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JAL goes LUX
Necessity has always been the mother of invention. That is why limited space is something the Japanese have become experts in. So it is no wonder the fine flying experts at JAL (Japan Air Lines) have created along with James Park Associates’ the new “JAL Suite”. This first class seating will be available in their new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircrafts. These individual private suites were designed by London-based James Park Associates (JPA) and manufactured by Contour. Upholstered in grey leather, the seat’s shape is basically a bolted down traditional armchair with facing ottoman, above which is a 19-inch TV screen. “The console features stowage spaces for bags and small items, a large side shelf, literature pockets and a laptop power point, whilst the ottoman can be used as a seat, should the passenger choose to dine with a partner.” The best part is you get to sleep like a normal human and slobber on your pillow as opposed to all over your shoulder.
Designer: JPA
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Francois - Less is more - says
I would love to travel with that! The work around the space is really interesting!
ipodrulz says
Travelling Canada Air doesn’t seem much different. I’m around 5″6, and I can lie completely flat in the First class “pods” on their planes. Apart from that its essentially the same as these.
CircoMental says
love all these designs that ppl are coming out with!
Shiella says
Good idea, especially it comes with a bed. But I don’t think it’s good for those whom narrow space phobia.
JadenKale says
I don’t think those who are claustrophobic will have much difficulty with this style of travel. Yes they are confined, but they aren’t enclosed. That’s what usually causes a person to be claustrophobic.
Jade Doel says
I love the arms on the chair.
aUDRINA says
I’d love to travel like this!
Political Lore says
Finally something that will make flying enjoyable! Wait…. how much are the tickets? Something tells me it will always be coach for me!
Sameh Khan says
Etihad Airways (UAE national airline) has an almost identical ‘pod’.
The Etihad one is smaller, as the bed continues under the table, lessening the space taken by about a foot.
It also has a side compartment for hand luggage, which i cant see here.
I love the idea of the side table in the JAL one, but I think the TV is too far away
Having a smaller compartment gives you a closer TV (debatable if that is good or bad on a 17 hour flight).
I think all airlines are coming up with these kind of things, with a few modifications. Whoever came up with the base idea though, is the one to be congratulated.
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