Singapore Airlines is introducing new first class cabins and business class seats which it claims will set "new industry benchmarks" for long-haul travel as part of a AU$1.25 billion overhaul of its Airbus A350 long-haul and ultra-long-range aircraft. The airline remains tight-lipped about what the four new first class seats in its seven A3500-900ULR will look like, but a teaser video shows double doors opening to a space as big as a small room.
The airline claimed the seats are designed with increasingly discerning travellers in mind and set "new industry benchmarks for travel on the world's longest routes". READ MORE: Aussie city among the best places in the world to see autumn leaves The business class seats, to be placed in all 41 of the airlines A350s, are also said to feature innovative designs and offer greater levels of privacy, comfort and convenience. A teaser video shows them positioned behind a sliding door.
The A350-900 long-haul aircraft currently operate out of Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Cairns. "These A350-900 first class and business class products are designed from the ground up, with a spacious layout and ergonomic elements that cater to every customer's needs," the airline said. READ MORE: Ultimate guide to Vancouver, Canada Further details about the new seats, which will also feature on Singapore Airlines' upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft, are expected to revealed closer to their launch in 2027.
Economy and premium economy cabins will also receive a ref.