 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 03/17/2019 ELEVATING FIRST CLASS British Airways' first class is often referred to as "the world's best business class," implying that the carrier's priciest product can be a bit underwhelming, at best. While BA's cabins could benefit from a major overhaul, the airline is hoping to boost the experience right away with new improvements to bedding, amenities and more. Comparing BA first class to some of the world's top products, you'll probably realize that's not nearly enough. For example, here's what you'll find with:
While first class may only be getting a minor refresh for now, at least we know that BA has a brand-new business-class seat on the way, set to debut later in 2019. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.
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