I paid $6,500 for British Airways' business-class Club Suite from London to Sydney. The lie-flat seat and sliding door made it worth every penny.

Paul OswellApr 8, 2023, 16:21 IST

The author paid $6,500 for a British Airways business-class Club Suite ticket from London to Sydney via Singapore.Paul Oswell.

I paid $6,500 to fly British Airways in a business-class Club Suite from London to Sydney.
I thought my flight was worth the price for 22 hours of privacy, a lie-flat bed, and luxe amenities.

Last month, I flew from London to Sydney, Australia, and splurged on a business-class ticket in British Airways' new Club Suite.

The author flew from London to Sydney for 22 hours, with a brief stopover in Singapore.Paul Oswell

My flight started with a quick check-in at Heathrow, after which I waited to depart in the British Airways Lounge.

The British Airways business-class lounge.Paul Oswell

I was one of the first people to board the plane and made my way to my Club Suite seat for the 13-hour flight to Singapore.

The author's Club Suite.Paul Oswell

The suite's sliding door was the feature I was most excited about.

The new Club Suite product.Paul Oswell

The seats were arranged in a herringbone formation in the cabin, all with direct aisle access.

The author thought the cabin felt more spacious than its previous iteration.Paul Oswell

The suite came with plenty of storage options.

The Club Suite had plenty of space to store belongings.Paul Oswell

A luxe amenity kit was waiting for me.

A few extras added to the comfortable feel of the Club Suite.Paul Oswell

My suite had a retractable table for working and eating.

The table in the Club Suite.Paul Oswell

Easy-to-use remotes and touchscreens controlled the TV and lighting.

Controls were available at the touch of a button.Paul Oswell

I was impressed by the vast collection of in-flight entertainment.

Movies and in-flight info were available on a large TV screen.Paul Oswell

A three-course dinner was served.

Dinner was served about two hours after takeoff.Paul Oswell

I was quite comfortable for the entirety of the first flight leg.

The author was immediately satisfied with the flight.Paul Oswell

We were served a second meal before we approached Singapore.

The second serving was very welcome after a long time in the air.Paul Oswell

When the plane stopped in Singapore to refuel, I used the British Airways Lounge again.

The author used the lounge while the plane refueled in Singapore.Paul Oswell.

More food was served as we made our way to Sydney.

The author enjoyed a light meal before bedtime.Paul Oswell

After my meal, it was finally time to try the Club Suite for sleeping.

The Club Suite can transform into a lie-flat bed.Paul Oswell

It was a relief to sleep so soundly.

The author slept through to morning in the darkened suite.Paul Oswell

I woke up with just a couple of hours to go before our final destination.

Breakfast was served before landing.Paul Oswell

We arrived in Sydney right on time.

The sun was rising as the plane made its descent into Sydney.Paul Oswell

I arrived feeling rested and thought the suite's elevated levels of comfort and privacy made the price well worth it.

The author recommends the Club Suite to anyone traveling on a route where it's available.Paul Oswell

I traveled in a shared bunk and a roomette on overnight trains in Europe and the US. The superior ride was worth the additional $400.

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