Jet2.com has secured a seat deal for its fleet of new aircraft which it claims will improve efficiency and enhance customer experience with additional space and enhanced comfort levels.
The fixed back seat from supplier Acro Aircraft Seating will be fitted on the airline’s 98 firm-ordered Airbus A321/A320 neo aircraft, an order which could eventually extend to up to 146 aircraft.
It said the choice would allow it to offer extra legroom and space beneath the seat while its light weight would reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
It claimed the new seat would help it offer a “class-leading experience” for its customers and those of sister operator Jet2holidays.
Executive chairman Philip Meeson said: “We are extremely proud of the award-winning customer experience that we deliver, and the comfort that we provide customers onboard our aircraft is critical to that.
“The lightweight, durable and comfortable Acro Series 9 seating will enable us to continue differentiating ourselves from the competition whilst providing fantastic comfort, more legroom and added space under the seat too.
“We know this seating will be enormously popular with customers travelling with us on their well-deserved holidays.”
Meeson added: “Our new Airbus A321 neo aircraft are the most efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft in their class today, and the weight savings provided by this seating will make these aircraft even more efficient.
“A stable supplier base with trusted partners such as Acro Aircraft Seating is key in ensuring that we offer our customers a fantastic flight or holiday experience, and we look forward to reinforcing our longstanding business partnership with them.”
Neil Cairns, chief executive of Acro Aircraft Seating, said: “We’re obviously delighted at this early recognition for the exceptional attributes of Series 9, not least because the endorsement comes from an industry leader which shares our determination to provide optimum comfort and maximum living space even in today’s high-density cabins.”
He added: “The light weight of the new Series 9 is an obvious advantage, but we have combined that with ultra-robust construction and low part count designed to reduce maintenance and facilitate quick turnaround sanitising.
“Once installed, we are confident that the Series 9 will support Jet2.com and Jet2holidays in its commitment to create a VIP experience for its passengers.”