Exclusive Secrets behind British Airways First Class Service - Afternoon Tea in the Sky!

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  • Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
  • In this episode of Airplane Mode, Nicky takes us behind the scenes for an exclusive look at how British Airways creates the ultimate first class afternoon tea service in the sky.
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    Producer - Ted Willis @TedWillisTube
    Editor - Joseph Buccini
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 98

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 6 місяців тому +80

    “Sweet Tops, Savoury Bottoms.” - Wise Words to live by ❤

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 6 місяців тому +44

    Nicky is an absolute natural…at being chaotic inside aeroplanes.

  • @BenRJYoung
    @BenRJYoung 6 місяців тому +13

    the production value of this is top notch!

  • @robertspalmsprings
    @robertspalmsprings 6 місяців тому +4

    Love the BA First crew- charming and just a bit cheeky!

  • @charlescampion9898
    @charlescampion9898 6 місяців тому +6

    What a lovely video; and a reminder that BA staff can be the best !

  • @adaff
    @adaff 3 місяці тому +1

    I flew BA First October of 23. It was absolutely wonderful. While I didn't partake of Afternoon Tea (long story) I watched the guy across from me indulge. I loved watching the beautiful service and can't wait to fly again and enjoy it myself.

  • @rogerhargreaves2272
    @rogerhargreaves2272 6 місяців тому +3

    After 20 minutes of training and being constantly observed, that was a brilliant afternoon tea service.

  • @okeesmokee6658
    @okeesmokee6658 6 місяців тому +20

    I have no doubt that afternoon tea on British Airways is spectacular. My only experience with British Airways, however, was two flight - one was cancelled and the other delayed. Maybe BA isn't focusing on the right things. This was very well done, however, and very enjoyable.

    • @samomuransky4455
      @samomuransky4455 6 місяців тому +5

      Sadly, nothing on BA is spectacular and hasn't been in almost a decade.

  • @Matityahu755
    @Matityahu755 6 місяців тому +3

    Great hearing that Yorkshire accent peeping through. :)

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 6 місяців тому +3

    1:14 Ok now I’m thoroughly fascinated haha

  • @peterfinn6098
    @peterfinn6098 6 місяців тому +1

    The best afternoon teas are in Yorkshire tea shops. The scones usually have sultanas in addition. I prefer butter than clotted cream, which is for the more northerner. We also don’t need napkins, just our hands to wipe our mouths!

  • @roryhanlon927
    @roryhanlon927 6 місяців тому +4

    You're absolutely crushing it with this content!

  • @saremtedla63
    @saremtedla63 6 місяців тому +8

    Hello,
    I would like you to review Ethiopian airlines (the best airline in Africa).
    I'm not just saying this, i'm a huge fan of you and your channel.

  • @Luke_3500
    @Luke_3500 6 місяців тому +5

    Nicky reminds me of a chaotic Gordon Ramsey 😂

  • @n1msu
    @n1msu 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video! I don't know what BA were thinking when they commissioned the teapot design, as soon as the top came off literally just made me think of a squashed loo roll...

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing our life in the sky. 😊😊

  • @tirosc
    @tirosc 6 місяців тому +16

    BA's first class looks great! But man does their business class suck. Every year when I decide to spend my points, I actively avoid BA for how terrible and outdated their seats are. If only they put in more effect to revamp and spruce it up.

    • @hovelad8214
      @hovelad8214 6 місяців тому +8

      They are…over 50% of the aircraft have their new Club Suite now.

    • @MP-jy5ic
      @MP-jy5ic 6 місяців тому +3

      Definitely try new club suite such an improvement 👌

    • @natevogel
      @natevogel 6 місяців тому +1

      I took about 7 or 8 flights in old BA biz and just recently tried their updated Club Suite. It's a fantastic product now

  • @benjaminjoseph8487
    @benjaminjoseph8487 6 місяців тому +5

    I love this airplane mode series that you are doing Nikky. Great job as always and yes it definitely looks easier than it is.

  • @justmeajah
    @justmeajah 3 місяці тому

    Well that's unexpectedly good! You had talents working in the cabin!

  • @DylanX0
    @DylanX0 6 місяців тому +2

    Finally!!! BAAAAA content!!

  • @scruff520
    @scruff520 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video Nicky well done you 👍👏

  • @A-A-RONVR
    @A-A-RONVR 6 місяців тому +4

    I love this channel

  • @CC-si3cr
    @CC-si3cr 6 місяців тому +1

    Darling Nicky is the favourite of The Points Guy UK!

  • @ivanb52
    @ivanb52 5 місяців тому

    reminded me of a Goodies episode when they argued about how to pronounce "scone".

