JAL announces new cabin for 777-3 fleet

[markis10]

JAL have announced they are changing every seat in their 777-300 fleet starting in January 2013:

Every new seat, significantly superior to their preceding models, will offer customers in all four cabin classes a leap forward in comfort level, functionality, and the overall onboard experience. JAL will start refitting 13 of its flagship 777-300ER aircraft with these seats; 8 in First, 49 in Business, 40 in Premium Economy and 135 in Economy Class.Subsequently, JAL will introduce the latest full-flat Business Class beds on its fleet of 767-300ER, followed by a complete renewal of seats in every other class of travel commencing from the second half of 2013.



Latest Seat Features

First Class

• Redesigned to raise the functionality and sense of prestige befitting First Class, while retaining the qualities of the highly-appraised current JAL SUITE seat.
• Personal TV screens enlarged 20% from 19 inch to 23 inch.

Business Class

• Full, lie-flat seats with expanded seat width
• Unobstructed access to the aisle from every seat
• Greater privacy providing customers a luxurious personal space and ambience akin to First Class
• Enlarged personal TV screen from 15.4 inch to 23 inch (compared to the current JAL SHELL FLAT NEO) – one of the largest screens available in Business Class in the skies today

Premium Economy

• Retained the fixed-backrest feature for an undisturbed space even when the passenger in front reclines.
• Widened seat pitch by approximately 10 cm (4 inch) for more legroom.
• Enlarged personal TV screen size from 9 inch to 12.1 inch

Economy

• Widened seat pitch by 5-7 cm (2-3inch) owing to a slimmer seatback design
• More spacious seat width between the arm-rests, broadened by up to 2 cm (0.8 inch)

http://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/201208/002217.html

 

[Berlin]

Glad to hear. Found their hard product in J very inferior to the offerings of other airlines which is a shame as service on JAL is excellent.

 

[RWJ777]

You think J is bad: try PE! Ick.

 

[JALPak]

Details including pictures of the cabins and services have been "released" (or I should say leaked since they have removed the original press release).

You can find pictures of the seats and cabins in the my blog post: http://jal-pak.blogspot.com/2012/09/jal-releases-more-details-and-pictures.html

I expect official announcement today as the leaked press release is dated Sep 12 2012.


Below are some highlights
- New 777 will be called SKY SUITE 777 and labeled as SS7 in timetable
- New amenities coming. Details to be announced


First Class
- JAL Suite (same name, same size)
- Wooden trim, darker color leather, bigger screen
- Continue to use exclusive mattress and Pillows from Tempur
- TOTO Washlet


Business Class
- Yes, modified version of B/E's Super First Class Seat called SKY SUITE
- 2-3-2 config but each seat has unobstructed aisle access
- Electronic privacy screen / divider
- Fully flat bed with mattress pads (industry first) and pillows from airweave (the same company that made the mattress and pillows for ANA's FIRST class!)
- Same 23" touch screen as in F
- Storage space under footrest during takeoffs and landings
- Max bed size 188cm x 65cm
- Seat width 53cm
- TOTO Washlet
- SKY Gallery in self-service bar


Premium Economy Class
- Fixed back seat called SKY PREMIUM
- 2-4-2 config
- New privacy screen
- Pitch increased from 97cm to 107cm (one of the largest in PY) and same seat width at 48cm
- Bottle and cup holders, large table, touch screen


Economy Class
- Recliner seat called SKY WIDER
- 3-3-3 config
- 43cm -> 47cm width
- 79cm -> 84-86cm seat pitch
- Increased legroom due to slimmer seat back
- smartphone holder, bottle holder, multimedia ports, touch screen.


New Catering Services in F and C
- Concept of "Restaurant in the Sky" and the restaurant is called BEDD - SKY AUBERGE by JAL
- BED stands for the flat beds in F and C. Last D stands for Delicious, Dine and Dream
- Formed a dream team of four consists of Chef Seiji Yamamoto from Nihonryori Ryugin who is currently in charge of the ex-Japan First class meals to US and Europe, Chef Koji Shimomura from EdiTion Koji Shimomura, Miss Fumiko Kono, and Chef Yamada Chikara from Yamada Chikara. Each of them will be creating different dishes for JAL First or Business Class passengers. They will be in charge of different menus on ex-NRT flights to North America, Europe and SE Asia.
- These flights includes: NRT-JFK/ORD/LAX/YVR/LHR/CDG/FRA/DME/CGK/SYD/DEL/SIN/KUL/BKK/SGN/HAN
- Will be rolled out to all select flights when JAL launches SS7 on NRT-LHR route in Jan 2013


Y and PY Menu
- JAL KITCHEN GALLERY
- Continue the Air Series and serve dishes from different regions of Japan with seasonal ingredients.
- New tablewares coming in Jan
- Applicable routes to be announced on JAL website