Sep 4, 2017, 4:18 am
Last edit by: JALPak
For the most up-to-date schedule, visit http://www.jal.co.jp/en/inter/service/rosen/skysuite3.html
NRT-KUL
- 6 weekly from Jul 31 2017 (SKY SUITE will be used on Tue)
- Daily from Oct 29 2017
NRT-DLC
-Every Tue from Jul 31 2017
- Daily from Oct 29 2017
NRT-DEL
- Daily from Dec 1 2017
NRT-KUL
- 6 weekly from Jul 31 2017 (SKY SUITE will be used on Tue)
- Daily from Oct 29 2017
NRT-DLC
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- Daily from Oct 29 2017
NRT-DEL
- Daily from Dec 1 2017
JAL Sky Suite III (SSIII) rollout schedule and seatmap.
Jun 26, 2017, 8:36 pm
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Jul 31, 2017, 5:33 am
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As per the japanese press release, if you read carefully, this is an additional configuration on top of the current one and for the other question of how many of the remaining 12x789s in order will be fitted with SS9 II, no one knows but there is a high possibility that it could be all of them.
東南アジアなど中距離国際線を中心に投入する予定。時刻表では「SS9 II」、機内座席配置は「E91」（従来仕様はE71）と表記する。E91の初号機（登録番号JA869J ）は、現地時間7月17日にボーイングのチャールストン工場で引き渡され、日本時間19日に到着した。JA Lの787-9としては9号機になり、同機を含む4機がE91仕様で導入予定になっている。
Jul 31, 2017, 5:37 am
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http://www.aviationwire.jp/archives/125824
Looks like JL has made some changes to the seat based on customer feedback, e.g. a 3-point seat belt is used for better comfort (no more bulky airbag) and relocating the magazine rack.
777-200ERのシートからの変更点としては、ボーイングが採用した新基準に基づき、3点式シートベルトに変更 。従来足もと付近にあった雑誌入れを入口近くに移すなど、乗客から寄せられた声を反映し、居住性を改善した という。
Last edited by JALPak; Aug 1, 2017 at 8:49 am
Aug 1, 2017, 8:50 am
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Here are more pictures of the new SS9II
http://www.aviationwire.jp/archives/126070
Looks like airbag is still there (but less bulky?). Seat control panel also relocated together with the magazine rack to near the entrance.
http://www.aviationwire.jp/archives/126070
Looks like airbag is still there (but less bulky?). Seat control panel also relocated together with the magazine rack to near the entrance.
Sep 4, 2017, 4:36 am
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Nov 1, 2017, 2:08 am
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I've just realised I have this config on a KUL-NRT tomorrow !
I've got 8D / G allocated which is now a bulkhead - is this a good or bad seat? From what I can tell the seat unit is actually the same - not like SQ etc when you get some benefit from the bulkhead
Should I ask to move further forward or backward to get away from the galley / lavs?
I've got 8D / G allocated which is now a bulkhead - is this a good or bad seat? From what I can tell the seat unit is actually the same - not like SQ etc when you get some benefit from the bulkhead
Should I ask to move further forward or backward to get away from the galley / lavs?
Nov 1, 2017, 9:58 pm
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I've just realised I have this config on a KUL-NRT tomorrow !
I've got 8D / G allocated which is now a bulkhead - is this a good or bad seat? From what I can tell the seat unit is actually the same - not like SQ etc when you get some benefit from the bulkhead
Should I ask to move further forward or backward to get away from the galley / lavs?
I've got 8D / G allocated which is now a bulkhead - is this a good or bad seat? From what I can tell the seat unit is actually the same - not like SQ etc when you get some benefit from the bulkhead
Should I ask to move further forward or backward to get away from the galley / lavs?
As for galley noise I've always found JL crew to be quite discreet, so I wouldn't sweat over your current selection.
Feb 21, 2018, 4:49 pm
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I actually prefer this new SSIII seating (high-density stacked Zodiac Aries) to their hipper and cooler "original" SS.
Husband and I flew JL YVR-NRT-DEL in mid-Dec 2017. JL promised the new SSIII on NRT-DEL and even let us pick seats in advance, but a couple weeks closer to departure they changed it over to the original SS. And then on the day of departure they switched out the 787-9 for a 787-8. I appreciated the original SS product we got (it was my first time flying it) for its spaciousness and cool-factor, but the bed length is only 74" which was too short for me (I'm 6'4"). But it was way better than the HORRIBLE Shell Flat Neo we had to endure from YVR to NRT.
Fast forward to mid-Jan 2018 when we flew back SIN-NRT-YVR. NRT-YVR was still the terrible Shell Flat Neo, but SIN-NRT was the new SSIII on a retrofitted 777-200. While not spacious and first-class-like a la the original SS, I was REALLY delighted with the additional 4" of bed-length (78" compared to 74" on the original SS). For the first time in my life I was able to lie flat on my stomach and sleep in comfort as if I was in my own bed. Husband and I had the two middle seats and the "stacked" configuration did not bother us one bit, in fact you wouldn't notice it unless you went looking for it.
For the upcoming July we are booked DEL-NRT-CGK and currently the JL seat-map promises SSIII on both flights. Having had such a positive experience with the SSIII on the retrofitted 777-200, we are looking forward to see how they interpret it on a 787-9. Hopefully the 78" bed length will be retained.
Husband and I flew JL YVR-NRT-DEL in mid-Dec 2017. JL promised the new SSIII on NRT-DEL and even let us pick seats in advance, but a couple weeks closer to departure they changed it over to the original SS. And then on the day of departure they switched out the 787-9 for a 787-8. I appreciated the original SS product we got (it was my first time flying it) for its spaciousness and cool-factor, but the bed length is only 74" which was too short for me (I'm 6'4"). But it was way better than the HORRIBLE Shell Flat Neo we had to endure from YVR to NRT.
Fast forward to mid-Jan 2018 when we flew back SIN-NRT-YVR. NRT-YVR was still the terrible Shell Flat Neo, but SIN-NRT was the new SSIII on a retrofitted 777-200. While not spacious and first-class-like a la the original SS, I was REALLY delighted with the additional 4" of bed-length (78" compared to 74" on the original SS). For the first time in my life I was able to lie flat on my stomach and sleep in comfort as if I was in my own bed. Husband and I had the two middle seats and the "stacked" configuration did not bother us one bit, in fact you wouldn't notice it unless you went looking for it.
For the upcoming July we are booked DEL-NRT-CGK and currently the JL seat-map promises SSIII on both flights. Having had such a positive experience with the SSIII on the retrofitted 777-200, we are looking forward to see how they interpret it on a 787-9. Hopefully the 78" bed length will be retained.
Feb 27, 2018, 11:12 am
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the front is better, the more forward the merrier. you certainly get served first and get better choices as compared to the back... that is if the diamonds at the back dont all pick what you want. Shall i just doublecheck you do not have a japanese name?
Feb 27, 2018, 5:01 pm
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We were in 2D and 2G and loved it. The 777 is a disgustingly noisy plane so the further up front you are the more quiet you enjoy. You can order your meal choice in advance on jal.com (we always do) so no need to worry about the elites stealing your lunch.