SQ opens premium economy bookings

SINGAPORE Airlines’ new
premium economy class
launches on August 9,
with bookings for the first route
– Singapore to Sydney – now
open.
The class will be introduced
on routes to other destinations
served by SQ’s current fleet of
A380s and B777-300ERs and
future fleet of A350s, including
Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai
and Tokyo.
The width of the seats
ranges between 47cm and
50cm, with a 20cm recline for
more comfort. Entertainment
options will be screened on
a 34cm full-HD monitor, the
largest in its class. Seats also
feature individual in-seat power
supply, two USB ports and
additional stowage space for
items such as a water bottle,
mobile phone and laptop.
Premium economy customers
will have an extended range of
food and beverage offerings,
including, from April, the
premium economy ‘Book
the Cook service’ featuring
popular dishes. Champagne
will be offered in addition to
a selection of curated wines
throughout the flight.
Customers will enjoy priority
check-in and baggage handling
and will have a baggage
allowance of 35kg.