Air Premia expands the number of seats in Economy class by reducing the number of seats | News
Air Premia, Korea’s only hybrid airline, has improved passenger comfort by reducing the total number of seats while increasing seat pitch to increase passenger comfort.
The airline has announced that economy class seat pitch on aircraft HL8701 has been increased from 31 inches to 33 inches. After the adjustment, the total seat capacity of the aircraft was reduced from 344 to 326 seats, a decrease of 18 seats.
Contrary to the common industry practice of increasing seat density to improve profitability, Air Premia has focused on expanding seat space to improve passenger comfort and the overall travel experience.
The aircraft completed seat reconfiguration in mid-March and entered service on March 16. Passengers on flights operated by this aircraft will now experience the increased seat pitch.
Air Premia has continuously improved seating space to increase comfort for passengers traveling on long-haul routes. In 2024, the airline also reconfigured two aircraft that previously operated with 338 seats, reducing them to 320 seats while expanding seat pitch in economy class.
The airline is currently conducting sequential seat adjustments on aircraft configured with 344 seats, with plans to expand economy class seat pitch on all aircraft to 33 inches or more this year.
Air Premia currently operates a fleet of nine aircraft, configured with 309 seats (three aircraft), 320 seats (two aircraft), 326 seats (two aircraft) and 344 seats (two aircraft). All aircraft, except the 344-seat configuration, currently operate with an economy class seat pitch of 33 inches or more.
In addition to the increase in seat pitch, Air Premia has also replaced the carpet in the cabin. The newly installed carpet is produced using digital printing technology, allowing the airline’s brand identity to be naturally integrated into the cabin’s interior design.
In addition, the new carpet is lighter than the previous version, contributing to aircraft weight reduction and supporting environmental benefits such as improved fuel efficiency.
“Air Premia is committed to continuously improving the seating space and cabin environment so that passengers traveling on long-haul routes can enjoy a more comfortable journey,” an Air Premia official said. “We will continue to introduce various service enhancements to further enhance the customer experience.”
