Japan Airlines has unveiled the seat map and details of the new cabins of its Airbus A350-1000, becoming the airline’s new flagship for its international services. The aircraft will gradually replace the entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet and its first route is planned to be Tokyo/Haneda – New York JFK (JL005/JL006) from November.
The new Airbus A350-1000 will have a capacity of 239 seats in a four-class configuration: six First Class suites, 54 Business Class, 24 Premium Economy, 155 Economy. Japan Airlines’ configuration on its A350-1000 is the second least dense in the market, behind only Qantas, which has 238 seats in four classes.
All Boeing 777-300ERs will be replaced in 2028, the airline expects to take delivery of two A350-1000s in 2023, then by 2025 it expects to have a fleet of nine units and by 2028 to finalize the order for 13 units.
First Class
The new First Class will have six seats spread across two rows in a 1-1-1 configuration. In addition, for the first time, the airline will offer sliding doors for greater privacy for customers. This new product was manufactured by Safran Seats GB (UK).
Seat details
- Suite door height: 157 cm (62 inches).
- Seat to seat distance: Approximately 211 cm (83 inches)
- Seat width: Maximum of approximately 123 cm (48 inches)
- Bed Length: Maximum of approximately 203 cm (80 inches)
- Individual entertainment screen size: 43 inches (43 inches)
- The seat has a headphone-free stereo system with speakers integrated into the headrest.
Business Class
The new Business Class will have 54 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration with a 14-row section. The product was manufactured by Safran Seats GB (UK) and like First Class, for the first time, the airline will offer sliding doors in Business Class.
Seat details
- Seat type: Enclosed private suite with door
- Sliding door height: Approximately 132 cm (52 in.)
- Seat spacing: Approximately 130 cm (51 inches)
- Seat Width: Maximum of approximately 56 cm (22 inches)
- Bed length: Maximum of approximately 198 cm (78 in.)
- Entertainment screen size: 24 inches
Premium Economy
The Premium Economy cabin will have 24 seats spread across three rows in a 2-4-2 configuration. This product was manufactured by Safran Seats France (FR).
Seat details
- Seat type: fixed back mechanism.
- Seat spacing: Approximately 107 cm (42 in.)
- Seat width: Approximately 19 inches (48 cm) maximum *Excludes some seats
- Entertainment screen size: 16 inches
- Seat will have a leg rest system that can tilt to 90 degrees.
Economy
The Economy section will have 155 seats spread across 18 rows in a 3-3-3 configuration. The product was manufactured by RECARO (GE).
Seat details
- Seat type: reclining mechanism.
- Seat spacing: Approximately 84-86cm (33-34 in.)
- Seat Width: Approximately 46cm (18 in.) *Excludes some seats
- Entertainment screen size: 13 inches (13 in.) *Excludes some seats
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