KLM's first 777 with new business class seats has entered service. With doors more privacy and comfort
KLM introduces new World Business Class seats aboard B777 fleet, sliding door offers more comfort and privacy
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The first was Air France, which introduced the new business class cabins last winter, and now it is the turn of KLM, which has made official theEntry into service of the first aircraft with the new World Business Class seats, the announcement had been made last summer, so with after almost 12 months here are the new chairs in the air.
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Air France and KLM's investment in improving the product continues. After installation Of premium economy on board KLM's fleet., the launch of Air France's new biz time has come for new seats on board the Dutch flag carrier's long-haul fleet. The next new feature will be the new Premiere, That is, Air France's first class.
KLM has a fleet of 31 Boeing 777s, and a popular seat, the Collins Aerospace Diamond, is installed on all of them, but elderly and most importantly, the cabins are configured with 6 seats per row, or 2-2-2. This means that the window-side passengers have no access to the window and all the guests in the most important cabin have very little privacy and personal space.
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Currently there is only one plane that has received the new seats. KLM's entire fleet of Boeing 777-300s and 200s will be equipped with the new World Business Class seats. This fleet will also be equipped with Of the last Premium Comfort cabin. The total renovation will be completed over the next year.
The new seats will be larger and more comfortable and offer much more privacy for passengers. Due to various innovations, the seats and related accessories are lighter than the 10-15% than other business class seats in this market segment, thus contributing to KLM's sustainability goals.
All World Business Class passengers have direct aisle access. Each seat has a lightweight sliding door that can be easily opened and closed so that the seat can be closed for more privacy when working, relaxing and/or sleeping.
Multiple personal adjustment options and user-friendly features, including an adjustable lumbar support and a relaxation setting with a subtle back massage function. The seat can be fully reclined to form a comfortable bed 198 cm long.
There are multiple charging outlets that are easily accessible and clearly visible, and passengers also have a wireless charging option.
Passengers can Store your personal belongings in a lockable compartment, which also has a built-in mirror. The seat has a recessed bottle holder, so passengers can safely leave a bottle of water on the tabletop, even during turbulence.
"Based on extensive customer and competitive research, we improved our World Business Class seats to provide passengers with more privacy and comfort during the flight. The new seats are better in terms of design, technology and sustainability features. KLM fulfills a wide range of its passengers' desires with the new seats in World Business Class, Premium Comfort, Economy Comfort and Economy Class. We are pleased to offer these new products and related services to our customers around the world." so Boet Kreiken, EVP Customer Experience
For its new World Business Class, KLM chose to install Jamco Venture seats in a 1-2-1 configuration. These Jamco Venture seats had previously been installed in World Business Class aboard KLM's Boeing 787 fleet.
