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SIA Defends New Business Class Seats Following Public Outcry, Says Colours, Materials and Finishes ‘Carefully Selected’
- Singapore Airlines unveiled new first and business class cabin seats for long-haul routes on Monday, though delays mean these products will not enter service until the second half of 2027.
- BMW Designworks designed the business class cabin to depart from the carrier's traditional warm and classic aesthetic, aiming for a "modern, progressive, and refreshing" look to appeal to younger travelers.
- Praise for the first class seats, described as "elegant, and looks on-brand for Singapore Airlines", contrasts sharply with social media backlash targeting the business class design's mineral grey and bright yellow palette.
- Singapore-Based Radha K, head of marketing for a tech company, argued the colours "doesn't match Singapore Airlines unique brand look and feel", claiming the yellow stripe looks "cheap" and suggests an identity crisis.
- The first class seats will debut on retrofitted Airbus A350-900 fleets and brand-new Boeing 777-9 planes, offering passengers a shared space for dining and relaxing between centre seats.
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SIA defends new business class seats following public outcry, says colours, materials and finishes ‘carefully selected’
SIA says it will continue to closely monitor feedback and draw on operational insights to "refine and enhance elements of the customer experience".
·Singapore, Singapore
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Sydney Morning Herald+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Business class beef over seats goes viral
Singapore Airlines’ overhaul of its business class seats has triggered a social media backlash from potential travellers who are taking aim at the “progressive” look for not being in sync with the iconic brand.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Business Class seats produced for the first time by a German manufacturer.
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