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Definition: The Airbus A350 is a modern, fuel-efficient wide-body aircraft that features a composite fuselage, improved cabin pressure, wider cabin, and quieter engines, making it one of the most comfortable aircraft for long-haul business class travel.
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| Term | Airbus A350 |
|---|---|
| One-liner | The Airbus A350 is a modern, fuel-efficient wide-body aircraft that features a composite fuselage, improved cabin pressure, wider cabin, and quieter engines, making it one of the… |
| Where it matters | Premium-cabin booking decisions, fare-rules interpretation, airline-product comparison. |
| Related concepts | Wide-Body Aircraft · Boeing 787 Dreamliner · Airbus A380 · Business Class · Jet Lag |
| Last verified | 2026-05-07 |
The A350 is Airbus’s answer to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, incorporating similar comfort-enhancing technologies including a composite fuselage for higher cabin pressure (6,000ft equivalent), improved humidity, larger windows, and LED mood lighting.
The A350’s extra-wide cabin (the widest in its class) gives airlines more flexibility for business class configurations. This has resulted in some of the best business class products flying today: Qatar Airways Qsuite, Singapore Airlines’ regional business class, Cathay Pacific’s latest business class, and Finnair’s AirLounge business class.
The A350 comes in two main variants: the A350-900 and the larger A350-1000. Both are popular with airlines upgrading their long-haul fleets, and passengers benefit from the modern cabin environment. The A350 is rapidly becoming the default aircraft for premium long-haul routes. BookMyBusinessClass can prioritise A350 services for the best possible cabin experience.
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| Term | Quick definition | Reference |
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| Air Passenger Duty (APD) | A UK government tax on commercial passenger flights departing UK airports, applied at varying rates by… | Read |
| Airbus A380 | The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger aircraft, a double-decker superjumbo capable of carrying… | Read |
| ABTA | ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) is a UK trade association for travel agents and tour operators… | Read |
| Aircraft Cabin Pressure | The artificial atmospheric pressure maintained inside an aircraft cabin during flight. Modern aircraft (787,… | Read |
| 144-Hour Transit-Without-Visa (China) | A Chinese government policy permitting visa-exempt 144-hour transit through certain Chinese cities (Beijing,… | Read |
| Airside | Airside is the area of an airport beyond security and passport control, where passengers wait for their… | Read |
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A UK government tax on commercial passenger flights departing UK airports, applied at varying rates by destination band and cabin class. APD is one of the largest cash-component drivers on London-bound award redemptions; the premium-cabin rate on long-haul departures from London exceeds £200 per passenger one-way.
The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger aircraft, a double-decker superjumbo capable of carrying over 500 passengers, known for its spacious cabins and quiet flight experience.
ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) is a UK trade association for travel agents and tour operators that provides a code of conduct, dispute resolution, and financial protection for consumers.
The artificial atmospheric pressure maintained inside an aircraft cabin during flight. Modern aircraft (787, A350) maintain a lower cabin altitude (6,000 ft equivalent) than older aircraft (8,000 ft equivalent), reducing the physiological effects of high-altitude exposure.
A Chinese government policy permitting visa-exempt 144-hour transit through certain Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc.) for most Western nationalities en route to a third country. The policy allows leaving the airport during the layover but is geographically restricted to specific transit zones.
Airside is the area of an airport beyond security and passport control, where passengers wait for their flights, access lounges, and board aircraft. It is the secure zone inaccessible to non-passengers.
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