BA expands premium options
British Airways is set to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 in 2015 with the UAE, Oman and Delhi routes among the first to welcome the Dreamliner. Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, complete with a new First Class cabin, will start flying to Delhi from Oct 25
The new First Suites are the harbingers of a new generation of premium travel.The First cabin will have just eight seats in comparison to the 14 available on other British Airways long-haul aircraft, giving even more exclusivity and privacy to customers.The seat and in-flight entertainment console has been updated with a new handset, much like a smartphone, integrated into the seat from which travellers can control their in-flight entertainment. “British Airways continues to renew its commit- ment across the region as the airline invests in new aircraft and expands its premium travel offerings,” says Paolo De Renzis, British Airways Area Commercial Manager for the Middle East & Central Asia. Return fares on the new aircraft from Abu Dhabi to London will start from as little as AED 2375 for passengers flying World Traveller and for as little as AED 9855 for passengers flying with British Airways Club World.
“In response to our passengers’ demand for luxury travel options, we have selected Abu Dhabi and Muscat among the first routes to welcome the new Dreamliners,” he further states.
The 787s are the most technologically advanced aircraft in British Airways’ fleet. The aircraft’s smooth ride technology also provides extra comfort during any turbulence.
The airline is revamping 18 of its 747s in line with the newest arrivals to British Airways’ fleet, the first of which will also begin flying during the winter 2015 schedule.The revamped jumbos will operate on selected flights to NewYork JFK, Chicago, Lagos, Dubai, Boston, Riyadh and Kuwait, with further routes added in summer 2016. British Airways is revamping 18 of its 747s in line with the newest arrivals to its fleet The revamped jumbos will operate on selected flights to New York JFK, Chicago, Lagos, Dubai, Boston, Riyadh and Kuwait