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Business class travel on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has evolved as airlines seek to attract passengers willing to pay for a more comfortable and private experience. Many carriers are moving away from first class and enhancing their business class cabins, introducing features such as suites, direct aisle access, and personalized amenities.
Qantas offers 42 Vantage XL business class seats on its Boeing 787-9 in a 1-2-1 configuration. The seats feature a silver shell design, charcoal gray upholstery, and wood-like panels. Each seat has individual air nozzles, storage, a device shelf, mirror, and individual lighting. The seat is 23 to 24 inches wide, has a 42-inch pitch, and can be converted into an 80-inch flat bed. Qantas provides a cotton duvet, European-style pillow, adjustable headrest and footrest, a 16-inch entertainment screen, pajamas, and an amenity kit.
Etihad Airways’ upgraded Business Studio on the Boeing 787-9 includes 28 seats with a dovetail design, offering both forward and rearward-facing options. The fully flat bed is 73 inches long and 22 inches wide, furnished with Armani Casa linen. The studio has a privacy door, and the middle seats can form a larger studio. Passengers have access to an 18.5-inch touchscreen monitor, noise-canceling headphones, WiFi, USB ports, and wireless charging. Dining is à la carte, with options for healthy meals, and amenity kits are by Giorgio Armani. The seat also includes massage functions and multiple storage options.
