What's the inside of British Airways' fanciest cabins REALLY like? It's an £11,000 first class seat versus an £8,000 business sleeper as we film flights between London Heathrow and New York in the carrier's two best suites to find out.

Ted Thornhill flies first and business between Heathrow Terminal 5 and John F. Kennedy International Airport. He discovers a world of suites big enough for four, champagne worth £160 and service with a genuine smile. Read on for the full verdicts and watch the fascinating video of his transatlantic journey. odysseyWhat do you think of BA's fanciest cabins? Vote in our poll at the bottom... READ MORE: Inside the control room at British Airways headquarters - the nerve center that oversees up to 820 flights PER DAY
By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor
Published: 09:08 BST, 29 June 2024 | Updated: 1:45 p.m. BST, June 29, 2024

How classy is British Airways?
Very.
That's the short answer I'm sure I can give after flying the Boeing 777 in the carrier's £11,000/$14,000 first class and full class cabins £8,000/$10,000 business (Club World) between Heathrow and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.
It There's champagne in a bottle worth £160 ($200), suites big enough for four, and service with a genuine smile. And gourmet food.
I film both of my trips and take photos with my smartphone camera. So I have evidence to support my verdict. Even if there are problems. Keep reading for the full story and watch the video. And vote in our poll and tell us what YOU think of BA's luxury cabins.

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What's the inside of British Airways' fanciest cabins REALLY like? It's an £11,000 first class seat versus an £8,000 business sleeper as we film flights between London Heathrow and New York in the carrier's two best suites to find out.

Ted Thornhill flies first and business between Heathrow Terminal 5 and John F. Kennedy International Airport. He discovers a world of suites big enough for four, champagne worth £160 and service with a genuine smile. Read on for the full verdicts and watch the fascinating video of his transatlantic journey. odysseyWhat do you think of BA's fanciest cabins? Vote in our poll at the bottom... READ MORE: Inside the control room at British Airways headquarters - the nerve center that oversees up to 820 flights PER DAY

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor

Published: 09:08 BST, 29 June 2024 | Updated: 1:45 p.m. BST, June 29, 2024

How classy is British Airways?

Very.

That's the short answer I'm sure I can give after flying the Boeing 777 in the carrier's £11,000/$14,000 first class and full class cabins £8,000/$10,000 business (Club World) between Heathrow and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.

It There's champagne in a bottle worth £160 ($200), suites big enough for four, and service with a genuine smile. And gourmet food.

I film both of my trips and take photos with my smartphone camera. So I have evidence to support my verdict. Even if there are problems. Keep reading for the full story and watch the video. And vote in our poll and tell us what YOU think of BA's luxury cabins.