SIA’s $1.1 billion new cabins
SINGAPORE Airlines is spending an average of more than A$50 million per aircraft on the rollout of new cabin product across its 19-strong Airbus A380 fleet, with the massive project costing over $1.1 billion.
The new cabins ( TD breaking news yesterday) are claimed to “redefine premium air travel,” offering more space and privacy in all classes - and will breathe new life into SQ’s A380 flagship offering which has now been flying for over a decade.
The first five A380s operated by the carrier in 2007 are being returned, but will be replaced by five brand new aircraft starting from late next month, when the first with the new product will kick off operations between Singapore and Sydney.
Speaking at the official unveiling in Singapore yesterday, SIA ceo Goh Choon Phong said the huge project demonstrated the airline’s “confidence in the future of premium full-service air travel”.
He said Singapore Airlines was determined to continually invest in its products and services as part of its “long-term approach to ensure we retain our leadership position”.
The new cabins feature the latest in technology and also reflect changing travel patterns - most notably with just six large first class Suites fitted to each A380 - half the number per aircraft in the current layout.
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