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Aboard the Boeing 777-300 ER V.1, British Airways introduces a first class that embodies luxury in regional air travel. Catering to a select 8 passengers, this class offers an ambiance of exclusivity and sophistication. The seats are designed for utmost comfort, complemented by gourmet dining and a tailored entertainment suite. The dedicated crew, trained specifically for this aircraft, ensures a journey that's both intimate and exceptional.

Experience regional travel at its finest with British Airways's business class on the Boeing 777-300 ER V.1. Designed for 76 passengers, it offers a serene environment equipped with modern amenities. The seating is designed for relaxation, the dining is exquisite, and the entertainment options are vast. The crew's dedication ensures a journey that's both comfortable and memorable.

Premium economy

Elevate your regional travel experience with British Airways's premium economy on the Boeing 777-300 ER V.1. Catering to 40 discerning passengers, it offers a harmonious blend of luxury and value, with improved seating, dedicated service, and an enhanced meal selection. The attentive crew ensures a journey that's both delightful and memorable.

Travelers aboard British Airways's Boeing 777-300 ER V.1 in economy class can expect a functional and inviting environment. Tailored for regional routes and 130 passengers, it offers essential comforts in a cozy setting. The crew remains attentive and dedicated, ensuring a satisfactory flight experience.

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British Airways's first class aboard the Boeing 777-300 ER V.2 is a testament to luxury and modern design. With 14 seats, it promises an experience of exclusivity and elegance. From the spacious seating to the gourmet offerings and state-of-the-art entertainment, every detail is meticulously curated. The crew's unwavering attention ensures a flight that's unparalleled in its class.

Experience regional jet travel at its finest with British Airways's business class on the Boeing 777-300 ER V.2. Designed for 56 passengers, it offers a serene environment equipped with cutting-edge amenities. The seating is designed for utmost relaxation, the dining is a gastronomic journey, and the entertainment options are vast and modern. The crew's dedication ensures a journey that's both comfortable and memorable.

Elevate your regional jet experience with British Airways's premium economy on the Boeing 777-300 ER V.2. Catering to 44 discerning passengers, it offers a harmonious blend of luxury and value, with plush seating, dedicated service, and an enriched dining experience. The attentive crew ensures a journey that's both delightful and memorable.

Travelers aboard British Airways's Boeing 777-300 ER V.2 in economy class can anticipate a functional and cozy environment. Tailored for regional routes and 185 passengers, it offers essential comforts paired with a vast entertainment selection. The crew remains attentive and dedicated, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable flight experience.

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Review: British Airways World Traveller on a Boeing 777-300ER

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jul 12, 2018 | Flight Reviews | 4

Thunderstorms meant my American Airlines flight was almost two hours late into Boston , meaning I missed my original flight. The gate staff advised to go to Terminal E as fast as possible and see if I could get on this service.

Two other passengers and I got the bus to the new terminal, ran through security and arrived at the boarding gate. My connecting flight at the other end was changed also and of course my luggage didn’t make it .

BA214 – Boston to London Heathrow (BOS-LHR) 31 May 2018 Boeing 777-300ER – G-STBG Seat: World Traveller 38D Departure: 22:50 Arrival: 10:20+1

Sympathy from the gate agent meant I was assigned a block of three seats to myself. Since this was flight four of five in a row, I really appreciated this.

Boeing 777 World Traveller Seats

Seats are arranged in three groups of three and I was assigned an aisle seat in the middle group. Small flat pillows are on each seat along with a blanket. Some dried vomit or food from a previous flight featured on the carpet in the aisle which was a little unpleasant.

Entertainment screens are touch screen though they do also have a controller. A USB charging port is provided for every passenger which is a great addition and is becoming more prevalent on aircraft around the world thanks to our addiction to devices.

Computer boxes for the inflight entertainment eat up a little leg room, but not much. My dream of putting the three armrests up and stretching out were dashed when an Indian girl from the row behind me decided to move forward to the other aisle seat. Drats!

Midnight Meals

Once in the air, the cabin crew come through with a drinks service. I ordered a Bloody Mary and a sparkling water and it duly arrived with pretzels and one mini Smirnoff.

When boarding I had spoken briefly to a crew member to tell her about my delays and what not. She was at the other end of the trolley and secretly gave me a second Smirnoff mini without her colleague seeing. BA often give you two, so it was nice to see she cottoned on to the fact I only received one.

While the curry looks a little bleak in the pictures it turned out to be quite tasty. The vinaigrette added the required pep to the salad and as a lover of sweet things, the millionaires shortbread went down a treat.

Breakfast Time

Boston to London is not a long flight by any means, clocking in at around 7 hours. After relaxing with a movie and trying to nap, the lights came back up and breakfast was served.

Overall Thoughts

World Traveller on the Boeing 777 is pretty decent. Passengers enjoy a large entertainment screen filled with new releases and classic choices from yesteryear. Being able to charge a phone throughout the flight makes me happy too, so the USB sockets are appreciated.

Dinner is substantial enough and the Indian curry was tasty, as was the rest of the meal. I feel the plastic cutlery lets the side down though as it looks flimsy and cheap for a full service international carrier.

The less said about the pretzel, the better. British Airways would do well to heat bread for economy class passengers instead of doling out plastic wrapped refrigerated sickly sweet crap like that for breakfast.

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That breakfast is so mediocre. What a terrible offering. I understand east coast transatlantic flights are short, but if you’re going to wake people up from their sleep serve something worth it.

Yes, that is really disappointing indeed. I am sure there is something better out there that can also be handed out quickly. The pretzel was dire! Thanks for the comment!

NEVER ever fly BA for the food….seems to me I’ve heard that lots!

Weirdly enough, the catering is usually very good out of London. The food in business class and first class is usually really good too. I found it odd that the food wasn’t great actually, as for me the food on BA is usually a notch above other airlines. Thanks for the comment!

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British Airways 777 Seating Map: Overview

This British Airways 777 seat map overview is specifically for the British Airways 777 200, one of its most famous versions. The 777 200 has four cabins: the First Class, Club World, World Traveller Plus, and World Traveller. Passengers looking to learn what these cabins look like before booking a ticket can use the British Airways 777 200 seat map.

Depending on the flight time, the departure location, and destination, complimentary meals and beverages are offered to passengers on-flight. Also, improved meal service is presented to Club Europe fliers.

The First Class, Club World, and World Traveller Plus cabins come with an in-seat laptop connector on all British Airways 777 200. Not all seats have laptop power connections on its World Traveller Class.

The British Airways 777 is designed with the passengers’ comfort in mind. All of its seats have an on demand video screen with audiobooks, songs, television programmes, and movies for people looking to enjoy their favorite movies, sports, and reality shows in flight.

BA 777 Seat Map: Best Seats

First class.

