Singapore Airlines is planning to add a four-seat first class to the Airbus aircraft it uses for its longest routes, a bet to attract high-spending travelers to flights that can top 17 hours.


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Singapore Airlines doubles down on luxury with new A350 First Class and Business Class seats

Singapore Airlines is spending S$1.1 billion ($1.4b) on installing new long-haul cabins aboard its 41 Airbus A350 aircraft, including those flying to New...

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SINGAPORE: National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Monday (Nov 4) it will spend S$1.1 billion (US$835 million) to retrofit the cabins of its long-range Airbus A350-900 planes, as competition toughens. Cash-rich Gulf carriers like Qatar Airways and Emirates have given the industry leader

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Singapore Airlines to spend S$1.1 billion to retrofit planes

Singapore Airlines will add a first class to its ultra-long-range aircraft and increase the number of business class seats in race for high-spending travelers.

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Singapore Airlines will add first class, revamp cabins for longest flights

The plan is independent of the delivery schedule for its Boeing 777-9s, the airline told ST. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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SIA to retrofit its A350 long-haul fleet with next-gen cabin products in $1.1b upgrade

Singapore is finally introducing sliding doors to its long-haul business class.Singapore AirlinesFive-star carrier Singapore Airlines is investing $830 million to retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes.This includes new first and business-class, which will also be on Singapore's future Boeing 777X.Business class doors are increasingly popular as flyers demand more privacy in high-dollar cabins.Singapore Airlines plans to spend more than $800 million to …

Business Insider

One of the world's best airlines is adding a flyer-favorite feature to its business class as premium competition heats up

Singapore Airlines is introducing first class on its ultra-long haul flights for the first time as part of a sweeping S$1.1 billion ($835 million) upgrade to its cabin products.

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Singapore Air unveils first-class seats on ultra-long flights

Singapore Airlines announced on Monday that its long-haul and ultra-long-haul Airbus A350-900 planes will undergo an interior makeover. The newly announced retrofitting initiative meant to "redefine the premium travel experience" on the aircraft is expected to be totally done by the end of 2030, the company said. Under the initiative, Singapore Airlines will bring updated business class seats and "refreshed" premium economy and economy cabins to…

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Major airline to spend over $800M to upgrade cabins of long-haul aircraft

Singapore International Airlines is bucking a trend and investing nearly $1 billion to add first-class seats and other upgrades on 41 of its planes. Many airlines have been removing first-class cabins and expanding business class. The airline, which has a reputation for luxury, says the retrofitting will be done for two types of 41 Airbus models–i.e., the A350-900 long-haul and the A350-900 ultra-long-range. Airbus planes are typically reserved …

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Singapore Airlines Spending Nearly $1B To Revamp Cabins, Add First Class Seats For Longest Flights

SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) will spend S$1.1 billion to retrofit 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range aircraft with newer cabin products.

Business Times

Singapore Airlines to invest S$1.1 billion in retrofitting Airbus A350 fleet

Skift Take: Singapore Airlines already boasts one of the world’s most exclusive passenger planes. After six years of development, it’s about to take things to a whole new level.— Gordon SmithRead the Complete Story On Skift

Singapore Airlines will add first class, revamp cabins for longest flights

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