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SNAPSHOT: British Airways 294 Chicago to London Heathrow in World Traveller Plus

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Time for another snapshot-this time focusing on the passenger experience between Chicago O’Hare to a London Heathrow on British Airways 294 in World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy).

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Check-In

Check-in was handled at Terminal 5 at O’Hare. A dedicated area for British Airways customers is available (for both normal and premium passengers)

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Security

The US TSA were their usual selves. Thankfully, they were efficient at clearing passengers at speed. The queues were a lot shorter than normally encountered.

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Lounge

British Airways have two lounges at O’Hare – one for first class passengers (and oneworld Emerald) and one for Club World (oneworld Sapphire). I utilised to lounge for Sapphire card holders.

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Boarding

Boarding was called from the lounge, with boarding managed by groups.

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The Aircraft

The aircraft allocated for the flight was a Boeing 747-400 in a super Hi J configuration.

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The Seat

The seat used is the classic World Traveller Plus Seat. This has been refitted with new in-flight entertainment screens. USB and power at seat was available.

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Food and drink

A welcome drink was offered, as well as a full meal service and breakfast snack.

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Main Meal

 

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Hot breakfast wrap.

In flight Entertainment

This Boeing 747-400 is fitted with a Panasonic ex3 IFE system, with a fluid interface and a reasonable amount of content loaded.

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In-flight connectivity

Gogo 2Ku in-flight Wi-Fi was offered in flight. As this was an overnight flight, I did not choose to utilise it.

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The views

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Arrival

The plane arrives at London Heathrow Terminal 5B, requiring a short transit to the main terminal.

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Baggage delivery

A combination of “delayed arrival” of luggage… and luggage being re-flighted caused a lot of inconvenience after arrival at Heathrow Airport.

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The full review of British Airways 294 is coming soon!

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