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British Airways plans record 106-seat business class on Airbus A380 jumbo jets

CNBC Business·October 6, 2026·1 min read
British Airways plans record 106-seat business class on Airbus A380 jumbo jets

British Airways is removing coach seats from its Airbus A380 jumbo jets to create a record 106-seat business class, betting on a high-end travel boom. The airline will also expand premium economy, reducing economy capacity. The move aims to capitalize on growing demand for premium travel, with the new configuration expected to be introduced on the airline's A380 fleet.

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