Business travellers won't be able to try it out until 2020, but they can already appreciate the comfort of Lufthansa's future business class. Without waiting for the first Boeing B 777-9s to be deployed in its fleet, the German airline has unveiled the concept of the its new Business Class.
As the Boeing 777-9 has a wider cabin than its predecessors, the extra space adds to the comfort of passengers, who will all have direct access to the aisle, made possible by a 1-2-1 and 1-1-1 seating configuration. The new seats also offer more personal space and more generous storage space. Depending on their needs, passengers can choose to have an extended bed or a seat offering twice as much working space.
Developed exclusively for the airline, the new seat makes it easier to sleep and relax. maximum comfortWith beds up to 220 cm (86.6 inches) long. What's more, the construction of the backrest allows the shoulder to sink in, enabling side sleepers to enjoy a relaxing sleep while their spine remains straight.
On the high-tech side, the future Business Class will allow passengers to adjust all the functions of the seat and the in-flight entertainment system - presented on Full HD screens. from their mobile tools. In addition, smartphones and tablets can be recharged on the seat using wireless technology.
With this new business class, Lufthansa aims to set a new global benchmark. "The new Business Class demonstrates Lufthansa's capacity for innovationexplains Harry Hohmeister, member of the Deutsche Lufthansa Management Board. It offers our passengers a unique travel experience."
However, the airline is not forgetting its current passengers: in 2018, the existing Business Class will see a number of innovations, starting at the beginning of the year, new mattresses on long intercontinental flights, as well as new blankets. On request, passengers will also be able to receive night jumpers, a service previously only available in first class.
