China Airlines has announced plans to upgrade its Airbus A350 fleet with new cabins and business suites. The first refurbished A350 is set to enter service in 2027, featuring enhanced inflight entertainment systems and improved connectivity.
The Taiwanese airline has formalized a Letter of Intent with Airbus to retrofit its 15 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This refurbishment will include significant upgrades across all three cabin classes. Although specific details have not been disclosed, the new business suites are expected to feature privacy doors. China Airlines mentioned that the revamped cabins will maintain "the same Oriental aesthetic" as the current ones, incorporating cultural elements and a persimmon woodgrain finish.
The revamp will also involve an overhaul of the inflight entertainment system and onboard network, likely improving Wi-Fi capabilities. The current layout of China Airlines' A350s includes three cabin classes: business class with 32 seats, premium economy with 31 seats, and economy class with 243 seats.