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• Alfred Chua
British Airways has detailed a comprehensive redesign of its Airbus A380 cabins, part of a multibillion-pound investment in customer experience. The overhaul positions the superjumbo for continued service years after production ended, as airlines contend with delays to newer widebody aircraft.
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British Airways has detailed a comprehensive redesign of its Airbus A380 cabins, part of a multibillion-pound investment in customer experience. The overhaul positions the superjumbo for continued service years after production ended, as airlines contend with delays to newer widebody aircraft.
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