British Airways’ First Class Cabin Launch
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Support the launch of British Airways' A380 First Class cabin with stunning, photorealistic digital renderings.
A new era for British Airways' First Class.
As part of an ambitious $9 billion transformation to its interiors and product line, the new British Airways’ A380 First Class suite delivers unmatched privacy and comfort. A celebration of British design and premium materials, it features sliding doors, wider seats and a 79-inch bed. Including ambient lighting, an advanced entertainment system and bespoke bedding, the design creates a relaxing, sophisticated atmosphere.
Launching in 2026, British Airways unveiled the seat at its London launch event, where it took centre stage against a backdrop of 10-meter screens. Featuring a video including Neutral Digital’s CGI content, viewers were immersed in the precision of the stitching, the tactile movement of fabrics and interplay of premium materials like velvet, leather and wood. The dynamic visuals celebrated the craftsmanship and innovation of the design.
Achieved with a digital twin approach, Neutral Digital meticulously recreated the entire first-class suite, enabling the creation of versatile, platform-ready content. We were able to produce realistic and accurate content that highlights the suite’s design in ways that are otherwise difficult to achieve. The result is a library of visuals that seamlessly combine realism with innovation, amplifying British Airways’ commitment to luxury and detail.
Unlimited content opportunities for British Airways.
The content developed for the launch has already proven invaluable across a variety of platforms. British Airways has leveraged the visuals on YouTube and across social media, engaging global audiences with the suite’s innovative design.
Animations set the tone of an immersive and high-impact presentation at the launch event, while continuing to support British Airways PR activity and featuring in press content.
Leading up to the launch and beyond, British Airways benefits from a wide array of reusable assets. From short social media clips to high-resolution renders, the versatility of digital content ensures that it can be tailored to different channels and campaigns. This reusability streamlines marketing efforts while maintaining a consistent brand image.
The project also included the creation of an Apple Vision Pro (AVP) experience, opening doors to future opportunities. At the launch event attendees explored the suite up close using an AVP, experiencing every detail as if stepping into the seat itself. In a market where demand for engaging content continues to rise, innovative digital technologies like these empower brands to exceed expectations, delivering adaptable and compelling storytelling at scale.