Singapore Airlines is planning to add a four-seat first class to the Airbus aircraft it uses for its longest routes, a bet to attract high-spending travelers to flights that can top 17 hours.
The carrier will add the new seats to seven Airbus A350-900 URLs, or ultra-long-range aircraft that it uses for lengthy trips, including its longest, between New York and Singapore.
Singapore said the new first- and business-class seats will have new in-flight entertainment but the carrier didn't disclose many details about the new cabins.
Airlines have been investing billions of dollars to revamp their premium cabins to chase travelers willing to shell out for more space on board.
They range from international airlines Singapore Airlines to smaller carriers like JetBlue Airways , whose long-range twin-aisle jets used for trips across the Atlantic feature suites with sliding doors.
Persons:
Goh Choon Phong
Organizations:
Singapore Airlines, Airbus, Airlines, JetBlue Airways
Locations:
New York, Singapore