Going by the British Airways 777 seat map, the First Class cabin comprises 14 open suites. All the seats are standard with just a few noticeable disadvantages.

The only apparent drawback to some First Class seats that can be seen from the British Airways Boeing 777 seat map, is their proximity to the lavatory. The seats 1AEFK and 4AK are the affected ones.

For passengers traveling with a companion, the middle seats — 1EF, 2EF, 3EF, and 4EF — are ideal. Those by both ends, the seats 1AK, 2AK, 3AK, and 4AK, are primarily quiet and offer excellent privacy.

The British Airways 777 Business Class seat map shows that the cabin comprises 48 flat bed seats. The seats 10AB and 10JK in the first row have only one noticeable disadvantage — their nearness to the lavatories.

The seats 12A and K have misaligned windows, therefore, passengers looking for a bird’s eye view may consider it unsuitable.

According to the British Airways Boeing 777 seats, seats 15A and K are the most suitable in this cabin. They offer extra legroom, easier access to the aisle, and are most suitable for passengers with babies due to the attached bassinets.

World Traveller Plus

The British Airways 777 seat in the World Traveller Plus cabin is structured in a 2-4-2 layout. Of the 40 seats in the cabin, the 21st row seats are the best. Aside from the extra legroom, they have a footrest attached to offer more comfort to passengers. However, they have reduced width due to the tray table in the armrest.

In this Boeing 777 British Airways plane, the seats 25DEF are the most unsuitable. Aside from their proximity to the lavatory, they have reduced legroom and storage space.

World Traveller

The World Traveller cabin of the British Airways Boeing 777 comprises 122 seats. The seats 26A and K are not the best due to limited legroom, no windows, lack of floor and overhead storage, proximity to the lavatory, and reduced seat width.

As the BA 777 seating plans show, the 26th row has extra legroom, but the seats are not ideal because of their lack of storage, reduced seat width and closeness to the lavatories.

Proximity to the lavatories is also a disadvantage for the seats 39J, 39K, 36ABC. Furthermore, the seat 38H is usually bumped by other passengers; while reduced width is a problem for the seats 36AK, 37AK, and 38A.

British Airways World Traveller Plus Review: Is it Worth It?

By: Author Amanda OBrien

Posted on Last updated: 19/03/2024

In 2017 I flew premium economy with Qantas Sydney to Hong Kong return. It was a fantastic experience.

In fact, it was so good it made me question if I could really justify the extra amount to fly business class if it wasn’t an Australia – Europe/US flight.

So when was looking at flying from London to New York – and then Los Angeles to London return – I thought I would give British Airways World Traveller Plus a shot. Which I did back in 2018 and I recently flew with British Airways World Traveller Plus post-Covid in 2022.

I’m going to kick off with an update from 2022 when I flew from Portland to London Heathrow with British Airways in premium economy. My older review involved flying out of London Heathrow so it has quite a bit of information on checking in at Heathrow etc.

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British Airways World Traveller Plus 2022 update

After a long break flying with British Airways in World Traveller Plus I signed up again to try them out in July of 2022. I was flying from London to Washington DC, and then home to London out of Portland. I received an offer that was too good to refuse to upgrade to business class on the flight from Heathrow to Washington DC. This review update covers the Portland to London Heathrow leg in premium economy.

I somehow managed to end up on British Airways’s first (not sure if this is the first ever flight but it was certainly the first for a while) direct flight out of Portland to Heathrow. Everyone was in a great mood and there was even cake and sandwiches at the boarding gate for everyone!

As such, we had a very nice new 787 that I believe was a Dreamliner. Few things make me happier than realizing that I am on a relatively new plane as it always means a huge improvement in the premium economy experience.

When I mentioned to the crew that Virgin Atlantic offers its premium economy passengers prosecco the attendant even went and got me a glass of champagne from business class! As I said, all were in a joyous mood.

To be honest, not a lot has changed since the last time I flew World Traveller Plus with British Airways. The 787 I was on had only three rows of premium economy seats. I quite liked this as it normally means faster service and I feel more of a sense of space when the area is smaller. The seat layout was 2-3-2.

I had booked in my window seat when I booked the flight as I always do on overnight flights (I find it worth it to pay a bit extra at booking to achieve this).

One thing that has improved is the quality of the headphones in premium economy which are now noise cancelling. Also, the quality of the food on offer has improved. I enjoyed a very nice steak.

The Dreamliner 787 also has new touch-operated window screens and better cabin pressurization. If you are able to choose your flight and can see the different planes available, I suggest checking to find the Dreamliner 787 option for world traveller plus as it is definitely a step above premium economy on some of BA’s other planes.

British Airways World Traveller Plus Review (2017): Online Check-In

Unfortunately, things with British Airways World Traveler plus did not get off to a good start. Two days before my flight I went on to the British Airways app and was able to reserve one of the aisles British Airways Premium Economy seats – great.

The next day, when I went to actually check in online I was told that my passport number was wrong and that I wasn’t able to check in.

I then had issues with my uber so only arrived at the airport 90 minutes before my British Airways flight.

British Airways Premium Economy: Bag Drop and issues arise

I went and used the check-in machine for my premium economy British Airways flight and my seat had changed to a window – which was good news for me. Then I went to the desk for bag drop.

When the attendant is on the phone for some time when all you do is drop your bag, it is not a good sign. I was told by the attendant that I had been “sneaky” taking the window seat.

I was quite annoyed by this and asked how could I be sneaky when the app had done this for me. I was then told that they had overbooked business class and that seat had been meant for someone who was being downgraded to premium economy on British Airways – which meant they now wanted to move me to British Airways economy class.

I was so annoyed. It really makes me furious when airlines do this. Or should I say when British Airways do this as they are the only airline that has tried to bump me from flights several times due to overbooking.

In what other industry would an organization take your money ahead of time and then when you turned up to experience that service be told that you couldn’t as they had overbooked – and that apparently this was fine?

It is a major problem as a solo traveler as we are at the top of the list when it comes to who gets bumped first when it comes to air travel.

A British Airways staff member once told me that the safest people were those also flying with British Airways from a connecting airport eg Manchester to London and then on to say NY, followed by groups, followed by families and then by couples.

Only the male solo traveler is worse off than the female solo traveler. My annoyance was greater as I had injured my ankle in Nepal earlier that year and absolutely could not have sat in an economy seat for several hours without problems.

Luckily I had a letter from my doctor with me (I had it in case my ankle got worse and I needed medical treatment) so I was able to produce this and say I had to stay in British Air premium economy.

I ended up in British Airways Economy Plus but not without quite a bit of undue stress and frustration. This experience alone has been enough to really put me off flying with British Airways.

I do find it outrageous that you can be potentially bumped like this – and that the staff always seem to act like this is of no consequence and why are you getting upset? OK rant over!

