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Aer Lingus is to use the long-range economy R3 seat from Recaro on its new A321XLR fleet.<\/p>\n

The seats include a six-way adjustable headrest with integrated neck support, and comfort cushions and arm rests. The seats are outfitted with customised Aer Lingus dress covers and shamrock insignia, and feature a composite backrest with integrated monitor and USB charging ports. Additionally, all aisle seats include the redesigned\u00a0 steward step, facilitating easier access to overhead bins for both passengers and flight crew.<\/p>\n

READ:\u00a0Thompson Vantage Business Class seats fitted on Aer Lingus A321XLR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer, says: \u201cThe Recaro R3 seat ensures that customers flying on Aer Lingus’ state-of-the-art Airbus A321XLR aircraft enjoy enhanced comfort, space and convenience as they fly. With its lightweight design, the R3 perfectly balances sustainability and functionality. Featuring adjustable leather headrests, integrated neck support, USB charging ports, and a sleek, modern design, the R3\u2019s innovative design helps Aer Lingus live up to our mission to deliver a seamless and relaxing journey for every customer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Founded in 1936, Aer Lingus is the flag carrier of Ireland and a member of the International Airlines Group (IAG). Connecting passengers to over 100 destinations worldwide, Aer Lingus is a Skytrax 4-star airline committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and powering 10% of their flights with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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