British Airways First Class Flights

The most comfortable way to fly, First Class offers the finest in food, entertainment and service. For travellers departing from London Heathrow's Terminal 5, there's even an exclusive First Wing check-in area.

First Class is especially known for its private seating areas that feature cushy mattress beds with thick duvets. Pyjamas are also provided along with a luxury amenity kit with toiletry items, lotions and lip balms. Combine all this with five-star dining and attentive service both on the ground and in the air and the hours spent travelling will fly by.

Personal 15-inch screens with noise-cancelling headphones combined with endless entertainment options will offer nonstop viewing and listening pleasure. USB and power ports are also available to plug in laptops and tablets.

It’s always a pleasure dining in First Class. The fine-dining experience is set off with lovely table settings complete with fine linens, crockery and glassware. Chef designed à la carte menus offer a wide variety of international dishes that are individually prepared and served in courses. Dine when you like as well. The designated cabin staff will deliver your selections at the time of your choosing.

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• Start your journey as a British Airways VIP with the exclusivity of The First Wing at Heathrow Terminal 5, a bespoke entrance and check in experience for First Class guests, complete with a dedicated security lane leading to a direct route to the galleries First Lounge and the Concorde Room.
• Channel your inner Royal and indulge in British Airways’ signature afternoon tea service. A selection of sandwiches, delicious pastries and scones, and a range of teas served in the sky, brings a new meaning to the tradition of ‘high tea’.
• The Concorde Room lounge features a large terrace looking out over the terminal and planes outside – perfect for unwinding with a spot of people watching with a glass of premium Champagne!  

Lounges

British Airways offers over 30 of its own lounges along with an additional 100 partner lounges around the world. Lounge access is available to those flying in Business and First Class as well as Silver and Gold members of British Airways Executive Club. oneworld alliance members with Emerald and Sapphire status may also use the lounges.

From London Heathrow, British Airways has Galleries Lounges at Terminals 1, 3 and 5. From Terminal 5, British Airways has the exclusive Concorde Room, as well as the Galleries First Lounge, a Galleries Club Lounge, a Galleries Arrivals Lounge, and a Galleries Lounge in Terminal 5A, and 5B.

Whether you want to work or relax, British Airways lounges have something for everyone. Catch up on emails or watch a little TV in the work and entertainment zones, or kick back with a glass of fine wine and a range of specially prepared light meals and snacks. You can even book in a treatment at the Heathrow terminal 5 Elemis travel spa!

For more information see A Guide to Flying in First with British Airways.