British Airways is gearing up to upgrade its Boeing 787 fleet to the newest Club Suites business class. The first revamped Dreamliner is set to take off by the end of October.
Those lucky enough to have experienced the Club Suites can confirm its remarkable improvement in every aspect. The upgrade is truly impressive, from enhanced comfort and seat features to increased personal space and privacy.
The airline’s dedication to introducing the renowned Club Suite remains unwavering. They express their delight in retrofitting the Boeing 787-8 aircraft next, expanding the availability of their latest business class offering to a wider range of destinations throughout their network.
The transformation process for BA’s twelve 787-8s, often used for flights to North America, South America, and India, will require some time. As a result, the longer-range Boeing 787-9s will have to wait for their turn to undergo the upgrade patiently.
British Airways had originally intended to upgrade most of its 787-8 and 787-9 jets, but due to the global pandemic, the progress of the fleet-wide program was unavoidably delayed. The refurbished BA 787-8 business class will now feature 31 Club Suites, slightly fewer than the previous 35, alongside 37 premium economy World Traveller Plus seats, an increase from 25.
Nevertheless, similar to before, the 787-8s will not include a first-class cabin.
In contrast, the upgraded 787-9s will boast 38 Club Suites and 38 premium economy World Traveller Plus seats. Additionally, they will include eight new-design first-class suites, which, like the business class, are equipped with a sliding privacy door.
The airline could not provide a specific timeline for when the Boeing 787-9s will transform. Unfortunately, this upgrade process is not happening quickly enough to prevent the downgrading of the BA15/BA16 Kangaroo Route between London and Sydney from a Club Suites 777 to a Club World 787-9.
