generalSimple FlyingJun 23, 20261 min read
British Airways Invented The Lie-Flat Business Bed In 2000, Then Did Nothing For 19 Years
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British Airways invented the lie-flat business bed in 2000, then relied on the same Club World design for 19 years before Club Suite arrived.
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