British Airways to remove 88 economy seats per A380 as it reconfigures fleet
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- British Airways will strip 88 economy seats from each of its 12 Airbus A380 aircraft and retrofit them with a premium‑heavy 421‑seat layout, with the first retrofitted A380 expected to fly in mid‑2026.
- During the winter retrofit programme the airline will operate its A380s 28% less, and it will withdraw the type from its Johannesburg and Los Angeles routes in October 2026.
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