Qantas unveils new premium economy seat to debut when 787-9s arrive

Qantas unveiled (23-Feb-2017) its new premium economy seat, which will debut on the airline's fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft from Oct-2017. The aircraft will have a separate cabin of 28 seats, configured in a two-three-two layout. Major features include:

• Unique ergonomic reclining motion;
• Increase in width of almost 10% compared to Qantas' existing premium economy seat, as well as increased recline;
• Headrest which can be fitted with a specially designed pillow;
• Re-engineered footrest;
• 25% larger, high-definition Panasonic inflight entertainment seatback screens;
• Five individual storage compartments and two USB charging points per seat, as well as shared AC power and a personal LED light.

Qantas' 787-9 will seat 236 passengers across business, premium economy and economy classes .The first of eight aircraft will be delivered in Oct-2017. Qantas' first international 787 operations are to commence in Dec-2017, with Melbourne-Los Angeles service. [more - original PR]