British Airways Premium Economy Review: Getting to the Gate

Anyway, the flight was then at Gate A10 at Terminal 5, which means a very long bus trip. I thought we were driving to New York.

BA World Traveller Plus also means no lounge access and no priority seating.

British Airways World Traveller Plus Review: The plane and the seats

The British Airways World Traveller Plus 777 plane was a little old and compared to Qantas it felt a lot less spacious. The seat layout was 4 in the middle and 2 on each side.

I was on the side thank goodness. I would have been very unhappy to have paid for premium economy and to have had one of the extreme middle seats.

I often wonder who ends up in these seats – are they the people that don’t make sure they do early online check-in? Or maybe they are more tolerant than me.

BA World Traveller Plus Review: In-flight amenities

British Airways Premium Economy 747 has good quality headphones which were nice. The British Airways premium economy product also does have a very good in-flight entertainment system.

The British Airways Premium Economy in-flight amenity kit was not bad – socks, eye mask, earplugs, toothbrush and a pen. Great idea to have a pen as everyone needs one on a flight.

There is a lot of legroom and the seats are comfortable on the British Airways 787 Premium Economy flight. I was also pleased to see that there were 2 USB ports in the seat ahead and then 2 power points between the seats.

The food was a big positive for this World Traveller plus review 777 writer. It did feel like an upgrade from economy. We were also offered a lovely glass of sparkling wine before take-off.

Premium Economy British Airways Review: Some Positives

One of my favourite features of British Airways premium economy 777 is that they have a very useful brochure which explains all the features and benefits of the world traveler plus seat – this is such a good idea.

Every premium economy and business class seat is different and you don’t want to miss out when good features can be used.

There was also a good-sized storage locker next to the window which was handy – another reason trying to get the window seat is one of my top tips.

World Traveller vs World Traveller Plus

In March 2018 British Airways made major upgrades to its World Traveller and British Airways Premium Economy 777 cabins at Gatwick on their Boeing 777s.

Both cabins have had their entertainment screens increased by 50% in size. I’m looking forward to checking out the new six-way headrest.

Interestingly these new planes will feature a considerable increase in the number of World Traveller Plus seats – coming from a reduction in Club World. Premium Economy is on the rise.

So what about the rest of the fleet? World Traveller Plus is a major improvement on World Traveller, which doesn’t offer the best seats. Also, there are few opportunities to upgrade within World Traveller – apart from the exit rows.

If you have a long flight or an overnight flight I think the upgrade cost is absolutely worth it.

Upgrading to British Airways Club World

Theoretically, being in BA World Traveller Plus means it is easier/more likely that you can be upgraded to Club World. BA does offer paid opportunities for upgrades but not all the time – and not necessarily at the best prices.

The best way to check if this is an option for your flight is to visit the Manage My Booking page. The price generally varies between 400 and 700 GBPs.

For frequent flyers, Avios points are a good option for upgrading – or combining Avios points with payment. It is not normally the best use of Avios to upgrade (they tend to be their most effective for less-visited longer trips in economy class in my experience) but it is a good option.

Finally, if you are a frequent flyer and flying World Traveller Plus there is a greater opportunity for an upgrade. This will most likely happen when World Traveller Plus has been booked out and business class has seats.

British Airways Premium Economy: The Verdict

Overall, the seat itself is the key difference between world traveller and world traveller plus on British Airways.

On Qantas and other airlines, there does feel like there is more of a difference between the two cabins – particularly when it comes to service.

I was flying with British Airways when they were having extensive problems as an airline so it could not have been fun to be working for them at that time.

However, I am paying the extra and in my view, I do expect a slightly better service. I would hesitate to take British Airways Premium Economy again – mostly driven by nearly being downgraded to economy.

I don’t want to have to worry about this when I am headed to Heathrow. I, of course, would fly with them if there was a good enough deal, but they have certainly moved down my list after this experience.

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British Airways World Traveller Plus Frequently Asked Questions

What class is world traveller plus on ba.

World traveller plus on British Airways is premium economy. This is a class between economy and business class.

Do you get lounge access with British Airways World Traveller Plus?

No, you do not get lounge access with a British Airways World Traveller Plus ticket.

Does World Traveller Plus on British Airways get priority boarding?

Yes, World Traveller Plus travelers on British Airways get priority boarding and check-in.

Does World Traveller Plus on British Airways get to use the fast track queue for security?

No, World Traveller Plus customers on British Airways do not get to use the fast track queue for security.

How wide are the World Traveller Plus British Airways seats?

The seats in British Airways World Traveller Plus generally have a 38 inch pitch and are 18.5 inches wide. The seats are 1 inch wider than economy and the pitch is 7 inches greater than economy.

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Journeying John

Sunday 5th of March 2023

Glad your food was ok and an upgrade but I have to reportthe reverse, bith in and oit of India, there was no choice and what was actually served was worse than mkat carriers economy meals. As for BA's IT systems and contempt for customers who habe paid for a service they don't recieve. Your experience is far from unique and I wonder if you would ever have got any form of compensation had you not had the ankle injury. BA or the UK brand of IAG are #BestAvoided today.

Amanda OBrien

Wednesday 15th of March 2023

I doubt it on the compensation front John! Luckily BA seems to be getting better but I am still nervous about being kicked off flights when I am travelling solo

Jean-Pierre

Tuesday 21st of February 2023

Interesting you had problems with entering your passport information when checking-in. This has happened twice to me using the BA website. The two occasions have been years apart so BA have not fixed their website.

I eventually found a telephone number to call for website support and after about 40 minutes the agent was able to get my passport info to take. It was very frustrating, especially after paying for the upgrade to World Traveler Plus, the taking more money part of their website works very well.

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Is British Airways premium economy worth it on the Boeing 777-300ER?

British Airways launched its premium economy cabins and service way back in 2000, dubbing it World Traveller Plus.

The product is on all the airline's long-haul aircraft, so travelers (with one "l" here in the U.S.) will find it on most of the airline's major international routes, including to the carrier's U.S. gateways at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).

British Airways operates several types of long-haul aircraft, but I took a flight from Phoenix to London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) operated by a Boeing 777-300ER which departs at 7:30 p.m. daily and arrives in London at 1:25 p.m. the next day at Terminal 5. On the return, it departs London at 2:40 p.m. and arrives in Phoenix at 5:30 p.m.

Here's what British Airways premium economy is like and whether it's worth it.

How to book premium economy on British Airways

Before I decide which cabin to book on any route, I price out my preferred dates in economy and then also in premium economy — especially if it's an overnight flight and I want to sleep. I find I can relax more easily in premium economy, which offers more space and footrests. The seats are comparable in size to domestic first-class recliners.

