IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!! We’ve been anxiously waiting to see what JAL’s new A350-1000 cabins would look like and we finally know! For background, Japan Airlines ordered new A350-1000s with the intention that the A350-1000s will replace their 777-300 ERs as the flagship product of the airline.
Currently this new A350-1000 is scheduled to fly between New York (JFK) and Tokyo (HND) as JL 5/6 and will have service starting later this year. Full details are found in this press release.
First Class
The new first class will feature 6 seats in a 1-1-1 configuration. This is fewer than the current 8 seat 1-2-1 configuration found on the 777-300 ERs today. However, the new seats will feature a door and a double bed with the following measurements.
- wall height: 62 inches
- seat pitch: 83 inches
- seat width: 48 inches
- bed length: 80 inches
- monitor size: 43 inches
The seat will have 3 main modes: sofa, seat & single bed, or double bed. This is interesting since you can choose to recline only a portion of the seat as you see below. 48 inches is very wide for a seat so this will be very spacious.
Perhaps the most intriguing new feature is the headphone-free stereo system. This will be the world’s first entertainment system that doesn’t require headphones. Instead, each seat will be fitted with built-in headrest speakers to output the sound from the entertainment system.
Business Class
The new business class looks terrific as well. Similar to first class, business class will also feature the new headphone-free technology which is pretty cool. They have introduced doors to the seat and a wardrobe as well. Here are the key measurements:
- wall height: 52 inches
- seat pitch: 51 inches
- seat width: 22 inches
- bed length: 78 inches
- monitor size: 25 inches
Conclusion
Overall, these seats look great and I’m super excited about the tech and aesthetics of these seats. I can’t wait to try them and review them and I hope you’re as excited as I am about them!!
