British Airways Cuts A380 Flights from Heathrow to Three Cities

British Airways, one of ten scheduled operators of the Airbus A380, has announced it will discontinue A380 services from Heathrow to three destinations. The airline operates 12 A380 airframes, which are currently being retrofitted and reconfigured. The retrofit reduces total capacity from 469 seats to 421, adding more business‑class seats and reducing economy seats. The change is intended to make the aircraft more premium and higher‑yielding. The decision reflects a broader trend of airlines reshaping fleets to focus on profitability and passenger experience.