Singapore Airlines said its new first class seats will convert into what it calls the largest double bed in commercial aviation. (Singapore Airlines pic)SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines, long a benchmark for premium travel, is spending more than S$2 billion (US$1.6 billion) to upgrade long-haul seats and provide larger double-bed suites to compete with rivals that are pouring money into high-end cabins.
The airline on Friday unveiled new cabins in all four travel classes in the biggest and most comprehensive overhaul in its history, with the new seats due from the second half of 2027.
In first class, centre seats convert into what Singapore Airlines calls the largest double bed in commercial aviation. Business class gets sliding privacy doors for the first time on the airline, alongside a fully flat bed.
