{"id":189062,"date":"2024-11-26T16:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T16:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=189062\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:06:09","slug":"british-airways-first-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-first-class\/","title":{"rendered":"British Airways Unveils Brand-New A380 First Class Seat. Here&#8217;s a First Look."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>British Airways just announced its newest first-class seat in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mediacentre.britishairways.com\/pressrelease\/details\/21380\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the images and details that British Airways has shared so far.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_189063\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/422\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-189063 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-First-Class-Seat-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"British Airways First Class Seat\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-First-Class-Seat-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-First-Class-Seat.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: British Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"British_Airways_New_A380_First_Class_Seat_Details\">British Airways New A380 First Class Seat Details<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>British Airways has released the following information about its upcoming first-class product:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ultra-wide, measuring 36.5 inches.<\/li>\n<li>The seat measures 79 inches long in bed mode.<\/li>\n<li>32-inch 4K TV screen.<\/li>\n<li>60-inch curved wall to give maximum privacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_189084\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/422\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-189084 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-window-seat-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"British Airways new A380 first class window seat\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-window-seat-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-window-seat-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-window-seat-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-window-seat.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: British Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjustable mood lighting.<\/li>\n<li>Multi-purpose ottoman<\/li>\n<li>Stowable dining table.<\/li>\n<li>The seat is adjustable with the touch of a button.<\/li>\n<li>New \u201cDo not disturb\u201d function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_189086\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/422\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-189086 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-aisle-between-seats-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"British Airways new A380 first class aisle between seats\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-aisle-between-seats-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-aisle-between-seats-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-aisle-between-seats-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-aisle-between-seats.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: British Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_189082\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/422\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-189082 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-personal-luggage-space-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"British Airways new A380 first class seat personal luggage space\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-personal-luggage-space-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-personal-luggage-space-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-personal-luggage-space-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-personal-luggage-space.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: British Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>For the two suites in the center of the cabin, the divider can be slid back to create a single communal space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_189081\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/482\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-189081 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-middle-seats-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"British Airways new A380 first class seat middle seats with divider down\" width=\"750\" height=\"482\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-middle-seats-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-middle-seats-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-middle-seats-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/British-Airways-New-A380-First-Class-Seat-middle-seats.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: British Airways<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Current_BA_A380_configurations\">Current BA A380 configurations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>BA currently operates its A380s in a four-cabin configuration as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>14 First Class seats<\/li>\n<li>97 Club World seats.<\/li>\n<li>55 World Traveller Plus seats.<\/li>\n<li>303 World Traveller seats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At this point, BA has not indicated whether it will reduce or increase the number of first-class seats when retrofitting its A380.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Book_British_Airways_Awards\">How to Book British Airways Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/book-with-avios\/\" rel=\"noopener\">booking British Airways awards<\/a>, you have a wide range of options thanks to the airline\u2019s membership of the Oneworld Alliance. The most obvious option is to use the British Airways Club to book a first-class award.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to boost your Avios balance, you have\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">many options available since\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways partners<\/a> with virtually every\u00a0<\/span>flexible points currency around.<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">Canada<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">8 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United Kingdom<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">500:500<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">Germany<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">500:400<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">100:100<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase (Ultimate Rewards)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">3:1<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">3,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">1 day - 3 days<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">2,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Diners Club (Club Rewards)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">11,000:10,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>HSBC Rewards<div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,250:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">2 days<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>HSBC Rewards<div class=\"tt-from-region\">Canada<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">10,000:4,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">25,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>HSBC Rewards<div class=\"tt-from-region\">United Kingdom<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\"><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">2 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Livelo (Clube Livelo)<div class=\"tt-from-region\">Brazil<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,750:500<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">35,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">2 days<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>RBC (Avion Rewards)<div class=\"tt-from-region\">Canada<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1:1<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">18 hours<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>RBC Royal Bank Visa<div class=\"tt-from-region\">Canada<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\"><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">1 day<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Revolut (RevPoints)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1:1<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo (Go Far Rewards)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/british-airways-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Airways (Club)<\/a><div class=\"tt-to-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1:1<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you have an Avios balance with other major airlines that share the currency, remember that you can also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/how-to-transfer-avios-between-accounts\/\" rel=\"noopener\">transfer your Avios between programs<\/a> at no cost. Specifically, you can transfer Avios from the following programs to BA:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aer Lingus<\/li>\n<li>Iberia<\/li>\n<li>Qatar Airways<\/li>\n<li>Finnair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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\u2019s 15 members, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Japan Airlines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/british-airways-club\/book-american-airlines-with-avios\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Book American Airlines Flights Using British Airways Avios<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over the last few years, British Airways has invested heavily in its premium cabins &#8212; 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.<\/p>\n<p>We're excited to see the latest development from British Airways: A new A380 first-class seat. We can\u2019t wait to see this product take to the skies!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#British_Airways_New_A380_First_Class_Seat_Details\">British Airways New A380 First Class Seat Details<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Current_BA_A380_configurations\">Current BA A380 configurations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Book_British_Airways_Awards\">How to Book British Airways Awards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>British Airways unveiled its newest first-class seat. The new seat is expected to launch in 2026 on the airline&#8217;s Airbus A380 aircraft. 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