Japan Airlines Unveils New A350-1000 Cabins

Japan Airlines is set to begin taking delivery of 13 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft towards the end of 2024. These will eventually become the carrier’s flagship aircraft for long-haul flights, as they replace the airline’s 13 Boeing 777-300ERs.

As the A350-1000 aircraft are brought into service, Japan Airlines will debut all-new cabins, including First Class and business class.

We now know what to expect, as the airline has released details of the refreshed cabins, which include a massive improvement to the current state of affairs for its First Class suite.

Japan Airlines to Take Delivery of 13 Airbus A350-1000s

Japan Airlines is set to begin taking delivery of its order of 13 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The Japanese carrier anticipates having two delivered by the end of 2023, and plans to debut the new cabins on the Tokyo Haneda (HND – New York (JFK) route.

When it begins, the A350-1000 will operate on alternating days on flights JL5 & JL6. It’s worth noting that Japan Airlines had planned to launch the new aircraft by late November 2023; however, that’s been pushed back due to supply chain delays.

The remaining aircraft on order will be delivered over the next few years, and all should be in service by 2028.

The Japan Airlines A350-1000 will feature four classes of service: First Class, business class, premium economy, and economy. 

The premium-heavy design will feature 239 seats, spread out as follows:

• Six First Class suites
• 54 business class seats
• 25 premium economy seats
• 155 economy seats

By contrast, the airline’s current long-haul 777-300ER configuration offers 254 seats, spread out as follows:

• Eight First Class seats
• 49 business class seats
• 40 premium economy seats
• 147 economy seats

Passengers can expect an entirely redesigned experience on this new aircraft, including brand-new cabin interiors, innovative seats, revamped meal service, and enhanced entertainment options.

Japan Airlines’s New A350-1000 First Class

Japan Airlines’s new First Class cabin will feature just six suites spread out across two rows in a 1-1-1 configuration. The seats are designed by UK-based Safran, and there are a number of sweeping improvements to the airline’s current 777 First Class cabin.

For the first time ever, Japan Airlines First Class will feature privacy doors that create an enclosed suite. The walls surrounding the suite measure approximately 157cm (62 inches), and don’t…