BA showcases new First Class
British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat.
The new cabin forms part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans, which is expected to take to the skies by mid-2026.
The airline’s new First has been designed for a feel of a modern luxury hotel, BA says.
The new seat is ultra-wide (36.5inches), with a bed length of 79 inches.
It features a multi-purpose ottoman and stowable table, plus a 32-inch 4K TV screen and adjustable mood lighting.
The seat can be adjusted.
For customers in the centre of the cabin, the divider slides open to create a shared lounge space, and the stowable tables mean customers can enjoy ‘buddy dining’ in the seat with their travel companion.
Customers can now simply wheel their luggage into their personal luggage space.
The suite has window blinds, activated by buttons on the internal control panel for all three windows per seat.
The soft panelling inside the seat also help with acoustics and absorbing sound.
British Airways’ Chief Customer Officer, Calum Laming, said: “We’re incredibly proud to launch the next era of First that pushes the boundaries of comfort, luxury and modernity.
The airline has taken feedback from colleagues and customers to help shape the design elements and specific features.
British Airways is the only European carrier from the UK to offer a First product on transatlantic flights.
Customers travelling in First enjoy access to lounges, fast-track security and use of the First Wing at Heathrow.
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