Inside Singapore Airlines’ new Airbus A380 luxury suites
All-new cabins will be installed on the airline’s fleet of Airbus A380 Superjumbos
Singapore Airlines is the A380’s launch customer and the aircraft’s second largest operator. After a decade in the airline’s inventory, the double-decker fleet is getting an all-new look.
“The significant investment that we are making with the introduction of new cabin products demonstrates our commitment to continued investment in products and services, our long-term approach to ensure we retain our leadership position, and our confidence in the future of premium full-service air travel,” Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong said.
“The new cabin products are the culmination of four years of work, involving extensive customer research and close partnerships with our designers and suppliers.”
The design, development and installation of the new interior on the 19 A380s will cost the airline roughly US$850 million.
In total, the new interior will feature 471 seats split into four cabins; six first-class suites and 78 business class seats on the upper deck, along with 44 premium economy seats and 343 economy seats on the main deck.
Here’s a closer look at the new Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 interior:
At the front of the top deck are six new first-class suites. Each private suite features a bed and a Poltrona Frau upholstered leather reclining swivel chair. When not in use, the bed can actually be stowed or converted to a sitting location.
Some of the suites can be linked. This way, couples travelling together can share the space.