For the Phoenix-to-London route on British Airways, the economy prices tend to be around $1,200-$1,400 round-trip, but I have seen them over $2,000 on some dates. The premium economy fares for this route can range from $2,200 to over $4,000 round-trip. I booked 30 days out from my departure and paid $2,994.35, which was $1,290 more than the economy fare for the same dates.

I also always price out a one-way ticket versus a round-trip, just to see all my options, and find that British Airways often prices one-way tickets the same as round-trips.

I have flown this route in economy a handful of times, and a few years ago, I upgraded at the check-in desk at Heathrow and paid 300 British pounds (about $385) to upgrade one-way into premium economy for the 10 1/2-hour flight back to Phoenix. I felt it was worth it to gain more space and upgraded service.

If you have British Airways Avios (or can convert credit card points to Avios), you can search for award availability on the British Airways website if you'd prefer to book your ticket as an award. It's easier if you have flexible dates, use the search-by-month tool and look at off-peak days. I ran a few searches outside of the peak summer travel period. It currently shows no award availability on the British Airways leg from London to Phoenix in October, but plenty of space in the opposite direction in economy and premium economy.

Pricing my itinerary out with Avios, it gave me the American Airlines flight as the return option for dates in October at 55,750 miles and $649 in taxes — the taxes are higher on BA than most other carriers. Even pricing a cash economy ticket, the fare was $620 round-trip but the taxes added another $649, making the total ticket price $1,269.

Here are the airfare and award redemption ranges for Phoenix-London round-trips on British Airways over the next several months:

Checking in to premium economy on British Airways

I always like to check in for flights online or using the airline's app on my phone. I was able to check in for my flight to London using the British Airways app, but was not issued a boarding pass pending a passport check, so I stopped by the British Airways priority desk at the airport to claim my boarding pass and check my bag. Normally I would not check a bag, but I packed my medium-size Away suitcase because London was not my final destination and I was going on an extended trip.

Premium economy tickets do get an extra bag allowance, so you could bring a cabin bag plus a personal item on board and check up to two additional bags of up to 23 kilograms (51 pounds) for free.

The priority check-in desk can be used if you hold elite status on British Airways or a Oneworld alliance partner. I have Platinum status on American Airlines, which gives me Oneworld Sapphire status . In Phoenix, there are two agent stations for priority passengers in premium cabins or with elite status, and three for those in economy. The check-in process was quick and easy as this is the only flight that British Airways operates out of Phoenix, and I did not wait more than five minutes. I also arrived three hours prior to the scheduled departure.

Once checked in, I headed through security using my Clear membership and went to the American Express Centurion Lounge , which is near Gate B22 in Terminal 4 at Sky Harbor Airport. I stood in line for almost 30 minutes to get my name on the waitlist and was told it would be another 30 before entry. I walked to the Admirals Club instead and gained immediate access with my status since I was flying internationally.

All this to say that a British Airways premium economy ticket alone does not provide lounge access to passengers unless you either have elite status or hold a credit card with lounge access as a perk.

On the return from London to Phoenix, I somehow missed the priority check-in area and opted to use a self-scanner to check my bag and send it on its way. This is a great timesaver in theory, but my machine was buggy and decided to become "unavailable" midscan, so I had to switch to another scanner. I did, however, make my way post-security to the south end of Terminal 5 to have a snack at the British Airways Galleries Club Lounge , to which I had access thanks to my Oneworld status, while I waited for the boarding time.

Boarding for the British Airways outbound flight from Phoenix always feels a bit like a cattle call as the gate is near the end of the terminal, and there are not really any seats, just long rows to funnel nearly 300 passengers onto the plane. The day I flew, the flight was fully booked because the flight the night before had been canceled, so anyone who could be moved to the next departure was.

The staff managed to board the plane in Phoenix quickly and efficiently, so there was not a lot of time lost at the gate. Boarding started at 6:50 p.m. and was completed by 7:30 p.m. A premium economy ticket entitles you to priority boarding after first and business class, but before main cabin passengers.

On the return flight from London, the plane was parked at a remote stand, which meant passengers needed to board shuttle buses to reach the aircraft and board via stairs instead of a jetway connected to the terminal. The flight was normally scheduled to depart at 2:30 p.m., but there was a mechanical delay announced at 2 p.m. so we didn't end up boarding until 4:30 p.m., and the process was completed by 5:12 p.m. By the time we pushed back, it was almost three hours after our originally scheduled departure, but the staff moved swiftly during boarding to get us on our way as quickly as possible.

How comfortable was premium economy on British Airways?

One of the aspects I enjoy the most about premium economy is the cabin size. It's much smaller and more intimate than the main cabin. There are only five rows in a 2-4-2 configuration for a total of 40 seats on the Boeing 777-300ER, just behind the main business-class cabin.

If I'm traveling with a companion, I try to book a set of two seats by the window, but since I was traveling alone, I opted for an aisle seat in the center section in the second row — 16G. I prefer an aisle seat, and my rationale here is that if I fall asleep, I won't necessarily be woken up by my neighbor if they need to get up since they can exit out of the other side of the row. Conversely, I won't need to wake anyone up if I need to stretch or use the restroom.

The seats are roomier than in economy, too — a full 18.5 inches wide versus just 17.1 inches — which feels equivalent to a domestic first-class seat. There is also a leg rest that can pop out from the bottom seat cushion and an adjustable footrest attached to the preceding seat.

The seat reclines up to 8 inches and offers an adjustable headrest with wings to cradle your head.

I found the tray table and access to two power outlets in the armrest between my seat and my neighbor's. The table popped up and out, and unfolded to twice its stowed size, which was large enough for my 13-inch MacBook. There was onboard Wi-Fi available starting at 4.99 British pounds ($6.40) for one hour, 11.99 British pounds ($15.40) for four hours or a full-flight pass for 19.99 British pounds ($25.60).

I found the Wi-Fi to be slower when trying to load files via Slack while I worked on the plane for a few hours, but it worked perfectly fine for emails and messaging on my MacBook.

Finally, there were two lavatories located directly behind the premium economy cabin and ahead of economy that premium economy and economy passengers shared. Since there were only two other lavatories at the very aft of the plane for economy passengers, there was a wait to use them at times, but it never took too long.

Amenities in British Airways premium economy

Upon boarding, each seat had a small pillow and lightweight blanket, which I found to be soft and comfortable.

There were also basic noise-canceling headphones and an amenity kit.

The amenity kit contained a toothbrush, toothpaste, lip balm and hand lotion from Scaramouche + Fandango, socks, a pen and an eye mask. I was surprised there were no earplugs included, like you'll find in many other amenity kits.

The personal entertainment system included a 12-inch screen in the seatback that was adjustable up and down so that when the person in front of you reclined their seat, you could still view the content well. The entertainment on demand included an array of new movies, classic movies, TV and music. The BA High Life Entertainment system includes Paramount+ shows, and I was able to catch up on episodes of "1923" with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren during the flight.

