Singapore Airlines unveils new first and business class cabins

• A S$2 billion upgrade sees Singapore Airlines unveil the 'largest double bed in the sky'

• Business has also seen improvements, with companion beds and increased privacy

• The new products will be progressively introduced from the second half of next year

The new Singapore Airlines first class cabins will be introduced from 2027

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has revealed a S$2 billion upgrade of its premium cabins, including the largest double bed in the sky in first class.

The new look ‘luxurious private sanctuary’ first class cabin includes sliding doors for enhanced privacy, companion dining and centre seats that transform into a two-seater sofa or a 152cm-wide bed, larger than those offered by Gulf rivals Etihad and Emirates. An average-sized double measures 135cm.

Improved entertainment in first includes a 32-inch 4K high-resolution touchscreen display and spatial audio accessed via Bang & Olufsen wireless headphones.

Business class has also received a glow-up, with companion beds and increased privacy through sliding doors and electronically controlled central dividers. More space and new entertainment options have been added to premium economy and economy cabins.

The new products will be progressively introduced from the second half of 2027 on SIA’s retrofitted Airbus A350-900 long-haul and A350-900 ultra-long-range aircraft, and its new Boeing 777-9 fleet.

Despite being named the world’s best airline by Skytrax this year, SIA lost out to competitors on premium products, most notably Qatar Airways which has been named best airline for business class in seven of the last ten years. This year’s best first class accolade went to Air France. 

The development of SIA’s new cabins was based on extensive research involving more than 5,000 frequent travellers, customers, staff and industry experts and based on focus groups, interviews, surveys and concept testing. These insights shaped the development of the new cabin products in collaboration with leading international design firms. 

“While each cabin has been designed individually, they are united by the same ambition to make the experience more comfortable, flexible and rewarding for our customers,” said chief commercial officer Lee Lik Hsin.