Singapore Airlines is embarking on a sweeping Singapore Airlines cabin overhaul, committing more than S$2 billion (about $1.5 billion) to redesign every cabin class on its long-haul fleet. The move comes as the carrier, recently named the world’s best airline by Skytrax for 2026, seeks to set a new benchmark for comfort and privacy in the skies.
A Fleet-Wide Transformation
The new seats and interior products will debut in the second half of 2027 on select Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The airline’s future Boeing 777-9s, expected to be delivered in 2027 pending Federal Aviation Administration certification, will be the first to feature all four redesigned cabins. The Airbus A350-900 and A350-900ULR will receive the new business class, while the ultra-long-range A350-900ULR will also gain a first-class cabin for the first time.
Beyond the cabin, the investment covers upgraded airport lounges, a revamped KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system, Starlink WiFi, and refreshed food and beverage offerings, amenity kits, and other service elements.
Economy and Premium Economy: More Space and Storage
In economy, passengers can expect 31 to 32 inches of legroom and up to six inches of recline, along with a four-way adjustable headrest. New storage solutions include a cupholder, coat hook, and seatback pockets with separate compartments, making it easier to keep personal items organized without unfolding the tray table.
Premium economy, co-designed by Factorydesign, increases legroom from 38 to 40 inches and recline from eight to nine inches. A water bottle holder, an additional compartment under the armrest, and a cocktail tray add convenience. The four-way headrest carries over from economy.
Business Class: Privacy and Personalization
Business class receives a bold new look co-designed by Designworks, a BMW Group company. The current gray, plum, and mauve palette gives way to gray with yellow, silver, and blue-black accents. Designworks CEO Julia de Bono described the seat as automotive-inspired, offering structure and comfort so passengers feel supported without restriction.
For the first time, business-class seats will include privacy doors. In the 1-2-1 layout, central seats will have electronically adjustable dividers between them. The footwell has been relocated from the side to the center, allowing passengers to keep their legs straight rather than sitting or sleeping at an angle—a change the airline says was highly requested in a survey of 5,000 frequent flyers. Passengers can also save their preferred seat positions, similar to memory settings in a car.
First Class: A Suite That Becomes a Room
The new first-class suites, co-designed by PriestmanGoode, can be configured as two separate spaces or combined into one room with a two-seater sofa for passengers traveling together. Full-height central dividers can be adjusted to partially or fully separate the suites. The sofa folds out into a double bed measuring 60 inches wide by 80 inches long, which Singapore Airlines says is the largest in commercial aviation. New mattress toppers from luxury bedding brand Paradies are also part of the package.
Each suite includes a personal wardrobe and ample storage. The dining table can double as a workspace and features a wireless charging station, while passengers can sit across from each other during meals.
KrisWorld and Connectivity Upgrades
All cabins will benefit from a new KrisWorld interface with 4K high-resolution touchscreens, spatial audio, and Bluetooth pairing. Passengers can access flight maps and wellness planners while continuing to watch content from theaters and streaming services.
“When we set out to do this, our vision is to redefine long-haul travel, to create a journey that’s more comfortable, personal, and intuitive for the customers,” said Ong Wah Li, vice president of product experience.
Lee Lik Hsin, chief commercial officer, noted that while each cabin has been designed individually, they share the same ambition to make the experience more comfortable, flexible, and rewarding. The airline also sees growing demand from non-corporate travelers—leisure, family, and even student segments—for premium cabins, reinforcing its bet on high-end offerings.
With the overhaul, Singapore Airlines is not resting on its laurels. As Yeoh Phee Teik, senior vice president of customer experience, put it, the airline is “continuously upping our game so that we stay a leader in this industry.”