For a break between episodes, I would switch to the satellite-view flight tracker and check our location as we navigated up over Canada and Greenland toward the U.K.

The entertainment system can be controlled with a wired remote that pops out of the side of the armrest, but the same controls are available on the touchscreen. The headphones plug in right next to the remote in your armrest.

How was the food in British Airways premium economy?

As boarding on my outbound flight from Phoenix was underway and passengers were getting settled in, flight attendants came through the cabin, welcoming everyone and offering a predeparture beverage choice of water or orange juice.

Around 30 minutes after takeoff, the crew circulated with warm towels. Drink service started about 10 minutes after that, and menus were handed out. All service in the premium economy cabin was quick and efficient, and the friendly flight attendants made a point to chat with each passenger.

I'm not sure if it's due to the double aisles, but meal service overall on the plane seemed to take less time than on a domestic flight in the U.S. where they only serve drinks and pretzels. The BA crew definitely has it down to a science.

On the outbound flight, dinner service included a starter of quinoa salad. The main course was a choice of:

• A vegetarian Indian dish.
• Beef brisket.
• Roasted chicken with parmesan cheese.

The tray also included a dinner roll and butter, cheddar cheese with crackers and a vanilla bean cheesecake with tropical jelly.

I selected the chicken with roasted potatoes for my entree. The temperature was perfect, and the chicken was tasty. I know it's hard to get a good crisp on roasted potatoes served in the sky, but they were decent. I'm not really a dessert fan so I only took a bite of the vanilla bean cheesecake and decided to eat the cheese and crackers instead. Bottled water and a choice of beverage were also included. The bar menu includes a selection of cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, tea, coffee and soft drinks.

After dinner, the crew dimmed the lights and I watched a movie before reclining my seat, donning my eye mask and sleeping on and off for about four hours. In my book, that's better than nothing!

About two hours after dinner, I was awake when crew members came by handing out Walker shortbread cookies. The buttery goodness is something I always associate with my trips to the U.K. Around midnight U.K. time, the crew circulated with a choice of water or orange juice. I'm still not sure about orange juice at dinnertime or midnight, so I grabbed more water.

About an hour before landing in London, breakfast service was delivered and passengers had a choice of:

• Scrambled eggs with mushrooms, bacon and potato hash
• Cheddar cheese omelet, potato wedges, cherry tomatoes and asparagus

Both dishes were accompanied by a fruit cocktail cup and a muffin. I only ate a few bites of my scrambled eggs and side veggies, which was enough to hold me over until I could grab a full meal once in London.

The food quality on the outbound flight to London was OK but not excellent. However, on the return flight to Phoenix, both dinner service and the light meal before landing were some of the best food I've had on a flight. Around 30 minutes after takeoff, the crew circulated with warm towels, followed 10 minutes later by water, orange juice and pretzels.

Dinner service started just after 7 p.m. (we'd been in the air about 90 minutes) and was a choice of:

• Rigatoni pasta in a slow-roasted tomato sauce.
• Chicken tikka masala with rice pilaf.
• Braised leg of lamb with pea mousseline, roasted cauliflower and rosemary jus.

Lamb is one of my favorite dishes, so I gave it a go and was pleasantly surprised at how tender and juicy it was. I'm not a fan of peas, but whip them up in a mousseline, and they're apparently delicious. The pannacotta was a good balance of passion fruit with a touch of sweetness. The couscous tabbouleh that accompanied the entree sat atop a coriander yogurt sauce that was light and tangy.

The light meal prior to landing was not breakfast this time as the London-Phoenix leg normally lands around 7 p.m. in the evening, so the offerings were:

• Chicken and vegetable pie.
• Aubergine (eggplant) parmigiana.

British Airways hit a home run with two of my favorites on the same flight. I chose the eggplant, and it was delicious. I rarely eat bread on a flight unless it is fresh and warm. This roll was wrapped in plastic so I skipped it in favor of the apple and rhubarb crumble, which was a nice blend of tart and sweet to end the meal.

Dining in premium economy definitely felt like an upgraded experience to the economy cabin. The main entrees, side dishes and most desserts were served on real ceramic plates. The napkins were cloth, not paper, and the silverware was metal, not plastic. Actual glasses came on the tray for your water or other beverage, and cocktails were served in glasses, not single-use plastic cups.

On previous flights in British Airways economy, I remember being handed a dinner tray, and everything was wrapped in foil or plastic. The presentation is definitely elevated in premium economy.

Was British Airways' premium economy worth it? 

Having flown both economy and premium economy on this route, I can say that the premium economy experience is definitely an upgrade and more restful than flying in economy. I am a frugal traveler, though, and I have a hard time shelling out hundreds or even a thousand dollars more than necessary, so I only tend to book premium economy when I know I need to sleep on an overnight flight, and I'm more than happy to fly economy on the return if it's a daytime flight. That helps keep the price of airfare lower.

Booking mixed fares on British Airways is a good way to save at least a little money if you only need to fly something nicer than coach on one of the segments. If you prefer to book using Avios instead of cash, you can also mix fares. Taxes are expensive, though, and can cost over $600 round-trip on this route.

If you are looking for genuinely friendly service and upgraded amenities (like the soft blanket!), then I would definitely recommend flying British Airways premium economy — especially if you want to arrive rested and well-fed.

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SELECTING the right seat on British Airways' Boeing 777 can enhance your flying experience.

From prioritising a quick exit to finding the best spot for a nap, here’s a guide to help you choose the perfect seat for your travel needs.

Getting off the plane first

Exiting swiftly upon landing can often set the tone for the rest of your journey.

For those prioritising a quick exit, seats located near the front of the plane are your best bet.

In British Airways ' Boeing 777, this means aiming for seats in rows 1 to 4, particularly aisle seats, which offer the advantage of being among the first passengers to disembark.

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If stretching out is a priority, consider seats in exit rows or bulkhead seats.

On British Airways' Boeing 777, these are typically found in rows 10, 21, and 22.

Best seats for taking pictures

For avid photographers or those who simply enjoy gazing at the world from above, the best seats are usually by the windows.

Seats in rows 16 to 26 on the Boeing 777 offer unobstructed views.

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Choose a window seat on the side of the plane that matches your destination for the best photo opportunities.

Best seats to get food

Enjoying a good meal onboard is part of the travel experience.

On British Airways' Boeing 777, seats in the front, middle or end of the plane, around rows 1, 4, 10 and 50, are typically served food first.

If you’re eager to satisfy your hunger promptly, aim for seats in these sections.

Best seats to take a nap

When it’s time to catch some shut-eye, a quiet and comfortable seat can make all the difference.

Seats in rows 25 to 35 on the Boeing 777 tend to experience less foot traffic and noise, making them ideal for a peaceful nap.

Choose a window seat for extra privacy and a quieter environment.

