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British airways' world traveller plus premium economy cabin: everything you need to know.

A look at the UK flag carrier's premium economy offering.

Today we will look at British Airways World Traveller Plus premium economy and see what it offers and if it is worth the extra money. While the concept of a premium economy cabin may sound relatively new, the idea of providing a nicer economy cabin has been around for just over 30 years. Taiwanese carrier EVA Air introduced premium economy seating on its Boeing 747-400s. Instead of calling it premium economy EVA Air called it "Evergreen Class."

EVA Air's upgraded economy seating did not go unnoticed by other airlines and was soon copied by the United Kingdom-based airline Virgin Atlantic in 1992. British Airways did not want to be outdone by a rival and created its premium economy product shortly afterward.

Premium economy allows you a free second suitcase

Before we talk more about British Airways World Traveller Plus premium economy, it's worth pointing out that "economy" is the key word here. While you may have a slightly bigger, more comfortable, reclining seat and extra legroom, it is in no way comparable to flying business class.

There are, however, advantages to flying premium economy over regular economy. The first is being able to check in a second suitcase for free. British Airways would charge extra for a second bag, which, in some cases, may result in the same total price as what it would cost you to book premium economy.

A friend recently flew on TAP Portugal from Miami to Lisbon and needed to bring two suitcases. When he saw what the Portuguese carrier wanted for the second piece of luggage, it was a no-brainer upgrading to premium economy as it was nearly the same price.

Wider seats and more legroom

British Airways premium economy passengers also get priority boarding which means you are in tier three, with first and business class passengers boarding first. British Airways' World Traveller Plus cabin is between business and economy classes and configured in a 2+4+2 layout.

It offers 18.5-inch seats with an 8% recline, which is great for sleeping but not so good if the person in front of you wants to recline fully, as it intrudes on your personal space. Each seat has individual charging points, and legroom is a generous 38 inches with a footrest. Each seat has a 10.6-inch inflight entertainment screen allowing you to watch hundreds of the latest movies and TV shows.

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WiFi is available on British Airways flights, but sadly even though you are flying in World Traveller Plus, you still have to pay for it. World Traveller Plus passengers also get noise-canceling headphones and an amenity kit. Unfortunately, the World Traveller Plus cabin has no restrooms, so you share the toilets with economy passengers.

Food and drinks

World Traveller Plus passengers are offered a welcome aboard drink: water, orange juice, or sparkling wine. Meals vary depending on the time of the day. If you are flying from New York to London, for example, flights are generally in the evening so you arrive in the UK early in the morning.

After taking off, the cabin crew comes round with the drink trolley, and then a little while later, the meal service begins. If you expect to get the kind of food served in business class, you will be disappointed as it is only marginally better than what is provided in economy. Later in the flight, before landing, a second meal service is given, which is more like a snack than a meal.

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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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Does anyone have any experiences they’d like to share regarding the noise-canceling headphones provided in British Airways World Traveler Plus service? I’ve read about a dozen reviews of the service, and the headphones are only mentioned in passing. I would like to know if I should consider leaving my own Bose headphones at home, since they are somewhat bulky and I would probably only use them on the long-haul legs. So, are the BA headphones any good? What kind of connector do they have?

If it is relevant, I am flying one leg on a Boeing 787-8 and the other on an Airbus A380.

I am no audiophile so my comments have to be taken in that light.

I think they do a decent enough job.

From memory a few years ago, they weren't anything great. I usually bring my own headphones. I used to have Etymotic Noise reducing headphones that sealed my ears tightly. The sound quality was much, much better than even most business class headphones.

It really depends how important the headphones are for you. I do not care too much and am ok with the business class headphones. But that is just me.

Other people really enjoy their own headphones as they offer a better sound quality. And yes, you have to carry them all along during your travel.

The WT+ headphone are noise reducing, not noise cancelling. They're certainly better than those in WT but they're not going to be the same as your own Bose 'phones. The connection is a one prong plug.

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I’ve travelled on all four classes on BA and always use my Bose headphones - the sound quality on the BA supplied headphones is not too bad but the noise cancelling and comfort aspects are pretty poor compared to Bose. If noise cancelling is a major consideration then use your Bose headphones if not, then just use the supplied ones.

I will first state that I hate most sorts of headphones, they just give me a headache and pinch my ears, so my opinions are useless. However, my other half cannot tolerate earbuds so sticks to headphones, he wears them all the time even at home (possibly to avoid hearing me, but we won't go there!). His view is that if you are used to the sound cancelling features and more comfortable fit of Bose or other high end headphones, those that BA offers in any of their cabins are horrid.

Take your own - and yes, wear them round your neck if that's more convenient. It's hardly an uncommon site in many airports these days - but you'll need to put them in a tray for security so don't forget to retrieve them, if they don't fit in your hand luggage.

