A three-quarters view of a British Airways A320neo at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow
A British Airways A320neo on display at the Farnborough Airshow.
  • British Airways is upgrading its short-haul cabins as part of a huge investment.
  • I flew on one of the older A320s, then toured a brand-new A320neo at the Farnborough Airshow.
  • The new color scheme is sleek and modern while the passenger experience is improved too.

British Airways is spending $9 billion to lift its reputation after years of slumping popularity.

When the two-year program was announced at a March press event, the most prominent change was new seats for its short-haul aircraft.