British Airways seats to avoid

While British Airways strives to provide comfort across its fleet, certain seats may not offer the best experience.

Avoid seats near the toilets (typically in the last rows of each section) due to increased foot traffic.

Additionally seats in the middle section, such as those in rows 35 to 40 may feel more cramped and have less desirable legroom.

How much does a British Airways seat cost?

The price of a seat depends on the type of seat and the aircraft you are travelling in.

However, when booking a basic ticket, which includes economy and hand baggage only , you will get an allocated seat 24 hours before departure when check-in opens.

Here are some estimated costs for seat selection, but note that these prices are approximate and can vary with each flight:

• Euro Traveller (economy short haul) – £7
• World Traveller (economy long haul) – standard £20, twin seats £30, exit row £50
• World Traveller Plus (premium economy long haul) – £18, exit row £50
• Club Europe (business class short haul) – £14
• Club World (business class long haul) – £62
• First – seat selection is always free at time of booking

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This aircraft features AVOD (Audio Video on Demand) at every seat with 120 CD's and several radio programs, including the BBC. A USB and RCA interface is provided in each class, allowing passengers to play music or watch videos from their own entertainment device on their inflight television. Enhanced earphones are provided in First, Club World and World Traveller Plus. Headphones are also complimentary in World Traveller.

This aircraft features AVOD (Audio Video on Demand) at every seat with a wide variety of movies, television and short entertainment programs. A USB and RCA interface is provided in each class, allowing passengers to play music or watch videos from their own entertainment device on their inflight television. Enhanced earphones are provided in First, Club World and World Traveller Plus. Headphones are also complimentary in World Traveller. Enhanced earphones are provided in First, Club World, and World Traveller Plus. Headphones are also complimentary in World Traveller.

AC Power, which does not require an adapter, is available at each seat in First and Club World. Seats in World Traveller and World Traveller plus share power sockets. 

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This aircraft is configured with four classes and features all of the airline's newest inflight products. Currently it operates routes to India  and the Middle East.

First Class features British Airway's innovative electric blind windows and increased space from its original First Class.

Club World remains the same product as current with alternating forward and backwards seating.

British Airway's new Premium Economy is featured with an enhanced seat and a larger personal television. World Traveller features a new slimmer seat, with a hard back.

Power, USB, and RCA connectivity is available in all classes.

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British Airways flight departs Heathrow and arrives back in London after 11-hour ‘flight to nowhere’

B ritish Airways passengers were forced to endure an 11-hour “flight to nowhere” when a Boeing 777-200 aircraft developed a “technical issue” on Sunday morning.

Flight BA31 from London to Hong Kong was over four hours into the 12h 45m journey when the decision was made to return to its departure airport.

Data from tracking site FlightRadar24 shows that the service was flying at 35,000ft over Turkmenistan when the 23-year-old Boeing 777-200 was turned around by the crew.

The flight departed for Hong Kong International from Heathrow Airport on Saturday evening (29 June) at 8.55pm.

Upon returning to the London runway 11 hours later – only two hours less than the original entire flight time – the Hong Kong service was cancelled.

London Heathrow is British Airways’ home base with an onsite maintenance team established to make repairs.

The airline said in a statement: “The flight returned to London Heathrow as a precaution due to a minor technical issue.

“It landed safely and customers disembarked as normal. We’ve apologised to our customers for the disruption to their journey.”

On Sunday, the rescheduled BA31 flight again failed to land as planned when it was diverted to Budapest three hours into the journey due to a medical emergency onboard.

It’s not the first time technical issues have forced a flight to turn around in the last year.

A British Airways service from London to Texas turned back just as the aircraft reached North America , resulting in passengers enduring a nine-hour flight to nowhere.

A “flight to nowhere” refers to any flight that ends up landing back at its departure airport without stopping off elsewhere.

Flight records show that the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, headed to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston , had just crossed the Canadian border before backtracking earlier this month.

Last November, Air New Zealand was forced to operate an 11-hour “flight to nowhere” after a plane carrying passengers developed a technical fault.

Flight NZ26 from Auckland to Chicago was four hours into the 15-hour scheduled flight on Wednesday (8 November) when the decision was made to turn back.

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A British Airways Boeing 777 aircraft bound for Hong Kong had to turn around recently due to a technical issue. The service takes more than 12 hours to complete, but the incident resulted in the aircraft flying for over 10 hours just to return to London.

Technical issue forces turnaround

On June 29, British Airways flight BA 31 between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) had to return to London after flying for about a third of the route.

Per Flightradar24 , the Boeing 777 took off at 20:55 and reached Turkmenistan when it turned around at 35,000 feet. The airline said the decision to return to London was taken after the aircraft developed a technical problem. LHR is British Airways' main base, and a proper maintenance team is available there.

However, the passengers had to endure around 11 hours of journey just to come back to London. The service usually takes a little over 12 hours to land in Hong Kong. The flight was eventually canceled, with British Airways commenting,

“The flight returned to London Heathrow as a precaution due to a minor technical issue. It landed safely and customers disembarked as normal. We’ve apologised to our customers for the disruption to their journey.”

Coincidentally, the same service the next day was also disrupted mid-flight following a medical emergency onboard. According to data by Flightradar24, the 777 diverted to Budapest, where it eventually took off at 02:01 for Hong Kong.

About the aircraft

The aircraft involved in the June 29 incident is an almost 24-year-old Boeing 777-200ER registered as G-YMMI. It was delivered to British Airways in November 2000 and has accumulated more than 100,000 flight hours across 12,609 flight cycles as of April 2024, per ch-aviation. It offers a total of 272 seats, with 184 in economy, 40 in premium economy, and 48 in business class.

British Airways has more than 50 active Boeing 777s in its fleet. Of these, it currently has 40 777-200ERs and 15 777-300ERs, according to data by ch-aviation . Its widebody fleet also comprises Boeing 787s, Airbus A350-1000 and A380.

Flights to nowhere

Long-haul flights can be tiring, but the thought of eventually deboarding at the intended destination helps with the journey. However, there are times when a flight has to return to its point of origin for whatever reason, only for everyone onboard to endure several hours of air travel to nowhere.

The latest British Airways incident is one of many that have taken place over the years. Last year, a 3.5-hour Flair Airlines service in Canada became a 10-hour flight to nowhere following a diversion due to inclement weather.

In June 2023, flooding in Auckland, New Zealand, forced two international flights to turn back. An Emirates Airbus A380 was about six hours into its journey when it was forced to turn back to Dubai. It became a 13-hour flight to nowhere. An American Airlines Boeing 787 flying from Dallas to Auckland also turned around nearly five hours into the flight, making it a 10-hour flight to nowhere.

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Sun Country was the 89th-ranked carrier in Skytrax's list of 100 best airlines in the world.

