British Airways Unveils Brand-New A380 First Class Seat. Here's a First Look.

British Airways just announced its newest first-class seat in a press release. The new seat forms part of the airline's Airbus A380 retrofit plans. The London-based airline expects the new seat to take to the skies in mid-2026.

Here are the images and details that British Airways has shared so far.

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British Airways New A380 First Class Seat Details

British Airways has released the following information about its upcoming first-class product:

• Ultra-wide, measuring 36.5 inches.
• The seat measures 79 inches long in bed mode.
• 32-inch 4K TV screen.
• 60-inch curved wall to give maximum privacy.

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• Adjustable mood lighting.
• Multi-purpose ottoman
• Stowable dining table.
• The seat is adjustable with the touch of a button.
• New “Do not disturb” function.

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Each seat will have a personal luggage space for first-class passengers to store their carry-on bag and hang up any clothes brought onboard.

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For the two suites in the center of the cabin, the divider can be slid back to create a single communal space.

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Current BA A380 configurations

BA currently operates its A380s in a four-cabin configuration as follows:

• 14 First Class seats
• 97 Club World seats.
• 55 World Traveller Plus seats.
• 303 World Traveller seats.

At this point, BA has not indicated whether it will reduce or increase the number of first-class seats when retrofitting its A380.

How to Book British Airways Awards

When it comes to booking British Airways awards, you have a wide range of options thanks to the airline’s membership of the Oneworld Alliance. The most obvious option is to use the British Airways Club to book a first-class award.

If you need to boost your Avios balance, you have many options available since British Airways partners with virtually every flexible points currency around.

If you have an Avios balance with other major airlines that share the currency, remember that you can also transfer your Avios between programs at no cost. Specifically, you can transfer Avios from the following programs to BA:

• Aer Lingus
• Iberia
• Qatar Airways
• Finnair

Being an Oneworld member, you also have the option to use a host of other points and miles to book a British Airways award. You can book BA awards using any of the Oneworld Alliance’s 15 members, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Japan Airlines.

Related: How To Book American Airlines Flights Using British Airways Avios

One thing to remember is that British Airways levies monstrously heavy taxes and fees on its awards, especially departing from the UK. Booking a BA business or first-class award, you can easily expect to pay $1,000 in taxes and fees each way.

Our Take

Over the last few years, British Airways has invested heavily in its premium cabins — including rolling out new Club World Suites across most of its fleet. British Airways seems to be building back its reputation after years (arguably decades) of lack of investment.

We're excited to see the latest development from British Airways: A new A380 first-class seat. We can’t wait to see this product take to the skies!

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