Thai Airways International (THAI) received its first Airbus A350 XWB jetliner, becoming the eighth operator of the new passenger jet.
Thai Airways International (THAI) received its first Airbus A350 XWB jetliner, becoming the eighth operator of the new passenger jet.
THAI has configured its A350-900 with a premium two class layout with a total of 321 seats.
Royal Silk Class seats are arranged four abreast in a 1-2-1 configuration for a total of 32 seats, with a width of 21 inches which can be adjusted to its full-lie flat 180 degrees.
Economy Class seats are arranged nine abreast in a 3-3-3 configuration for a total of 289 seats, with a generous 32-inch pitch and 18-inch width.
After an initial period flying on regional services between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, the aircraft will be deployed on long haul flights soon thereafter, starting with the Bangkok-Melbourne route.
The aircraft delivered is being operated on lease from US-based CIT and is the first of 12 aircraft set to join the carrier’s fleet.
Four of these are being purchased directly from Airbus, with the other eight aircraft being acquired under lease agreements.
