Redefining luxury with the IndiGo A321neo Business Class cabin | kbnmart

reading time: 2 minutes

IndiGo is partnering with RECARO to upgrade the Business Class cabins of its A321neo aircraft with advanced R5 seats, offering superior comfort and functionality, starting Q4 2024.

IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has announced its partnership with Recaro aircraft seating to outfit the business class cabins of its upcoming A321neo aircraft with its popular R5 seats. Designed to offer superior comfort and enhanced functionality, these Recaro R5 seats feature a 38-inch pitch, a customised, ergonomic and lightweight design. Additionally, the aircraft will feature Recaro R2 seats in the economy section. IndiGo has ordered a total of 45 cargo sets to facilitate this upgrade, with each A321neo aircraft set to feature 12 seats in business class and 208 in economy class. Deliveries are expected to commence in Q4 2024, with all business class seats expected to be installed by the end of 2025.

Mr. Peter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, said:“IndiGo is embarking on a new journey to its incredible growth story by introducing a tailor-made commercial product this year on the country’s busiest commercial routes. We are always proud to work with global and legacy partners to deliver a product that truly stands out. For our commercial product, the choice of Recaro seat is a great fit to provide our customers with such a new experience for business travel in India in line with the evolving needs of India and our customers.”

“We are honored to continue our long-standing partnership with IndiGo, a testament to the trust they place in RECARO to deliver unparalleled comfort and performance through our seating solutions.” Dr. Mark Heller, CEO of Recaro Aircraft Seating and Recaro Holdings, said:Designed to enhance the passenger experience in IndiGo’s new Business Class cabin, the R5 embodies excellence in ergonomic design while promoting sustainability principles.

R5 seats feature specially designed diamond-patterned quilted covers and advanced comfort cushions. These seats feature a unique backrest with privacy wings and a large center console that provides space for storing small items, enhancing the comfort of Business Class passengers on short to medium-haul flights. Additionally, each seat is equipped with PC power and USB-C charging ports, as well as a tablet holder to enrich the in-flight entertainment experience.