Singapore: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled new First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class cabin products as part of an investment exceeding S$2 billion. The redesigned seats will introduce changes to passenger privacy, seating arrangements, sleeping space and in-flight entertainment across the airline’s long haul fleet.
The new products are scheduled to enter service progressively from the second half of 2027 on 41 retrofitted Airbus A350 900 aircraft, including its ultra long range (ULR) variants, and the airline’s new Boeing 777 9 aircraft.
The Boeing 777 9 will feature all four new cabin classes. On the retrofitted A350 900 long haul aircraft, the upgrade will include the new Business Class seats. The A350 900ULR fleet will receive both the new Business Class seats and First Class cabins for the first time.
First Class Suites
The redesigned First Class cabin will feature private suites with curved sliding doors. The centre seats will have retractable dividers, allowing passengers travelling together to use the space for dining or convert it into a two seater sofa. The seats can also be combined to create a double bed measuring 80 inches in length and 60 inches in width.
SIA describes this as the largest double bed in commercial aviation. Individual seats will also convert into fully flat beds measuring 80 inches in length.
The suites will feature premium leather upholstery, adjustable seating controls, dedicated storage and large dining tables. For entertainment, passengers will have access to 32 inch 4K touchscreen displays, spatial audio and Bluetooth connectivity for personal headphones.
The new First Class product has been designed by PriestmanGoode and will be manufactured by Collins Aerospace. The Boeing 777 9 will have six First Class suites, while the A350 900ULR will feature four.
Business Class Upgrade
The new Business Class seats will feature sliding privacy doors, adjustable dividers between selected centre seats and redesigned seating controls. The changes are intended to provide passengers with greater privacy while allowing those travelling together to share their space.
The seats will convert into fully flat beds measuring up to 79 inches in length and 24 inches in width. Selected centre seats can also be configured as companion beds.
Other features include adjustable lumbar support, leg rests and redesigned tables. The table mechanism can be stowed at an angle to provide additional space for passengers’ feet when the seat is converted into a bed.
The entertainment system will feature 4K touchscreen displays measuring up to 22 inches, along with spatial audio and Bluetooth headphone connectivity. Wireless charging, USB C ports and universal power outlets will also be available.
Designed by Designworks and manufactured by RECARO Aircraft Seating, the new Business Class seats will be introduced across the Boeing 777 9, A350 900 long haul and A350 900ULR fleets.
Premium Economy And Economy
The redesigned Premium Economy and Economy Class products will be introduced on the Boeing 777 9.
Premium Economy passengers will receive seats with a 40 inch seat pitch, adjustable headrests, leg rests and footrests. The seats will also feature personal storage space, reading lights and a dedicated device holder for hands free viewing.
The entertainment system will include 4K touchscreen displays measuring up to 16 inches, spatial audio and Bluetooth connectivity. USB C charging ports and universal power outlets will also be provided.
The new Economy Class seats will feature redesigned cushioning, four way adjustable headrests and an improved reclining mechanism. SIA said the changes would provide passengers with additional knee and shin clearance.
The cabin will also receive an upgraded entertainment system with 4K touchscreen displays, spatial audio and Bluetooth connectivity. USB C charging ports and additional storage features will be available at each seat.
Smart Cabin Features
Another addition to the First Class and Business Class cabins is the integration of smart cabin controls with the airline’s myKrisWorld system.
The technology will allow passengers to save their preferred seat positions for future journeys. First Class passengers will also be able to retain their preferred lighting settings, reducing the need to readjust these settings on subsequent flights.
SIA said the development of the new cabin products was informed by research involving more than 5,000 frequent travellers, customers, employees and industry experts worldwide. The research included interviews, surveys, focus groups and concept testing to understand passenger expectations during long haul journeys.
The airline worked with three international design firms on the project. PriestmanGoode was responsible for First Class, Designworks for Business Class, and Factorydesign for Premium Economy and Economy Class.
Collins Aerospace will manufacture the new First Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class seats, while RECARO Aircraft Seating will manufacture the Business Class seats.
The announcement marks a major cabin upgrade for Singapore Airlines, with the new products set to be introduced alongside the arrival of its Boeing 777 9 fleet and the refurbishment of its existing A350 900 aircraft.
