The 12-inch PTV screen is a strong feature of this seat as well as the power socket and USB connections. The non-intrusive seat recline protects each customers personal space, a particularly important feature for business travellers. In the Premium Economy cabin, China Airlines have opted for a 39-inch seat pitch – which is only bettered by a very small number of airlines. A nice touch is the personal table lamp available on each seat console. All of the expected connectivity elements are available including a power outlet, 2 USB sockets as well as WiFi Internet. The 18-inch IFE screen is amongst the largest available. From front to back China Airlines has set new benchmark standards within its fleet – the 40-seats in Business Class are flatbeds and all have direct aisle access with a 1x2x1 layout. The small details such as the noodle bar and tea / coffee stations are nice touches and the effort to make all areas of the aircraft welcoming and pleasant for customers is clear to see.ĭoes the hard product quality match the interior décor? The answer is a resounding, yes. The galley space in Business Class cabin has wood panel finishes, and service cart storage areas are noticeably inconspicuous through use of smart doors. China Airlines say “The cabin design is a reinterpretation of classic aesthetics through Taiwanese lens, encapsulating China Airlines’ brand essence and evolution.”Ĭhina Airlines are amongst the first to use wood grain finishes throughout the aircraft and this offers something unexpected and different – around the aircraft there are 7 subtle surprises for customers to look out for, including words from Proust on the galley wall.

The aircraft interior was created by Taiwanese architect and designer Ray Chen and his team. It certainly creates an enhanced atmosphere at this initial touchpoint.

This is one of the first NexGen B777 aircraft offering cabin design options originally developed for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.Ī distinct aspect is the “Sky Lounge” entrance where customers board the aircraft – this space has a vaulted ceiling and ambient LED lighting designed to psychologically decompress customers after the stresses of the airport experience and walking down a narrow airbridge. This will be aircraft No 6 delivered to the airline, out of an order of 10. As China Airlines ramps up the pace of its fleet renewal programme, we took a close look at one of the carrier’s new Boeing 777-300 aircraft on static display at Paris Air Show.

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