What happened
Singapore Airlines will progressively introduce new long-haul cabins from the second half of 2027 on 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900s, including the ULR, and on new Boeing 777-9s.
The investment is more than S$2 billion. First Class beds measure 80 inches long and 30 inches wide, with a 32-inch 4K screen, while centre seats convert into a sofa or a double bed. Suites have curved sliding doors. The A350-900ULR will carry First Class for the first time.
Business Class includes companion beds. Smart controls linked to myKrisWorld remember seat and lighting settings in First and Business on later trips. New Premium Economy and Economy seats will appear on the same aircraft.
KrisFlyer and cash passengers will not see the new seats until the second half of 2027.
- Announced
- Nov 6, 2026
- Numbers
- S$2 billion: investment in new long-haul cabin products
- 41 aircraft: retrofitted A350-900 long-haul and ULR jets due to receive new cabins
- 80 inches: First Class full-flat bed length
- 30 inches: First Class full-flat bed width
- 32 inches: First Class entertainment screen size
- 5,000 people: travellers, staff and experts in cabin-design research
- Links
- Offer page Singapore Airlines new travel experience singaporeair.com
- Takeaway
- Nothing to book yet; watch for the second-half 2027 entry into service if you want the new A350 and 777-9 seats.