Japan Airlines has unveiled details, images and videos of a new four-class cabin for its new flagship jet for international service, the Airbus A350-1000.
The Tokyo-based carrier intends to debut the A350-1000 before the end of 2023 on the Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to New York’s John F Kennedy Airport (JKF) route.
First class suite
Japan Airlines will offer only six first class suites in the A350-1000, to provide what the carrier describes as a “unique and exclusive” environment.
For the very first time, Japan Airlines will feature individual doors for that added degree of privacy. The airline has eliminated overhead bins for this cabin, giving a ‘high ceiling’ effect, and making room for individual storage and wardrobe for each seat.
The first class seats will have three seating modes: Sofa, Seat & Single Bed, or Double Bed.
Japan Airlines has said that it will also feature the world’s first headphone-free stereo with built-in headrest speakers in the first class suites.
Other details:
Wall height: Approximately 157cm (62 in.)
Seat Pitch: Approximately 211cm (83 in.)
Seat Width: Maximum of approximately 123cm (48 in.)
Bed Length: Maximum of approximately 203cm (80 in.)
Individual Monitor Size: 43 in.
Seat Manufacturer: Safran Seats GB (UK)
Business class
Japan Airlines will introduce enclosed suites with closing doors on business class, again a first for the Japanese flag carrier. Not unlike the first class suites, overhead bin compartments will be found only on window seats to give the cabin an overall more spacious look and feel.
The seat can be converted into a ‘bed mode’ with a length of approximately 198cm, with the seat cushion structured to evenly distribute body pressure.
The business class suites will also be fitted with built-in headrest speakers.
Other details:
Wall height: Approximately 132cm (52 in.)
Seat Pitch: Approximately 130cm (51 in.)
Seat Width: Maximum of approximately 56cm (22 in.)
Bed Length: Maximum of approximately 198cm (78 in.)
Individual Monitor Size: 24 in.
Seat Manufacturer: Safran Seats GB (UK)
Premium Economy
According to Japan Airlines, its premium economy will be the first of any airline to introduce electrically-operated reclining functionality. The premium economy seats will also have a 16-inch 4K widescreen monitor, approximately 1.3 times larger than the current model.
Other details:
Seat Type: Fixed-back mechanism
Seat Pitch: Approximately 107cm (42 in.)
Seat Width: Maximum of approximately 48cm (19 in.) *Excludes some seats
Individual Monitor Size: 16 in.
Seat Manufacturer: Safran Seats France (FR)
Economy Class
For the Airbus A350-1000, Japan Airlines has provided more legroom and a 13-inch 4K monitor, one of the largest in economy class on any airline.
Seat Type: Reclining mechanism
Seat Pitch: Approximately 84-86cm (33-34 in.)
Seat Width: Approximately 46cm (18 in.) *Excludes some seats
Individual Monitor Size: 13 in. *Excludes some seats
Seat Manufacturer: RECARO (GE)
Further details such as flight amenity kits, inflight entertainment service, and lounge service can be found here.
