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AIRCRAFT INTERIOR

Air India

launches

new Three-

Class

A320neo

experience

Air India upgrades A320neo Fleet
with Three-Class configuration,
introducing Premium Economy Premium Economy, and 132 comfort- enhancing the flying experience. The
for enhanced passenger comfort able seats in Economy. Consequently, upgrade of the narrowbody fleet, which
and experience. Air India introduces Premium Economy operates on domestic and short-haul
cabins for the first time on its narrow- international network, complements
ir India, India’s premier global body aircraft, enhancing the overall the upgraded widebody experience
Aairline, has announced the introduc- travel experience. Air India has refitted now available on our A350 fleet and
tion of a three-class configuration on two new A320neo aircraft, VT-RTW and new B777s, and on all other widebodies
its newly acquired A320neo aircraft, VT-RTZ, with a three-class configuration, as they are refitted over the next two
featuring updated Business, Premium offering a wider choice to its guests. years. This comprehensive upgrada-
Economy, and Economy cabins. Start- This configuration includes 8 luxuri- tion of Air India’s physical product is an
ing July 1, passengers can experience ous seats in Business, 24 extra legroom important component of transforming
Premium Economy on select domestic seats in Premium Economy, and 132 into a world-class airline.”
routes. The A320neo will be configured comfortable seats in Economy. Conse- Subtle cabin mood lighting, spacious
with 8 seats in Business, 24 in Premium quently, Air India introduces Premium legroom, and wider pitch will enhance
Economy, and 132 in Economy, enhanc- Economy cabins for the first time on the inflight experience for all passen-
ing the travel experience on domestic its narrowbody aircraft, enhancing the gers. Additionally, modern features
and short-haul international flights. overall travel experience. like portable electronic device holders
Air India has refitted two new A320n- Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive and USB ports for charging gadgets will
eo aircraft, VT-RTW and VT-RTZ, with Officer & Managing Director, Air India, cater to today’s discerning flyers. These
a three-class configuration, offering a said, “The introduction of a three-class improvements will significantly con-
wider choice to its guests. This con- cabin to Air India’s narrowbody fleet tribute to a tailored inflight experience
figuration includes 8 luxurious seats and commencement of interior refits across all three cabins.
in Business, 24 extra legroom seats in are important steps in the journey of Air India will introduce the three-class
configuration to its entire full-service
narrowbody fleet over the next year.
Existing aircraft are progressively be-
ing inducted for refit. Meanwhile, new
aircraft joining the fleet will be delivered
with the updated Air India experience.
Customised by leading seat manufac-
turer Collins Aerospace, the seats in all
three cabins feature unique ergonomic
contouring and a patented comfort sys-
tem. These enhancements aim to offer
improved passenger comfort. The airline
equips each seat with literature pock-
ets, charging ports, tray tables, and coat
hooks, prioritizing guest convenience

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