
Skymark Receives Japan’s First Boeing 737-8 Aircraft
Air Premia is continuing its efforts to reduce the number of seats and enhance passenger comfort.
The retrofitted aircraft (registration: HL8701), which began operations on March 16, was changed from a 344-seat configuration to a 326-seat configuration, and the economy class seat pitch was increased from 31 inches to 33 inches. The carpet was renewed to a lightweight type manufactured using digital printing technology. The work was completed in mid-March.
The aim is to improve the comfort of passengers using long-haul routes and enhance the overall travel experience. In 2024, two aircraft with a 338-seat configuration were retrofitted, reducing the number of seats to 320. All aircraft with a 344-seat configuration are expected to be retrofitted within the year.
Air Premia currently operates nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft with 309-seat, 320-seat, 326-seat, and 344-seat configurations. On all aircraft except for the two with the 344-seat configuration, the economy class seat pitch is 33 inches or more.