British Airways

Whether you are in the air or on the ground, British Airways takes pride in providing a full service experience.

World Traveller offers excellent value and has been designed with your comfort in mind.

Features include:
• Ergonomically designed, reclining seats with adjustable headrests and lumbar support.
• Up to 18 channels of continuous film and TV entertainment on personal seat back* video screens.
(*on all aircraft except Boeing 767's.)
• Enhanced in-flight service with new menus, changing every month. A helpful approach to looking after families and children including 'Feed Kids First' policy, special children's meals, Disney toys and games to keep children occupied, and complimentary baby cots.
• Interior designs for aircraft include colours and fabrics to give a brighter, fresher look.
• A hassle-free trip through the airport, with on-line check-in or self service kiosks and a fast bag drop.

More than 11 million passengers fly on World Traveller each year.

British Airways' premier Economy Class is aimed at the discerning leisure passenger who wants more space and privacy than in World Traveller.

Treating yourself to a World Traveller Plus upgrade costs less than you'd expect. Here are some of the features that little bit extra buys you:
• A separate cabin at the front of World Traveller, with no more than five rows of seats, provides a more spacious and relaxing environment.
• A wider seat with 7" more legroom than World Traveller and extra recline ensures you have a more comfortable flight.
• Your seat incorporates adjustable features such as legrest, footrest, headrest and four-way lumbar support.
• Enjoy your own seat back entertainment - 10 games and 18 channels of entertainment offering the latest blockbuster films, comedy, drama and news programmes.
• In-seat power & telephone
• Enjoy tasty three course meals designed by leading chefs, as well as a complimentary bar service which is available throughout your flight.

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British Airways was the first international airline to offer a seat that converts to a completely flat 6' bed for business class travellers. Their "lounge in the sky" allows you to relax & sleep at 35,000 ft.

Each armchair-like seat, complete with footstool, converts to a 6' fully flat bed at the touch of a button. The unique lounge style layout is designed to maximise personal space and privacy. The flat bed has the latest cushioning technology to provide you with more comfort and further ergonomic support. Larger pillows and higher quality, thicker blankets help you sleep even better.

Multi-award winning Club World's features include:
• The new flat bed is 25% wider and extends to 6 feet 6 inches when in the new 'Z' shape.*
• Armchair-like support - The ergonomically designed seat is fully electronic with integrated lumbar support and can adopt any recline position between fully upright and completely flat. It has a fully adjustable headrest with 'ears' to provide support.
• "Lounge in the Sky" environment and interiors, designed to provide a more relaxed and home-like feel in the cabin.
• Personal Highlife Entertainment System with over 100 films and TV programmes as well as music, radio and interactive games. **
• New Club Kitchen is open between meal times with complimentary hot or cold snacks.
• À la carte menu inspired by the world's top chefs with expertly sourced wine list.
• Complimentary treatments at the Molton Brown Travel Spa available at London Heathrow T1 and T4, and JFK T7.
• Generous hand baggage allowance of two pieces, up to 18kg total (maximum weight of one piece, 9 kgs).
• 'Terraces' departure lounges at airports worldwide, offering you choice and flexibility, allowing you to make the most of your time (Lounges available at most airports, facilities may vary).
• Feel revived, refreshed and ready for the day by completing your journey with a visit to the Arrivals lounge. There you can take a power shower, get a bite to eat, catch up on work and even get your suit pressed (available at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Johannesburg - facilities may vary).
*Configuration of all long haul aircraft with the new Club World product is planned to be completed by April 2008, please check at time of booking.
** Not available on aircraft with a 12 channel in-flight entertainment system.

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In FIRST, you can be assured of the highest standards of service and attention to detail at every stage of your journey. Exceptional comfort and refined surroundings combine with an individual yet discreet style of service to create a flying experience that is unmistakably FIRST.

Key features include:
• A truly flat bed in the sky, with appropriate levels of privacy, access and personal facilities. Each individual cabin seat converts into a completely flat 6'6" bed at the touch of a button, and with sleeper suits, blankets and pillows, you are able to sleep undisturbed in total privacy. An electronic control gives you the ability to change the seat position at the touch of a button. A dimmer light allows you to control your personal environment.
• Each cabin features a guest seat to allow you to relax, chat or enjoy a meal with a companion who is also travelling in FIRST.
• À-la-carte Dining - You can order any item from the FIRST menu at any time during the flight, from five-course meals to light snacks. British Airways' 'culinary council', made up of some of the world's most renowned chefs, work in close collaboration with the catering team to create exclusive FIRST dishes. The finest wines, champagnes and spirits from around the world are served throughout the flight.
• In-flight entertainment - Personal video players with remote control allow you to watch what you want, when you want, from a choice of 45 titles along with a further 8 video channels, including the latest box office successes, comedy, documentaries and sport. Nine audio channels enable you to tune into anything from classical to pop, relaxation and easy listening music, as well as the dedicated well-being audio channel designed to help you relax and unwind. FIRST in-flight entertainment includes a wide selection of movies from the onboard library, which you can enjoy at any time on your own personal video player.
• Dedicated check-in, on-line check-in, self-service kiosks and fast track departure channels at Heathrow and Gatwick ensure a smooth and uncomplicated passage through the terminal. Your bags are given priority handling.
• With FIRST, as soon as you arrive at the airport, save time by being taken effortlessly through check-in and straight into the calm sanctuary of the FIRST lounge. You can take advantage of the Molton Brown Travel Spa at Heathrow and New York's JFK airport, offering complimentary therapies that have been tailor made to suit British Airways male and female passengers.
• You will be offered a wash bag designed exclusively for British Airways' FIRST by leading handbag designer Anya Hindmarch and founder of Aroma Therapeutics Anastasia Alexander, including products by Eve Lom and DR Harris'.

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