Is British Airways' Airbus A380 Retrofit Is Running Behind? Inside The Cabin That Has The Most To Gain

British Airways is preparing to transform its Airbus A380 fleet with all-new first class suites, significantly expanded business class and premium economy cabins, and a refreshed economy experience. The project will dramatically change the configuration of the carrier's 12 superjumbos, reducing total capacity from 469 to 421 seats while introducing the world's largest business class cabin and one of the largest premium economy cabins. However, the ambitious project is already behind schedule, with the first aircraft not yet complete as of October 2026.