Eurowings Expands Premium Biz Seats to Heathrow
The airline is adding its wider-seat Premium Biz cabin to flights from Heathrow and Birmingham Airport this winter.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Business Travel
Eurowings is expanding its Premium Biz seating to flights departing from Heathrow and Birmingham Airport. Eight Airbus A320neo aircraft are being refitted with eight wider seats arranged in a 2x2 layout in the front two rows.
Why it matters
The expansion gives UK travelers a premium cabin option on routes to several European and Mediterranean destinations. Business and leisure passengers departing from these airports gain access to more legroom and recline options.
Eight Airbus A320neo aircraft are being refitted with eight wider seats in a 2x2 layout across the front two rows. London to Dusseldorf operates up to 28 flights a week and London to Stuttgart 18 a week, while Birmingham to Dusseldorf runs five times a week; fare pricing was not disclosed.
The players
Eurowings
Eurowings is a German low-cost airline and subsidiary of Lufthansa Group that operates short- and medium-haul routes across Europe and beyond.
The details
The refitted seats offer more legroom, improved recline, adjustable leg rests and USB ports. The enhanced option is deployed on Heathrow to Stuttgart flights from December 1, and also on Heathrow to Berlin and Dusseldorf and Birmingham to Dusseldorf routes.
Timeline
December 1: Enhanced Premium Biz option begins on Heathrow to Stuttgart flights.
This winter: Premium Biz expands to Heathrow and Birmingham Airport flights.
Travel Outlook
The expansion extends the premium-cabin positioning Lufthansa Group has pursued across its carriers into UK departure markets. It reflects a broader pattern of low-cost European airlines adding tiered seating to capture business travelers on short-haul routes.
Travelers booking Eurowings flights from Heathrow or Birmingham this winter can select the Premium Biz cabin where it is offered. Passengers on the Heathrow to Stuttgart route from December 1 will find the enhanced seats available.
The takeaway
Premium cabins are spreading beyond legacy carriers, giving short-haul travelers more comfort options. Check seat availability when booking UK-departure Eurowings flights to see whether the wider Premium Biz seats are included.
Further reading
For more on premium cabins and corporate itineraries, see Business Travel.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Travel Weekly UK.
