British Airways A380 retrofit delayed, first aircraft not ready by Oct 2026
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British Airways' programme to retrofit its Airbus A380 fleet is behind schedule, with the first aircraft still incomplete as of October 2026, and the airline aims for the retrofitted plane to return to service around the start of the new year.
The retrofit will cut total seat capacity from 469 to either 421 or 417 seats, according to the source, and will add 12 new First Class suites, 106 Club Suites, 84 World Traveller Plus premium economy seats and 215 economy seats.