Air Tahiti Nui has unveiled its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner cabin layout which will enter service from November 2018 on flights between Tahiti and Auckland, New Zealand.
The phasing out of Air Tahiti Nui’s current Airbus A340-300 fleet will commence in November 2018 and be completed by September 2019, coinciding with the airline’s 20th anniversary.
With the introduction of the airline’s first premium economy product, passengers will now have the choice of a three-class configuration (economy, premium economy and business class). Zodiac Aerospace is providing the airline’s new Z535 Premium Economy class seat as well as the new Z300 Economy class seat.
The MOANA Premium class will offer the Z535 seat featuring a unique structure providing an optimum pitch of 38 inches, a width of 19 inches and a seat recline of 8 inches. The dedicated cabin will feature a total of 32 seats configured in five rows on a seven-abreast (2-3-2) arrangement.
The two Moana Economy class cabins will feature a total of 232 seats specially designed for long-haul travel, on a nine-abreast (3-3-3) configuration. The Z300’s articulating seat pan makes it one of the best next generation long-range economy class seats available in the industry. The economy class seats will be installed at a pitch of 31 inches offering a seat recline of 6 inches for improved comfort.
Air Tahiti Nui is also providing further enhancements in its Poerava Business Class, including the introduction of a 180-degree full-flat seat designed by Rockwell Collins. The Parallel Diamond, designed to optimise space, includes a wide range of storage areas to accommodate today’s business class passenger. The cabin will feature a total of 30 seats configured in five rows on a six-abreast (2-2-2) arrangement. Installed at a 60 inches of pitch, the new business class product moves into a fully flat 78 inches bed for sleeping. Each seat is equipped with a luxurious cushion and cover comfort system for restful travel. The updated business class seats also offer a touch screen remote control, in-flight entertainment system, personal lighting and privacy divider.
The Tahitian Dreamliner will be equipped with Panasonic’s eX3 in-flight entertainment solution bringing Audio Video on Demand (AVOD) to every seat through multi-touch screens, ensuring that every passenger enjoys an immersive and entertaining experience while on-board. Business class seats will be equipped with 16-inch screens, premium economy will feature 13-inch screens and economy class will have 12-inch screens, matching the airline’s current business class screen size.
As part of this new partnership with Panasonic Avionics Corporation, guests will be able to stay connected with Panasonic’s eXConnect satellite broadband during the airline’s short- and long-haul flights from Los Angeles, Paris, Auckland and Tokyo to Tahiti. Additionally, high speed internet will be accessible directly with the in-seat system and via PDA through on-board Wi-Fi.
The cabins of the Dreamliners will be completely redesigned to offer a distinctly Tahitian look.
