British Airways A319-100

On European routes, BA Business class (Euro Traveller Business) uses economy seating in a three-three cabin with the middle seat blocked. You get more legroom than Economy, complimentary meals and drinks, and priority boarding -- but the seat itself is a standard recliner rather than a lie-flat bed.

For flights under two hours, the main benefits are the meal service, lounge access, and the empty middle seat beside you. For longer European sectors of three or more hours, the extra legroom and meal service become more worthwhile -- particularly overnight or early-morning departures.

Rows just behind the Business partition offer a marginally faster exit at the destination. Exit rows in Economy provide extra legroom but typically restrict recline. The last few rows near the rear galley are the noisiest and least convenient -- worth avoiding if the seat map allows a choice.