British Airways has a new first class suite for flights to the United States

British Airways will introduce a new extra-large first class suite on planes between the United States and London, making travel across the Atlantic even more luxurious.

The new seat, announced by British Airways Travel + Leisure scheduled to take flight in mid-2026, will feature a 36.5-inch-wide seat in soft gray that converts into a 79-inch-long rectangular bed that will surely help travelers combat jet lag on eye-catching flights reds towards Europe. The suite includes a separate ottoman, a 32-inch 4K TV screen and a 60-inch curved wall for privacy.

The new first class suites will be available as part of the airline’s Airbus A380 modernization plans.

Aerial view of the new British Airways First central seats.

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“We are incredibly proud to launch the next era of First which pushes the boundaries of comfort, luxury and modernity, taking into account customer preferences and expectations down to the smallest detail,” said Calum Laming, Chief Customer Officer of British Airways, in a shared press release. with T+L. “This, coupled with our incredible colleagues who provide world-class service…means we truly believe we offer a winning combination to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers.” »

Some of the storage spaces available in the new British Airways First seats.

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The suite’s new features extend beyond the seat itself, allowing travelers to personalize their experience with adjustable mood lighting offering ‘relax’, ‘dinner’ and ‘cinema’ modes, as well as choose to spend time with others thanks to a sliding partition that can be opened to create a shared space. And for passengers who want to spend some time alone: the seat has a new “Do Not Disturb” option on the wireless control tablet.

The British Airways First Personal Luggage and Storage Space.

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Part of the OneWorld Alliance, British Airways operates direct flights to several major cities in the United States, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Boston, Houston, Atlanta, San Diego, Washington DC, etc. Next year, the airline also plans open a new club lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA).

The carrier intends to operate its largest number of flights from North America to London next summer with 28 additional flights per week.