I have a pair of Bose ANC earbuds. The level of noise cancelling is phenomenal although they are quite big for earbuds they still fit in your pocket. As they are bluetooth you need a plug in transmitter if you want to listen to the IFE but the transmitters are small and cheap and also fit in the same pocket.

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Review: British Airways 747-400 World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy)

I have to admit, i really enjoyed world traveller plus (premium economy) on british airways. on a daytime flight, it is a nice hybrid between economy and business class..

My day began in Istanbul with a business class flight to London. After a six hour layover, I was anxious to board my nonstop flight home to Los Angeles. I booked using Avios, at a cost of 49,500 Avios and $269.61 for both segments. The LHR-LAX segment was 32,500 Avios alone, though I had taken advantage of a 40% transfer bonus from American Express Membership Rewards, effectively brining the price to about 23,000 AMEX points.

My flight departed from Heathrow Terminal 5 and I was elated to find that my aircraft featured the classic BOAC livery. Boarding began late, but I finagled my way toward the front of the boarding queue so I could have a few moments to take pictures onboard before the cabin filled up.

British Airways 269 London (LHR) – Los Angeles (LAX) Tuesday, October 01 Depart: 04:15 PM Arrive: 07:20 PM Duration: 11hr, 05min Aircraft: Boeing 747-400 Seat: 36G (“World Traveller Plus” Premium Economy Class)

Onboard, I was warmly welcomed by the purser and directed to my seat. Two flight attendants waiting in the cabin also greeted me. The crew turned out to be remarkable on this flight.

British Airways World Traveller Plus Seating

The premium economy cabin featured three rows of eights seats across in a 2-4-2 configuration. Legroom is 38 inches and seat width is 18.5 inches, 1.5 inches more than economy and 1.5 inches less than “Club World” business class. The seats have footrests. In the first row (34) they extend form the seat itself. In rows 35-36, they fold down from the seat in front. I don’t care for these type of footrests and did not use mine.

Seat recline was adjustable via manual buttons below the armrest. An IFE remote control was also present there. Power ports were located in-between seats. Even in row 36 the seats fully recline.

BA’s 747s feature the older World Traveller Plus seats, cloth-covered and a bit better padded than the new(er) seats found on the 787 and A350. I found the seat well-padded and frankly very comfortable for the journey. I ended up snoozing for several hours and while it simply cannot compare to a lie-flat, I found it immensely better than economy class, which I’ve also reviewed here .

British Airways recently updated its soft product in World Traveller Plus. One of the upgrades was better bedding and pillows. Indeed, the blanket was better than what some airlines offer in business class and the pillow was plush and nicely sized.

Being an older 747, overhead bin space is limited, as the compartments are not meant for larger rollerboard bags.

British Airways World Traveller Plus IFE + Wi-Fi

Last time I flew the BA 747 was in first class and the IFE was woefully outdated. Since then, BA has updated its IFE to a new system with a higher resolution and instant response via touchscreen. A modern IFE system makes the flight so much more enjoyable and I enjoyed a couple movies including Anna and 100 Dinge (things), a thought-provoking German movie about consumption. Games, audio, and TV programming was also available as well as a moving flight map.

I was not expecting wi-fi, but it was also available and worked well. Pricing was not exactly cheap, but the signal was strong enough for me to have (discreet) phone calls over FaceTime audio and stay on top of email.

Noise-cancelling headphones were acceptable, though not excellent. They appear to be the same ones that BA uses in business class and are a big upgrade over the disposable ones in economy class.

British Airways World Traveller Plus Dining

Sparkling wine (a £ 6.00 bottle of  Prospero Brut  available at Tesco )  was offered prior to takeoff in glasses.

Shortly after takeoff, menus were distributed. Today’s selection included three choices:

• Braised British beef
• Prawn Thai green curry
• Autumn pumpkin and parsnip hotpot

Meal service began with drinks, a bag of pretzels, and a hot towel. One of the flight attendants recommended I try the red wine, remarking that it was “actually very good”. Since I planned to order the beef option, I took him up on his offer. The Vina Albali Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 sells for about £4 .00/bottle, but I found it to be perfectly acceptable.

Meals are now served on porcelain, though arrived wrapped in foil.

The plate contained a beet salad, crackers and cheese, cake, and a warm bread roll.

As always seems to be the case on British Airways, the main course looked like a cafeteria-style dish, but tasted good. The beef was tender and the vegetables flavored nicely by the chasseur sauce.

I awoke from my nap just in time for ice cream service, served about halfway through the flight. The Magnum ice cream bar may not have been healthy, but it hit the spot.

About an hour later, a snackbox was served. It included a potato chips, popcorn, and a Twix chocolate bar.

