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==Cabins and services== {{multiple image | direction = vertical | width = 220 | image1 = British Airways Airbus A319-131 Euro Traveller Cabin.jpg | caption1 = British Airways' [[Economy class|Euro Traveller]] cabin, installed on all of the airline's narrow-body aircraft. | caption2 = A next generation [[Business class|Club World]] seat. These seats are available on all of BA's wide-body aircraft, except the Airbus A350-1000 XWB. <!-- Please do not add more images here as it disrupts the spacing -->}} ===Short haul=== ====Economy class==== ''Euro Traveller'' is British Airways' economy class cabin on all short-haul flights within Europe, including domestic flights within the UK.<ref name = ST/> Heathrow and Gatwick-based flights are operated by [[Airbus A320 family|Airbus A320 series]] aircraft. Seat pitch varies from 78" to 31" depending on aircraft type and location of the seat.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.airlinequality.com/info/seat-pitch-guide/ |title = Seat Pitch Guide |website = airlinequality.com |access-date = 19 October 2024}}</ref> All flights from Heathrow and Gatwick have a [[buy on board]] system with a range of food designed by [[Tom Kerridge]].<ref>{{cite web |title=British Airways replaces M&S with Tom Kerridge food |first = Mark |last = Frary |website=businesstravelnewseurope.com |url=https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/British-Airways-replaces-M-S-with-Tom-Kerridge-food |date=8 January 2021 }}</ref> Food can be pre-ordered through the British Airways mobile application.<ref>{{cite web |title=British Airways app allows economy passengers to order food to seat |date = 14 July 2021 |website=breakingtravelnews.com |url=https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-app-allows-economy-passengers-to-order-food-to-seat/ }}</ref> Alternatively, a limited selection can be purchased on-board using credit and debit card or by using Frequent Flyer Avios points.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.headforpoints.com/2024/02/01/can-i-pay-for-british-airways-buy-on-board-food-and-drink-catering-with-avios-points-3/ |title=Can I pay for British Airways buy on board food and drink catering with Avios points? |website=headforpoints.com |date=1 February 2024 |first = Rob |last = Burgess |access-date=28 October 2016}}</ref> British Airways is rolling out Wi-Fi across its fleet of aircraft with 90% expected to be Wi-Fi enabled by 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thriftypoints.com/ba-wifi/ |title=BA Wifi β What's the Situation with British Airways On-Board Wifi? |date=11 March 2019 |website=Thrifty Points |access-date=24 March 2019 |archive-date=24 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324201809/https://thriftypoints.com/ba-wifi/ |url-status=live}}</ref> ====Business class==== ''Club Europe'' is the short-haul business class available on all short-haul flights. This class allows for access to business lounges at most airports and complimentary onboard catering, as well as fast-track security at most airports.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.turningleftforless.com/what-to-expect-from-new-british-airways-club-europe-meals-and-catering-in-2022/ |title=What to expect from new British Airways Club Europe meals and catering in 2022 |date = 31 March 2022 |author = Michele |work=British Airways}}</ref> The middle seat of the standard Airbus configured cabin is left free. Instead, a cocktail table folds up from under the middle seat on refurbished aircraft.<ref name = BAP/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.patstravelreviews.com/post/british-airways-a320-club-europe-review |title=British Airways A320 Club Europe Review |date = 21 May 2022 |work=patstravelreviews.com }}</ref> ===Mid-haul and long haul=== ====First class==== ''First'' is offered on all Airbus A380s, Boeing 777-300ERs, Boeing 787-9/10s and on some Boeing 777-200ERs. There are between eight and fourteen private suites depending on the aircraft type. Each First suite comes with a {{cvt|6|ft|6|in|m}} bed, a {{convert|15|in|cm|adj=on}} wide entertainment screen, in-seat power and complimentary Wi-Fi access on select aircraft.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishairways.com/cms/global/microsites/ba_reports/business_review/br_future.html|title=British Airways 2007/08 Annual Report and Accounts|work=British Airways|access-date=3 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090210022642/http://www.britishairways.com/cms/global/microsites/ba_reports/business_review/br_future.html|archive-date=10 February 2009|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/news/article7007869.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1 | title=Times report on BA First Class | work=The Times | first=Chris | last=Haslam | date=31 January 2010 | access-date=1 April 2010 | location=London | archive-date=7 November 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107080955/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> The exclusive Concorde Room lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5 offers pre-flight dining with waiter service and more intimate space. Dedicated British Airways 'Galleries First' lounges are available at some airports, and Business lounges are used where these are not available. Some feature a 'First Dining' section where passengers holding a first class ticket can access a pre-flight dining service.<ref>{{cite web |title=First lounges {{!