The airline took delivery of its newest aircraft featuring its latest generation business class seat, Club Suite, on July 29.

Not only is the aircraft quieter than some of its predecessors, there are also environmental benefits to flying on the state-of the-art Airbus A350 as 25 percent lower fuel burn significantly reduces CO2 emissions.

Since its arrival, the Airbus A350 has flown over 15,400 miles between Heathrow and Madrid completing over 40 take-offs and landings to further familiarise the airline’s crew with the service they will deliver on the new aircraft.

As well the short haul flying to put the aircraft through its paces to technically test all aspects of its performance, while finessing the service, the airline has also simulated a long haul flight on the ground at Heathrow.

During August, 331 volunteers took part in a trial, giving cabin crew and the in-flight entertainment and catering teams the chance to deliver and analyse every aspect of the in-flight service and make any tweaks required ahead of carrying customers from September.