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First Look at Turkish Airlines' Swanky New Business Class Seats

Jan. 22, 2019
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First Look at Turkish Airlines' Swanky New Business Class Seats
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There are upgrades, and then there are upgrades. What we're seeing today falls squarely into the latter category, with Turkish Airlines showcasing one of the most stylish, privacy-focused business-class seats we've seen on any airline. With suites becoming more common in business cabins — including Qatar's QSuite, Delta One Suites and over-the-top iterations from Singapore Airlines and Emirates — Turkish Airlines is showcasing a product that rivals the rest.

In a fresh Australian Business Traveller report, it's reported that the Aurora seat from Stelia Aerospace (which is shown here from Singapore Airlines' new regional business class product) will be installed on Turkish Airlines' incoming Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 jets. The first of its Dreamliners are set to arrive in mid-2019.

The splendid 1-2-1 layout is said to offer full lie-flat seating, full access and full privacy thanks to a sliding pane available to the two middle passengers. The pane makes it easy for strangers to maintain privacy and couples to maintain connectedness. For passengers familiar with its dated 2-2-2 (and even 2-3-2 on some birds) business class layout, there is plenty to celebrate.

The report shares details of a 44" seat pitch, an 18" IFE display and even Alcantara padding in the seat itself. Stelia Aerospace's Thierry Kanengieser stated: "This bespoke business class seat has been developed for Turkish Airlines as [its] best in class seat, in order to enhance passenger comfort for long haul [flights]."

Unfortunately, as has been reported prior, the carrier has no plans to retrofit its A330, A340 or Boeing 777 jets with the new business class seat, so those keen on planting themselves into this particular product will want to route carefully to ensure they end up in a Dreamliner or A350 going forward.

All images courtesy of Turkish Airlines.

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Featured image by Turkish Airlines Aurora Business-Class Seat (Photo courtesy of Turkish Airlines)