}} Information |url=https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/lounges/first |access-date=28 January 2024 |website=British Airways}}</ref> ====Club World==== [[File:British Airways Club Suite seat.jpg|thumb|Club Suite seat unveiled in March 2019. It is featured in the Club World cabin on all Boeing 787-10s operated by BA, and is being rolled out on other aircraft in the fleet.]] ''Club World'' is the long-haul [[business class]] cabin.<ref name = CWL>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishairways.com/travel/club-world-lounges/public/en_gb|title=Club World: Lounges|work=British Airways|access-date=5 September 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090822161648/http://www.britishairways.com/travel/club-world-lounges/public/en_gb|archive-date=22 August 2009|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.countrylife.co.uk/travel/choc-ices-and-cheese-what-its-like-to-fly-in-british-airwayss-new-club-suite-cabin-273458 |title=Choc ices and cheese: What it's like to fly in British Airways's new Club Suite cabin |first = Rosie |last = Paterson |date = 14 September 2024 |website = countrylife.co.uk |access-date=5 September 2009 }}</ref> The cabin features fully convertible flat bed seats. In March 2019, BA unveiled its new business-class seats - named ''Club Suite'' - on the new A350 aircraft, which feature a suite with a door.<ref>{{cite web |last=Flynn |first=David |date=18 March 2019 |title=British Airways' new business class is a suite with a privacy door |url=https://www.ausbt.com.au/british-airways-ba-new-club-world-suites-business-class-seat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190319121951/https://www.ausbt.com.au/british-airways-ba-new-club-world-suites-business-class-seat |archive-date=19 March 2019 |access-date=15 July 2019 |website=Australian Business Traveller}}</ref> Since the unveiling, ''Club Suite'' has been installed on the Boeing 787-10 and is currently being installed on BA's Boeing 777s. The remaining aircraft are due to have their seats re-fitted over the coming years and they currently feature an older seat type introduced in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |last=Schlappig |first=Ben |date=11 November 2022 |title=Which British Airways Planes Have Club Suites? |url=https://onemileatatime.com/guides/british-airways-club-suites/ |access-date=27 December 2022 |website=One Mile at a Time |archive-date=27 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227143350/https://onemileatatime.com/guides/british-airways-club-suites/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ====World Traveller Plus==== ''World Traveller Plus'' is the [[premium economy]] class cabin provided on all BA long haul aircraft.<ref name="ST">{{cite web |title=Airline Seat Pitch Guide |url=https://www.airlinequality.com/info/seat-pitch-guide/ |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=SKYTRAX }}</ref> This cabin offers wider seats, extended leg-room, additional seat comforts such as larger IFE screen, a foot rest and power sockets.<ref name = WTP>{{cite web |url=https://www.thislifeintrips.com/british-airways-world-traveller-plus-review/ |title=British Airways World Traveller Plus Review |first = Shaun |last = Robertson |website = thislifeintrips.com |access-date=5 June 2010 }}</ref> ====World Traveller==== [[File:British Airways A380 Upper Deck.jpg|thumb|Upper deck of a British Airways [[Airbus A380]], World Traveller cabin]] ''World Traveller'' is the mid-haul and long-haul economy class cabin. It offers seat-back entertainment, complimentary food and drink, pillows, and blankets.<ref name=ST/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishairways.com/travel/world-traveller-seating/public/en_gb|title=World Traveller Information|work=British Airways|access-date=5 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822075342/http://www.britishairways.com/travel/world-traveller-seating/public/en_gb|archive-date=22 August 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=WTNC>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishairways.com/travel/new-world-traveller/public/en_gb|title=World Traveller β Preview our new Cabin|work=British Airways|access-date=31 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100901103334/http://www.britishairways.com/travel/new-world-traveller/public/en_gb|archive-date=1 September 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> While the in-flight entertainment screens are available on all long-haul aircraft, international power outlets are available on the aircraft based at Heathrow.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cortez |first=Joe |date=7 March 2018 |title=British Airways Debuts New, "Densified" Seats Without Power Outlets |url=https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/british-airways-debuts-new-seats-without-power-outlets.html |access-date=27 December 2022 |website=FlyerTalk - The world's most popular frequent flyer community |archive-date=27 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227142634/https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/british-airways-debuts-new-seats-without-power-outlets.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Wifi is also available on selected aircraft at an extra fee.<ref>{{cite web |title=British Airways to offer free in-flight use of messaging apps |website=theguardian.com |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/06/british-airways-offer-free-messaging-flights-wifi |first = Gwyn |last = Topham |date = 6 March 2024 }}</ref>
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