British Airways First Class
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[edit] On Ground Services
Check in online before you arrive. Available 24 hours before your flight, for all customers. Online Check in will close 1 hour prior to departure in all locations, except the US where it closes 2 hours before departure. Dedicated FIRST check in: A queue-less, personalised and stress free environment to check in your baggage. Available at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, New York JFK and Barbados. When you fly First you can ease through the airport with the minimum of fuss, with a dedicated First Check-in area and Fast Track Security. Dedicated First check-in available at selected airports, Fast Track Security available at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and New York JFK. [1][2][3]
[edit] Lounges
With access to over 70 dedicated British Airways lounges worldwide, plus an additional 170 lounges with other Airline partners, you can enjoy a relaxing and comfortable start to your journey.[4] British Airways FIRST lounges offer an environment that is elegant, calm and welcoming, a home-from-home which features deep, luxurious furniture in rich velvets and classic tailored herringbone. Dedicated complimentary business facilities offer email and internet access, printers, copiers, fax, and credit card payphones, enabling you to complete any last minute business. You can enjoy waiter served dining in the lounge, before your flight, giving you maximum sleep time on board. Pre-flight dining is available on all flights departing after 8pm from London Heathrow, New York JFK, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, Toronto, Chicago, Boston and the Middle East depending on departure times.
[edit] First Class Seat
The new First Class seats onboard Boeing B777 aircraft offer a individual suite, a personal wardrobe, a leather-bound writing desk that converts into a dining table, a new 15" in-flight entertainment screen and a buddy seat to enable customers to dine together. The lighting and electronic blinds can be modified to reflect mood and time of day. Customers have precision control over their seat position thanks to an innovative seat control unit that replaces the switches, allowing them to activate the bed position and pneumatic panels to support the head and lumbar positions.[5] Your secluded ‘demi-cabin’ guarantees space and privacy, creating a comfortable oasis whether you’re working, dining or catching up on some well-deserved sleep. The in-seat phones and power sockets enable you to stay in touch with the world below.[6][7]
[edit] Seat Pitch
| Airplane | Seat Pitch | Seat width | Recline | Number of seats | Seat configuration |
| Boeing B777 | n/a " | n/a " | n/a Degree | n/a | n/a |
| Boeing B747 | n/a " | n/a " | n/a Degree | n/a | n/a |
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[edit] In Flight Meals
First Class Passengers can choose to dine from our a la carte menu, at a time that suits them. British Airways employs a 'culinary council' made up of some of the world's most renowned chefs who work in close collaboration with British Airways' catering team to create exclusive dishes for First passengers. Pre-flight dining is available in the FIRST lounge to enable our passengers to enjoy the appetising menu before they fly, maximising their sleep time. This service is available on all flights departing after 8pm from London Heathrow and selected overnight flights from New York's John F Kennedy and Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, Toronto, Chicago and Boston airports. 'Lighter Options' have also been added to the menu specifically for late night departures. These have been designed to be a tempting alternative to the full meal. Examples include lobster thermidor, pan seared wild Scottish salmon, roasted Cornish game hen, lobster fish cakes, marinated pan seared cod or Thai style fillet of beef. An 'English Afternoon Tea' service has also been introduced for customers looking for a truly British experience. This new option will feature Twinings teas, assorted sandwiches, scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam and a selection of fine pastries.[8]
[edit] Service
British Airways provides a pair of luxury velvet slippers and a specially-designed sleeper suit for your comfort. A stylish Anya Hindmarch washbag contains selected products to help you get ready for bed and freshen up in the morning. We'll prepare your bed when you're ready to sleep, with the Turndown Service. Then sink into total comfort with a soft under-mattress, cosy duvet and plump pillow, all covered in the finest 100% Egyptian cotton.[9]
[edit] On Board Entertainment
Using on-screen menus, at the touch of a button, First Class customers are able to select their entertainment as and when they choose. They can pause or stop the programming whenever they like and even fast-forward and rewind, preventing them from missing crucial parts of the programme when food is served or nature calls! The system, known as audio and video on demand, or AVOD, is a huge step forward for the airline boasting the ability to run over 200 entertainment choices, with 100 films and TV programmes, 70 CDs and 20 games as well as radio channels and audio books. There is a greate selection of the latest blockbuster movies, a movie library with classics and all time movie greats, foreign language films, and a dedicated 'Skyflyers Kids' section with films, TV programmes, music and stories especially for younger customers under the age of 12.[10]
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