Singapore Airlines brushes off ‘dental chair’ jibe at new business class seats
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Wednesday that the cabin colour palette for its newly unveiled business class seats was “carefully selected” after the reveal drew criticism from some content creators and travel writers, including those who likened them to “dental chairs”. Much of the reaction has focused on the grey-and-yellow colour palette of the seats, which were developed by SIA in…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has spent over S$2 billion on a cabin makeover across all four travel classes, with the latest iteration of their Business Class seats drawing criticism for their clinical look. The new seats feature grey-and-yellow colour scheme and slide-out privacy doors, fully flat beds, premium leather upholstery, and adjustable in-flight LED lighting.
Critics liken the aesthetic to dental chairs and budget airlines, while praising the comfort and functionality. SIA defends the design, stating that the colour palette was carefully selected to create a contemporary, refined ambience. The new Business Class seats will be introduced on retrofitted Airbus A350-900 aircraft and new Boeing 777-9 jets starting in the second half of 2027.
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