ANA All Nippon Airways unveils its all new economy class seat for use on domestic flights
ANA All Nippon Airways has unveiled its all new economy class seat for
use on domestic flights. The new seats will be introduced from early
next month on ANA's Boeing 767-300 aircraft, and thereafter rolled out
across the entire fleet.
Without increasing seat pitch (the distance between seats) the new
design increases passenger legroom by 5cm, by cleverly changing the
position of the magazine pocket from knee level to occupy space behind
the tray table, which also makes magazines and safety information more
easily accessible.
To further enhance amenity, a coat hook and stowage pocket have been
provided, and the reclining button redesigned for greater ease of use.
Personal space is also enhanced by a slimmer cushion and seat back,
which are contoured in a new ergonomic design created to ease pressure
on passengers' lower back and knees, allowing them to travel in greater
comfort even on longer trips.
The stylish light grey color scheme complements the popular Super Seat
Premium, which was unveiled last year to cater for the customer seeking
business-class levels of service on domestic flights. The overall
impression created is one of more individual space in more relaxing, and
more stylish, surroundings.
In a world airline first, the seat cover has been treated using a
photosemiconductor technique, giving it more resistance to bacteria and
odours, thus adding to a cleaner and more pleasant cabin environment.
As well as being easy on the passenger, the new seat is easy on the
natural environment. Its carbon fiber reinforced plastic frame makes it
5% lighter than the newest aluminium-frame seats currently in use on
ANA's fleet, meaning less fuel burn and fewer emissions, while
maintaining strength and safety levels.
In a typical configuration, an ANA 777-2000 aircraft equipped with the
new seat will use 200 fewer barrels (40,000 liters) of fuel per year
than current models. The seat cushion is also made of recyclable carbon
fiber material.
12th September 2005
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