British Airways unveiled its new first-class cabin as part of an ongoing transformation. Couples can sit together in the new setup.

British Airways is the latest airline investing in the future of the A380 superjumbo, unveiling a fresh design for its first class product, set to launch on the airline’s A380 airplanes in 2026.

BA has just unveiled its all-new first-class seat and it’s a mix of technology, comfort and striking design. I tried it out at the exclusive launch.

British Airways plans to introduce a new first class on its Airbus SE A380 double-deckers in mid 2026, betting that the most expensive seats at the front of the aircraft still have a place in the cabin even as business class berths become more luxurious.

British Airways has unveiled a new first-class seat which it claims “pushes the boundaries of comfort”. The seat has been designed to provide passengers with a “modern luxury hotel feel”, the airline said. It is wider than existing seats in its most premium cabin at 36.5in (92.7cm), and longer when converted into a fully flat bed at 6ft 6in.

British Airways has unveiled a brand-new first-class suite that will be available starting in 2026 on board the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380.

The carrier has made major changes to the premium cabins on its Airbus A380’s. The new plane seats will be nearly 37 inches wide and can be extended into a bed. The cabins have sliding doors which officials say ensures privacy. Every first class seat also comes with a 32 inch personal entertainment screen and lighting that can be adjusted.

British Airways will introduce a new, extra wide first class suite on planes between the United States and London, making a trip across the pond even more luxe. The new seat, which British Airways told Travel + Leisure is expected to hit the skies in mid-2026,

At an exclusive launch event at BA HQ last night, we stepped inside the state-of-the-art ‘mini-rooms’ that will cost roughly £100,000 to make and contain the airline’s ‘w