SQ introduces new long-haul cabins

Singapore Airlines will introduce its all-new long-haul cabin products on its 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900 long-haul and A350-900 ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft, and its new Boeing 777-9 fleet from the second half of 2027.

The airline is investing more than SGD2 billion (R25,8bn) in its new first-, business-, premium economy-, and economy-class cabin products.

The B777-9 widebody aircraft will feature the new products in all four cabins. The retrofitted A350-900 long-haul and A350-900ULR aircraft will feature the new business-class seats, with first-class cabins introduced on the A350-900ULR fleet for the first time.

The first-class cabins feature curved sliding doors and walls. Passengers in the centre seats can open the privacy divider to create a shared environment. The two seats transform into a two-seater sofa or a double bed, measuring 203cm in length and 152cm in combined width. 

The seat offers a range of adjustment options, including electronically adjustable side wings, armrests, leg rest, and an ottoman. Six seats will be available on the B777-9s and four on the A350-900ULR.

The two centre seats transform into a double bed. Source: Singapore Airlines

The redesigned business-class seat features controls to make it easier to adjust seating. The fully flat bed is 200cm long and 61cm wide. Selected centre seats can be configured as companion beds when the dividers are lowered. Fifty-four cabins will be available on the B777-9s, 42 on the A350-900 long-haul aircraft and 70 on the A350-900ULR.

 The business-class suite. Source: Singapore Airlines

Premium economy will feature a 101cm seat pitch, a four-way adjustable headrest and a leg rest with an adjustable footrest. There will be thirty-six seats on the B777-9s.

Premium economy. Source: Singapore Airlines

A redesigned economy-class seat will feature a reclining mechanism to provide greater knee and shin space, as well as 4K high-resolution touchscreens. The B777-9 fleet will have 204 economy-class seats.

Economy Class. Source: Singapore Airlines
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