What is the seat configuration for EVA Air’s business class, known as Royal Laurel Class, on the Boeing 787-9 aircraft?
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EVA Air’s Royal Laurel Class business‑class cabin is designed for privacy and comfort.
Seat layout and numbers
- The cabin features a 1‑2‑1 seat arrangement, giving every passenger direct aisle access.
- On the Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner the Royal Laurel Class comprises 26 seats. 🔗
- On the Boeing 787‑10 the same class has 34 seats. 🔗
- Seats are 23 inches wide and convert to a 76‑inch flat‑bed in lie‑flat mode. 🔗
- Each seat includes an 18‑inch HD multi‑touch entertainment screen, extra‑large fold‑out table, privacy blinds and built‑in storage.🔗
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