Business Class

British Airways has scrapped the fabric headrest covers in its Club Europe short-haul business-class section, erasing one of the last physical distinctions from economy seats on numerous European routes. The move kicked in on May 6. BA says it's all about boosting operational resilience, on-time performance, and sustainability. Timing is key here: Club Europe isn’t really about a radically upgraded seat. Instead, British Airways pitches the fare on service perks—lounge access, special check-in desks, priority boarding, free meals and drinks, more luggage, and crucially, that open middle seat. The airline puts seat pitch at 76.2 cm, or 30 inches.