British Airways unveils new first-class seat

British Airways has unveiled its new first-class seat which will be retrofitted on its fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos.

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.