The privacy doors are specifically measured so standing cabin crew can see inside while seated travelers enjoy complete enclosure. Passengers can transition directly into a 79-inch-long flat bed at the touch of a button, letting them sleep straight rather than diagonally without manually flipping the seat. Although the seat pitch and width are narrower than current models, the carrier emphasized that overall usable space remains uncompromised. The redesigned footwell also integrates a new foldable table that stows neatly beneath the in-flight entertainment screen.
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The new sliding doors provide passenger privacy while maintaining visibility for shorter…: The new sliding doors provide passenger privacy while maintaining visibility for shorter flight attendants standing in the aisle.
Automated seat controls eliminate the manual flipping previously required to convert busi…: Automated seat controls eliminate the manual flipping previously required to convert business class seats into flat beds.
Seat width will vary by aircraft type, offering 22 inches on Airbus planes and 24 inches…: Seat width will vary by aircraft type, offering 22 inches on Airbus planes and 24 inches on Boeing 777-9 interiors.
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SINGAPORE – At least six prototypes were produced before Singapore Airlines (SIA) settled on the final design for its brand-new business-class seats.
The seats will also feature sliding doors – a first for the airline in business class.
Mark Hiller, chief executive of seat manufacturer Recaro, said the team had to “push boundaries” to ensure that the seats were as wide as possible, with very thin doors that still provide privacy.
Recaro also produces automotive seats for high-end car brands, including Aston Martin and Porsche.
Recaro Aircraft Seating chief brand and design officer Hartmut Schurg added that the team had to strike a balance between offering passengers privacy and allowing cabin crew to serve passengers easily.
The team did so by optimising the height of the doors in relation to the new seats. This allows shorter cabin crew members to peer over the door when standing, while giving taller passengers privacy in the seats without making them feel claustrophobic.
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