Welcome to Club World – Photo: Manu Venkat | AirlineReporter

British Airways’ business class — branded “Club World” — has been flying for a long time. It was unveiled back in 1999 as one of the very first fully-flat business class seats. It’s undergone a few updates and refinements in the years since, but the design fundamentals are still the same. I’ve wanted to fly Club World for a long time, because of its unique layout and because of the aviation blogosphere’s mixed opinions on the product. I finally got my chance — on the majestic A380, no less. While there’s no denying that the seat isn’t the best out there, I found plenty to like about my experience.

Read on for the full scoop on my flight in Club World and the future of BA’s business class.

Our ride to London Heathrow – Photo: Manu Venkat | AirlineReporter