Singapore Airlines to roll out S$2 billion cabin upgrade from 2027

Singapore Airlines said it will invest more than S$2 billion (US$1.57 billion) in a new generation of long-haul cabin products that will be fitted to its Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-9 aircraft starting in the second half of 2027. The rollout will include First Class suites with sliding doors and double beds, Business Class seats with privacy doors, and refreshed Premium Economy and Economy cabins.

The First Class suite, available on the 777-9 and A350-900ULR, can convert two centre seats into a double bed measuring 80 inches by 60 inches, or into a sofa for two passengers. The seats feature Poltrona Frau leather, a mattress topper from Paradies, and a large table that doubles as a workspace with wireless charging and USB-C ports. Each suite will also have a 32-inch 4K touchscreen, spatial audio and Bang & Olufsen headphones.

Business Class seats will have sliding privacy doors, full-grain leather, and electronically adjustable dividers that can create companion beds up to 79 inches long. The redesign includes a stow-away table that enlarges the footwell, ergonomic lumbar and leg support, and 4K screens up to 22 inches.

Premium Economy on the 777-9 will offer a 40-inch seat pitch, deeper recline, adjustable leg rests and a dedicated cocktail tray, while Economy seats will feature ergonomic cushioning, a redesigned recline mechanism for extra knee room and 13-inch 4K screens with a secondary flight-information display.

"One of the things that came out in our customer service was around people trying to be together," chief commercial officer Lee Lik Hsin told CNA Lifestyle.

The cabin upgrades are part of a broader refresh that includes a next-generation KrisWorld entertainment system, Starlink-based high-speed internet on selected aircraft from early 2027, new in-flight dishes, expanded wine lists and upgraded amenity kits. Singapore Airlines also announced a S$130 million investment in its SilverKris lounges worldwide.

The airline did not disclose which routes will receive the new cabins first, but the first products are scheduled to enter service in the latter half of 2027.