British Airways plans record 106-seat business class on Airbus A380 jumbo jets

AirlinesPublished Tue, Oct 6 202611:40 AM EDTUpdated 9 Min AgoKey PointsBritish Airways is building what it says is the world's largest business class on its Airbus A380 jets, the world's largest passenger plane.A high-end travel boom has airlines from budget carriers to large, international icons introducing new first class cabins and other pricier seat options.The new club world business class cabin on the Airbus A380. Courtesy: British AirwaysBritish Airways is building what it calls the "world's largest" business class cabin and ripping out dozens of coach-class seats, the starkest example yet of how airlines are betting their future on high-spending travelers.The changes are part of a massive overhaul of the British Airways fleet and its ground services, including lounges at its London Heathrow hub.Here's what's changing:British Airways will outfit its Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger plane, with a monster 106-seat business class cabin, up from the current configuration of 97 business class seats.First class will also be refreshed and will include 12 suites, down from the current A380 configuration of 14.Premium economy class will grow to 84 seats from 55.Standard ec...