Denver-based low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines has ordered 32,600 SL3710 Recaro seats for installation on 156 Airbus A320neo currently on order.
The roll-out is expected to begin with the delivery of the first aircraft in March 2021 with implementation completed by mid-2027.
“Frontier Airlines is committed to maintaining our position as America’s Greenest Airline and our current fleet is 43% more fuel efficient on average than other US airlines,” said Barry Biffle, CEO of Frontier Airlines. “The lighter weight Recaro seats will result in tens of thousands of gallons of fuel savings on a single aircraft while improving comfort. Less fuel means reduced operating costs which translates to savings that we can pass on to consumers in the form of low fares.”
Based on US Environmental Protection Agency equivalency calculators, the fuel savings provided by the new seats across the 156 aircraft over the course of a year is equal to the elimination of approximately 642 million plastic bottles, or more than 1.1 billion plastic bags, or more than 15 billion plastic straws from the environment.
The new seats will feature extra comfort, along with redesigned armrests and a larger tray table that will provide added space for laptops, reading materials and other personal devices. “If you’ve ever driven a sports car or other high-performance vehicle with seats of exceptional quality, there’s a good chance you’ve sat in a Recaro seat,” said Biffle.
