10 Upcoming New Business Class Seats Set to Transform the Passenger Experience
As the demand for privacy, comfort, and innovation continues to rise among premium travelers, airlines around the world are investing heavily in next-generation business class cabins. These new seats are expected to feature fully enclosed suites, high-tech entertainment, and tailored designs for ultra-long-haul routes.
Air New Zealand Business Premier and Premier Luxe
Air New Zealand is set to debut its new Business Premier Suites on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in May 2025. The redesigned cabins will feature Safran’s Visa Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 herringbone layout, offering lie-flat beds, retractable privacy shields, and upgraded technology. Luxe Suites in the front row will offer a wider space, sliding doors, buddy dining seats, and 24-inch entertainment screens. The full fleet retrofit is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
American Airlines Flagship Suites
American Airlines will launch its new Flagship Suites on its new Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with retrofits planned for the Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The fully enclosed suites include lie-flat seats, sliding doors, ample storage, and a design that allows for shared seating for travel companions. As the A321XLR makes its debut with American Airlines, it will be the first time the airline will offer private business suites on narrowbody transatlantic flights.
SWISS Senses Business Class
SWISS is set to debut its Senses Business Class cabin across its long-haul fleet. These new seats will offer direct aisle access and a mix of layout options, including classic single suites, extra-long bed configurations, and enclosed seats with sliding doors. Each seat includes a 17-inch 4K display, wireless device charging, Bluetooth audio connectivity, seat heating and cooling, and a design emphasizing privacy and warmth with claret and anthracite tones.
United Polaris Elevated Business Class
United Airlines is upgrading its Boeing 787-9s with a new Elevated interior, set to debut in late 2025. The new United Polaris Studio suites are positioned in the first row of each business class section and feature a sliding door, a 27-inch 4K OLED screen, wireless charging, and Bluetooth audio. The standard United Polaris seats will also be upgraded to suites with the addition of sliding doors and larger, 19-inch 4K OLED screens. United plans to retrofit or take delivery of 30 787-9s with the new interior by 2027, making Polaris Studio the new long-haul flagship experience.
Riyadh Air B787 Business Class
Riyadh Air has unveiled its Business Elite suites for its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The front row features four Business Elite suites in a 1-2-1 layout, with the front center seats convertible into a double bed.