19. JetStar Asia

Jetstar Asia is a Singapore-based subsidiary of Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar Airways, which is itself part of Qantas.

18. Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air is the highest-ranked US-based low-cost carrier on the list in 18th position. The Las Vegas-based leisure airline operates a fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft, although its long-awaited fleet of Boeing 737MAX aircraft is expected to arrive this year.

17. JetSMART Airlines

Ultra-low-cost carrier JetSMART operates a fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft to destinations across South America from its headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

16. SKY Airline

Sky Airline won the prize for South America's top low-cost carrier. This is the fourth time the Chilean carrier has won the award.

15. Jetstar Airways

Jetstar , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qantas, was named the top low-cost carrier in Australia/Oceania. Jetstar operates a fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft and Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody jets.

14. Eurowings

Eurowings is the low-cost subsidiary of German's Lufthansa Group. The airline operates a fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft to destinations across Europe and the Middle East.

13. Jet2.com

Jet2 is a British low-cost airline that operates both scheduled and chartered flights to leisure destinations across Europe.

12. flyDubai

FlyDubai is Dubai's most prominent low-cost carrier . Its fleet is comprised exclusively of Boeing 737 aircraft. In 2023, the airline  launched lie-flat business class suites  on board its new Boeing 737MAX airliners.

11. EasyJet

EasyJet is the UK's top-rated low-cost carrier according to the latest Skytrax rankings.

10. Ryanair

Dublin-based Ryanair is arguably the most well-known low-cost airline in the world, most famous for its laughably low prices and penny-pinching business practices. The Irish airline is also one of the world's largest operators of the Boeing 737.

9. Iberia Express

Iberia Express is the low-cost offshoot of Iberia, Spain's national carrier. As a result, it is one of the airlines that make up the International Airlines Group (IAG) alongside British Airways, Aer Lingus, and fellow Spanish low-cost carrier, Vueling.

8. airBaltic

AirBaltic operates a fleet comprised exclusively of the Airbus A220. The Latvian low-cost carrier was one of the first airlines in the world to adopt the Canadian jet and remains one of its largest operators.

Vueling is Spain's largest low-cost carrier. Like the country's flag carrier, Iberia, Vueling is a subsidiary of IAG alongside British Airways and Aer Lingus.

IndiGo is India's top low-cost carrier and one of the largest operators of Airbus A320-family aircraft in the world. In 2023, the airline began experimenting with long-haul international flights with a pair of Boeing 777-300ERs leased from Turkish Airlines.

5. Transavia France

Transavia France is a low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group.

Saudi Arabia's Flynas is the highest-rated Middle Eastern low-cost carrier in the Skytrax ranking. The airline, which launched in 2007, operates a fleet of Airbus A320 and A330 airliners.

Spain's Volotea is the highest-ranked of the 9 European carriers on the list. The airline operates a fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft on flights across Europe and the Mediterranean.

Singapore's Scoot is a low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines. The airline took home the award for the world's best long-haul low-cost airline.

For the 15th year in a row, AirAsia is the top low-cost carrier in the world. The Malaysia-based carrier and its subsidiaries across Southeast Asia operate an all-Airbus fleet.

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Is it safe to fly with Boeing this summer? Aviation experts weigh in

The manufacturer is facing several federal investigations and damaging whistleblower claims over quality control following a string of in-flight incidents.

As summer approaches, Boeing remains under pressure over a series of mid-air safety incidents and investigations into standards, which have led to increasing concerns among passengers.

The manufacturer is facing several federal investigations and damaging whistleblower claims regarding quality control at its factories, leading to delays in global plane deliveries.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday that it was ordering inspections of thousands of 737 Max and Next Generation planes after reports of oxygen generators slipping out of place, meaning a risk of masks failing in an emergency.

Meanwhile, a United Airlines 757-200 lost a main landing-gear wheel while taking off from Los Angeles on Monday, before landing safely at its planned destination with no injuries. A similar incident came in March, when a United 777-200 lost a tyre in mid-air after taking off from San Francisco and landed on a car in an airport car park.

Despite these incidents, experts say commercial air travel is extremely safe.

“Would I get into a Boeing plane? Yes, I would,” said Dai Whittingham, chief executive of the UK Flight Safety Committee and a former RAF pilot. “They are as safe as anybody else’s.”

Recent analysis by Airlines Ratings on the world’s safest planes placed Boeing’s 787 and the Airbus A220 on the list of 10 aircraft with no fatalities on commercial flights.

Geoffrey Thomas, editor-in-chief of Airline Ratings and an aviation safety expert, said flying is “incredibly safe”, particularly with a top-class airline such as British Airways or Virgin Atlantic at the premium end of the market, or Ryanair and easyJet in the low-cost sector.

Mr Thomas noted that Boeing and rival planemaker Airbus have “similar incident rates across their respective range of aircraft”.

The week after a hydraulic leak on a United 777 from Sydney to San Francisco forced an emergency landing in March, for example, an Airbus 320 flying from San Francisco to Mexico City was diverted due to an issue with its hydraulic system.

In January, hundreds of passengers escaped a burning Japan Airlines Airbus A350 after it struck a Bombardier Dash-8 , in a runway collision that killed five people in the smaller aircraft operated by the Tokyo Coast Guard. Experts say this was “undoubtedly human error”, with air traffic control issuing conflicting intructions to different aircraft.

“Some of the incidents that have been reported have nothing to do with the aircraft but were operational or pilot related such as runway or taxiway overruns,” Mr Thomas told i .

He noted that many systems on an aircraft, such as engines, wheels, undercarriage, cockpit avionics, galleys and seats, are “common to both Airbus and Boeing”, and made by external suppliers. “So in reality a Boeing problem is also an Airbus problem in many cases and vice versa – it’s an industry problem,” he said.

Experts did, however, acknowledge issues with quality control at Boeing .

A door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 in January forced an emergency landing and led to the temporary grounding of the planes. Boeing acknowledged in a letter to US Congress that it could not find records for work done on the panel and that it believed the required documents were never created.

In a preliminary report , the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said four bolts to prevent upward movement of the door plug were missing. Investigators believe the bolts were removed and not to have been replaced while the plane underwent repairs at Boeing’s Washington state factory last year.

“Clearly there has been some quality control issues,” said Mr Thomas. “On a production line, nothing happens without paperwork, nothing happens without it being signed off, so for something like that to happen and not be signed off, is a serious lapse on the production line and that sort of thing just should never happen.

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“They’ve got to look at quality control oversight, and put more checks and balances in place, maybe require more training, but to me not filling out the paperwork is one thing, not putting the bolts back is another. It’s just inexcusable.”

But he noted that problems with later Boeing jets have been ironed out and it was now looking at production problems – which it has argued do not materially affect safety.

