British Airways unveils new first class seat for A380
British Airways unveiled (25-Nov-2024) its new first class seat, developed in partnership with Collins Aerospace. The new first class cabin forms part of the carrier's A380 retrofit plans and is scheduled to launch in mid 2026. The carrier reported it has "already rolled out over 120 initiatives" as part of its GBP7 billion transformation programme. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
British Airways has been rolling out a GBP7 billion transformation plan which includes refurbishing its A380 fleet with a new first class product, potentially relocating first class to the upper deck, and introducing the 'Club Suite' business class and new premium economy and economy class cabins1 2. CEO Sean Doyle emphasised the importance of first class, stating it will remain on about 65% of all long haul flights3.