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British Airways will overhaul Airbus A380 cabins with more premium seats

The airline plans to remove coach seating to make room for a 106-seat business class, alongside a larger premium economy cabin.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Europe

British Airways plans to reconfigure its Airbus A380 aircraft cabins by removing coach class seats and adding a larger premium offering, according to CNBC Markets.

The airline’s plan includes a record 106-seat business class layout, paired with a giant premium economy and business class design.

CNBC World characterizes the move as a bet on continued demand for high end air travel, as British Airways restructures space on the A380 to support premium capacity.

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CNBC MarketsBritish Airways plans record 106-seat business class on Airbus A380 jumbo jets
CNBC WorldBritish Airways plans record 106-seat business class on Airbus A380 jumbo jets

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