Singapore Airlines investing S$1.1 billion in A350 cabin retrofit

Tuesday, 04 Nov, 2024 0

Singapore Airlines is investing a cool S$1.1 billion in a multi-year programme to upgrade the premium travel experience on its long haul network.

The airline will install all-new long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft.

SIA will introduce a First Class cabin in its seven A350-900ULR aircraft, which travel on the longest routes.

Business Class customers will get an elevated travel experience with SIA’s upcoming Business Class seats, featuring greater levels of privacy and comfort in all 41 aircraft.

These A350-900 First Class and Business Class products will have spacious layout and ergonomic elements.

Premium Economy Class and Economy Class cabins will also be refreshed.

Alongside the cabin products, the next version of SIA’s KrisWorld in-flight entertainment (IFE) system will offer more personalisation across all cabin classes.

First Class and Business Class seats will also feature new in-flight entertainment screens.

Goh Choon Phong, CEO, Singapore Airlines, said: “Over the past six years, we have extensively engaged customers and stakeholders in the design of our next-generation long-haul cabin products.”

“The new First Class and Business Class seat designs will push the boundaries of comfort, luxury, and modernity.”

The aircraft will be retrofitted by SIA Engineering Company in Singapore.

The first retrofitted A350-900 long-haul aircraft is expected to enter service in the second quarter of 2026, while the first A350-900ULR variant will follow in the first quarter of 2027.

The entire programme is targeted for completion by the end of 2030.

Post-retrofit, the 34 A350-900 long-haul aircraft will be configured with 42 Business Class seats, 24 Premium Economy Class seats, and 192 Economy Class seats.

The seven A350-900ULR variants will feature four First Class seats, 70 Business Class seats, and 58 Premium Economy Class seats.

Learn more about : Singapore Airlines ( Asia Pecific )

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