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 6 місяців тому +3

    Umm idk how to say this but I want to have afternoon tea with Nicky. I think it’d be great fun.

  • @kk-transport
    @kk-transport 5 місяців тому

    Love this for you

  • @r12004rewy
    @r12004rewy 6 місяців тому

    Not likely to ever fly first class have flown business a couple of times a huge difference between the two, but considering the price difference that's to be expected, great video though in flight is it as good?

  • @AbstractOcean
    @AbstractOcean 3 місяці тому

    Just had afternoon tea on BA193 yesterday, it was pretty much exactly like this. Obviously a faff for the FA's, but I'm a sucker for traditions like this, especially when you can't buy true clotted cream in the US.

  • @hufjournallife7218
    @hufjournallife7218 6 місяців тому

    Nice it great job

  • @susanbaker8216
    @susanbaker8216 5 місяців тому

    I've found BA service to be quite variable. Sometimes great, othertimes not at all! Well, really similar to many airlines...

  • @michaelleetrini3635
    @michaelleetrini3635 6 місяців тому +1

    You were great 👍

  • @ricardosam8050
    @ricardosam8050 6 місяців тому +1

    Awesome ❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

  • @ShumonM
    @ShumonM 6 місяців тому +10

    Their app seems to be under maintenance every 2 days. Despite all this maintenance, it barely works. Their flights are constantly delayed. I think BA should focus on getting the basics right before they turn their attention to afternoon tea in first class.

  • @Harmonikdiskorde
    @Harmonikdiskorde 6 місяців тому

    It's so nice for us to meet Nicky's sister!

  • @jamiesworld1690
    @jamiesworld1690 6 місяців тому +1

    How u score insight information with British Airways and get inside first class

  • @jellydonut888
    @jellydonut888 5 місяців тому

    He is too cute 😍. BA IS A FANTASTIC AIRLINE'S ❤

  • @ianschiller9612
    @ianschiller9612 6 місяців тому +1

    She is hilarious
    Great video

  • @techfitguinness
    @techfitguinness 20 днів тому

    Finally an englishman that can pronounce scone correctly, outstanding

  • @andrewhickling5598
    @andrewhickling5598 6 місяців тому

    You can serve me afternoon tea on my next flight in First Nicky. If it's any consolation, I was served it once and the crew member set the stand for the sandwiches and cakes upside down.

  • @melvincabebe
    @melvincabebe 6 місяців тому +3

    I know this is old news, but what happened to Jean?

  • @xenophondaskoutroubis5941
    @xenophondaskoutroubis5941 6 місяців тому

    Can you do Air canada all class review in its hub airport Montréal

  • @hussienalsafi1149
    @hussienalsafi1149 6 місяців тому +1

    ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

  • @jamiesworld1690
    @jamiesworld1690 6 місяців тому +1

    Glad u can do this on a t shirt nomneed yo wear suit

  • @karlnicholls1784
    @karlnicholls1784 6 місяців тому

    Jam first!!!!!

  • @2365police
    @2365police 6 місяців тому

    Nicky looks like Barry Manilow with that hairnet on 😂😂

  • @rupertdickinson2471
    @rupertdickinson2471 6 місяців тому

    The scone as in gone or scone as in stone debate rages on... 😅

  • @rajesh4cat
    @rajesh4cat 5 місяців тому

    No Thanks too low to serve I could get back problems from this job. But good video.

  • @jamiesworld1690
    @jamiesworld1690 6 місяців тому +1

    Good u camn enter high clas just with judt t-shirt and jeans no suit involved

  • @andrewstorm8240
    @andrewstorm8240 6 місяців тому +1

    Trained over…..days

  • @MSD88
    @MSD88 6 місяців тому +1

    Scone, as in gone!

  • @ag8869
    @ag8869 6 місяців тому +2

    fifth
    imagine getting a like from TPGD!

  • @visagrunt
    @visagrunt 6 місяців тому

    I don't know how many times this needs to be said: "jam first; cream on top." I mean, wars have been fought over less.

  • @jimhearsonwriter
    @jimhearsonwriter 6 місяців тому +3

    Now try to do it with some turbulence...

  • @phil1506
    @phil1506 6 місяців тому +3

    First is not worth the extra £ step up from club imho

    • @pacmanc8103
      @pacmanc8103 6 місяців тому +1

      It absolutely is worth it and a very different experience. Much roomier pods - feet are not in a confining footwell, but on a spacious ottoman. I’ve flown every version (787-10, 777-300, 747-400, A380) - the angle of the reverse herringbone seat is minimal compared to Club World. My experience in Club World has been underwhelming and the seating is tight. I think the new Club World is probably better in that regard. The Concorde Room at LHR is so much nicer than the business lounge it really isn’t comparable, at least to me. The only disappointing part is the tired, original furniture in the cabanas.

