BA286: aircraft, cabin & seats
BA286 operates London Heathrow (LHR) → Los Angeles (LAX) · ~11h westbound, ~10h eastbound.
Which cabin will BA286 have? The LHR–LAX route is typically operated by Boeing 777-300ER (Mixed Club Suite / Legacy Club World), Airbus A380 (Legacy Club World (upper deck preferred)), Airbus A350-1000 (Upper Class with door). Airlines swap aircraft, so enter BA286 on SeatRadar to see which aircraft and cabin has actually flown it over the last 14 days.
Aircraft & cabins on LHR–LAX
British Airways — Boeing 777-300ER
Share: ~40% of BA frequencies · Cabin: Mixed Club Suite / Legacy Club World
Most 777-300ERs on this route now run Club Suite, but not all — check SeatRadar.
British Airways — Airbus A380
Share: ~30% of BA frequencies · Cabin: Legacy Club World (upper deck preferred)
The A380 still runs legacy Club World. Upper deck is 2-3-2; lower is 2-4-2.
Virgin Atlantic — Airbus A350-1000
Share: All Virgin frequencies · Cabin: Upper Class with door
Virgin's newest aircraft and most reliable premium product on this route.
Best business class on LHR–LAX
Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 (Upper Class) is the most consistent quality. BA Club Suite on a 777-300ER is the runner-up if the tail confirms Club Suite.
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