News Summary

• Once refurbished, each superjumbo will carry 417 seats against 469 today.
• Economy class shrinks by 88 seats to just 215, a cut of around 30%.
• The entire upper deck will go to Club World, creating what BA is billing as the world's largest business-class cabin with 106 Club Suites.
• Even more striking is the growth in World Traveller Plus, BA's premium economy product, which gains 29 seats to reach 84 – an increase of more than 50%.
• While First Class falls slightly from 14 suites to 12, the broader message is clear: BA is using tight capacity to serve more customers willing to pay for something beyond economy.