Singapore Airlines unveils $1.6 bln cabin upgrade plan

Singapore Airlines has unveiled a $1.6 billion plan to upgrade its long-haul cabins across all four travel classes, marking the airline's largest ever cabin overhaul. The extensive cabin refresh will be carried out starting in the second half of 2027 on 72 aircraft, including Airbus A350-900s that will undergo retrofitting and Boeing 777-9 jets currently on order. These planes will form the majority of Singapore's long-haul fleet.

The first class passengers will be treated to center seats that convert into the largest double bed available in commercial aviation. Business class passengers will enjoy sliding privacy doors for the first time in the airline's history. This upgrade follows a trend among airlines globally, who are investing heavily in premium travel due to its higher margins. This move comes as airlines face surging fuel costs and a softer demand for economy class travel.