The company’s 737 Max 8 planes were grounded worldwide between March 2019 and December 2020 after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 in which 346 people were killed. The tragedies prompted Kayak, a leading online travel agent, to add filters to let users exclude flights that use 737 Max planes.

Aviation consultant John Strickland said it was “evident” that standards must improve. “I visited Boeing in late 2019 as they sought to demonstrate their learnings and contrition after the two fatal Max crashes.

“However, much water has gone under the bridge since and it’s evident that production standards and quality have not been at expected high levels and the change of leadership over coming months has to be a driver to correct this and to restore the trust and confidence of both airlines and travellers.”

A six-week audit by the FAA of Boeing’s 737 Max manufacturing processes found “dozens” of quality issues, the New York Times reported in March, with many of the problems involving the company not following “approved manufacturing process, procedure or instruction”.

“Boeing has come in for some criticism over recent years,” said Mr Whittingham. “The formal investigations in the US following the Max accidents were pointing to an issue with culture, where they were more focused on the production side of it, in terms of the bottom line of getting aircraft out, and less about the quality of what was being produced.

“Even with that said, the quality of what was being produced was still very high.”

Boeing incidents in 2024 5 January: A door panel on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 tears off as the aircraft climbs, leaving a gaping hole in the side of the plane. An investigation is launched. 4 March: United 737-900 en route from Houston, Texas, to Fort Myers, Florida, makes emergency landing after engine bursts into flames. 7 March: United 777-200 loses a tyre in mid-air after taking off from San Francisco and lands on a car in an airport car park. 11 March: United 777 from Sydney to San Francisco forced to make emergency landing after mid-air hydraulic leak, which the airline called a “maintenance issue”, the fifth incident the airline reported in a week . 11 March: Latam 787 Dreamliner’s sudden mid-air nosedive during a flight from Sydney to Auckland leaves at least 50 passengers injured, triggering an investigation. 7 May: US regulators launch probe into 787 Dreamliner after Boeing said some employees may not have adequately inspected some planes. 9 May: A former quality inspector claims he was pressured to downplay problems he found on parts for a 737 Max while working at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems . Spirit said it “strongly disagreed” with the allegations and was “vigorously defending against” them. 8 May: A  FedEx 767 jet lands nose-down at Istanbul airport after its landing gear fails to deploy. 14 June: The US National Transportation Safety Board says it is investigating why a Southwest Airlines 737 Max 8 rolled during a flight from Arizona to California on 25 May. 15 June: The FAA says it is investigating after a Southwest 737 Max 8 flight plunged to about 400 feet from the ocean off the coast of Hawaii on 11 April in bad weather conditions.

A spokesperson from Boeing said: “Based on the FAA audit, our quality stand downs and the recent expert panel report, we continue to implement immediate changes and develop a comprehensive action plan to strengthen safety and quality, and build the confidence of our customers and their passengers.

“We are squarely focused on taking significant, demonstrated action with transparency at every turn.”

Mr Whittingham emphasises that flying is among the safest modes of transport, and that aviation safety has significantly improved since the 60s and 70s, with no passenger jet crashes in 2017, making it the safest year in the history of commercial airlines.

The International Air Transport Association’s annual global aviation safety report recorded just one fatal accident in 2023, involving a turboprop aircraft in Nepal in January, resulting in 72 fatalities.

This compares with five fatal accidents in 2022, which was the average number of annual incidents between 2019 and 2023.

IATA said that at this level of safety, on average a person would have to fly every day for 103,239 years to experience a fatal accident.

A study by Arnold Barnett, professor of statistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, found that between 2018 and 2022, the worldwide death risk per boarding was one in 13.4 million. To put that in context, you are more likely to die in a shark attack or give birth to quadruplets, CNN reported .

The risk was one in 7.9 million boardings between 2008 and 2017, compared with one in 350,000 between 1968 and 1977.

“The record is pretty astonishing, given where it was even 20 years ago,” Mr Whittingham told i . “Thirty years ago it was a different order of magnitude. It really has dropped to almost base level.

“In the 70s and 80s, it was not uncommon for planes to bump into mountains and other terrain, normally with bad results.”

Mr Whittingham said the Alaska Airlines incident was “a reminder of why you should be strapped in”. One passenger who was sitting a row behind the panel that blew off claimed his seat belt saved his life , as he felt his body being lifted up.

Witnesses on a Latam Airlines 787 Dreamliner that suddenly dropped mid-flight from Sydney to Auckland in March said people not wearing seat belts were thrown from their seats and some crashed into the ceiling.

Mr Whittingham said injuries on flights can occur due to turbulence caused by strong wind currents, and seat belts greatly reduce the risk of getting hurt. Of 104 turbulence accidents in the six years up to and including 2022, just two people were injured while wearing seat belts, he said.

“Quite often in clear air, it looks fine, suddenly, you’re getting thumped around all over the place,” he added. “That is why most airlines these days are recommending to passengers that if they are in their seats, they should be strapped in.”

Bernard Lavelle, principal aviation consultant at BL Aviation Consulting, told i : “I would still fly on a Boeing aircraft as I believe that they are still safe to fly on.”

He observed that recent incidents involved different aircraft, so there is no suggestion a particular Boeing aircraft is unsafe.

Mr Lavelle said because airlines inspect their aircraft regularly and go through rigorous safety checks, all planes are “a very safe form of transport”.

He said if passengers “want to avoid flying on Boeing” they “should check which aircraft will operate their flight before booking”.

Mr Lavelle also warned airlines may change the type of aircraft they use for flights at short notice for “operational reasons”, which he said makes it “very difficult” for passengers to avoid flying on Boeing aircraft.

i has contacted Airbus for comment.

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Souvent appelé “Triple Sept”, ce fut le premier avion de ligne au monde entièrement conçu par ordinateur.

Ses caractéristiques visibles comprennent de très grands moteurs, un train d'atterrissage bas et un cône de queue en forme de lame équipé d'un plan fixe vertical relativement étroit.

British Airways a participé à la conception de cet appareil avec Boeing. Le Boeing 777 est devenu l'un des avions de ligne longs-courriers les mieux vendus grâce à son excellente efficacité en carburant et au confort de sa cabine.

Pour un voyage encore plus agréable

• Cabines très silencieuses et très larges, avec plafonds hauts.
• Systèmes audio et vidéo personnels pour tous les sièges.
• Choix de cabines en First, Club World, World Traveller Plus et World Traveller (First disponible sur certains appareils).

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Le saviez-vous .

• Le diamètre des moteurs General Electric du Boeing 777 est aussi large que la cabine passagers du Boeing 737.
• En 2006, British Airways a battu un nouveau record pour le plus long vol commercial sans escale. Le Boeing 777-200 a parcouru 17 157 km (9 274 miles nautiques) de Bruxelles à Melbourne, en 18 heures et 45 minutes.