Singapore Airlines unveils $1.6bn cabin revamp with giant double bed

Transportation Singapore Airlines unveils $1.6bn cabin revamp with giant double bed Carrier upgrades premium offering as it competes with Middle Eastern rivals First class will be available on both the 777-9 and A350-900 aircraft used for ultralong-haul nonstop flights to the U.S., including New York. (Singapore Airlines) MAYUKO TANI November 9, 2026 01:43 JST SINGAPORE -- Singapore Airlines said Friday it will spend more than 2 billion Singapore dollars ($1.6 billion) to overhaul cabins on its long-haul aircraft, seeking to capture premium demand and compete with Middle Eastern rivals known for luxurious onboard offerings. Read Next Transportation China's slumping state airlines pin hopes on overseas demand like exporters International relations Taiwan airlines continue flights over Russia, rattling Europeans Transportation Sydney's new international airport opens to passengers Transportation Japan's ANA Holdings to buy regional airlines to enhance domestic flights Travel & Leisure Japan's Zipair launches Kuala Lumpur flight as first Malaysia route Aerospace & Defense Industries Boeing set to start 737 Max deliveries to ANA after on-site inspections Latest on Transportation Transportation Grab rival Tada joins Singapore's self-driving minibus project Transportation China's slumping state airlines pin hopes on overseas demand like exporters Transportation Toyota and Waymo to roll out driverless robotaxis in Japan in 2027 Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.