Singapore Airlines (SIA) has invested $1.1 billion in a multi-year programme to install its new long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range (ULR) aircrafts, according to a Nov 4 release.
According to the group, the investment is a significant milestone in “redefining the premium travel experience on its network”.
Additionally, SIA is expected to introduce first class cabins in its seven A350-900ULR aircraft. The group says this will set new industry benchmarks for travel on the world’s longest routes to “deliver an unparalleled in-flight experience” to travellers.
The airline is set to showcase new business class seats in all 41 aircraft, which are also expected to feature on SIA’s upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
The group adds that these cabin products come alongside an updated version of SIA’s KrisWorld in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, which is set to offer “greater personalisation and an extensive range of lifestyle options across all cabin classes”.
Goh Choon Phong, CEO of SIA, says: “The S$1.1 billion investment in retrofitting our 41 A350 aircraft reaffirms Singapore Airlines C6L ’ unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience. The introduction of these next-generation seats and KrisWorld system, together with the world-renowned warm and attentive service of our cabin crew, will set new standards in innovation, customer experience, and service excellence.”
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The aircraft will be retrofitted by SIA Engineering Company in Singapore.
The first retrofitted A350-900 long-haul aircraft is expected to enter service in the second quarter of 2026, while the first A350-900ULR variant will follow in the first quarter of 2027.
The entire programme is expected to be complete by the end of 2030.
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Post-retrofit, the 34 A350-900 long-haul aircraft will comprise 42 business class seats, 24 premium economy class seats, and 192 economy class seats. The seven A350-900ULR variants are expected to feature four first class seats, 70 business class seats, and 58 premium economy class seats.
Shares in SIA closed 2 cents higher, or up 0.31%, at $6.46 on Nov 4.
