Lufthansa’s and Swiss’new Premium Economy class seats

The Lufthansa Group has revealed its choice of seating for its future premium economy cabin. The seats, supplied by German manufacturer ZIM, will be installed across several of its aircraft, including 777s and A340s for SWISS as well as Lufthansa’s 747-8s. Eventually, it will be making an appearance on the new additions to Lufthansa’s stable, including the Dreamliner and the 777X.

The Lufthansa Group has unveiled its choice of premium economy seat for its new incoming aircraft, including the 747-8. The group has selected a model from German manufacturer ZIM Aircraft Seating, which delivers on the premium feel with more space and privacy built-in.

The partnership with ZIM is not a new one for the Lufthansa Group. The firm has been supplying its premium economy product with the ZIMmagic seat since 2014. But this is a significant upgrade from the old seat, and promises a superior level of comfort for future Lufthansa passengers. Sven Achilles, CEO of ZIM Aircraft Seating commented, saying,

The first passengers who will get to enjoy the ZIMprivacy seat will be those flying SWISS on its Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 – those will be in service by March. Next, nine of SWISS’ regional A330s and Lufthansa’s 747-8s, all 19 of them, will receive the upgrade. Each airline will feature a slightly different trim and finish to reflect its own colors and branding.

Further down the line, Lufthansa’s future Dreamliners will enjoy the new product, as will its incoming Airbus A350s. Finally, the anticipated 777-9 will arrive with this premium economy onboard.