British Airways has unveiled its much anticipated new business class seat, Club Suite.
British Airways has unveiled its brand new ‘Club Suite’ – the most radical overhaul of its business class cabin in 20 years.
The suites will be installed on the carrier’s new Airbus A350s, which will begin operating from July.
BA passengers will welcome the 1-2-1 configuration – a nice change from the airline’s dated “herringbone” arrangement, where passengers sit facing alternately forward and back.
The new layout means every passenger now has access to an aisle without climbing past another traveller.
The upgrade is part of a £6.5 billion investment program that is seeing changes to the carrier’s lounges, as well as new aircraft and routes.
Alex Cruz, BA’s CEO and Chairman, said: “Each new suite has direct aisle access and comes with a personal door — design features which were incorporated as a direct result of the feedback we’ve had from our customers.
“We’ve worked hard to ensure every aspect of the Club World experience from the lounges we’ve refreshed, to the new gourmet menus from Do&Co on flights from Heathrow, and the luxurious bedding we’ve introduced from The White Company exudes the very British style and quality customers expect from us.”
Qatar Airways also offers business class suites with privacy doors.
Dubbed “QSuites”, the Doha-based airline offers the service on Airbus A350s and Boeing 777s.
The first travellers to enjoy British Airways’ new Club Suite will be on the two-hour short hop between Heathrow and Madrid to enable flight attendants to become familiar with the new layout.
The new A350s will be operated on long-haul routes from the beginning of next year.
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