Alaska Airlines recently announced its choice of Recaro R2 and R5 seats for its new premium cabin. This partnership promises to offer passengers an enhanced comfort and travel experience, while reinforcing the airline's commitment to innovation and service quality.
Alaska Airlines is about to embark on a major renovation project for its fleet of Boeing 737. To enhance passenger comfort, the company has chosen the following seats Recaro R2 for economy class and Recaro R5 for business class.
Sustainable partnership between Alaska Airlines and Recaro
Alaska Airlines and Recaro, which have been working together for almost 12 years, are strengthening their partnership by showcasing high-quality seats. Recaro, a German company specializing in aircraft seats, will supply seats that combine comfort and modernity.
Features of Recaro R2 and R5 Seats
The seats Recaro R5 will be equipped with several innovative features to enhance the passenger experience, including :
- Six-position adjustable headrest
- Calf rest
- Integrated beverage holder
- USB-C connectivity
Enhanced Economy Class
Visit Recaro R2 seats will also offer significant advantages for economy class. These lightweight seats will feature comfortable cushions and enable Alaska Airlines to reduce the weight of each aircraft, thus contributing to greater fuel efficiency.
Planned deployment
Deployment of the new seats will begin in the autumn, with the renovation of 79 Boeing 737-900ERincreasing the number of Premium Class seats from 24 to 30. Subsequently, 59 Boeing 737-800 will also see an increase in first-class seats from 12 to 16 by 2025.
Economic Impact and Customer Experience
Thanks to these renovations, the company hopes to increase revenues in first and premium class, due to higher load factors. Cabin modernization is also designed to meet growing passenger demand for greater comfort.
- Airlines
- Seat type
- Alaska Airlines
- Recaro R2 for economy class
- Recaro R5 for business class
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