In 2022, Air New Zealand revealed its brand new cabin interior designs, featuring Business Premier class, designed and manufactured with Safran Seats to provide comfort on 17 hour-plus flights. The seats are due to enter in service in 2024 as linefit and retrofit seats in the airline’s Boeing 787-9 fleet.
An event at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 in Hamburg was one of the best opportunities to try out the seat, as demonstrated by Kerry Reeves, Air New Zealand’s head of aircraft programmes.
Kerry Reeves explaining the concept behind the seats, of providing a ‘home away from home’ experience
Air New Zealand’s Business Premier class is specifically designed for the Boeing 787 cabin with no compromise, maximising the available space in this aircraft type. Kerry Reeves looks pleased with the design, and rather comfortable
Kerry Reeves demonstrating the companion dining or working possibilities of the Business Premier class seat. Image: Cyril Abad
Visitors at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 trying out the Business Premier seat
