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Singapore Airlines plans S$2 billion cabin upgrade from 2027
Singapore Airlines unveiled a cabin upgrade worth more than S$2 billion on Friday.
The new cabins include First Class seats that can become a double bed and redesigned Business Class seats with sliding doors for more privacy.
The airline says the changes respond to traveller demand for more privacy, comfort and flexibility.
The upgrades will start rolling out in the second half of 2027 on new Boeing 777-9 aircraft and refurbished Airbus A350-900 planes.
The 777-9s will get all four updated cabin classes, while the refurbished A350-900s will get new Business Class seats; A350-900ULR planes will get First Class for the first time.
The rollout will also bring upgraded Premium Economy and Economy cabins on the 777-9 fleet.
The cabin changes are part of a wider effort to improve the travel experience, including updates to entertainment, food, connectivity and airport lounges.
Singapore Airlines unveiled a cabin upgrade costing more than S$2 billion, with new First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class products.
The new cabins are due to be introduced progressively from the second half of 2027.
They will be installed on 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900 aircraft and the airline’s new Boeing 777-9 fleet.
First Class seats on some aircraft will convert into double beds, while redesigned Business Class seats will have sliding doors.
The designs draw on research involving more than 5,000 travellers, customers, staff and industry experts.
- Who
- Singapore Airlines.
- What
- It unveiled new cabin products as part of an investment of more than S$2 billion.
- When
- The announcement was made on Nov 6, 2026. The products are due to be introduced from the second half of 2027.
- Where
- On the airline’s Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
- Why
- The upgrades are part of a broader effort to enhance the travel experience and respond to expectations for privacy, comfort, flexibility and intuitive features.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Singapore Airlines unveiled its next-generation long-haul cabin products.
The new cabin products are due to begin entering service progressively.
- Investment
- More than S$2 billion
- Introduction
- From the second half of 2027
- Aircraft
- 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900s and the new Boeing 777-9 fleet
- Customer research
- More than 5,000 frequent travellers, customers, staff and industry experts
- First Class double bed
- 80 inches long and 60 inches wide
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One of the things that came out in our customer service was around people trying to be together
They really wanted to meet together, and so you see that in how we have brought out the design in both first and business
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