Air Tahiti Nui has revealed the cabin configuration for its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The aircraft will enter service in November as the carrier retires its Airbus A340-300s, introducing a modern three-class layout that includes economy, the airline’s first premium-economy product, and business class.
The new MOANA Premium class is designed to offer noticeably more comfort than standard economy. Seats feature a 38-inch pitch, 19-inch width and an 8-inch recline, arranged in a 2-3-2 layout. The cabin contains 32 premium-economy seats and focuses on extra legroom and a more relaxed travel experience for passengers seeking a middle ground between economy and business class.
Moana Economy continues to prioritize efficient use of space without sacrificing passenger comfort. The economy cabin includes 232 seats in a 3-3-3 configuration, each providing a 31-inch pitch and a 6-inch recline. The layout aims to balance capacity with reasonable personal space for long-haul travel.
Business class receives several important upgrades. The cabin is fitted with full-flat, 180-degree seats that convert into fully horizontal beds and provide extensive storage options for personal items. Business seats are arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration and offer a 60-inch pitch for enhanced comfort on overnight flights. Additional amenities include touchscreen remote controls, individual lighting and privacy dividers to improve the overall in-flight experience and privacy.
All cabins aboard the Dreamliners are equipped with modern in-flight entertainment systems. Multitouch screens are available at every seat, with 16-inch displays in business class, 13-inch displays in premium-economy and 12-inch displays in economy. These screens are intended to support an extensive selection of entertainment options and a user-friendly interface for passengers.
Overall, Air Tahiti Nui’s 787-9 cabin design focuses on a clear differentiation between travel classes, enhanced comfort through increased seat pitch in premium cabins, and updated in-flight technology across all sections. The introduction of a dedicated premium-economy product, combined with full-flat business seats and contemporary entertainment systems, aligns the airline with current long-haul cabin trends while preparing for the phase-out of older aircraft.