Finally, about 90 minutes before landing a pre-arrival dinner was offered. The choices were chicken tikka masala or conchiglie pasta with mushrooms and sweet red peppers. I opted for the pasta and found it even tastier than teh first meal. It was served with bread and a packaged banana loaf.

I was (pleasantly) surprised by the amount of food offered onboard British Airways in World Traveller Plus. You won’t go hungry in this cabin.

British Airways Premium Economy Amenity Kit

A stylish amenity kit was distributed before takeoff which included:

• Toothbrush + toothpaste

British Airways Premium Economy Lavatory

The lavatory was a bit grimy and certainly showing its age, but stayed clean for the duration of the flight. No extra amenities were offered.

British Airways World Traveller Plus Service

Lastly, a warm shoutout to the crew onboard. The crew was lovely; very professional and yet very friendly. They were attentive too, with frequent checks on the cabin and proactive offers for beverage refills. This was not a “mixed fleet” crew as most had more than 15-20 years of experience as a BA flight attendant.

A particular shoutout to Gail, who worked my side of the aisle and could not have been friendlier. I appreciate that this crew took time to engage with the guests onboard: it was clear they were not just going through the motions. A good-natured crew makes any flight a better flight.

When I boarded, I found my tray table was broken. Gail took it very seriously and immediately found a maintenance worker who was fixing a seat cushion in economy class. It took just a few moments for him to tighten up the screws and solve the issue.

We landed at LAX ahead of schedule and I was soon in my car heading home. I’ve now flown British Airways in all four cabins (first, business, premium economy, and economy) and quite honestly have had pleasant experiences across the board. I will not hesitate to fly British Airways again or recommend it to others. The high award fees in premium cabins are a huge disincentive to fly on BA when redeeming miles, but expect a good flight if you do end up on BA.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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13 comments.

“the signal was strong enough for me to have (discreet) phone calls over FaceTime audio”

I can promise you, that unless the cabin was empty, they were not discreet and probably annoyed at least someone.

I just don’t understand the need.

Completely agree. They also usually say that voice calls are prohibited. It’s a shame to hear the flight attendants aren’t enforcing this.

The decay of social etiquette continues.

Matthew, I am waiting for you to do a one month challenge in eating only the more exotic dishes served on planes. You are funny with your predictable ordering of meat or pasta. Next time go Chicken Tikka Masala!

Especially after encouraging airlines to add more Indian dishes!

Sorry, but my journey from Denver to London in a 23 year old 747 was an utter nightmare! Grubby, shoddy and poorly delivered premium service. I wish I’d flown in economy and not been robbed and insulted by the worst flight in my life.

Voice calls are not permitted on board. Frankly this is disappointing coming from someone who has posted before about passenger shaming.

That only works if someone else is supposed to be shamed lol

It would be interesting to have you fly more premium economy and/or at least rank the ones you have flown so far.

Wow! After several years of headline making horror stories (for example, inedible meals, cuts to meal service, urine soaked seat cushions & multiple incidents of passengers arriving at their destination bitten by bedbugs) and many bloggers bemoaning BA’s slide towards another era where “BA” was short for “Bloody Awful” (as it was back in the day before Lord King & Sir Colin Marshall reshaped into the self-proclaimed, but well deserved slogan, as the “World’s Favourite Airline” in the late 1980s & into the ‘90s), it’s nice to see BA once again offering a quality product that’s more like its award winning era as the “World’s Favourite Airline” than when its service was so awful most derisively referred to it as “Bloody Awful”!

Here’s hoping this “upgraded & improved” version of BA is with us for the long-haul! 🙂

The older Premium Economy seats on BA were wider, and there were individual reading lights, which I loved. I’ve been fly6this class for about 10-12 years, and I have found that the seats are getting smaller and closer. It’s not nearly as good of a deal as it used to be.

Great review!

Two “addendums” (if you will):

1.) Assuming you were aboard BA’s “Super High ‘J’” 747-400 (based on the photos seen in your post above), I’m pretty sure the configuration for WTP cabin varies slightly from the “three rows of eight seats across in a 2-4-2 configuration” (for a total of 24 seats in WTP/PE class) as follows:

a.) four rows for the “A/B” left side window/aisle pair and the center four “D/E/F/G” grouped seats

– and –

b.) three rows of seats for “J/K” right side window/aisle pair

– For a total of 30 seat in WTP/PE;

2.) With your seat, 36G, adjacent/across the aisle from a lavatory, and directly in front of a galley separating WTP from the Main Cabin, were there any negatives being in close proximity to either the loo or the galley?

Just wondering?

