{"id":533461,"date":"2025-07-28T11:32:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T01:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=533461"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:32:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T01:32:24","slug":"british-airways-business-class-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/british-airways-business-class-review","title":{"rendered":"The Overpriced Business Class You Should Never Pay For"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 16 July, I flew Seat 7A aboard the British Airways 787-9 using 159,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points<\/a>. The food was surprisingly good. The wine was sharp and well-selected. But the seat? A relic. The experience? Tolerable on points. But not worth your own money.<\/p>

British Airways 787-9 Business Class<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span> <\/h3>

A decent meal and a polite crew can\u2019t disguise the fact that this is one of the most outdated business class products still flying. Best booked with points, not passion.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Pros<\/h4>
  • Surprisingly good food across all courses<\/li>
  • Wine list is short, sharp, and well matched<\/li>
  • Amenity kit from Private White VC is a nice touch<\/li>
  • Seat 7A is relatively private and quiet<\/li>
  • 159,000 Qantas Points is fair value for this route<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div>

    Cons<\/h4>
    • Club World seat is outdated and uncomfortable<\/li>
    • Broken screen, broken divider, and a collapsing footrest<\/li>
    • No acknowledgement for Emerald OneWorld status<\/li>
    • In-flight service is polite but not proactive<\/li>
    • Feels no-frills despite the premium price tag<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

      Flight Facts<\/h2>

      Route:<\/strong> Sydney (SYD) to Singapore (SIN)
      Flight Number:<\/strong> BA16
      Aircraft:<\/strong> Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
      Date:<\/strong> 16 July 2025
      Seat:<\/strong> 7A
      Points Used:<\/strong> 159,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points plus taxes<\/p>

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