Comfort, comfort, comfort all around Australia. Singapore Airlines’ entire fleet operating to & from Australia will be equipped with Premium Economy seats AND lie-flat Business Class from 1 November 2019.
Singapore Airlines made the announcement this week, saying Australia-wide premium seating will be available when the A350-900 moves onto the Melbourne-Singapore route.
In a statement, the carrier said the Melbourne route is the last Down Under to not offer Business Class and Premium Economy, which will change when the A350-900 operates on all 36 weekly flights to and from Victoria’s capital.
Singapore Airlines’ Philip Goh said the carrier is excited to be able to offer a “level of product consistency” on all 141 weekly flights around Australia.
“[We} will deliver customers improved product consistency, greater comfort, and the enjoyment of the latest cabin products complimented by our famous service.”
Philip Goh, Singapore Airlines Regional Vice President Southwest Pacific
The carrier’s A350-900 features 42 Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 layout providing each customer with direct aisle access. Each seat converts into a 78-inch fully-flat bed with cushioned headboard for greater sleeping comfort.
Business Class also has stowage designed to include a side console located above the armrest, which allows laptop storage in both seat and bed mode.
The aircraft also has 24 Premium Economy seats in a 2-4-2 layout providing extra comfort, choices, and privileges for passengers. It comes with priority handling and boarding, followed by a seat that includes a calf-rest and footrest for extra comfort. The seat reclines up to eight inches with a 38-inch seat pitch.
And finally, there are 187 seats in Economy Class laid out in a 3-3-3 layout. Each seat comes with a backrest cushion, 4-way adjustable sculpture headrest and an 11.1-inch wide touch-screen personal monitor.
Click here to read more about the airline’s A350-900 aircraft.