Jetstar's 787 Dreamliner Gets Major Cabin Refresh with Wi-Fi and Doubled Business Class
Beat That Flight
7 April 2026
Jetstar has unveiled its first completely revamped Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marking the most significant cabin transformation in the aircraft’s history with the airline. The refreshed aircraft took its inaugural flight today from Melbourne to Phuket, showcasing new features that promise to enhance the travel experience for both business and economy passengers.
Major Business Class Expansion
In response to growing demand for premium travel at low-cost prices, Jetstar has more than doubled its business class capacity from 21 to 44 seats. According to Jetstar’s official announcement, the new business seats feature:
- 38-inch pitch with seven-inch recline
- Six-way adjustable headrest
- Enhanced cushioning with calf and footrests
- Bi-fold in-arm tray tables with cocktail table
- Seat back device holders
- Dual high-power USB-C charging points
Economy Class Upgrades
Economy passengers haven’t been forgotten in this multi-million-dollar refit. The airline has installed all-new RECARO aircraft seating throughout the economy cabin, offering:
- 30-inch pitch with five-inch recline (two inches more than Jetstar’s A320neo and A321LR aircraft)
- Six-way adjustable headrest
- Additional in-seat cushioning
- Seat back device holders
- Dual high-power USB-C charging points
Wi-Fi Takes Flight
For the first time ever on Jetstar’s 787s, passengers can stay connected in the air. The airline has partnered with Viasat, the same provider used on Qantas flights, to deliver fast satellite-enabled Wi-Fi. The service supports streaming, messaging, browsing, and everyday internet use throughout flights.
Wi-Fi Pricing Structure:
- Business Class: Complimentary access to Jetstar’s premium Streaming-Plus product
- Economy Class:
- Streaming-Plus (unlimited access) from $25
- Social Plus (basic browsing, social media access, video playback restricted) from $20
Note: Wi-Fi pricing is introductory and subject to change. Pricing may vary route by route.
With seatback screens removed, passengers are encouraged to bring their own headsets and stream directly to their devices via the onboard Wi-Fi.
Extended Range Capabilities
One of the most significant changes in this refit is the installation of six lie-flat crew rest bunks at the rear of the aircraft. This modification allows Jetstar’s 787s to operate flights of up to 16 hours, opening doors to exciting potential new routes beyond their current network.
Jetstar currently operates its 787 fleet to destinations across Asia, including Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, Seoul, Phuket, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and soon Colombo in Sri Lanka. The extended range capability will give the airline greater flexibility to grow its international network in the years ahead.
New Upgrade Options
Coinciding with the cabin refresh, Jetstar has launched BidCash, allowing customers to place cash bids for Business Class upgrades on international 787 flights. The airline also plans to extend this product to Qantas Frequent Flyer members soon, who will be able to bid for Business Class upgrades using Qantas Points, including a Classic Upgrade Reward style product and a Points Plus Pay offering.
CEO’s Vision
Jetstar Group CEO Stephanie Tully emphasized the significance of this investment: “The cabin transformation is remarkable, but what really matters is what it means for our customers - more comfort, more connectivity, and soon, more destinations.”
She added, “We’ve invested heavily in this fleet because we believe our customers deserve access to more low fares on longer international routes, and these refurbished aircraft are how we deliver that. Doubling our business cabin means more people than ever can takeoff in style for less and installing wi-fi capability gives customers can remain fully connected in the air.”
Fleet-Wide Transformation
This is just the beginning of Jetstar’s 787 fleet transformation. All 11 of Jetstar’s 787 Dreamliners will progressively undergo the same refit, with the fleet transformation continuing through to late 2027.
The refreshed Dreamliner arrived in Melbourne from Hong Kong earlier this week after completing its major cabin refit, marking a new chapter in Jetstar’s international operations and customer experience.