Two grounded British Airways 777-200 aircraft have had their seats removed and interiors stripped to carry more cargo
First flight of revamped aircraft is to Beijing this afternoon to collect PPE for the NHS
The airline, with IAG Cargo, has operated more than 80 cargo charter flights carrying tonnes of PPE

The first voyage of one of these aircraft in its new configuration will be to Beijing this afternoon where it will collect PPE for the NHS. The aircraft will also be used to carry other essential goods like food and medicine to the UK where required, alongside regular commercial shipments.
With demand for passenger travel still very low, working with IAG Cargo, British Airways is trying to use its grounded aircraft in creative ways to support in the global fight against Covid-19. In March, the airline began operating cargo-only services with no passengers, carrying cargo solely in the hold. In April, British Airways started carrying cargo on its seats, while these recent changes – removing all passenger seats and stripping the interiors – will mean these aircraft now have space for an extra 100m³ of cargo on each flight.