Japan Airlines (JAL) will take delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on December 14, 2023. To mark… The post In pictures: Japan Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000 appeared first on AeroTime.
Japan Airlines (JAL) will take delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on December 14, 2023. To mark this momentous occasion, AeroTime was present in Toulouse, France, where we had the opportunity to visit the Airbus facilities and get a firsthand look at the A350-1000 and its new cabin product.
JAL will deploy the aircraft on the Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) route starting January 24, 2024. The introduction of the A350 was initially slated for late November 2023, but unforeseen supply chain issues forced a delay.
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The A350-1000s ordered by JAL will feature a spacious cabin layout, accommodating a total of 239 passengers across four cabin classes. The seating configuration includes six seats in First Class, 54 seats in Business Class, 24 seats in Premium Economy, and 155 seats in Economy Class, ensuring a comfortable and versatile travel experience for passengers across different cabin classes.
The flight is currently operated by a Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The shift to the A350-1000 is part of JAL’s strategic plan to modernize its long-haul fleet and enhance overall operational efficiency. Japan Airlines has placed a firm order for a total of 13 A350-1000s.
The carrier plans to transition to daily operations once the second A350-1000 is delivered, a milestone anticipated before the end of March 2024.
To showcase the interior of the A350-1000, AeroTime has curated an exclusive picture gallery of the premium cabins, seating arrangements, and the overall ambiance passengers can expect when flying with Japan Airlines on this route.
