QantasLink to Refresh Interiors on B717's
03-Sep-2012 QantasLink will upgrade and reconfigure the interiors of its B717 fleet and build additional capacity to provide an enhanced customer experience.
New ergonomically-designed seats will provide customers with increased levels of comfort featuring:
- A top-mounted magazine box to maximise legroom;
- An additional seat pocket ideal for the storage of personal electronic devices;
- An adjustable headrest; and
- A sliding tray table
The installation of the new seats, combined with a reconfiguration of storage space, has enabled QantasLink to increase capacity on board the B717s and provide at the same time, an enhanced customer experience. The refresh will also see the cabin furnishings replaced with an interior colour scheme consistent with Qantas' contemporary styling onboard Qantas mainline B738 aircraft.
The first refurbished B717 is expected to enter service in late November 2012. QantasLink looks forward to sharing further details on the route allocation of the B717 in the near future.