Personally, I can’t see the appeal of 2-4-2 seating in Club World over 3-4-3 in regular economy class. There’s no way I’d be forking out extra cash and risk running being sested in the two middle seats at the centre of the Club World cabin. It would feel just like World Traveller, regardless of the “enhanced” soft product…

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British Airways World Traveller

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British Airways is a major European carrier based in London. Chances are, wherever you want to go in Europe and beyond, British Airways or one of its Oneworld alliance or codeshare partners can get you there.

British Airways offers four classes of service: first, business , premium economy and economy — although not all of its planes have every cabin type.

What you will find on every plane is British Airways economy class. On long-haul flights, it’s called World Traveller. On most short-haul routes, it goes by the name Euro Traveller.

Here’s what you can expect when traveling in British Airways economy class as well as several tips on how to maximize value should you decide to book a ticket.

World Traveller is British Airways’ economy cabin for long-haul flights outside of Europe. It’s similar to other airlines’ economy offerings on international routes, providing free meals, entertainment options and, in some cases, a baggage allowance. 

There are two types of tickets available to World Traveller passengers: basic and standard. Basic fares will be less expensive, but don’t include as many perks as a standard ticket. 

Here’s what all World Travellers passengers can expect, whether you’ve purchased a basic or standard fare: 

Food and beverage. World Traveller passengers receive complimentary food, including a starter, main course and dessert, plus cold, hot and alcoholic drinks. On longer flights, there is a second meal and mid-flight snacks. Children’s meals are also available.

Entertainment. Personal entertainment screens and headphones are available for all World Traveller passengers, with access to hundreds of films, short-subject programs and music. Children’s programming is available too, and parents have the option to switch on a parental lock for unapproved channels.

Seats. World Traveller seats come with a headrest, pillow and blanket. Across British Airways’ fleet, its World Traveller cabins are in the process of being updated. For that reason, they may vary in style and size depending on aircraft and route. For example, Boeing 777-200 aircraft flying from London Gatwick now have seats with a six-way headrest and movable middle armrests. 

Power outlets. A growing number of planes now offer 110V AC power outlets in addition to the USB outlet available to economy passengers.

Amenity kit. Passengers can request a small amenity kit with a dental set, socks and eyeshades.

Priority boarding for families. Those with infants or children in a stroller can board early.

There are two areas where your benefits will differ depending on if you choose a basic or standard World Traveller fare: seat selection and luggage allowance. 

Seat selection. Choosing a standard fare allows you to select your seat 24 hours before departure. If you purchase a basic fare, you’ll be assigned a seat on the day of departure. Earlier seat selection options are available for a fee.

Baggage allowance. If you purchase a basic fare, you can only travel with a carry-on bag and personal item, whereas a standard fare ticket also allows you to check one bag up to 50 pounds for free. Additional baggage options are available but will cost you extra.

» Learn more: The guide to British Airways Executive Club

Short-haul flying on British Airways is quite different. These flights offer far fewer amenities, which can come as a surprise to those who are accustomed to taking long-haul World Traveller flights.

There are three fare classes for Euro Traveller tickets: basic, Plus and Plus Flex. The basic fare, similar to the World Traveller version, offers fewer benefits for a lower cost, while Plus and Plus Flex give you a few more options.

So, what do Euro Traveller passengers get on British Airways? All passengers, regardless of fare class, will receive:

Food and beverage. Passengers receive a light snack and a bottle of water. Everything else is for sale from the Speedbird Cafe, including coffee and tea. Advance online purchase of meals and drinks is recommended if you want to make sure your selections are available on board.

Wi-Fi and entertainment. Despite the short duration of these trips, the airline offers online connectivity on most flights.

Seats. Euro Traveller passengers will sit in leather seats with movable headrests and in-seat power.

Similar to World Traveller tickets, Euro Traveller benefits, such as seat selection and baggage fees, will vary depending on the type of fare you select. 

Seat selection. Basic economy passengers will receive an assigned seat when they check in — unless they have British Airways elite status , which allows them to select a seat sooner. For Plus fares, passengers can choose their preferred seat within 48 hours of departure, and Plus Flex fares come with free seat selection at any time.

Baggage. Basic fare passengers can bring a carry-on bag and personal item but will have to pay to check any luggage. Plus and Plus Flex passengers can bring a carry-on bag and a personal item and can check one bag for free.

Flexibility: Basic fares only allow you to change your ticket if you pay a fee and any difference in price. Plus passengers can make same-day flight changes for free, but will pay a fee and fare difference for other changes. Neither of these fares offers refunds for canceled tickets. Plus Flex fares allow free same-day changes, a refund for cancellation and the ability to make fee-free changes to their ticket at any time.

» Learn more: The guide to British Airways fees

Travelers with room in their budget might consider upgrading their economy ticket to the airline’s premium economy option, dubbed World Traveller Plus .

