According to Simple Flying, British Airways is preparing to retrofit its Airbus A380 fleet into a more modern premium seating configuration and plans to continue operating the Superjumbo aircraft.
The report states that British Airways will remove 88 economy seats from every Airbus A380 in its fleet.
The report was published by Simple Flying on October 4, 2026, with the title "Why British Airways Is Stripping 88 Economy Seats From Every Airbus A380 In Its Fleet".