Japan Airlines is to start rolling out its new Premium Economy class on flights between its Tokyo Narita hub and London Heathrow on 1 December - when it also introduces First Class on Japanese domestic routes for the first time.
Its Premium Economy - to be offered alongside its existing First, Business and Economy - will be extended to Tokyo Narita routes serving Frankfurt and Paris during 2008, and then onto other European and US flights.
The new fourth cabin will feature the new JAL Sky Shell Seat, the world's first shell-shaped seat in any premium economy class. With 120 degrees of recline, they will offer 20 per cent more room than the airline's regular Economy, with a 38 ins (97 cm) pitch. They will be layed out in a 2-4-2 configuration on its Boeing 777s, with capacity for 40 or 44 passengers, depending on aircraft type. Each seat will have its own power outlet.
Other amenities will be similar to those offered in Business Class - noise-cancelling headsets, and video and audio on demand with a personal 9 ins screen, ear plugs, eye mask, toothbrush set, moisturizing mask, slippers and large-sized blankets and pillows.
On the ground, there will be dedicated check-in counters at Tokyo Narita, while overseas passengers will be able to use JAL Executive Class counters. Passengers will be offered the use of JAL's Sakura Lounge before departure.
Its Premium Economy - to be offered alongside its existing First, Business and Economy - will be extended to Tokyo Narita routes serving Frankfurt and Paris during 2008, and then onto other European and US flights.
The new fourth cabin will feature the new JAL Sky Shell Seat, the world's first shell-shaped seat in any premium economy class. With 120 degrees of recline, they will offer 20 per cent more room than the airline's regular Economy, with a 38 ins (97 cm) pitch. They will be layed out in a 2-4-2 configuration on its Boeing 777s, with capacity for 40 or 44 passengers, depending on aircraft type. Each seat will have its own power outlet.
Other amenities will be similar to those offered in Business Class - noise-cancelling headsets, and video and audio on demand with a personal 9 ins screen, ear plugs, eye mask, toothbrush set, moisturizing mask, slippers and large-sized blankets and pillows.
On the ground, there will be dedicated check-in counters at Tokyo Narita, while overseas passengers will be able to use JAL Executive Class counters. Passengers will be offered the use of JAL's Sakura Lounge before departure.
