Spirit Airlines, the low-cost airline, announced the inclusion of new seats in its aircraft, which is an investment that does not compromise its fares.
These are the new Vector Light seats and Vector Premium Big Front Seats, manufactured by HAECO Cabin Solutions.
The announcement was made at the APEX EXPO event 2022 in Long Beach, California, and it was mentioned that each Vector Light seat will be wider, including more cushions, new headrests and usable legroom.
In 2019, Spirit announced the modification of a completely new interior with more spacious and ergonomic seats, a tray table largest and additional pre-recliner in each row.
Spirit continues to work with changes based on customer feedback. The airline notes that the redesigned interior will be installed on new aircraft deliveries beginning in January 2023.
In total, the delivery of 33 new A-family aircraft320 along the 2023. According to the airline, each seat will gain half an inch in width.
New seating technology unlocks previously unused space with a design that fits closer to the aircraft wall, creating an opportunity to increase seat width.
Innovation supports optimization of cabin operations by adding extra space without taking away aisle space to ensure quick boarding and disembarking for passengers.
Middle seats Spirit seats will still be one inch wider than the aisle and window seats.
The new seats also offer an environmental benefit, as the weight of each new Vector Light seat will be reduced by almost 11 ounces per seat thanks to advances in seat frame technology.
According to Spirit, “These small changes have outsized effects in a large-scale operation, resulting in considerable reductions in fuel consumption across the fleet.”
“Updating our cabin in 2019 was a significant improvement in the passenger experience, and these new seats are another big step forward in increasing value for our customers. guests. We are adding new features while continuing to provide ‘More Go’ with our same ultra-low fares,” said Lania Rittenhouse, Vice President of Guest Experience, Brand and Communications for Spirit Airlines.
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