Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 30 September 2013: British Airways has announced that the airline will be introducing a four class Boeing 777 aircraft from Jeddah on 31 March 2014.

The 777 aircraft means that customers from Jeddah will be able to enjoy British Airways' award-winning First class cabin and latest Club World cabin, with an increase in over 250 seats each week to London Heathrow's Terminal 5.

The airline has already increased its frequency on the route earlier in 2013, and from 31 March 2014, will offer customers a choice of four cabins. This includes 14 suites in the airline's redesigned flagship First cabin, 48 fully flat-bed seats in in Club World business class, 40 seats in World Traveller Plus premium economy cabin and 124 seats in the World Traveller economy.

Paolo De Renzis, area commercial manager, Middle East and Central Asia said: "We will be serving Jeddah with our Boeing 777 aircraft, which has proven very popular with our customers around the world and gives them greater choice when flying with us.

He added, "It is our aim to offer our Saudi travellers the very best in-air experience possible, and our new First cabin brings classic British elegance with attention paid to every detail every step of the way. We look forward to welcoming our customers on board."

British Airways' new First offers a 60% wider seat and personal window blinds, along with increased privacy and a personal wardrobe. In Club World, the flat- bed seats are designed so customers can work or relax as they choose with power ports and the latest on demand entertainment.  World Traveller Plus seats offer customers 7 inches of extra leg room compared to economy, with double the free checked baggage allowance in a private dedicated cabin. Travellers in the World Traveller economy cabin can enjoy personal on demand entertainment and complimentary food and beverages in a family friendly environment.

To view the onboard products available on British Airways aircraft, visit ba.com.  A full timetable of flights to London and other destinations is available online at ba.com where customers can book, securely pay and check-in online for their flights.

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About British Airways:

  • British Airways has a worldwide route network that covers more than 175 destinations in 75 countries.

  • The airline is one of the world's largest international airlines carrying approximately 36 million passengers around the world every year.

  • The airline offers a choice of four cabins on the majority of its long-haul services.

  • British Airways operates the majority of flights from Terminal 5, its home at London Heathrow. This terminal is capable of handling 30 million customers a year and is the size of 50 football pitches.

  • British Airways is two years into a more than £5bn investment in new aircraft, smarter cabins, elegant lounges and new technologies to make life more comfortable in the air and on the ground.

For media enquiries, please contact the British Airways press office:
Nisreen Sarryeh
nisreen.s@actionprgroup.com

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