Major airline reveals its new 'cuddle cabins' for passengers – with double beds, privacy doors and seat warmers

11/04/2024 05:15 AM

AN airline has launched their new first class seats – and they’ve been dubbed ‘cuddle cabins’.

German flag carrier Lufthansa recently revealed its new cabin upgrades which included economy and business class.

But also being rolled out on their A350-900s, aircraft are its new first class cabins.

Called the Allegris First Class suites, they have been designed by Lufthansa and London-based PriestmanGoode.

There are just three onboard; two for solo passengers and one for two travelling.

But don’t think you can flash the cash to make it on – the suites are currently invite-only.

The two seats on the window sides of the cabin are for one passenger, while the internal “cuddle cabin” is for two passengers travelling together.

Passengers can either sit next to each other or opposite on the two bench seats, although it fits up to four passengers at a squeeze.

The seat then folds out into a 1.4 metre double bed.

Each one has private sliding doors and high walls so expect extreme privacy.

Other extras include 4K inflight entertainment screens, wireless headphones and even a wardrobe.

If you’re often too cold on planes, there are even warming pads in the seats, similar to in a car.

Passengers might be confused by the lack of overhead lockers, taken up by the high walls – with cabin bags being stored in the seats instead.

The first airline with the suites will be from Munich to Bangalore on November 9.

While they are currently invite only, they will eventually be open to bookings when more are added to the A350s.

A price point has not been confirmed although the average price of first class flights according to Kayak is around £6,500 return.

The airline explained: “As soon as more aircraft with the new First Class are part of the fleet, targeted upgrades by passengers and later targeted bookings will be possible step by step."

Lufthansa has some other snazzy upgrades coming to their flights, including the world’s first airline with VR headsets.

Business class suite passengers will be able to use it to watch films and play games.

The airline said it would “exclusively offer content such as captivating cinema-style movies, engaging VR 360-degree travel podcasts, interactive games and soothing relaxation exercises".

And business class style seats are being added to its premium economy.

The seats will have fold-out leg rests as well as extra legroom and hidden cocktail tables in the arms.

Even Lufthansa’s overhead lockers are getting a makeover.

The airline will be the first to roll out the new style of L bins which will allow more luggage onboard.

Rather than stacking bags on their backs, suitcases will be put in on their sides, fitting up to three extra bags per locker.

Launching on January 2025, other airlines including Iberia and British Airways are also set to introduce them.