Economy class beds and noise reduction: cool airplane seats to be presented in 2024

Airlines have unveiled their best new cabins, including bunk beds in economy class. Passengers can expect more space, increased privacy and better sleep while flying in different cabin classes, reports Cntraveller.

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There are few things in life as terrifying as flying for hours in an uncomfortable airplane seat. Luckily for air travelers, lack of legroom and sleepless flights can be a thing of the past.

Airlines have unveiled new cabins in 2024 with innovative seat designs that will significantly improve the comfort quotient on long-haul flights.

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From the world's first economy class beds to private suites with flat-screen TVs and starry ceilings, here are seven of the best airline innovations coming before the end of 2024.

Air New Zealand's SkyNest in Economy Class

The world's first economy class beds will go on sale this year. Air New Zealand will introduce its SkyNest economy beds in September. Premium and regular economy passengers will have access to a sleeping area with six folding bunk-style beds. The SkyNest area will be located between two economy class cabins.

Passengers will be able to book one four-hour session for approximately $400–$600. The beds will be available on the airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on select ultra-long-haul routes, including flights from New York and Chicago to New Zealand. Their duration can reach 17 hours.

Japan Airlines Premium Economy Class on the new A350-1000

Japan Airlines recently introduced ultra-luxurious premium economy seats on board its newly launched A350-1000 aircraft.

In addition to the fixed hard backrest, the seats will be the first in the world in premium economy to have an automatic recline function. This makes the experience easier and as smooth as business class. There are motorized footrests and privacy dividers between each seat. They create an additional feeling of privacy.

Other features include a 16-inch Bluetooth entertainment monitor, noise-canceling headphones, and USB Type A and Type C ports for charging. The first of JAL's 13 new A350-1000 aircraft began flying in early January between New York and Tokyo.

Lufthansa Allegris Premium Economy Class

Lufthansa's new Allegris Premium Economy Class seat will give passengers even more Business Class privileges.

The rigid, capsule-shaped seatback allows customers to recline the seat without encroaching on the rear passenger. This design feature is usually only available in business class. Other perks include footrests, an armrest cocktail table, a coat hook, a personal reading light, a 15,6-inch entertainment screen with Bluetooth capability, USB charging ports, and noise-canceling headphones.

Premium Economy seats will be installed on Lufthansa's new A350 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft from spring 2024 as part of the innovative Allegris cabin design. It will feature upgraded seats in regular economy, business and first class.

Lufthansa Allegris First Class Suite

If privacy is your thing, Lufthansa's new Allegris First Class Suite is for you. The walls and sliding doors of the new suite reach almost to the ceiling for complete privacy. Each reclining seat will have built-in heaters and coolers to allow each passenger to set their own individual temperature. Additionally, the seats will feature a shoulder-sink design for more comfortable side sleeping.

The suite also features a large dining table, a huge 32-inch entertainment screen and a private walk-in closet. When it enters service, the entire cabin will only be able to accommodate up to four passengers.

Japan Airlines Business Class Suites on the New A350-1000

At the front of its new A350-1000 aircraft, Japan Airlines has added fully closing doors in business class for the first time.
Inside the private suites, passengers will find innovative design features such as a wireless charging station and a floor compartment that can accommodate a full-size carry-on bag. This makes it easier to access personal items during the flight. As such, JAL has eliminated the overhead bins above the center aisle of seats to give the cabin a more open feel.

The reclining seats feature high-quality speakers built right into the headrests, eliminating the need to worry about headphones. In recline mode, the seat headrest can be propped up to comfortably continue to watch the entertainment screen, which is a whopping 24 inches wide.

Hawaiian Airlines Business Class Suites in the New Boeing Dreamliner

Hawaiian Airlines will also launch business class suites for the first time in 2024. When the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner debuts in April, it will be a completely redesigned business class with 34 lie-flat seats and fully enclosed doors.

The new product, called the Leihōkū Suite, will include wireless charging, an 18-inch entertainment screen, a starry ceiling and direct aisle access for each customer.

Air France La Premiere First Class

Air France's revamped La Premiere first class cabin is sure to be one of the most exciting debuts in recent memory.

While its introduction may be delayed until 2025 and few details are available at the moment, the published specs sound like they'll describe one of the most luxurious cabins in the sky.

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According to aviation website One Mile at a Time, the new first class suite will be the longest available on the market, spanning five huge windows.

The new La Premiere Suite, among other things, will offer passengers three seat options: just a seat, a bed and a sofa. The cabin will look extremely exclusive as there are only three isolated seats.

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