Virgin and BA bring new A350s to the fore

BRITISH Airways and Virgin Atlantic have put their new Airbus A350 services into action, both featuring new-look premium cabins.

Virgin showcased its redesigned Upper Class offering for the A350's debut on the busy London Heathrow–new York JFK route. It features a new Loft area in the Upper Class cabin where passengers can meet, drink and dine.

All seats in the redesigned business class cabin face towards the windows and have enhanced privacy, adjustable mood lighting and 18.5-inch screens.

Virgin has ordered 12 A350s, with the first four dedicated to New York JFK this year. Los Angeles will follow in 2020.

Meanwhile, BA deployed its A350 on Heathrow–dubai services. The aircraft will also be used for London services to Toronto, Bangalore and Tel Aviv. Business class cabins are fitted with BA’S new Club Suites in a 1-2-1 layout.

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