Singapore Airlines Reveals New Cabins for 777-9, Premium Upgrades for A350s

After a couple of years of teasing what’s to come, Singapore Airlines has unveiled its next generation of long-haul cabins, with all-new first and business class suites, redesigned premium economy and economy seats, and some neat new passenger-friendly technology.

The airline is investing more than S$2 billion ($1.56 billion USD) in the overhaul, which will bring new cabins to its upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900s.

At the pointy end of the plane, Singapore’s new first class suites will feature sliding privacy doors, huge 4K screens, and center seats that convert into a two-person sofa or double bed. Business class passengers will also get sliding doors, redesigned lie-flat beds, and the option to create a shared sleeping space in certain center seats.

Singapore Airlines is also introducing first class on its ultra-long-range A350-900ULR aircraft for the first time, with four suites planned for each aircraft. These are the aircraft it flies from its Changi hub on marathon-length routes to destinations like New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR).

The new cabins are scheduled to begin entering service in the second half of 2027. Here’s what travelers can expect.

New First Class Suites With More Privacy and Space

Singapore Airlines’ new first class product will be installed on the Boeing 777-9 and retrofitted A350-900ULR aircraft.

The 777-9 (which is inching closer to commercial service) will feature six first class suites, while the A350-900ULR will have four. Both aircraft will use a 1-2-1 layout, with direct aisle access at every seat.

Each suite features curved sliding doors, Poltrona Frau leather upholstery, and electronically adjustable components, including lumbar support, armrests, leg rests, and side wings.

The individual lie-flat beds measure 6 feet, 8 inches long and 2 feet, 6 inches wide, but the center suites offer something extra for passengers traveling together.

By retracting the divider between the two seats, passengers can create a shared space for dining or relaxing. The seats can also move together to form a two-person sofa or convert into a double bed measuring 6 feet, 8 inches long and 5 feet wide, which Singapore Airlines describes as the largest in commercial aviation.

For sleeping, cabin crew will prepare the beds with cotton linens, a duvet, pillows, and a mattress topper from German bedding specialist Paradies.

Other features include:

• 32-inch 4K touchscreens, with OLED displays on the A350-900ULR, spatial audio, and Bang & Olufsen wireless headphones.
• Personal storage, including a wardrobe, leather-lined vanity drawer, and luggage compartment.
• Wireless charging, USB-C ports, and universal AC power outlets.
• Smart cabin controls that save seat positions and lighting preferences for future flights through Singapore’s myKrisWorld system.

That last feature is pretty neat if you fly Singapore a lot. Rather than adjusting everything from scratch each time, you’ll be able to recall your preferred seat and lighting settings on subsequent flights.

First class is coming to Singapore’s ultra-long-haul A350s

Singapore’s A350-900ULR aircraft operate some of its longest flights, including nonstop services between Changi and the United States.

Until now, these aircraft have featured business class and premium economy, without a first class cabin. But that’s slated to change.

Each retrofitted A350-900ULR will receive four first class suites, introducing an entirely new premium cabin option on these aircraft.

Business Class Gets Privacy Doors, Better Beds, and Companion Seating

Singapore Airlines is also making substantial changes to business class, with new seats designed by BMW Group’s Designworks and manufactured by RECARO Aircraft Seating.

The new cabins will feature:

• Boeing 777-9: 54 business class seats
• Airbus A350-900 long-haul: 42 business class seats
• Airbus A350-900ULR: 70 business class seats

All three aircraft will use a 1-2-1 configuration and offer direct aisle access at every seat.

Visually, it’s a departure from Singapore’s existing cabins, with an unusual color palette of mostly gray seats accented by bright yellow trim. The seats (which appear to have a fairly thin form factor) also do away with traditional armrests.

The biggest functional change is the addition of sliding privacy doors at every seat. Electronically adjustable dividers between center seats will let passengers create more privacy or open up the space when traveling together. Selected center seats can also be configured as companion beds.

The new lie-flat beds measure 6 feet, 7 inches long and up to 2 feet wide. Seat width varies by aircraft (24 inches on the 777-9 and 22 inches on the A350s).

Singapore has also redesigned the reclining mechanism, with coordinated movements and adjustable lumbar and leg support. The table stows at an angle to create a larger footwell, which should give passengers more room to reposition their feet while sleeping.

Additional features include:

• 4K entertainment screens measuring 20 inches on the 777-9 and 22 inches on the A350s, with OLED displays on the latter.
• Memory-foam-enhanced bedding, including a padded bedsheet that can also provide lumbar support while seated.
• Smart seat controls that save preferred seating positions for future flights.
• Wireless charging, USB-C and AC power, multiple storage compartments, and a bi-fold table.

Business class will have the broadest reach of the new products It’ll appear across all three aircraft variants included in the rollout.

Premium Economy Gets 40 Inches of Pitch

Singapore’s new Boeing 777-9 aircraft will feature 36 premium economy seats in a 2-4-2 configuration, with 40 inches of pitch, 19 inches of width, and up to nine inches of recline.

The redesigned seats feature full-grain leather upholstery, plush cushioning, four-way adjustable headrests, and leg rests with adjustable footrests.

There are a few practical additions, too, including personal storage for laptops and water bottles, a dedicated cocktail tray, an adjustable reading light, and a holder for phones and tablets.

Entertainment comes courtesy of 4K touchscreens measuring up to 16 inches, with spatial audio and Bluetooth headphone pairing (plus OLED displays on selected aircraft). USB-C charging and universal AC power will be available at every seat.

Economy Class Gets Better Ergonomics and New Entertainment

Economy passengers on Singapore’s new 777-9 aircraft will see a redesigned seat as well.

The aircraft will feature 204 economy seats in a 3-4-3 configuration, with 31 to 32 inches of pitch, 17.6 inches of width, and up to six inches of recline.

The seats feature wool-blend upholstery, new ergonomic cushioning, four-way adjustable headrests, and a revised reclining mechanism intended to improve knee and shin clearance.

Entertainment is getting an upgrade, with 4K touchscreens measuring up to 13 inches and Bluetooth headphone pairing. A secondary display will show real-time flight information, including Wi-Fi connectivity and lavatory availability.

Other additions include USB-C charging, storage beneath the monitor, cupholders, and coat hooks.

There’s no dramatic increase in personal space here, but the updated seat design and entertainment features should make long-haul flights a little more comfortable, which is basically the benchmark for economy cabin refreshes these days.

When Will Singapore Airlines’ New Cabins Enter Service?

Singapore Airlines expects the new cabins to begin entering service in the second half of 2027, with a progressive rollout across its new Boeing 777-9 fleet and 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

The airline hasn’t announced which routes will receive the products first or provided a detailed aircraft-by-aircraft rollout schedule.

There’s also a caveat with the 777-9.

Its delivery timeline has slipped repeatedly over the years, and the aircraft still needs to complete certification before Boeing can begin delivering it to customers, including Singapore Airlines. So, while the second half of 2027 is the current target, the timing of the 777-9 rollout could very well slip further.

What This Means for Travelers

There’s plenty to like about Singapore Airlines’ new cabins (though perhaps more the farther you go toward the front of the plane), from the enclosed first and business class suites to the improved entertainment and seating throughout the aircraft.

But the introduction of first class on the A350-900ULR is a particularly significant change, especially for travelers hoping to fly Singapore’s longest routes in its most premium cabin.

At the moment, flights on the new and enhanced aircraft aren’t on sale (with either cash, KrisFlyer, or partner miles), but this should change early next year.