British Airways Club Europe: Is It Worth the Upgrade?

This is a review of British Airways' Club Europe (Business Class) service on intra-European flights. Here's a summary of the key points:Overall Impression: The reviewer has flown Club Europe extensively (around 50 times in 25 years) and generally finds it worthwhile, despite the seats being the same as Economy Class. The reviewer appreciates the lounge access, attentive service, and improved meals. The main drawback is the limited entertainment options.Flights & Seating: Seats are the same as Euro Traveller (Economy): 17 inches wide, 30-inch pitch, 3x3 configuration. The middle seat is blocked off in Club Europe. Bulkhead seats are preferred, especially on full flights. Seat recline is limited. The size of the Club Europe cabin varies depending on load factors. Overhead bin space can vary by aircraft type (A319, A321).Lounges: Club Europe passengers get lounge access at most European airports (BA lounge or contracted lounge). The Menzies Aviation Lounge in Prague and the IGA Lounge in Istanbul are specifically mentioned and praised. Lounges offer good drink selections, friendly staff, and runway views. Food selection may have been reduced due to the pandemic.Food & Beverage: No pre-departure drinks are offered on intra-Europe flights (except Moscow). Meal service has improved recently (as of May 2022). Examples of meals include: Hot sandwiches from Munich (MUC) Baked Risotto, Cod, or Tikka Chicken Salad from Budapest Braised Beef with Mashed Potatoes to Warsaw Fish on shorter flights from Heathrow Traditional Tea Full English Breakfast (on a 50-minute flight!) Shepherd's Pie Menus have returned.Service: Flight attendants are generally pleasant and helpful, sometimes more so than in Club World. Announcements are primarily in English. Hygiene wipes are offered upon boarding.Entertainment & Technology: Wi-Fi is available for purchase (e.g., £7.99 for a 3-hour flight). Streaming entertainment is possible with Wi-Fi, but the reviewer didn't test it. BA's High Life magazine and the buy-on-board menu are accessible via the .air homepage. Entertainment options are limited; streaming your own content is the primary option.Other Points: Priority check-in is available for Oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members. Extra security checks may be in place at the gate for UK flights from Istanbul. Flights depart from Terminal 1 (non-Schengen) at Prague's Vaclav Havel Airport. Flight cancellations have been minimized recently (as of March 2023), but strikes can still cause disruptions. The White Company soap and lotion are available in the lavatories. Headrest protectors and cabin curtains are being installed on some aircraft.