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First
First is our most luxurious way to experience flight. From your own stylish suite, to exclusive access to lounges, fast-track security, and excellent service, it’s the finest way to travel.
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The finest experience
- Exceptional, elegant British service
- Your own private, spacious suite
- A fully flat bed with luxurious bedding
- Delicious fine dining and award-winning wines
- Luxury amenity kits designed in collaboration with Swaine
- Natural skincare products from Wildsmith
- Access to luxurious lounges
- Exclusive and dedicated service
- Priority boarding
Your own personal suite
Your luxury travel experience starts here. Cross the world’s skies comfortably, enjoying excellent food and entertainment in your own spacious suite on our first class flights. Here, British heritage meets contemporary design, letting you work in peace, watch a film, or stretch out and fall asleep.
A new sleep experience: Get cosy in your fully flat bed with a thick, woven blanket featuring a herringbone design and a soft cushion. Take advantage of the turn-down service, offered by our expert cabin crew.
For extra comfort, you can drift off to sleep in cool-touch fabric sleepwear featuring the new official British Airways tartan.
Your own charging point: Your first class suite includes a personal power supply for laptops and electronic devices.
Luxury amenity kits
Arrive feeling refreshed thanks to bespoke amenity kits designed in collaboration with luxury British heritage house, Swaine.
Available in two colours, the amenity kit contains natural skincare products from Wildsmith, a plant-powered skincare brand that supports long-term skin health and wellbeing. You’ll be able to take your Swaine amenity kit to the flagship London store and receive a complimentary embossing.
Restaurant dining in the sky
Dine like you’re at your favourite restaurant when you order from our brand-new ‘From the Grill’ menu. You can choose from signature dishes made with all-British ingredients.
And, between meals, a selection of refreshments will be available for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Award-winning wines
Choose from a curated selection of white, red and rosé wines available throughout your flight.
In collaboration with renowned wine critic Jancis Robinson, we’ve chosen glassware that brings out the very best in every pour.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Johnnie Walker Blue Label luxury Scotch whisky has been served on British Airways flights for over 30 years. Today, it’s exclusively available in our First cabin.
Enjoy London’s coffee culture with Grind
We’re extending our partnership with Grind to bring the authentic taste of London’s cafe culture on board to our premium cabins and UK lounges.
We’re now serving our exclusive Grind roast in Club World and Club Europe. In First, our customers can enjoy their favourite cafe coffee in the sky, choosing from Grind’s speciality House Blend or Decaf Blend.
You can also enjoy a cup (or two) in our First and business lounges in the UK before you fly.
In-flight entertainment
When you fly First with us, you’ll have everything you need to sit back, relax and be entertained in style.
You’ll get
- A personal 15-inch screen and ports to connect your own devices
- Noise-cancelling headphones for minimal disturbance
- Access to hundreds of the latest films and shows including Paramount+
Free Wi-Fi
As a First customer, you can stream music, films and box sets, browse the internet, email and message from the comfort of your seat, and it's free for the entire flight*.
It couldn’t be easier to take advantage of your reward. Connect to the on-board 'BAWi-Fi' network and click the 'Free Wi-Fi' banner. Then, simply verify you're a First customer with your name and seat number or booking reference.
Space to prepare and relax
Take time out in our elegant departure lounges and wait comfortably before flying First. Modern and luxurious spaces offer quality wines, drinks and food, plus a range of business facilities for when you need to work.
On arrival into London Heathrow, stop by the Arrivals lounge to freshen up and get ready for whatever you’ve got planned. The Arrivals lounge is located in Terminal 5 on Level 1. To access the lounge from Terminal 3 please use the free interterminal transfer train.
The Concorde Room
You're also invited to the Concorde Room – our most luxurious first class lounge. It’s exclusive to London Heathrow Terminal 5, with discreet booths, full waiter service, private cabanas and a state-of-the-art business suite.
The Chelsea lounge
Located at New York JFK airport, Terminal 8, this elegant lounge is exclusively for customers in First on British Airways and American Airlines flights. Enjoy the circular champagne bar, fireside cocktails and a la carte dining.
Seamless check-in and boarding
Flying First lets you skip the queues, with dedicated check-in desks and fast-track security at various airports.
- Dedicated check-in desks at most airports
- Priority boarding
- Fast Track security at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and New York JFK
The First Wing
Available in London Heathrow Terminal 5, our exclusive First Wing gets you through the airport quickly and smoothly. It’s a dedicated space for First, British Airways Club Gold, and oneworld Emerald flyers. You'll have a private check-in area, two exclusive security lanes, and a direct walkway into the Galleries First Lounge and Concorde Room.
A new era of First Wing
We look forward to welcoming you to our newly refurbished First Wing at London Heathrow Terminal 5, thoughtfully redesigned to make your journey seamless from arrival to the lounge. The space offers a calm and luxurious environment that feels like your own private lounge, showcasing timeless British Original style with thoughtful details throughout.
Freedom to pack what you like
Generous baggage allowance
There’s no need to compromise when packing, with a generous number of bags included in First. Bring both a cabin bag and laptop or hand bag on board, as well as up to three bags in the hold.
Doorstep baggage pick-up & check-in
AirPortr can collect your baggage from your doorstep, securely transport it to the airport and check it in for your flight for you. This means that you can travel to the airport baggage-free and head straight to security when you arrive. This service is only available to book for flights departing from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Geneva, Zurich and Vienna.
Dedicated to You First
We’re here to help, whenever you need us. That’s why we have You First, a dedicated helpdesk for First customers.
Aircraft variations
Wherever and whenever you fly First you can expect the same top quality food, drink and first class service by our attentive crew. A few of the cabin design elements may vary by aircraft.