The difference between British Airways World Traveller Plus and an economy ticket is that World Traveller Plus offers these amenities:

Fewer rows with more spacious seats in a separate cabin.

A guarantee of two meals, regardless of flight length.

More free baggage allowance. World Traveller Plus passengers can bring both a carry-on bag and personal item on board and can check up to two bags.

Priority boarding in Group 3 (rather than Groups 4-9).

Whether you're booking a British Airways economy ticket using miles or cash, there are a few ways to maximize value. 

Book with miles

British Airways Executive Club operates on a distance-based award system . This means redeeming Avios (the airline’s loyalty currency) for shorter, direct flights will bring you the best value for your miles. 

» Learn more: Best uses of British Airways Avios

Transfer points from partners

Executive Club is a transfer partner with many programs, although the transfer ratio will vary (and there's sometimes a minimum transfer requirement). Transfer partner programs include:

Accor All Live Limitless (2:1).

American Express Membership Rewards (1:1).

Capital One Rewards (1:1).

Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1).

Hilton Honors (10:1).

IHG One Rewards (5:1).

Marriott Bonvoy (3:1).

Radisson Rewards Americas (10:1).

World of Hyatt (2.5:1).

Bonus point transfers

On occasion, credit card companies may offer a transfer bonus when moving miles or points from a credit card program to Executive Club. Keep an eye out for these, and see what’s been offered in the past . 

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Look for Reward Flight Saver awards

Reward Flight Saver awards impose reduced taxes and fees, which vastly increases their potential value. To book one, you need to be an Executive Club member and you must have earned at least one Avios in your account within the past year.

Euro Traveller Reward Flight Saver round-trip awards start at 18,500 Avios plus one British Pound. World Traveller Reward Flight Saver round-trip awards start at 50,000 Avios plus 100 British Pounds.

Pay with Avios and cash

If you can’t pay for a British Airways economy flight totally in cash or totally in miles, you can use a combination of Avios and money. In doing so, you’ll still be able to earn Avios and Tier Points in the Executive Club program, too.

Use miles to upgrade your flight

You may be able to upgrade to a higher cabin using Avios or Avios plus cash if the price makes sense. Just be aware that the lowest airfare classes cannot be upgraded, and upgrade requests must be handled before arriving at the airport.

» Learn more: How (and why) to upgrade your British Airways flight using Avios

Book with the right credit card

As with other flights, when you use a card that provides bonus points for booking air travel, you can really maximize your value. Even if traveling in economy, you may be earning lots of bonus points. We recommend using a card with travel protections when booking a flight. 

Booking through a travel portal

On occassion, there are also bonuses for using credit card travel portals to book your flights. Here are some of the top travel portals that sometimes offer bonus points:

American Express .

Capital One .

Using a travel portal, however, is like using a travel agency. If you have issues with your travel plans, you’ll likely need to work those out with the agency that operates the travel portal. 

» Learn more: The pros and cons of online travel agencies

British Airways offers two economy products — World Traveller and Euro Traveller. Which one you use will depend on the length and type of the flight.

Both are similar to what many U.S. carriers offer on both long- and short-haul flights, which means you should expect more perks on longer flights than on shorter jaunts.

It’s also important to understand the different fare types, even within economy class, as there can be restrictions that can affect your flight plans.

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On a similar note...

A review of British Airways World Traveller economy on the Airbus A380 from London to Miami

Quick take: British Airways' upper deck economy cabin provides a comfortable, spacious spot for a peaceful journey across the Atlantic.

• The 2-4-2 configuration is ideal for couples and families.
• Storage bins provide window seats with extra storage and personal space.
• The food was above average for economy class.
• There are no menus displaying food and beverage options.
• The inflight entertainment screen was small and sluggish.
• British Airways' A380 reconfiguration plans may eliminate this miniature cabin in the coming years.

Not all economy seats are the same if you're on British Airways ' largest aircraft, the double-decker Airbus A380.

While the lower deck of the carrier's A380 features an industry-standard economy cabin with 10 seats across — giving that lower World Traveller economy cabin a dense 199 seats — just upstairs, in a part of the plane that airlines like Emirates and Etihad reserve for a business-class cabin , there's a miniature cabin at the rear with 104 more economy seats.

Even though those upstairs seats are part of the same World Traveller cabin, sitting in the upper deck provides several advantages to economy-class passengers, including fewer seats per row, extra storage and more personal space, all thanks to the curvature of the aircraft causing the upper deck to be more narrow than downstairs.

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Sure, coach is coach, but does the extra space around these seats make this one of the best ways to cross the Atlantic in economy?

On a recent flight from London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Miami International Airport (MIA), I managed to snag a seat upstairs and put British Airways World Traveller on the Airbus A380 to the test.

Here's what the experience was like.

