# Thai Airways to Launch New VantageNOVA Business Class and Drop First Class Starting Mid-2027

_Jun 16 06:29_

Tags: Delta, Thai Airways, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

Thai Airways will retrofit its Boeing 777-300ER fleet and introduce new Boeing 787s with a consistent Thompson Aero VantageNOVA business class product starting mid-2027, eliminating first class

## Summary

Thai Airways has officially confirmed its new wide-body cabin strategy, which involves retrofitting its existing Boeing 777-300ER fleet and equipping new Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 deliveries with a consistent product starting in mid-2027. Key changes include:
- Elimination of first class on most wide-bodies.
- Introduction of a "business class plus" front-row suite.
- Standard business class using the Thompson Aero VantageNOVA platform (reverse herringbone seats with doors), the same product Delta is introducing on its A350-1000s.
- Addition of premium economy and new economy seats (10-abreast on the 777). This move aims to streamline the fleet and improve product consistency, addressing historical issues with varied cabin experiences across the airline's wide-body fleet

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (Delta, Thai Airways).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/thai-airways-new-business-class) — Thai Airways’ New Business Class For 777 & 787 Launches Mid-2027

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