The Club Suite is British Airways' modernized business class product, featuring a reverse herringbone layout, direct aisle access for all passengers, and a sliding privacy door.
What Is Club Suite?
Club Suite is British Airways' modernized long-haul business class product, featuring a reverse herringbone seat layout, direct aisle access for every passenger, and a sliding door for privacy. It replaced the airline's older Club World seat, which lacked guaranteed aisle access and offered only an angled or lie-flat bed without a privacy barrier.
British Airways began rolling out Club Suite in 2019, first on Airbus A350 deliveries, marking the carrier's shift to a 1-2-1 configuration in line with competitors such as Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific. The redesign addressed longstanding criticism of British Airways' business class, which had fallen behind other oneworld carriers in privacy and personal space.
Key Features
Club Suite seats are arranged in a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone layout, giving every passenger direct aisle access without climbing over a seatmate. Each suite includes a fully lie-flat bed, a sliding privacy door, a dedicated stowage area, and a personal wardrobe space at the window seats. Seats include a 18.5-inch entertainment screen, adjustable reading lights, and a large tray table suitable for working or dining. The design also adds more personal storage than the previous Club World seat, including a spot for shoes and personal items during the flight.
Where to Find It
Club Suite is installed on British Airways' Airbus A350 fleet and on select refitted Boeing 777 aircraft. British Airways has continued retrofitting older long-haul jets, including Boeing 787s, as part of a broader cabin upgrade program. Not all British Airways long-haul aircraft carry Club Suite yet, so older Club World cabins remain in service on some routes during the transition.
Traveler Tip
Before booking, check the specific aircraft type and cabin configuration for your flight, since British Airways still operates older Club World cabins on some routes. Booking tools and seat maps often indicate whether Club Suite is installed. CEOFLIGHTS specialists can help find discounted fares — call (888) 851-6897.
