Japan Airlines unveils A350-1000 cabin interior
There are just six First Class suites on JAL's A350-1000, offering increased comfort and privacy
Japan Airlines (JAL) has released details of its new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and cabin interiors, which is due to enter service on flights between Tokyo (Haneda) – New York (JFK) by the end of the year.
Safran Seats GB has manufactured both the seating in First Class and Business Class. In a first for JAL, each is enclosed by a door creating a private suite.
First Class features just six suites offering passengers a choice of three seating modes: Sofa, Seat & Single Bed, or Double Bed. With a seat pitch of 83 inches, the seat extends into an 80-inch bed.
Business Class has seen an increase in seat capacity to 54. Seat Pitch is 51 inches while extending into a 78-inch bed.
Both classes offer the world's first headphone-free stereo with built-in headrest speakers, allowing passengers to enjoy the 43-inch seatback inflight entertainment system in First Class, (24-inches in Business Class) without using headphones. The headrest also has a reclining function, allowing comfortable viewing of the IFE even in bed mode.
In First Class, overhead storage compartments have been removed and replaced with wardrobe and storage space for personal belongings inside the suite. In Business Class, overhead storage compartments are exclusively positioned on the window side to create an open atmosphere.
Business Class also features an electric privacy partition for easy communication with travel companions.
Premium Economy
Premium Economy Class seats have been manufactured by Safran Seats France. It is also the first Premium Economy Class in the world to introduce electrically operated reclining functionality. The electric leg rest can be adjusted horizontally, allowing passengers to relax in their preferred position.
The 16-inch 4K widescreen monitor is approximately 1.3 times larger than the current model.
Economy
Recaro is responsible for Economy Class seating, which has been enhanced with more spacious legroom and improved the seating for enhanced comfort. Economy Class features the largest 13-inch 4K monitor in its class.
High-resolution 4K monitors from Panasonic have been installed in all classes, and customers can connect their own wireless listening devices via Bluetooth. Starting from spring 2024, customers will be able to create their favorite movie and music playlists in advance using the JAL Mobile App and easily enjoy them during the flight.
Language support has been expanded to cover 15 languages, enabling a more comfortable environment for a greater number of customers to experience. Additionally, visual support measures, including the ability to perform color correction, have been implemented.
Meal Service
The airline’s new inflight meal service will gradually introduce diverse preferences and values.
In First Class and Business Class, vegan and vegetarian menus will be renewed under the supervision of Fumio Yonezawa offering course-style menus. For long-haul Business Class, a new service will be introduced that allows customers to design their own preferred way of spending their time onboard (available from spring 2024).
JAL is introducing an optional menu (paid service) to Premium Economy Class and Economy Class.The vegan and vegetarian menu will be renewed to provide additional choices.
The collaboration with the top-ranking chefs from the RED U-35 competition will continue, focusing on incorporating environmentally friendly "The Future 50 Foods" ingredients and prioritizing nutritional value. The aim is to deliver a healthy inflight meal that satisfies both the body and mind.
In Premium Economy Class and Economy Class, the design firm nendo will supervise the design of new tableware for inflight meals, which is scheduled to be introduced gradually starting from spring 2024. Efforts have been made to reduce the use of new petroleum-derived plastics, with a transition from disposable containers and lids to materials such as paper or 100% recycled plastic. To further enhance these initiatives, 100% plant-derived materials will be adopted for reusable dishes and for the bags used to package cutlery.
Amenity kits
In Business Class, a lending service for inflight relaxing wear will be introduced. This service is jointly developed with UCHINO (UCHINO Co., Ltd.), utilizing their Airy Touch material. This service will be available exclusively on A350-1000 operated flights. 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. 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).
At the Haneda JAL First Class Lounge, 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. These services will be provided by a team of professional staff dedicated to creating a society where everyone can enjoy a fulfilling life through their work.
