Singapore Airlines (SIA) is investing S$1.1 billion (US$827.2 million) to install new longhaul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900 longhaul and ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft, enhancing the premium travel experience on its network.
SIA will introduce a First Class cabin in its seven A350-900ULR aircraft, while Business Class customers can look forward to an elevated travel experience with SIA’s upcoming Business Class seats boasting innovative designs that will offer even greater levels of privacy, comfort, and convenience in all 41 aircraft.
These A350-900 First Class and Business Class products feature a spacious layout and ergonomic elements – the same seat designs that will feature on SIA’s upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
The Premium Economy Class and Economy Class cabins will also be refreshed to enhance the travel experience for customers.
Complementing the cabin products, the next version of SIA’s KrisWorld in-flight entertainment (IFE) system will offer greater personalisation and an extensive range of lifestyle options across all cabin classes. First Class and Business Class seats will also feature new IFE screens.
The aircraft will be retrofitted by SIA Engineering Company in Singapore. The first retrofitted A350-900 longhaul aircraft is expected to enter service in 2Q2026, while the first A350-900ULR variant will follow in 1Q2027. The entire programme is targeted for completion by the end of 2030.
Post-retrofit, the 34 A350-900 longhaul 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.
Goh Choon Phong, CEO, Singapore Airlines, said: “The S$1.1 billion investment in retrofitting our 41 A350 aircraft reaffirms Singapore Airlines’ unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience. The introduction of these next-generation seats and KrisWorld system, together with the world-renowned warm and attentive service of our cabin crew, will set new standards in innovation, customer experience, and service excellence.”
Full details on the entire range of SIA’s forthcoming longhaul First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class cabin products, as well as the latest version of the KrisWorld IFE system, will be revealed closer to the entry into service of SIA’s first Boeing 777-9 and retrofitted A350-900 aircraft.
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