How much does economy class cost to book on British Airways?

British Airways operates the double-decker A380 twice daily from London to Miami over the northern winter months (reducing to once daily in summer), as well as daily to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The airline sells two economy fare types:

All passengers can bring a personal item and a full-size cabin bag on board. Here's a look at round-trip airfares and award prices on this route:

With work commitments in New York following my time in Miami, we booked an open-jaw journey into MIA and out of New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) back to LHR for $757 in Economy Standard.

Avios are among the easiest currencies to earn since Avios is a transfer partner of most major credit card points currencies . The following cards all currently offer strong welcome bonuses with points that you can transfer into your British Airways Executive Club account:

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Checking into and boarding economy on British Airways

I checked in online using the British Airways app, which allowed me to select a window seat on the upper deck.

British Airways flights to Miami depart from Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, where economy passengers could check in at Zone G. Those who had already checked in could drop their bags at Zones C, D or F.

Terminal 5 had plenty of passengers streaming into it but remained peaceful, well organized and efficient.

Those passengers checking in at the airport were required to do so at a kiosk and then join another line to tag their bags, though there were plenty of friendly airline staff on hand to assist anyone who had difficulty using these machines.

Security was efficient as always, and I was through to the airside area of the terminal in minutes.

Long-haul flights from Terminal 5 depart from the B and C gates, and my only grumble on the ground experience was how inefficient the transfer train was, as it required all arriving passengers to disembark, and then a single staff member slowly inspected each carriage before eventually allowing departing passengers on board.

Allow at least 15 minutes to move from the A gates to the B or C gates at Terminal 5.

Once I arrived at Gate C64, plenty of seating and tensile barriers were set up to board the world's largest passenger aircraft.

Boarding started approximately 40 minutes before departure, with those seated in the miniature cabin at the rear of the aircraft's upper deck invited to board last in Groups 8 and 9 through the airbridge connected to the upper deck.

How comfortable was economy on British Airways?

The aircraft for my nine-hour flight to Miami was an 11-year-old Airbus A380 with the following seat count and layout in economy:

British Airways A380 upper deck has two Club World business-class cabins and a World Traveller Plus premium economy cabin. Behind these cabins are two groups of World Traveller economy seats. The first (and larger) cabin has eight rows of seats.

Behind this cabin was a smaller economy cabin of just four rows. It was such an intimate space that I forgot I was on an aircraft with almost 500 seats.

Downstairs, the first-class cabin has 14 seats, followed by a Club World business-class cabin of 44 seats in a 2-4-2 configuration, with 199 seats in a 2-4-2 layout behind that.

The best economy seats on the carrier's A380 are the window seats on the upper deck (seats A and K in rows 70 to 83). This is because the curvature of the aircraft walls leaves a bit of extra space between the seats and the cabin wall, which the airline filled with storage bins under each window for passengers to use.

Ideal for personal items like shoes, a coat, a laptop or toiletries, I also managed to squeeze my large backpack into the space, which meant I didn't need to get up to retrieve things from the overhead bins.

Once closed, the lid of the bin is great for resting a drink on or having extra elbow room in a class of service where personal space is traditionally limited.

I was also impressed with the seat's headrest that could be adjusted up and down and had stable wings that proved a comfortable place to rest the side of my head for a nap.

Legroom was an industry standard amount, and although a metal box restricted some of the foot space, I had stashed my personal item in the storage space under the window, so I didn't have any issues being comfortable in the seat.

Pairs of window seats shared a single universal charging port plug between them, and each seat had a USB-A charging plug next to the inflight entertainment screen.

Each seat had a decent recline via a manual button on the left armrest, where the headphone jack was also located.

The bi-fold tray table was just large enough for my 15-inch Macbook Pro.

Four bathrooms with touch-free taps were available to upper deck economy passengers — two at the front shared with the 55-seat premium economy cabin and two between the two economy cabins. The flight was not full, so there was rarely a wait to use them, and they were kept clean and stocked during the flight.

Amenities in British Airways economy

Waiting on each seat was a decent-size pillow and a thin blanket.

Low-quality earbud headphones were distributed; unfortunately, the older IFE system did not have Bluetooth connectivity, which is a great new perk on some modern aviation products .

The seatback screen was disappointing, as the resolution felt low and the touchscreen sluggish. The retro-design remote control was fiddly to use but allowed me to choose from 48 new release movies, including "PAW Patrol," "Priscilla" and "The Equalizer 3."

Rather than spend the nine-hour daytime flight watching the older model screen with mediocre headphones, I connected to the onboard Wi-Fi with a one-hour pass costing 5 British pounds (about $6.20). The carrier also offers flight passes that cost 18 British pounds (about $22.50).

