Singapore Airlines Unveils Major Business Class Upgrade: Sliding Doors Coming to A350 and 777X Fleet
Singapore Airlines to Enhance Business Class with Sliding Doors
Singapore Airlines has announced plans to upgrade its business class cabins with sliding doors, a move set to enhance privacy and competitiveness in the luxury air travel market. The airline will retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes with the new feature, which will also be included in future Boeing 777X aircraft.
The decision comes as the trend for door-equipped cabins grows among major airlines. Singapore Airlines aims to align its offerings with top competitors like Qatar Airways and All Nippon Airways, which already provide this amenity.
Lee Lik Hsin, Executive Vice President Commercial at Singapore Airlines, stated, “We have observed evolving customer preferences, and this upgrade reflects our commitment to meeting those expectations.”
The first retrofitted plane is expected to enter service in 2026. While specific details of the new design remain undisclosed, renderings suggest a hotel-like suite similar to those offered by All Nippon Airways and British Airways.
Industry experts anticipate that Singapore Airlines will retain its popular amenities, such as wide seats and high-quality dining options while adding privacy-enhancing doors.
This upgrade is seen as a strategic move to attract high-end travelers and regain a competitive edge in the luxury market. Singapore Airlines recently lost its title of “world’s best business class” to Qatar Airways, adding urgency to the enhancement.
The airline industry has seen a shift towards more private, pod-like suites in recent years. Other carriers, including Air India, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, and Korean Air, have also adopted or announced plans for similar door-equipped business-class cabins.
As airlines continue to innovate in the premium travel sector, passengers can expect increasingly personalized and private in-flight experiences. Singapore Airlines’ upcoming upgrade marks another step in this evolving landscape of luxury air travel.
