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Today: Japan Airlines (JAL) unveils its new Business & First Class cabins
Japan Airlines (JAL) – the flag carrier of Japan – has unveiled the details of its new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and cabin interiors, which will become the airline’s new flagship for international service after nearly 20 years. Passengers will experience an even higher level of comfort aboard the aircraft and can anticipate a unique overall journey that is individually tailored. The overall aircraft cabin has been designed to immerse passengers in the elegance of Japanese aesthetics and envelop them in tranquility, providing a serene ambiance that encapsulates the beauty of Japan. 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.
In this article:
- Japan Airlines’ new First Class
- Japan Airlines’ new Business Class
- Other new Japan Airlines’ products & services
- About Japan Airlines
JAPAN AIRLINES (JAL) FIRST CLASS
The new First Class 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. The First Class suites aim to offer a stress-free environment with wardrobe and storage space for personal belongings inside the suite. The suites will also feature the world’s first headphone-free stereo with built-in headrest speakers, allowing passengers 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.
Here are some other key features of the new JAL First Class suite:
- Seat type: enclosed private suite with door
- Wall height: approximately 157 cm (62 in)
- Seat pitch: approximately 211 cm (83 in)
- Seat width: approximately 123 cm (48 in)
- Bed length: approximately 203 cm (80 in)
- Individual monitor size: 43 in
- Seat manufacturer: Safran seats GB (UK)
JAPAN AIRLINES (JAL) BUSINESS CLASS
Despite the increase in Business Class 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. Electric privacy partition will provide easy communication with travel companions. Similar to First Class, JAL’s new Business Class seats will also feature headphone-free stereo with built-in headrest speakers.
Here are some other key features of the new JAL Business Class suite:
- Seat type: enclosed private Suite with door
- Wall height: approximately 132 cm (52 in)
- Seat pitch: approximately 130 cm (51 in)
- Seat width: approximately 56 cm (22 in)
- Bed length: approximately 198 cm (78 in)
- Individual monitor size: 24 in
- Seat manufacturer: Safran seats GB (UK)
OTHER NEW JAPAN AIRLINES (JAL) PRODUCTS & SERVICES
- At the Haneda JAL First Class Lounge in Tokyo, a new exclusive hand-drip coffee service will be introduced, along with the resumption of shoe polishing services that were temporarily paused during the pandemic.
- In Business & First Class, vegan and vegetarian menus will be renewed under the supervision of Fumio Yonezawa, offering course-style menus that bring smiles when tasted. Fumio Yonezawa became the first Japanese sous chef at “Jean-Georges” in New York. After returning to Japan, he opened his own restaurant “No Code” in 2022. He continues to contribute to society through volunteer activities centered around food at facilities for people with disabilities, among other endeavors.
- For long-haul Business Class, a new service will be introduced that allows passengers to design their own preferred way of spending their time onboard (available from spring 2024).
- In Business Class, a lending service for inflight relaxing wear will be introduced. This service is jointly developed with UCHINO utilizing their Airy Touch material. Airy Touch material is known for being made of 100% cotton and characterized by its thin, lightweight, and soft texture, as well as excellent water absorption and insulation properties. In First Class, relaxing wear made from 100% organic cotton material will continue to be provided.
- 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. This service will be introduced starting from A350-1000 operated flights, with plans for gradual expansion to Europe, the United States (excluding Hawaii and Guam), Canada, and Australia routes operated by other aircraft types.
- 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. In First Class, “MISOKA” toothbrush will be offered as part of the contents of the amenity kit in collaboration with ZERO HALLIBURTON and Heralbony (available through June 2024). In Business Class, it will be exclusively available on A350-1000 flights (available through February 2024).
ABOUT JAPAN AIRLINES (JAL)
Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan’s first private aviation company, was established in 1951 and is a member of the oneworld® Alliance. The airline operates a fleet of 224 aircraft and has announced plans to begin renewing its international flagship aircraft starting in its winter 2023 schedule. Together with other JAL Group and partner airlines, JAL offers an extensive domestic and international network that serves 376 airports across 64 countries/regions. The airline has received numerous accolades for its exceptional service, including being recognized as a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax and being awarded the prestigious “World Class” Airline title by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience Association. JAL takes great pride in its on-time performance and is regarded as one of the most punctual airlines globally. The airline is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of flight safety and overall service quality, striving to be the most preferred airline by customers worldwide. The JAL Group recognizes that action to address climate change is a particularly important issue for the sustainability of society, and in June 2020, the group announced its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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