Singapore Airlines is set to invest S$1.1 billion to upgrade 41 of its Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft with the latest long-haul cabin products, aiming to elevate the premium travel experience across its network. SIA Engineering Company in Singapore will manage the retrofit, with the first A350-900 long-haul aircraft anticipated to enter service in Q2 2026, followed by the first A350-900ULR variant in Q1 2027. The entire project is slated for completion by the end of 2030.
“Over the past six years, we have extensively engaged customers and stakeholders in the design of our next-generation long-haul cabin products, anticipating their evolving preferences and expectations down to the finest detail. The new First Class and Business Class seat designs will incorporate thoughtful elements that push the boundaries of comfort, luxury, and modernity, allowing our customers to relax or work effortlessly on board. Premium Economy Class and Economy Class customers can also look forward to refreshed cabin interiors that enhance their travel experience. The new First Class and Business Class seat designs will incorporate thoughtful elements that push the boundaries of comfort, luxury, and modernity, allowing our customers to relax or work effortlessly on board. Premium Economy Class and Economy Class customers can also look forward to refreshed cabin interiors that enhance their travel experience “
Mr Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines
Seven of Singapore Airlines’ A350-900ULR aircraft will feature a luxurious First Class cabin, with plush seating designed to offer an unmatched in-flight experience. The new Business Class seats, to be installed across all 41 aircraft, bring innovative design elements that enhance privacy, comfort, and convenience.
Built from the ground up, these cabin products feature a spacious layout and ergonomic details. The same seating designs will be included on SIA’s upcoming Boeing 777-9 fleet.
Premium Economy and Economy Class cabins will also receive a refresh, offering greater personalization options and an enhanced KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system with a wide range of lifestyle choices across all classes.
The 34 A350-900 long-haul aircraft will be configured with 42 Business Class seats, 24 Premium Economy seats, and 192 Economy Class seats. The seven A350-900ULR aircraft will include four First Class seats, 70 Business Class seats, and 58 Premium Economy seats. Full details will be disclosed closer to the entry into service of the first Boeing 777-9 and retrofitted A350-900 aircraft.
