The world’s longest nonstop commercial flights are getting a major upgrade. Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently announced a multi-year program worth S$1.1 billion (about $821 million) to install new long-haul cabin furnishings on 41 of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, CNN reports. Is of. The ultra-long-range A350ULR, which operates on marathon routes such as nonstop flights from Singapore to New York, will also get four exclusive first class seats. It has only business class and premium economy cabins.
In a statement, SIA said the new A350-900 first and business-class products are “designed from the ground up, with a spacious layout and ergonomic elements that meet the needs of every customer.”
SIA CEO Goh Choon Fong said that over the past six years, the airline has engaged customers and stakeholders to help design its next generation long-haul cabin products, “reflecting their evolving preferences and expectations in the finest detail.” “Looking till.”
“The new First Class and Business Class seat designs will incorporate thoughtful elements that push the boundaries of comfort, luxury and modernity, allowing our customers to relax or work seamlessly onboard,” he said. “Premium Economy Class and Economy Class customers can also expect refreshed cabin interiors that will enhance their travel experience,” he said.
The first retrofitted A350-900ULR is expected to enter service in the first quarter of 2027, while the first refitted A350-900 long-haul aircraft are expected to enter service in the second quarter of 2026. According to the airline, its next Boeing 777-9 aircraft will also have modified seat designs.
ULR in A350-900ULR stands for ultra-long-range flight. These seven aircraft fly from the United States. They take an average of 18 to 19 hours, and cover a distance of more than 9,500 miles between Singapore’s Changi Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
For now, travelers who want to take advantage of SIA’s most luxurious offers can reserve a private “suite” on one of its Airbus A380s or a first-class seat on one of its Boeing 777 aircraft.
