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Can anybody give a detailed account of British Airways New Club World flat bed?

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Adam Westley

I agree with the comments made. It is the best business class seat I have tried. Ample personal space, although for broader passengers could be a little tight round the shoulders, and good "seat facing" configuration. Upper deck is preferable to the the main deck since it feels less confined and is much quieter. Window seat is fine but access to the aisle can be a little tricky, particularly during a night flight when the flat beds are extended. Privacy fan is a handy feature and the tv screen is of a good size. Overall a sound product and one I'd recommend.

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Bruno Solnik

The recent advertising of new "flat" beds by airlines such as CX, SQ, QF, Virgin and many others is misleading. Most claim a 2 meters (or some 80 inches) length; but that is very different from the seat pitch (usually between 55 and 62 inches), because the seat bottom (legs) goes under the seat in front (the seat pitch is the distance between two seats). Only BA has a true 2 meter pitch. In terms of space and comfort it makes a huge difference.

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M Sehra

I have flown the BA flat bed, on club several times, now from London to New York, Toronto and Dubai - The fact that I have been on it three times in two years, must say something. It is the best business class bed and will easily leave behind it's competitors - Singapore airlines, who do not provide privacy. The food is good and the entertainment (TV screens) are excellent!

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Mike Preston

The whole concept, allowing not only comfort but also the option to select privacy, is superb, and makes for a novel experience. The movable division, a fan type arrangement, between yourself and the passenger diagonally opposite means that should you wish to converse, you may do so in comfort without having to turn your head, and should you not wish to do so, you put up the divider. I have done three or four flights on BA's 'new' Club class, between London and South Africa, and even though I cannot normally sleep on an aircraft, arrived in the morning feeling refreshed and comfortable. I can also recommend the day flight CPT-LON, where the Upper Deck cabin arrangement provides a high degree of comfort for reading or dozing.

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Colin Geary

Probably the best business bed, but tight around shoulders if you're broad shouldered and can't fully stretch out if over 6ft tall, when bed is flat. No duvet. Nice IFE, with large screen. Upper level on 747-400 is almost private jet like in ambiance, very peaceful. A window seat on upper deck ensures loads of storage with small lockers running alongside the seat.

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Mark Barden

BA Club World Flat bed is Excellent. Forget Virgins Hype about flat bed its uncomfortable. I have Flown BA Club World New flat bed Four times now. Food service is okay,but if you want a Good rest or sleep, these beds are the BEST.

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Peter Smithson

The new BA club World Flat beds are fantastic! They were the first flat beds in club, and are, in my opinion still the best. First things first, there are far fewer of them in the same amount of space than the older cradle seats. (According to BA's seat chart, only 20 new beds on the upper deck of a 747-400 compared to 32 of the older cradle seats! So there has to be a space advantage here! there are also fewer of the new seats on the main deck, in the same area, compared to the old seats. Most importantly for me, the beds do go completely flat! they do not slope, so you will not end up in a pile at the bottom of the seat, as you may on some other airlines "flat" beds! There is so much space around the seats it is outrageous....but you do have to use your head. I counted four handy storage areas around the seat, plus loads of overhead bin space. I found the seats plenty wide enough....at least as wide as any regular club seat, but you are missing the large armrest which you may normally expect to find. I find this a small price to may for all the extra space I have been given. The cabin layout is very attractive, with both forward and rear-facing seats. Great if you are travelling with someone, but even better if you are not! There is a handy privacy screen if you don't want to talk to your neighbour. I found the foot stool, which forms part of the bed to be particularly cleaver....it is height adjustable, and is pivoted to the floor, so can be brought closer whilst watching a movie! I cannot say I have ever found the flight attendants leaning over during the meal service being a problem. I guess unless it is only a single seat configuration, food is going to have to be passed over someone- period. To sum up, all I can say is try it for yourself! I guess you cannot please all the people all the time, but as an innovative new product, personally I cannot find anything else to beat it. For the record I am 6'2, and have last found a long haul club seat that I can sleep in.