V-Flyer

Well I have been and done it!

Folling the posts of the silly priced BA First flights from LIS, I have just booked two...... but before you all hate me - they are for the next couple of weeks and so I was unable to get Z class.

I am a geek, I grant you, I always look for a deal, as I like to feel I am "doing" the company as we all do, no doubt.

I tried to stay loyal, but even emailing a copy of the quote could not get revenue management to help and release an additional ZClass.

But here is the fun bit:

For a total of £4,406 broken down at

2 First Class Returns from LIS £1862 inlc
2 Night Accom Lis before each flight £170.50
2 Econ BA returns to LIS at £156
8 Cab fares inplace of Limo £200

I will earn Gold tier Exec Club( joined today, silver after first then gold) and enough miles for 2 North American Returns in Economy!

And just to make you really laugh (which I will try not to do on the plane when I look around) The same seat on the same plane direct from London was £6323!!!!! per flight

Now not VS I grant you but when the best price I could get from VS for just one of the trips in UC was £4468, this could really work out well

So next time someone comes up with a great way of flying with the competition please don't post it!

I feel chastened and bowed...

The Traitorous Cat

You have also created me more work, because I now need to search all the BA destinations every morning for the offers too...... I hope we don't meet in the lounge one day!

Cheers

bluefish

At the risk of being shot down, I can't fault you. Much as I am loyal to VS and dislike BA, I would love to sample their first class product.

When you look at normal F prices compared to UC there is normally no contest. Don't forget UC is a business class product - it has never been marketed as first class - except in various product placements:)

Have a great trip and let us know your thoughts.

Nick

Thanks Nick

I too am interested on the product, I have not flown First for about 6 years, but when I did before it was excellent!

As you say UC is a business product, but the question has to be what more can you get? So I shall be nerding all the way

Take photos I'd love to know what BA First is really like.

Pix

Me too! I've flown ClubWorld before but have never even glimpsed First

Good call, like your style.

Well what can I say........ trend setter, not follower....... i wish!

Blinding deal Bluefish, how could you refuse! I too look forward to hearing how it goes, people say BA First is a very good product, lets hope they havn't let service slip the way they have in their other categories. Enjoy and lots of pics

Got to be done at those prices, I will joining you end of May if
mother-in-law asks junior jag to spend whit holiday with them fingers crossed.I worked out the BA TPs and even if they allow a married account I didnt think there were enough to hit gold as they zero the TPs after you hit silver so 2200 needed or is my maths up to its usual standard?

I may be doing BA First next year, so i would definately like to hear all about your trip!

Please post a trip report on your return, we'd all like to hear it!

I have gone and done it also 2x BA first class from LIS-SEA end of this month we will see what they are like.