SINGAPORE Airlines has invested around $850 million for the research, design and installation of new cabins for its Airbus A380 fleet.
The new cabins will be fitted to the first of five new A380s on order with Airbus, while retrofit work will begin in late 2018 on the 14 existing A380s. All of these efforts are targeted for completion in 2020.
In a statement, Singapore Airlines said the new cabin offerings will feature more space and privacy across four classes.
There will be 471 seats on the A380, comprised of six Singapore Airlines Suites and 78 Business Class seats on the upper deck, and 44 Premium Economy Class seats and 343 Economy Class seats on the main deck.
“The introduction of our all-new cabin products is intended to ensure we retain our product leadership position. The significant investment in the new product and service offerings demonstrates that we are always listening to our customers, and ensuring that we continue to deliver the world’s best travel experience,” Singapore Airlines Senior Vice-President Product & Services Marvin Tan was quoted as saying in a statement.
Each Suite will have a separate full-flat bed with adjustable recline and plush leather chair, 32-inch full HD monitor, a full-sized personal wardrobe, customized handbag stowage compartment, amenity box lined with soft leather, specially designed carpet and a feature wall with mood lighting.
Singapore Airlines currently use A380 planes for its flights to Auckland, Beijing, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Melbourne, Mumbai, New Delhi, New York, Paris, Shanghai, Sydney, and Zurich.
