Japan Airlines Unveiles New First Class and Business Class Seats
Japan Airlines (JAL) has created a new suite for JAL first class and a new seat for their business class which they will be introducing on US routes. The airline will launch the JAL Suite in first class and the JAL Shell Flat Neo Seat in business class when the airline introduces new 777-300ER aircraft on US routes, starting with the Tokyo - New York route on August 1, 2008.
The suitse in JAL First Class are 20% more spacious than the airline's current seat in first class and only suites are available in the JAL First Class cabin set in a 1-2-1 configuration. The suite includes a seat upholstered in gray leather which converts into a full-flat bed. In the 180° position the seat combines with an ottoman located at the opposite end of the compartment to create one of the largest and widest, most comfortable sleeping areas in first class. When the seat is in the upright position, the ottoman can be used as a seat for a guest. The sliding table can be placed between the seat and ottoman. Passengers, seated in the pair of suites who are traveling together can lower privacy partitions located between them. Each suite comes with Bose noise-cancelling headphones and a personal 19-inch personal TV screen and stowage spaces for bags and small items and a laptop power point. Those in the suites can also whatever they like off the menu whenever they would like with choices of Japanese or Western full-course menus. For sleeping a cabin attendant can place a Tempur-Pedic mattress on the seat bed along with a down comforter and a pillow a well as offer special JAL loungewear.
The new business class seat reclines to 171 degrees and has a 15.4 inch personal TV screen. The business class cabin also features the "Sky Gallery," one wall of the cabin shows a a photographic exhibition that will be regularly changed over the year. The first exhibit, in collaboration with Fuji Film, will be a series of photographs of forests in Japan entitled 'Forest Forever'. The gallery will be located directly opposite a self-service bar counter, where passengers can enjoy snacks and beverages at anytime.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
sward1358 Jun 15th 2008 12:31PM
NIIIIICE!!! How wonderful it is that the rich can shove their richness under your nose in yet another way as our middle-class economy is killing us normal folks. Enjoy your ride George, Dick, John and Cindy.
dougk Jun 15th 2008 12:41PM
hey stupid you forgot Al Bill Hillary and the scariest of them all Nancy.
Flyer Jun 15th 2008 1:06PM
Nothing like politicising airline seats a** hole.
How Superbitch Nancy Pelosi insisiting upon a 767 for a ride back home whena GIV would have done just fine.
John Jun 15th 2008 12:40PM
There is nothing wrong with enjoying the money you have made. If there was nothing nice about making more money then what would be the reason to succeed. I like flying first class because it is much more comfortable not to shove it under your nose like you have said.
sward1358 Jun 15th 2008 1:45PM
well, dougk and flyer, I assure you my mother had the graciousness NOT to name me either "stupid" OR "a**hole" - one does so hope you don't use that language around your own children.
Indeed, the breakdown of the american family DOES begin in the home. Boys, give your potty-mouth a break and have a Happy Fathers Day !
Bill Jun 15th 2008 2:38PM
It's nice to see the rich traveling in style, they certainly deserve it ! NOT !!!
Jamie Jun 15th 2008 3:15PM
People who have worked hard, excelled in their studies and in their chosen professions and have money to show for it do not deseve to travel how they choose? They do not deserve to enjoy their wealth? How would you suggest people with money live? What would you have us do with our money?
Will Jun 15th 2008 2:38PM
And the rich enjoy another luxury. It's only appropriate that the finest will do for them.
Lizbeth Jun 15th 2008 7:12PM
Once again the "have nots" sit around complaining about the people who have!! Insted of being critical of those who have more than you do, do something positive to change your situation!! Further your education, find a better job, work more than one job if necessary but please stop the resentment and bashing of people who have more than you!!!!!!!!
Lizbeth Jun 15th 2008 7:13PM
John, I agree with you. When flying commercial I will fly nothing but first class because it is more comfortable and sometimes quieter. I do not fly first class to make anyone feel inferior, only to make myself enjoy travel more.
For those of you complaining about "the rich" shoving their richness under your nose, get an education, get a better job or two better jobs, set goals for yourself, work harder than you ever have before and someday you can be one of "the rich"!!!!!!
Mikey Jun 15th 2008 2:16PM
And of course, a lot of luck.
Sandra Jun 16th 2008 12:04PM
I will tell you all this much, if I should be so lucky as to win the lotto or marry a billionaire [keeping fingers crossed as i gave this cute geriatric my # the other day] .. as i was saying, if I should come into money, this is the lifestyle I am willing and ready to settle in. If I'm flying to Japan, why would I choose to be stuck next to college kids talking over me or only being able to recline so far? heck yeah, i'm up there, sprawled out in my mini flat! .. another thing, just because america is seeing shytty economical days does not mean the beat of another euros have to be strapped because yours is .. get me :)
douglas p kiener Jun 24th 2008 7:01PM
it must be Bush's fault