Emirates are currently refitting the First and Business class cabins on its 29-strong fleet of Airbus A330-200s to provide more leg-room for greater passenger comfort.
First class seat pitch on the three-class A330s will be extended to an ample 71-73 inches. One entire row of six seats will be removed, lowering First class capacity from 18 to 12 seats. On these aircraft, the Business cabin’s 42-seat capacity will not change. Reconfiguration work has started and been completed on two aircraft so far. It will continue through to mid-April. It is being carried out as the aircraft undergo scheduled engineering checks.
First class on Emirates' A330s offers sleeper seats with electronically controlled leg-rests and lumbar supports, adjustable head-rests, privacy hoods, individual reading lamps and personal swivel tables stored in the armrests.
