KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) has launched the first flight of an aircraft equipped with RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO). Seats R1 and R2 have been selected by the airline for its A321neo aircraft in 2022. The first flight will be from Hamburg to Amsterdam.
“We are delighted to celebrate this milestone with RECARO, a partner with whom we have been improving the comfort of our passengers for 25 years,” said Marjan Rintel, CEO of KLM. “I have been looking forward to this moment and am very excited to see how our passengers will experience the new A321neo. The innovative R1 and R2 seats represent a significant step forward for a comfortable travel experience.”
Seat deliveries began in 2023 and will be installed in a hybrid layout, with 36 R2 seats in the Business Class and 191 R1 seats in the Economy Class cabin. RECARO’s seats were chosen for features such as lightweight synthetic leather, USB-C power ports and a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) mount.
“Our collaboration with KLM to offer their passengers tailor-made R1 and R2 seats shows the importance of developing seats that meet both customer needs and passenger comfort,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO of RECARO Aircraft Seating and RECARO Holding. “I am confident that our seats will provide passengers with greater comfort and sustainability for KLM in the years to come. Congratulations on your maiden flight.”
KLM currently operates a fleet of 106 aircraft, consisting of Airbus A330, Boeing 737, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 Dreamliner and an Airbus A321.
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