Japan Airlines (JAL) today unveiled the details of its new cabin interiors, which will become the airline’s new flagship for international service after nearly 20 years. Customers will experience an even higher level of comfort aboard the aircraft and can anticipate a unique overall journey that is individually tailored. The airline’s launch of the A350-1000 aircraft, originally planned for late November 2023 on the Tokyo (Haneda) – New York (JFK) route, is expected to commence before the end of the year due to a supply chain disruption affecting the delivery of components.
First Class
The new seating arrangement features just six suites to create a unique and exclusive cabin environment. Seats are designed to provide even greater comfort and the addition of individual doors, for the first time by JAL, increases privacy while also creating a more open individual atmosphere with the elimination of overhead storage compartments.
Key Features：
・ A choice of three seating modes: Sofa, Seat & Single Bed, or Double Bedю Double Bed mode refers to having all seats transformed into a bed configuration.
・ Introduction of the world’s first headphone-free stereo with built-in headrest speakers, allowing customers to enjoy the inflight entertainment system without using headphones. The headrest also has a reclining function, allowing comfortable viewing of the inflight entertainment even in bed mode.
・ Stress-free environment with wardrobe and storage space for personal belongings inside the suite.
In Business Class, a lending service for inflight relaxing wear will be introduced. This service is jointly developed with UCHINO. An amenity kit will be provided, featuring the artwork of contracted artists from the welfare experimental company, Heralbony, with a mission to “Unleash Your Exceptionality”. The amenity kits are designed with the artists’ artwork and the packaging for the contents incorporates the use of paper, furthering our commitment to move away from new petroleum-derived plastics. As part of the celebration of the A350-1000 inaugural flight, a JAL exclusive “MISOKA” toothbrush, which can be used with just water and is made without petroleum-derived plastic, will be offered for a limited time.
Business Class
Despite the increase in seat capacity to 54 from the current international flagship configuration, ample spacing has been prioritized to ensure a comfortable and individual inflight experience. Notably, in Business Class, doors have been introduced for the first time to ensure privacy, and overhead storage compartments are exclusively positioned on the window side to create an open atmosphere.
Key Features：
・ Bed mode with a length of approximately 198cm
offers ample space at the foot area and comfortable sleeping experience with cushioning structures that evenly distribute body pressure. The headrest also has a reclining function, allowing comfortable viewing of the inflight entertainment while lying down.
・ Electric privacy partition provides easy communication with travel companions.
・ Introduction of the world’s first headphone-free stereo with built-in headrest speakers, allowing customers to enjoy the inflight entertainment system without using headphones.
・ Stress-free environment with wardrobe and
storage space for personal belongings inside the suite.
Premium Economy Class
In pursuit of the utmost comfort in its class, the cabin features large partitions to significantly improve privacy. It is also the first Premium Economy Class in the world to introduce electrically operated reclining functionality.
Key Features：
・ Larger privacy partitions have been installed to greatly enhance each individual space.
・ The electric leg rest can be adjusted horizontally, allowing you to relax in your preferred position.
・ The 16-inch 4K widescreen monitor is approximately 1.3 times larger than the current model.
The design firm nendo will supervise the design of new tableware for inflight meals, which is scheduled to be introduced gradually starting from spring 2024. Efforts have been made to reduce the use of new petroleum-derived plastics, with a transition from disposable containers and lids to materials such as paper or 100% recycled plastic. To further enhance these initiatives, 100% plant-derived materials will be adopted for reusable dishes and for the bags used to package cutlery.
Economy Class
Having won the “Best Economy Class Airline Seat” by SKYTRAX for six consecutive terms, JAL has further enhanced the spacious legroom and improved the seating for enhanced comfort.
Key Features：
・ A spacious and comfortable seating space with a wide seat pitch, inheriting the concept of the current model.
・ Featuring the largest 13-inch 4K monitor in its class.
