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British Airways reveals new first-class suites for Airbus A380 by 2026

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British Airways reveals new first-class suites for Airbus A380 by 2026
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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."

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The redesigned suites feature a 1-2-1 configuration with three rows per cabin, totaling 12 seats. Each seat is ultrawide at 36.5 inches with a bed length of 79 inches when fully reclined. Other features include a multipurpose ottoman, stowable table, and a large 32-inch inflight entertainment screen. Passengers can also use Bluetooth connectivity for headphones.

Additional amenities include adjustable mood lighting settings such as "relax," "dine," and "cinema," along with controls for lighting and seat position via a tablet-style controller. The suite's design includes a curved wall standing five feet tall and an exterior leather-lined wardrobe.

The collaboration between British Airways and Collins Aerospace resulted in this new offering following their work on BA's business-class Club Suite.

There is no indication yet whether other wide-body jets like Boeing's 777s or Dreamliners will receive similar updates. Currently available first-class options can be booked using Avios points or partner currencies like American Airlines AAdvantage miles.

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