I registered an excellent download speed of 19 Mbps but only recorded an upload speed of 0.08 Mbps. Still, it made for a productive office in the sky.

How was the food in British Airways economy?

Shortly after takeoff, the crew passed through the cabin, offering drinks with a small packet of baked pretzels. Beer, wine and spirits were included, though no menus were offered, so it was difficult to determine what was available.

Around 60 minutes after departure, lunch was served. The lack of menus meant the crew had to explain the two entree options to each passenger, slowing down the service.

I was offered a choice of chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables, or rigatoni pasta with courgettes.

I chose the pasta, which was handed to me on a tray with a grain salad appetizer, a white dinner roll with butter, cheese and crackers, a bottle of still water and a berry crumble with custard for dessert.

Award-winning airline caterer Do & Co provided the catering for this British Airways flight; the quality was evident. Everything on the tray was delicious. The tasty pasta included a generous serving of creamy pesto sauce and had me scraping the container clean.

Midway through the flight, the crew passed through the cabin handing out chocolate-covered ice cream bars. Mine arrived a little battered and bruised and needed to be eaten quickly before it disintegrated.

While I always find it odd to serve a second dessert just a few hours after the first, a retired British Airways cabin crew member recently advised me this was a long-standing tradition at the airline designed to be a sweet treat you can easily consume while concentrating on a movie during a longer daytime flight.

One hour and 15 minutes before arrival in Miami, the crew offered a prearrival snack of a hot chicken or vegetarian lattice pastry. I've eaten countless versions of these on British Airways flights, and while less impressive than the lunch service, it was a perfectly acceptable and tasty snack to fill the gap before dinner.

The crew working the World Traveller cabin on this A380 flight was in high spirits, with plenty of smiles and jokes about how nice it was to escape the dreary London winter to jet off somewhere warm and sunny.

The crew regularly passed through the cabin offering pre-poured trays of water or orange juice, though I was a little surprised not to see any snacks set up in the rear galley for peckish passengers.

With some spare seats in the cabin, the crew was relaxed yet efficient, which made for a peaceful and civilized journey across the Atlantic.

Would you recommend British Airways economy?

If you can snag one of the window seats on the upper deck of a British Airways A380 aircraft, do so. It is one of the most comfortable ways to cross the Atlantic in economy. The small cabins and extra personal space and storage afforded by the bins under the window made it feel more like flying in premium economy .

The product could be improved with printed menus and an upgraded inflight entertainment screen with Bluetooth headphone capability, but these are minor suggestions.

British Airways will refurbish its A380 fleet over the coming years to update the aging Club World seats to the modern Club Suites . The refurbishment may see all economy seats relegated to the lower deck, with the business-class cabin potentially running to the aircraft's rear, as other airlines have opted for , so fly it while you can.

Until then, along with Delta Air Lines' Boeing 767 , this is one of the better economy experiences between Europe and North America.

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Flights booked using Avios are called Reward Flights.

Reward Flights can be taken with British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines and our one world partners. The only cash amount required for Reward Flights is to cover the taxes, fees and carrier charges.

On all our British Airways flights to and from London Heathrow and London Gatwick we guarantee a minimum number of reward seats. We offer at least:

• Eight seats in economy (Euro Traveller and World Traveller)
• Two seats in premium economy (World Traveller Plus)
• Four in business (Club Europe and Club World).

On flights to and from London City we guarantee:

• Two reward seats in business (Club Europe)
• Two reward seats in economy (Euro Traveller)

Avios-Only flights

These are flights operated by British Airways and its subsidiary Euro Flyer which will only be available to book as Reward Flights.

Executive Club customers can find out more by checking the frequently asked questions below or downloading our Avios app .

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Reward Flight Saver offers customers great value flights with a low, flat fee to cover taxes, fees and carrier charges and a fixed Avios amount.

To be eligible for Reward Flight Saver, you need to have collected at least one Avios in the past 12 months.

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Travel to Europe, UK & Ireland from £1 and 18,500 Avios or from just £100 and 50,000 Avios for destinations further afield.

Reward Flight Saver is also available in World Traveller Plus, Club Europe and Club World. Treat yourself to a Club World seat from £350 plus 160,000 Avios.

A Reward Flight consists of:

• Taxes, fees and carrier charges

The Avios and cash price you pay for your Reward Flight is dependent on date, destination and class of travel.

Your chosen date of travel will dictate if you pay a peak or off-peak Avios amount. When booking Reward Flights, you can choose all peak dates, all off-peak dates or a mixture of the two. The taxes, fees and carrier charges are the same, regardless of peak or off-peak travel.

The taxes, fees and carrier charges are dependent on airline, class of travel and destination. This is calculated when you book your flights.

The actual fee will be displayed when you make your booking. Travel in premium economy (World Traveller Plus), business (Club Europe, Club World) and First will result in higher taxes, fees and carrier charges.

