The Complete Guide to Booking British Airways First Class

British Airways First Class doesn’t get as much attention compared to many other First Class products. Often jokingly described as “the world’s best business class”, British Airways First Class has historically left much to be desired.

That moniker may soon become outdated, though, as the UK flag carrier has taken steps to improve their First Class product in recent years.

In this guide, we’ll dive into those changes and look at everything that is British Airways First Class. We’ll explore what you can expect to find before and during your flight, as well as the routings, aircraft, and the best ways to book British Airways First Class with points.

The British Airways First Class Experience

The British Airways First Class experience saw an overhaul to the onboard soft product in 2019, and improvements to the hard product on certain aircraft in 2020.

While the exact experience in British Airways First Class will differ depending on your aircraft type, you’ll always find yourself in a spacious seat that can be converted to a fully lie-flat bed, complete with a quilted mattress, duvet, and your own set of pajamas.

Ground Experience

British Airways First Class passengers have access to a dedicated check-in desks at most airports, as is generally the case when flying First Class. In addition to those dedicated desks, passengers also have access to fast-track security at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and New York JFK airports.

London Heathrow has the First Wing, which is a dedicated First Class check-in area. Here, you’ll find an exclusive entrance and a dedicated security lane that leads directly to the British Airways Galleries First Lounge and the more exclusive Concorde Room.

British Airways has a First Class Lounge in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow, but their superior First Class offering, the Concorde Room, can be found in Terminal 5, opposite from the British Airways Galleries First Lounge.

The Concorde Room is only accessible to British Airways First Class passengers, as well as Gold Executive Club Members with at least 5,000 Tier Points in a single year travelling in any class of service. The Concorde Room has indoor lounge areas, as well as a more open terrace that overlooks the terminal.

You can enjoy à la carte dining in the Concorde Room, including high-quality food and beverage options. A new cocktail menu…