· All four Boeing 777 fitted with new, modern long-haul cabin
· Maiden flight takes off for Tokyo on Saturday, 4 May
· Total of 1,232 new seats fitted in new cabins

After passing its test flight and subsequently receiving approval from the authorities, the last Boeing 777 to feature the all-new cabin, aircraft no. OE-LPB, took off for Tokyo on Saturday. This means the conversion of the Austrian Boeing 777 fleet is now complete.

A total of 1,232 new seats have been fitted in the four Boeing 777 aircraft to have been converted, 192 in Business Class and 1,040 in Economy Class. The new cabin on the Boeing 777 offers space for a total of 308 passengers. Sophisticated seat distribution allows four out of every five Business Class passengers direct access to the aisle.

The national carrier has now converted its entire Boeing 777 fleet, and two of its Boeing 767 aircraft. Some 1.1 million customers fly long-haul with Austrian Airlines every year, on 5,500 flights.

A video of the conversion of the Boeing 777 can be found on the Austrian YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtADYwftkFo

An overview of the new Business Class seat
· Horizontal ‘lie-flat’ surface almost two metres in length
· Innovative air cushion system for greatest possible comfort when sitting and lying down
· More space in shoulder area when in lying position thanks to adjustable arm rests
· Generous stowage spaces, and extra storage space directly on seat
· Entertainment system with larger monitors:
Economy Class: 9-inch screen instead of 6.5- to 9-inch as previously (depending on aircraft type); Business Class: 15-inch screen instead of 5- to 10.4-inch as previously (depending on aircraft type)