All Nippon Airways Introduces New Premium Economy
and Economy Class Seats on International Flights

  • ・All Nippon Airways will use RECARO Aircraft Seating's latest model seats for Premium Economy and Economy Class on long-haul international flights. The new seats will be gradually introduced on Boeing 787-9 aircraft beginning in fiscal 2026.
  • ・Both seats exceed global standards, in terms of functionality, the latest ergonomics and extreme comfort, as well as high seat pitch and reclining capabilities.

TOKYO, April 9, 2025 - Elevating passenger comfort and functionality on long-haul international flights, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has partnered with RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) to introduce new seats on Premium Economy and Economy Class international flights. The seats, blending advanced ergonomics with stylish design, will be rolled out on ANA's Boeing 787-9 aircraft, starting in fiscal 2026.

As Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for 12 consecutive years, ANA remains dedicated to enhancing passenger comfort and value, and this latest move underscores the airline's relentless pursuit of innovation and customer satisfaction.

The new seats redefine passenger comfort, especially on long-haul flights. Leveraging the latest ergonomics, comfort features and technology, this model showcases optimized seat pitch and reclining capabilities. They also boast a large, high-performance monitor, ample storage space and convenient USB Type C charging facilities, Bluetooth audio connectivity. It will be introduced sequentially on Boeing 787-9 long-haul international aircraft scheduled to be introduced in fiscal 2026.

"ANA is committed to continually elevating the passenger experience and the new seats represent our ongoing investment in providing customers with greater comfort and convenience on our international flights," said Tomoji Ishii, Executive Vice President, Customer Experience Management and Planning of ANA. ". We will continue to seek out and implement innovative solutions to enhance every aspect of the passenger journey with ANA."

With RECARO, a German-based company and renowned leader in aircraft seating, ANA aims to elevate passenger experience with these world-class amenities and services, especially on its Boeing 787-9 fleet.

Premium Economy Seat

  • ・The new Premium Economy seat is designed with the latest technology and ergonomics to provide the highest level of comfort and usability.
  • ・The seat pitch has been increased by 2 inches (approx.5 centimeters) to 40 inches (approx.101 centimeters) - one of the highest in global standards.
  • ・The new seat reclines 2 inches (approx. 5 centimeters) more than the conventional seat* making the total recline to 9 inches (approx. 23 centimeters) to allow passengers to relax even on long-haul flights.

Economy Class Seat

  • ・The new Economy Class seats are designed with the latest technology and ergonomics to provide a comfortable seating experience even on long-haul flights.
  • ・The seat pitch of 33-34 inches (approx. 84～86 centimeters) and the space around the knees has been redesigned to provide an additional 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of space, which are the largest standard in the economy class.
  • ・Similar to Premium Economy, the seat recline has been increased by 2 inches (approx. 5 centimeters) - 1.5 times the previous seats space for improved comfort. This is one of the world's highest pitch and amount of recline for an economy class seat.
  • ・The latest touch-screen monitor has been adopted to reduce weight.
  • *Boeing 787-9 long-haul international specification aircraft
  • Contact:
    ANA Corporate Communications, TEL +81-3-6735-1111, publicrelations@ana.co.jp

About RECARO Aircraft Seating
RECARO Aircraft Seating combines innovation with comfort since its founding n 1972. Today, the family-owned company is a leading supplier of premium seating solutions in the aviation industry for economy, premium and business class. Headquartered in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, RECARO has a global presence in China, Poland, South Africa and the United States, with more than 2,900 employees and sales of approximately 576 million euros in 2024. Known for its ergonomic lightweight designs and a commitment to excellence, RECARO strives to shape the future of air travel, by constantly investing in R&D, while maintaining a focus on reliability, efficiency and sustainability. For more information, please visit www.recaro-as.com.

About RECARO Group
The RECARO Group encompasses the three independently operating divisions RECARO Aircraft Seating headquartered in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, RECARO Gaming located in Stuttgart, Germany, and RECARO Rail located in Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Poland. RECARO consistently establishes the benchmark for innovation, comfort, and design excellence in seating solutions, supported by an international team of more than 3,100 professionals. With sales of 588 million euros in 2024, the Group underlines its strong presence in the global market. For more information, please visit www.recaro.com.

About ANA
Founded in 1952 with just two helicopters, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has grown to become the largest airline in Japan. Today, ANA HOLDINGS Inc. (ANA HD) is recognized as one of the World's Most Admired companies by Fortune.

ANAHD was established in 2013 as the largest airline group holding company in Japan, comprising 70 companies.
It offers three distinct airline brands: ANA, Peach, the leading LCC in Japan, and AirJapan, launched in 2024 for international routes covering Asia.

ANA's legacy of superior service has earned SKYTRAX's 5-Star rating every year since 2013, making it the only Japanese airline to win this prestigious designation for 12 consecutive years.

ANA is also a four-time recipient of the ATW Airline of the Year award, recognized for excellence in aviation.

ANAHD has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index list for eight consecutive years and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index list for nine consecutive years.

For more information about ANA and ANA HD, please visit: https://www.ana.co.jp/group/en/