Thai Airways has taken delivery of its first A350-900, a mid-size, long-range commercial aircraft, which will operate its first intercontinental route to Melbourne, Australia in mid-September, bringing more convenience to business travellers flying to the south.
Thai Airways’ first A350XWB, royally bestowed “Wichian Buri”, can accommodate 321 passengers and is powered with Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines.
There are 32 seats in Royal Silk Class, which is designed for maximum individual Business Class passenger comfort, by placing a distance of 41-46 inches between seat rows. The seat width is 21 inches, with a 180-degree recline. Each seat is equipped with a 16-inch touch screen that connects to the in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi, and electrical plugs.
There are 289 seats in Economy Class, with each seat having a 32-inch pitch and an 18-inch seat width. Each seat is equipped with an 11-inch touch screen connecting to electric devices.
Thai Airways has 12 Airbus A350XWB aircraft on order, with four on purchase orders and eight on lease. The second A350 aircraft will also operate on the Melbourne route for a double daily operation. http://www.thaiairways.com/
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