KLM has marked the inaugural flight of a new A321neo.
Configured in a hybrid layout, the aircraft is fully equipped with Recaro seating, featuring 36 R2 seats in the European-style Business Class cabin and 191 R1 seats in Economy Class.
“Our collaboration with KLM to bring customized R1 and R2 seats to their passengers showcases the importance of developing seating that meets both customer needs and passengers comfort,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO of Recaro Aircraft Seating “I am confident that our seats will bring an enhanced level of comfort to passengers and sustainability to KLM for years to come. Congratulations on your inaugural flight.”
“We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with Recaro, a partner with whom we have shared a 25-year journey of enhancing passenger comfort,” says Marjan Rintel, CEO of KLM. “I have been looking forward to this moment and am very curious to see how our passengers will experience the new A321neo. The innovative R1 and R2 seats represent a significant step forward in providing a comfortable travel experience.”
Established in 1919, KLM is the world’s oldest airline still operating under the same name and connects 34 million passengers annually with 167 cities across the world.