenJohn]

👍🏼🙏🏼🙂

[@karenfarr1335]

Have a lovely time 😊

[@keiranhyre750]

Fantastic vlog

[@carlwragg434]

Enjoy Darren

[@lisacrane3143]

Complimentary drinks you actually pay for within the price

[@countmurcielago9802]

You can’t beat a bit of sun when the uk has been getting soaked Th ecology weather has arrived here in Poland but not for long I don’t think Have a great break DJ 😊

[@mikedembo1]

beats the heck out of driving a motorcycle

[@DarrenJohn]

😂😂

[@whatthemoondoes3568]

I don’t get the ‘quicker boarding’ point. We’re all leaving at the same time 😂 I wait for all the numpties to queue and board whilst in my seat and then pop through the gate as one of the last few

[@johnny20510]

If you are on first and have a big as you are allowed hand luggage then you don't have to fight for a space to store it

[@whatthemoondoes3568]

@@johnny20510 yeah fair enough in that instance, I only travel with a rucksack so not an issue for me

[@eddiereed5025]

Never seen anyone boarding a plane with luggage have to worry about where to put it thats why there are stewards there let them sort it .@@johnny20510

[@rosalindhobbs301]

We’re off to Tenerife in 3 weeks

[@DarrenJohn]

Fantastic

[@GTJ65]

Fab 😀 enjoy 🎼😎🥳

[@liampoole238]

Good man Darren.

[@steve3291]

BA don't fly 1st class in Europe - that is Club Europe so business class. You get the same seat as economy, but at the front of the aircraft with the middle seat unused. You get lounge access, priority check-in and boarding, more luggage allowance and in-flight service. Top tip is to look at the aircraft flying the sector. I flew from London to Helsinki with Finnair (on a BA Code share), but chose the A350 service not the usual A321 and you get a proper business class cabin with the flat-bed seat.

[@nickgolding5786]

Could of had 2 x2 seating with wider seats hope you had a good break 😊

[@laurentaylor4933]

BA hasn't been worth the money for a long time. It was the Gold Standard for many years, sadly , in my opinion, it is an expensive airline with a budget service.Have a great holiday.

[@neilrmartin1984]

One good thing about BA - including economy - is the very generous carry on allowance

[@ryuhayabaker]

​@@neilrmartin1984I always used to be a bit critical of BA until this week. Ironically they upgraded us from Tenerife to London Gatwick on Monday for the last half of our flight because my friends had to catch a connection to Dubai from Heathrow less than 2 hours after landing thanks to french air traffic delays. They were very proactive, had moved my friends to the next flight taking off 50 mins later, and moved me to the front with them as their cab driver between the airports. We got out of Gatwick in 15 mins and was at Heathrow early enough that they could have taken the original flight. Don't think you would get a similar service with easyJet 😉

[@surfleetsurfer6370]

BA lost my bags on 4 legs out of the last 5 return flights I flew them, in Business, on long haul. So guess what? I don’t fly them anymore. Not fit for purpose in my opinion. Have a great vacation!

[@davemorris9275]

The burning question is how much extra was the flight? Everyone wants to know so I had to ask! 😅😅

[@DarrenJohn]

Impossible question, depends what you pay for flights

[@davemorris9275]

@@DarrenJohn not trying to be awkward but 99.9% of people would look at the price of a normal flight and then look at upgrading , or is that just me thinking logically 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@hubertl75]

There is no First Class on BA inside any flights in Europe. Was it a special flight?

[@hettychadwick8560]

Enjoy your holiday

[@paulmajor6517]

On holiday AGAIN!!!!

[@davemulready]

Nice One Darren 🥰.

[@DarrenJohn]

Thank you kindly