The Best New Airline Seats Launching This Year—Including Bunk Beds in Economy
The airline industry continues to innovate, offering new and improved seating options for passengers. Here are some of the best new airline seats launching this year:
- Air New Zealand’s Skynest
- Feature: Bunk beds in economy class
- Details: Six lie-flat sleep pods that can be booked for 4-hour slots
- Available on: Ultra-long-haul flights
- Delta’s Delta One Suite
- Feature: Enhanced business class suites
- Details: Full-height sliding doors, larger screens, and more storage
- Available on: Select long-haul international flights
- Emirates’ Premium Economy
- Feature: Upgraded economy experience
- Details: Wider seats, more legroom, and enhanced service
- Available on: A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft
- JetBlue’s Mint Studio
- Feature: Premium business class experience
- Details: Largest lie-flat bed in a U.S. airline, 22-inch tilting screen
- Available on: Select transatlantic flights
- United’s Polaris Business Class
- Feature: Redesigned business class pods
- Details: Direct aisle access, enhanced privacy, and improved storage
- Available on: Long-haul international flights
- Lufthansa’s Allegris First Class Suite
- Feature: Ultra-luxurious first class experience
- Details: Nearly ceiling-high walls, wardrobe, and minibar
- Available on: New Boeing 777-9 aircraft
- Singapore Airlines’ New Regional Business Class
- Feature: Improved regional business class seats
- Details: Lie-flat beds, direct aisle access for all seats
- Available on: Medium-haul regional flights
These new seat designs aim to enhance passenger comfort, privacy, and overall travel experience across different cabin classes. As airlines continue to compete for customers, we can expect to see more innovative seating solutions in the future.