British Airways has announced the introduction of a new first-class suite set to debut in 2026 on its Airbus A380 aircraft. This marks the airline's first update to its first-class service since 2020 when it introduced upgraded seats with privacy doors and three-point seat belts on some Boeing 777 planes.
The new suites will be installed across British Airways' A380 fleet, though the specific routes for their initial launch have not been disclosed. Currently, these aircraft operate from London to several U.S. destinations including Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston.
Calum Laming, British Airways' chief customer officer, expressed pride in this development: "We're incredibly proud to launch the next era of First that pushes the boundaries of comfort, luxury and modernity, taking into consideration customer preferences and expectations to the finest detail."