  • @SpeedbirdAircrew
    @SpeedbirdAircrew 6 місяців тому

    Great video and I’ve had worse service !!

  • @christianbayerstein5243
    @christianbayerstein5243 6 місяців тому +1

    Can I have some scones, please?

  • @Unstoppable56678
    @Unstoppable56678 3 дні тому

    That explain why my food taste like it was made by a UA-camr

  • @grahamkelly4991
    @grahamkelly4991 6 місяців тому +3

    You say scone funny. King's English please Nicholas.

  • @simonbarnard1861
    @simonbarnard1861 4 місяці тому

    If that’s first, it looks just like Virgin upper (business) class.

  • @Paulyauszesan
    @Paulyauszesan 6 місяців тому

    Clumsy Nicky form the beginning of the video

  • @user34274
    @user34274 6 місяців тому +1

    Nicky’s a cutie

  • @jpmasters-aus
    @jpmasters-aus 6 місяців тому

    I wonder if they provide a good quality food for people who are gluten free, or to we just miss out?

  • @donovanmurray6964
    @donovanmurray6964 6 місяців тому

    Well done bro, just a little more touching on you are good to go

  • @MaryNYC1
    @MaryNYC1 6 місяців тому

    I’ve read numerous articles over the years from travel blogs, flight attendants, and also from “The Points Guy” that we should never order coffee/tea on airplanes because the water is sitting in airplane water tanks that are only cleaned out two or three times a year and therefore the water quality is not good and unhealthy. So which is it Points Guy?

    • @maxsaviation9512
      @maxsaviation9512 6 місяців тому +2

      People do not get sick from it though! Also I see more and more airlines use a huge water bottle instead these days

    • @MaryNYC1
      @MaryNYC1 6 місяців тому +1

      @@maxsaviation9512 I was also wondering if BA uses water bottles to make their tea but the video didn’t say. Google The Points Guy article from September 2019 about drinking tea and coffee on planes. They mention the e-coli and bacteria in airplane water. Not good. The Points Guy needs to clear this up because their Afternoon Tea video contradicts their own reporting about airplane water.

  • @Gebriel
    @Gebriel 6 місяців тому +5

    Revoke Nicky's British card for pronouncing scone the way he did!

  • @bundybear61
    @bundybear61 6 місяців тому

    Did Nicky really put cream on his scone before the jam at the restaurant? This could be controversial! Cream first or jam first?

  • @JoaoPessoa86
    @JoaoPessoa86 6 місяців тому

    still wierd to hear "Queen Camila"

  • @A-A-RONVR
    @A-A-RONVR 6 місяців тому +3

    First

  • @shuaibmalik5199
    @shuaibmalik5199 6 місяців тому +2

    first

  • @bluestar2311
    @bluestar2311 6 місяців тому +2

    I can't tolerate the way he says scone 😮

  • @filxplane288
    @filxplane288 6 місяців тому +2

    A First Class without a real Caviar service is not a First Class, sorry BA. But for sure, your fares are First Class fares anyways !

    • @pacmanc8103
      @pacmanc8103 6 місяців тому

      In my experience, BA First is by far the most reasonably priced F product from the US West Coast to major cities in the Mideast (Riyadh, Dubai) and India. Much less than other European carriers and much, much less (and nice) than ME/Asian carriers.

  • @aylyi-huh9355
    @aylyi-huh9355 6 місяців тому +1

    do you constantly shake the camera on purpose? can't watch this

  • @brettcb471
    @brettcb471 6 місяців тому +3

    First Class on Bloody Awful is still Bloody Awful

    • @r12004rewy
      @r12004rewy 6 місяців тому

      brettcb471 not heard BA referred to as that for years and years, that's so funny (not)

  • @rafinhachris
    @rafinhachris 5 місяців тому +1

    🤡😂🤡😂🤡😂🤡😂🤡😂🤡😂🤡

  • @Truegho
    @Truegho 6 місяців тому +1

    That new BA female cabin crew has really disappointed many people who preferred the Julien MacDonald uniform, which was much more classy and smart, and really made the female crew stand out. Very sad that BA have downgraded their uniform to such a dull, drab style.

  • @gsmarkham
    @gsmarkham 6 місяців тому +2

    BA... A sad has-been airline. I avoid it as much as possible. My favorite European airline? Finnair, hands down.

  • @johnawalker9261
    @johnawalker9261 6 місяців тому +1

    STOP speaking AMERICAN ENGLISH, it’s an aeroplane!

  • @sweetiedarl6802
    @sweetiedarl6802 6 місяців тому +2

    Nicky bringing the true mayhem of ‘Cuppa TPG’ to the big screen! 🫖🇬🇧✈️