Reclined RECARO PL3530 seats in B787-9 Economy Cabin © Air India

Air India unveils new RECARO seating for Dreamliner fleet

RECARO Aircraft Seating has partnered with Air India to deliver an enhanced onboard experience for passengers worldwide. First announced in 2024, the collaboration will see Air India’s newly line fit Boeing 787-9 multiclass cabins take flight from February 1, 2026. The aircraft will feature RECARO’s PL3530 Premium seating alongside the CL3710 economy-class seats.

This cabin upgrade forms a key part of Air India’s wider transformation programme, aimed at creating a world-class, future-ready flying experience. The new B787-9 interior has been carefully designed to deliver major improvements in comfort, privacy and usability. Both seating products are central to the airline’s commitment to elevating long-haul travel, offering passengers a more intuitive, personalised and restful journey across all cabin classes.

Travellers in the Premium cabin will benefit from a significantly enhanced level of comfort, including a generous seven-inch recline and a spacious 38-inch seat pitch. The PL3530 seats also include both calf and leg rests, each with three locking positions to support different seating preferences during flight. Additional features include 13.3-inch in-flight entertainment monitors and USB-A and USB-C charging options throughout the cabin, meeting the demands of today’s connected travellers.

In Economy Class, passengers will enjoy a comfortable five-inch recline with seat pitches of 31 or 32 inches, along with ergonomically designed comfort cushions. The CL3710 also incorporates RECARO’s patented six-way adjustable headrest with integrated neck support, further enhancing passenger comfort on longer journeys. Each seat is equipped with an 11.6-inch monitor and convenient USB-A and USB-C ports.

To improve accessibility for both passengers and crew, all aisle seats also feature RECARO’s integrated cabin crew step, making overhead locker access easier across the cabin.

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