Reward Flight Saver fees

With Reward Flight Saver, we currently offer flights throughout Europe, North America and many other destinations around the world.

Reward Flights start from just £1/€1 and 18,500 Avios, with destinations like America or the Middle East starting from as little as £100/€100 and 50,000 Avios.

If you don’t have a high enough Avios balance for either of our Reward Flight options, or you would simply like to carry on saving for your next reward, you can reduce the Avios cost by paying an additional cash amount. The fewer Avios used, the more you will pay in cash.

At checkout, you will be presented with a range of Avios & Money payment options, where available.

There are even more ways to top up your Avios to reach your next reward:

• Boost your Avios balance by buying some
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• Pool your Avios with other Executive Club Members in your household

We have partnerships with several other airlines, including our partners in the one world alliance, so that we can offer a greater choice of destinations to our customers.

When you search for Reward Flights, we will show availability on British Airways first. We’ll then show availability with partners for this flight and on destinations we don’t operate or have availability.

For assistance booking with a specific partner, please call our contact centre.

Working out the cost

The number of Avios required for partner flights may vary from British Airways, depending on route and distance travelled.

As with British Airways, Avios prices for Reward Flights are dependent on date, destination and class of travel.

For flights with two or more one world partners, or British Airways plus two or more one world partners, use the link below to find out what you need to pay.

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In most circumstances, you will be able to cancel or change Reward Flights subject to availability, for a small service fee. Please see our booking and service fees for further detail .

Please be aware:

• Some changes may require additional Avios, for example if you are changing your date of travel from off-peak to peak. All changes will be shown in Manage My Booking, or explained over the phone before they are made.
• When changing from a peak to off-peak date, we will refund any difference in Avios price. However, for Avios Part Payment bookings, we will be unable to refund any difference in the money portion of the price. You will be able to cancel the original flights for a full refund and make a new booking instead.
• Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the first flight in your itinerary to be eligible for a refund.

Many changes to simple Reward Flights can be made online in Manage My Booking . You will need to call our contact centre in the following circumstances:

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• Changing a British Airways Reward Flight from a peak date to an off-peak date and require an immediate refund of Avios
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These are specific flights operated by British Airways and its subsidiary Euro Flyer which will only be available to book as Reward Flights for direct journeys exclusively for Executive Club Members.

(Flights connecting to/from other destinations are not included and will only use commercial availability.)

See our latest Club Updates to find out which flights are available.

Or you can be among the first to hear about our upcoming Avios-Only flight destinations by downloading our Avios app and enabling push notifications.

The first phase of flights were available to book from 13 April 2023. The second phase of flights were available to book from 23 May 2023.

Flights can be booked until all seats are sold, or British Airways determines remaining seats may become available to all customers for direct journeys. Seats are available on a first-come, first served basis while seats last.

These seats will cost the standard Reward Flight price, which depends on whether the flight is operating at peak or off-peak times, and the flight distance.

For the already announced AOFs, you can check our Club Updates .

You can book these flights online through the normal Reward Flight booking journey on ba.com , or by contacting our contact centre.

Yes, you can book a return or a one-way journey.

Yes, Avios-only flights are available on all cabins depending on the configuration of the aircraft.

Yes, you can book one leg of your journey on an Avios-Only Flight and the other leg on another Reward Flight, so you can choose to use your Avios to come back on a day that suits you.

You can’t combine an Avios-Only Flight (or any other Reward Flight) with a commercial flight on the same booking.

You can combine cabins within your booking. E.g. you can choose to travel in economy (Euro Traveller) on the outbound and business (Club Europe) on the inbound, availability depending.

• Like all Reward Flights, Avios only Flight tickets include 1 checked bag at 23kg.
• For bookings cancelled within 24 hours of outbound departure where the member has paid the taxes, fees and charges, these will be refunded to the original form of payment. For bookings made using Avios and Money the cash portion of the price will not be refunded. Avios will not be refunded.
• When you change between a peak to an off-peak date, or vice versa, the difference will be calculated and if the original ticket cost more Avios than the new ticket, you will be refunded the difference in Avios. If the original ticket costs less Avios than the new ticket, you will be required to pay additional Avios.

Yes, your American Express voucher can be used within the cabin and dates it is eligible for.

By using a companion voucher, if the member is travelling with a companion they will pay the Avios for one person and the taxes, fees and charges for both.

Or if they are travelling solo they will pay half the Avios required for one person, and the taxes, fees and charges for one person.

Yes, you can use a Barclays Upgrade Voucher or a Gold Upgrade for One/Two to upgrade between cabins on an Avios-Only flight, availability depending. The upgrade price remains the same as for a standard Reward Flight.