Singapore Airlines A350 refurbishment announced
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Singapore Airlines has announced a comprehensive refurbishment program for its A350 fleet.
The £852 million scheme will see all 41 of its A350-900 and A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft refurbished from head to toe.
This includes with a brand new business class cabin. Originally due to launch on the airline’s incoming Boeing 777X planes, it now looks like it will be unveiled on the A350s thanks to delays at Boeing.
Details of the new business class cabin are scant, although the teaser video suggests it will have relatively high privacy walls and doors, a first for the cabin on Singapore Airlines – see the screenshot above.
Crucially, the suite height appears closer to Qatar’s Qsuites than it does BA’s Club Suite, suggesting a greater sense of privacy.
Singapore Airlines also announced it would install First Class on its seven A350-900ULRs. From a UK perspective this is less relevant as they do not fly to London and are reserved for the airline’s longest flights, including New York.
The first refurbished aircraft won’t re-enter service until mid 2026. In total, the entire fleet refurbishment is due to complete by the end of 2030.
Whilst we wait for the new seats to arrive you can find out what to expect on board Singapore Airlines with my review series from earlier this year:
- Singapore Airlines A350 business class review, from Gatwick to Singapore
- Singapore Airlines A380 business class review, from Singapore to Heathrow
- Singapore Airlines Heathrow SilverKris lounge review
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