Austrian Airlines completes upgrade

The conversion of Austrian Airlines short and medium haul fleet has been completed with 32 Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737s featuring in the programme.  The airline’s long haul fleet will undertake a similar programme starting winter 2012/2013.

The core element of the new cabin is a completely redeveloped seat from new, light materials.  The seat’s innovative construction gives passengers up to 10cm more space for their legs and knees.  Such is the way they are produced, up to five more can be fitted to each aircraft, a real bonus for the airline.  They are also between three and five kilos lighter than their predecessor’s, a real bonus for the airline.

The colour of the new design differs clearly from the previous Austrian image.  The seats and carpeting are to be in an elegant grey, set off by accents in a typically Austrian red.

For its long haul Boeing 777 and 767 aircraft the same colour concept will be introduced as will new modern Economy seats and a lie flat design in Business Class.  The latest in-flight entertainment system will be introduced at the same time. www.austrianairlines.co.uk

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