British Airways has unveiled its new First seat, curated by expert designers and world-class manufacturers from Great Britain and Ireland.
The seat is ultra-wide, 36.5 inches, with a bed length of 79 inches. The carrier worked closely with Collins Aerospace to create the First Class seat, following its involvement in carefully crafting British Airways’ Club Suite and short-haul aircraft seats earlier this year. The seat features an elegant design with expert British craftsmanship and the carrier says the new cabin forms part of its A380 retrofit plans, expected to be flying in mid-2026.
The seat features a multi-purpose ottoman and elegant stowable table, a 32-inch 4K TV screen, adjustable mood lighting including scenes such as ‘relax’, ‘dine’ and ‘cinema’. A divider slides open to create a shared lounge space
British Airways’ Chief Customer Officer, Calum Laming, 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.
“This coupled with our incredible colleagues delivering a world-class service, following the launch of our First Service Specialists scheme, as well as the many benefits of flying First such as First Wing entry, access to our award-winning lounges including our Concorde Room and priority boarding, means we truly believe we offer a winning combination in delivering an extraordinary experience for our customers.”
