# Singapore Airlines upgrades premium cabins with S$2 billion investment

> The World's Best Airline is rolling out new first and business class seats, dining and entertainment across its fleet starting mid-2027.
- Title: Singapore Airlines upgrades premium cabins with S$2 billion…
- Summary: The World's Best Airline is rolling out new first and business class seats, dining and entertainment across its fleet starting mid-2027.
- Keywords: singapore airlines, airbus a350, boeing 777-9, first class, business class, premium cabins, aircraft interiors, CNBC
- Source: CNBC — https://cnbc.com/2026/11/06/singapore-airlines-new-first-business-class-a350-starlink.html
- Author: Lim Hui Jie
- Published: 2026-11-06T05:36:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: singapore airlines, airbus a350, boeing 777-9, first class, business class, premium cabins, aircraft interiors, business, finance
## Two billion dollar upgrade underway
Singapore Airlines is investing over S$2 billion, or $1.6 billion, in new onboard seating, dining and entertainment options to compete with global rivals.
## First class gets 32-inch screens and double beds
New first class seats will feature 32-inch 4K screens, Bang and Olufsen noise-cancelling headphones, and options for double bed and face-to-face dining configurations.
## Business class adds 22-inch screens and charging
Business class seating will come with 22-inch 4K screens, wireless charging and Bluetooth audio connectivity for long-haul flights.
## Double bed is largest in commercial aviation
First class seats can be converted to a double bed in adjoining seats. Singapore Airlines claims this is the largest double bed in commercial aviation.
## A350 gets upgrades mid-2027, 777-9 delayed
New premium cabins will debut on Airbus A350 long-haul and ultra-long-range planes in mid-2027. They will also debut on the 777-9 when it arrives.
## Boeing 777-9 delays forced A350 upgrades
Singapore Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Lee Lik Hsin said the decision to bring products to the A350 was due to delays with the 777-9, originally slated for 2021.
## Starlink coming to most aircraft in 2027
Singapore Airlines will introduce Starlink on almost all Airbus aircraft except the A350 medium-haul variant, starting from the first quarter of 2027.
## Lounge renovations and ground service upgrades
Singapore Airlines is also investing S$130 million to renovate Silverkris lounges and provide end-to-end service at Singapore Changi Airport for Suites and First Class passengers.
## Key takeaway

Singapore Airlines is investing over two billion Singapore dollars in new premium cabin seats, screens and amenities for its long-haul aircraft, debuting mid-2027.