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23-Feb-2017 10:10 AM

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]

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