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24/04/2025

SPECIAL NEEDS - Special Service Seat Assignment for Retrofit B787-8 Operations


Description:

LATAM to Launch First Retrofit Boeing 787-8 (Registration CC-BBB) on April 26, 2025 with Inaugural Flight LA622 Santiago (SCL) - Mexico City (MEX)

A total of 10 retrofit Boeing 787-8 aircraft will be gradually incorporated into operations, with priority deployment on routes to/from:

- Mexico City (MEX)

- Bogotá (BOG)

- Miami (MIA)

Cabin Configuration

- Premium Cabin: Reduced capacity by 10 seats, now featuring optimized J20 configuration

- Economy Cabin: Increased capacity with optimized Y251 configuration

Redesigned Premium Business Cabin

Features enhanced comfort and privacy with individual door suites (mini-suites), making LATAM the first airline group in South America to offer this innovative experience.

Completely Refreshed Economy Cabin

- Next-generation ergonomic seats designed to maximize space and comfort.

- LATAM+ Seats include:

Extra legroom

Increased recline

Footrests

Exclusive overhead bin space

Scope:

Special Service Seat Assignment on Retrofit B787-8

Implementation date:

April 26, 2025

Considerations:

The new cabin configuration features different seat allocations for special services compared to current B787-8:

FEATURE

CURRENT B787-8 

B787-8 RETROFIT

Emergency Exit

Row 26

Row 30

Bassinet (BSCT)

12AB - 12F - 25DF

12ABC - 12DF - 30DF

Airbelt

36AC - 36JL

None

Wheelchair in Premium Cabin

All seats

1A - 3A -  3L- 4D - 4H - 5A - 5L

There are no changes in the configuration of the following seats:

- Special assistance passengers: 12D

- In-cabin pets (PETC): Rows C & J

All seats feature additional oxygen masks

Section:

Special Needs | BSCT

Special Passengers | Handicap

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