There are five rows in the business class cabin. Rows two and four are arranged in a 1-1 configuration, while rows one, three and five are arranged in a 2-2 pattern. These lie-flat, Thomson Vantage seats are equipped with individual 16-inch screens, with Zodiac RAVE inflight entertainment, the same system on the rest of Air Astana’s planes. However, the screens are larger than those used in business class cabins on the 757s.
Foster added that the control mechanism will be easier to use for passengers travelling in the new cabin.
Four of the seats in business class offer additional personal space. These seats, dubbed “throne seats” by Foster, are single seats with aisle access and weren’t available in the ageing 757 planes.
The airline’s CEO said he would consider charging a premium on the four single seats at some point.
“Initially we won’t do it because we want people to get used to the product, but eventually we might look into it,” said Foster.