BA Boasting New First Class

 British Airways is rolling out its new flagship First Class cabin, across its long-haul fleet. The same cabin will also grace its 12 A380s, the first of which will be delivered in July this year.
 The suites in the new cabin are wider, and the seat, which folds down into a 6ft 6” bed at the turn of an i-drive-like dial, is more comfortable, with a sprung diaphragm replacing the earlier foam mattress. Customers have their own double windows, with an electronic blind, similar to those on private jets.
There’s also a personal wardrobe, with space to hang a jacket or suit, and a shoe compartment. As well as the main table, a side table has been incorporated into the arm of the suite for people who want to continue working while they eat.
The main table can also be folded in half to become a writing desk, complete with leather trim. Although the suite doesn’t quite double as a private cinema, at 15-inches the in-flight entertainment screen is almost twice the size of its predecessor. As well as an array of in-flight movies, music and entertainment, it also allows customers to view content from personal MP3 players on the main screen.
The trademark First pyjamas remain a staple offering and while changing, an onboard turndown service converts the seat into a bed complete with an Egyptian-cotton mattress, duvet and pillow. Practical perks include three items of luggage weighing up to 32kgs each, a dedicated check-in area and access to the fast-track security channels. There’s also the network of over 60 dedicated British Airways lounges and 90 partner lounges worldwide.
 The crown jewels are the Galleries Lounges in Heathrow’s Terminal 5. Here the Concorde Room provides a fully-serviced Concorde Bar and restaurant, concierge desk and boardroom. This exclusive facility is mirrored at New York’s JFK airport. There’s also the larger Galleries First Lounge, with its Gold Bar, Wine Gallery and work and entertainment zones.
Two large Elemis Travel Spas, with six treatment rooms each and a slightly smaller four-room version in the satellite terminal, enable customers to de-stress before a flight. For customers arriving at Terminal 5, there’s the Galleries Arrivals lounge, also offering an Elimis Travel Spa as well as 94 shower rooms, cabanas with infinity bathrooms and a valet service.