Quick take: British Airways’ upper deck economy cabin provides a comfortable, spacious spot for a peaceful journey across the Atlantic.
Pros
- The 2-4-2 configuration is ideal for couples and families.
- Storage bins provide window seats with extra storage and personal space.
- The food was above average for economy class.
Cons
- There are no menus displaying food and beverage options.
- The inflight entertainment screen was small and sluggish.
- British Airways’ A380 reconfiguration plans may eliminate this miniature cabin in the coming years.
Not all economy seats are the same if you’re on British Airways’ largest aircraft, the double-decker Airbus A380.
While the lower deck of the carrier’s A380 features an industry-standard economy cabin with 10 seats across — giving that lower World Traveller economy cabin a dense 199 seats — just upstairs, in a part of the plane that airlines like Emirates and…
