How is british airways economy class

There were also two USB plugs under the screen, which were helpful for simultaneously charging my phone and Apple Watch. The flight to London did not offer Wi-Fi, but it was an option on the way back.

First is the only class that offers it for free. This is expensive if you ask me, especially when you can download stuff from Netflix, HBO Max and the like before your flight and watch for free, as I did. Although the folding tray tables were extendable, they still felt cramped when our meals were served, taking up their entirety.

Read more: First-class delight and drama: My first post-lockdown long-haul flight. As someone who does not consume dairy or gluten, I generally have to call airlines ahead of time to see if they offer a meal that is both gluten- and dairy-free, which is generally not the case. For both flights, water and pretzels were offered shortly after takeoff.

No gluten-free and dairy-free snack option was available on either flight, although they did offer some chips as an alternative, which would have been suitable for vegetarians.

The normal beverage options were offered on each flight, including soft drinks and alcohol. I chose ginger ale, and the lemon with ice was a nice touch. My first meal was marked as gluten-free, so there was hope that I could eat it, until I opened it to see chicken, mashed potatoes and broccoli. I asked whether or not the meal contained dairy mashed potatoes normally do. The flight attendants could not determine whether there was dairy in any of the meal, nor did they have any extra vegan meals.

I was going to eat the salad until reading that the salad dressing had milk in it, so I ate the fruit and rice cake. The flight attendants were incredibly apologetic and offered me extra fruit and other snacks throughout the rest of the flight. The next morning, Aug. For me, the gluten-free meal was yogurt, fruit and another rice cake.

For my flight back to the U. I am happy to say I had much better luck. While those without food intolerances had a choice between a chicken and leek pie or a veggie pie, those who selected the vegan option received tofu and curry that was actually pretty good. The salad was wilted and the lettuce quite brown.

Nonetheless, I could eat nearly everything in the meal, minus the cake, which was full of gluten. One thing that was shockingly allergy-friendly was the dinner roll, which I topped with the vegan butter provided. For wine, you could choose between two red options merlot or cabernet sauvignon or two white options chardonnay or sauvignon blanc.

Although soy milk, vegan salad dressing and vegan butter were provided on the flight back, they ran out of soy milk, so I gave mine to the woman sitting behind me, as the three of us all coincidentally had ordered vegan meals.

Some five hours later, the vegan breakfast meal was once again unsuitable for my dietary restrictions. Although I could not enjoy either the vegan cucumber and mint sandwich or the croissants, I did eat the orange, cacao and cashew granola bar provided. For my flight back to Washington, D. On this leg, the class was two rows shorter, extending from Row 16 to Row I was initially seated in the first row and while I appreciated the unobstructed legroom, I decided the inconvenience of having to access the overhead bin each time I wanted something from my backpack outweighed the extra floor space.

One thing I also noticed was the ability to change the tint of the window to block out light depending on the time of day, as shown below. Delays are to be expected, especially during pandemic flights, and I experienced delays on both flights: 43 minutes en route to LHR and nearly 50 minutes on the way home.

Flight attendants recited this regulation on each flight and while I did not observe any violations on my flight to LHR, there was a couple on my return flight to IAD that were not wearing masks onboard. I asked a flight attendant if the mask policy was being enforced and they did in fact ask the passengers to put on their masks shortly thereafter.

However, the second passenger of the couple took their mask off within a few minutes, and it remained off for the rest of the flight. BA failed to say anything until we were approaching Dulles. I experienced the friendliest of service from the BA flight attendants. They were incredibly apologetic when unable to fix the entertainment system on my flight to London, as well as when I had issues with my meal. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation.

Alison Millington. On a recent trip from London to Toronto, I flew in both economy and premium economy on British Airways to see whether the upgrade was worth it. While the upgrade can cost a lot more on some routes, it's definitely worth checking what's available next time you book a flight — I know I will be. Make sure you choose a seat in the front row, though, so you can get up and down uninterrupted.

Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. First up was my eight hour economy flight from London Heathrow to Toronto Pearson. The seat — always an aisle whenever I have the choice — didn't look like it had been upgraded in a while. It also felt pretty small, though it was comfortable enough.

Leg room was pretty tight, especially considering I had to stuff my second bag and boots under the seat in front of me because the overhead lockers were completely full. Economy passengers were given a blanket The headphones didn't seem to fit the entertainment system properly for me, and I had to keep swiveling the cord to be able to hear my movie. Thankfully, there was a USB plug where I was able to charge my phone, as well as a remote to operate the TV with though it was also touch screen.

The movie selection was pretty decent, with a few good new releases I hadn't yet had a chance to see. I opted for "Aladdin," which was distinctly average. Pretty soon it was mealtime — at least for me. I normally order a low calorie meal whenever an airline has the option, because it tends to mean more fresh fruit and vegetables instead of weird, sugary puddings and cakes. It also means getting served before everyone else, which I'm a big fan of.

I tried to collect this using the self-check-in machines but this also did not work. At the bag-drop counter I retrieve the boarding pass and check-in my bag — the service is efficient but basic. Security queues are short and I am into departures within mintes of arriving at the terminal — it is a most satisfactory experience. Boarding is from gate A There is a short delay but this is well communicated by the gate staff. Various stages of priority boarding are applied.

After this, general boarding begins and there is no zonal approach for this. There is no priority boarding for families, elderly etc. The gate service is quite polite and efficient and despite the delay boarding is complete on-time. This aircraft is the renovated cabin with new seats and IFE. Boeing at Terminal 5, Heathrow. According to www. The Economy Class seat has a inch seat pitch and the living space feels comfortable without the forward seat reclined.

The width is good and comfortable and there is also an adjustable headrest. The seat condition is satisfactory — the covers are clean with strong colours e.

British Airways World Traveller seat. The cabin is clean on boarding. The seat covers are well presented, as are the carpets and these appear to have been renewed. The overhead bins and other cabin panels have not and as such not as presentable. There are 4 washrooms for the Economy Class cabin at the rear of the aircraft — these are clean on boarding but again, have older fixtures and fittings but are well presented.

The flight pushed back about minutes late and departed minutes behind schedule however, the captain mentioned that we should arrive with just a short delay into Houston. About minutes after departure 2 carts enter the cabin — 1 per aisle and a bar service is offered. This offers a full range of beverages including beer, wine and spirits — as well as soft drinks, water and juices.