BA118 Bangalore to London

Looking for some advice on this.

I am about to book this flight in Premium Economy in early September.

The flight departs at 7am.

Anyone used this service before? Given the 3 hour check in rule, I would have to leave hotel in cbd about 3am, as the airport is a fair distance as I understand it.

I have also found out there is a Day Hotel at the airport and they are advising me that I can book a room there for the Monday night, and I think that will be my best option.

People here seem to have mixed reactions to BA, so not sure what I should expect on this flight. But it is 10 hours, and for that length of time, I am paying more than I want, for a bit of extra leg room. As it is a day flight, sleep is not necessary.

Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Thank you for the info.

I have booked the flight so I’ve got it locked in. Paid the extra to select a seat. I always like an aisle seat, so didn’t want to risk waiting till online check-in opened.

Haven’t decided about what to do re accommodation. I am staying Friday night and Saturday night with a friend. On Sunday I will go to a city hotel. I am thinking I will go to the airport on Monday night and use the day hotel. At least then I am on the spot ready for the early start on Tuesday morning.

Don’t know what the “Blue Card” is. I am not a BA FF. Only had a few BA flights in my life, one of which was on Concorde, and a couple of others when it was BOAC! I’ll be using my Qantas FF card on this trip for the points.

The flight is a 777.

Unfortunately no.

I don’t fly enough, one big trip every 3 or 4 years. So no status with anyone sadly. At least my points don’t expire with QF! I nearly have enough for a Business Class return from Oz to London. So looking forward to using that maybe next year.