British Airways First Class from LAX to London
British Airways First Class used to be on my "no fly” list, but a lot has changed since BA First was dubbed “the world’s 2nd best Business Class”. After a pleasant LAX-LHR flight last year, I was looking forward to today’s 10+ hour 777 flight to London. Exceptional champagnes (once in the air) with mostly excellent food and service from a lovely cabin crew and a comfortable ride in BA’s new-ish 777 suites with doors. Other than the cattle rustling LHR arrival, a better experience than the current version of Lufthansa First.
Los Angeles LAX to London LHR
British Airways BA 282
777-300ER (77W)
3:40pm-9:50am +1
August 7, 2025
Departed 8/8
Cost: 85,000 AA miles
Since I had checked in online, I stopped at the counter where a pleasant gate agent checked my docs and then escorted me to the door where boarding had already started.
Not exactly a good start as there was only 1 jetbridge for the entire plane.
Relic signs from another era.
Once on board, all is well. The lovely BA First cabin.
Nice predeparture plate of nibbles, sadly with cheap no name champagne delivered from the galley without the bottle.
Time to look at today's menu...
And wine list. Lovely champagnes and sparkling wines...
WIth the exception of the not on the wine list Boisset Marsannay, the rest of the wines were mediocre...
After take-off, love the blue window shades.
My champagne taste test... Lanson NOBLE vs. the British entry Gusbourne 51°
And the surprising winner!
Showtime BA First style.
Sadly with a gross and inedible amuse-bouche... buffalo mozzarella, figs, tomato, truffle honey, without the truffle honey.
My starters were much better. King crab and asparagus spring roll was delicious.
Pea miso soup was very good.
Not on the wine list but the Boisset Marsannay was very pleasant...
... especially with my traveling Zaltos.
For my main, the Charcoal grilled corn fed chicken was fabulous, with marinated sushi rice, pickled ginger and seaweed salad, wok vegetables and teriyaki sauce.
After dinner, straight to bed for nearly 5 hours of great sleep.
Almost there.
Welcome to London.
And yes, the usual non-existent BA First Class arrival service.
On the other hand, ePassport gates were empty and I was out in just a few minutes. Then upstairs to the BA Arrivals Lounge.
For a much needed shower.
Then to the Concorde Room, reserved for arriving First Class passengers.
With some lovely champagne.
Why not?
Checking out the menu. Just for the photo op since lunch is a little over an hour away.
My Instagram video of my BA First flight from LAX to London...
