# British Airways to Remove Headrest Covers from Club Europe Seats

_May 5 15:56_

Tags: British Airways, Club Europe, Europe, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Starting May 6, 2026, British Airways will eliminate headrest covers in its Club Europe regional business class to cut cleaning costs and improve operational resilience

## Summary

British Airways announced that as of May 6, 2026, it will stop placing headrest covers on seats in its Club Europe product (regional business class). The airline cites operational resilience, improved punctuality, and sustainability commitments as reasons, effectively reducing cleaning costs and simplifying cabin adjustments. Club Europe consists of economy seats with blocked middles and enhanced service; the covers previously served as a visual differentiator from economy. This is part of a broader trend of BA chipping away at short-haul premium experience through cost-cutting measures

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Air France-KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-cuts-business-class-headrest-covers) — British Airways Cuts Business Class Headrest Covers With Lame Logic

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