Aer Lingus recently signed Thompson Aero Seating for its latest project for the latest Airbus A321XLR fleet. Aer Lingus recently took delivery of its first two of six Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The revolutionary new extra-long-range narrow-body aircraft is configured with Thompson Aero Seating’s stunning Vantage business-class seats on board.
The A321XLR will be introduced on long-haul routes flying up to 11 hours, hence Aer Lingus foresaw a need to provide seats designed for ultimate relaxation and comfort. With this, Portadown-based Thompson Aero Seating was selected to provide its renowned Vantage seats. These offer incredible comfort, privacy, and luxury, including transforming into fully flat beds.
Philip Howe, Head of Sales & Commercial, Thompson Aero Seating, says: “We are delighted to see our County-Armagh designed, certified, and manufactured seats taking pride of place on the newest aircraft. The seats are arranged in a configuration that provides rows where passengers can sit as couples, and with rows of ‘throne’ seats, where passengers can sit royally by themselves. In their flat position, the seats offer a bed length of at least 6 feet 7 inches and a generous width of 22.2 inches.
Philip Howe comments: “We have worked with Aer Lingus for over a decade and are currently the sole supplier of all its business-class seats. This exciting new project has given us the opportunity to further cement the relationship, which is great for Thompson, Aer Lingus, and for Northern Ireland.”
