British Airways has unveiled its new first-class seat which will be retrofitted on its fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos.
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The UK carrier said the new First seat would be ¡°game changing¡± when it is introduced from mid-2026 as part of an overhaul of all A380 onboard cabins. BA added that it was the only European carrier to offer a first-class cabin from London to the US.
The seat will have a width of 36.5 inches and a length of 79 inches. Other features will include a 32-inch TV screen, multi-purpose ottoman and stowable table, adjustable mood lighting, personal luggage space, do-not-disturb functionality, and a 60-inch curved wall for privacy.?
Seats in the middle of the new cabin will feature a divider which can slide open to create a shared lounge space for passengers travelling together.
Calum Laming, British Airways¡¯ chief customer officer, said: ¡°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.¡±
The new First seat has been designed by Collins Aerospace RTX, which has also created BA¡¯s new Club Suite and short-haul seats unveiled earlier this year. The airline is currently undergoing a ?7 billion project to improve its services, which also includes refurbished airport lounges around the world and offering free WiFi messaging onboard.?