Air Premia is advancing an initiative to provide an economy class seat pitch of 33 inches or more.
The airline refurbished aircraft that previously had a 31-inch seat pitch, and its Boeing 787-9 (registration: HL8703) began operating with the new seating configuration on October 31. The number of seats was reduced by 18, from 344 to 326, representing a reduction of approximately 5.2% in seats per aircraft.
As a result, 8 of its 9 Boeing 787-9 aircraft now offer an economy class seat pitch of 33 inches or more. The remaining aircraft is also scheduled to be refurbished in the first half of 2027, in line with its overseas maintenance schedule.
Premium Economy Class offers a seat pitch of 42 to 46 inches, with wider seats and upgraded amenities.
Air Premia currently serves five cities in the United States—Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco, Honolulu, and Washington—as well as three cities in Asia: Tokyo/Narita, Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi, and Hong Kong. From December, it will gradually launch services to Ho Chi Minh City, Sapporo/Chitose, and Ningbo. Its Asian route network is covered through an interline agreement with Jeju Air.
