Tuesday, 7 April 2026: Jetstar’s first revamped Boeing 787 Dreamliner will take to the skies today, operating its inaugural service from Melbourne to Phuket and giving customers a taste of the new-look cabin and onboard wi-fi on Jetstar’s International 787 network.
The refurbished Dreamliner arrived in Melbourne from Hong-Kong earlier this week after completing a major multi-million-dollar cabin refit, the most significant transformation in the 787 Dreamliner’s history with Jetstar.
The makeover covers both the business and economy cabins, bringing new seating, in-flight Wi-Fi and expanded crew rest facilities that will allow Jetstar to operate flights of up to 16 hours. All 11 of Jetstar’s 787 Dreamliners will progressively undergo the same refit, with the fleet transformation continuing through to late-2027.
New cabins
The business cabin has more than doubled in size, growing from 21 seats to 44 in response to growing demand for premium travel at low-cost prices. The new business seats feature a 38-inch pitch and seven-inch recline, a six-way adjustable headrest, enhanced cushioning, calf and footrests, bi-fold in-arm tray tables with cocktail table, seat back device holders and dual high-power USB-C charging points.
