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First class

There are three variations of the first class cabin. The oldest version is available on selected Boeing 777-200 and all Boeing 777-300 aircraft in the fleet which only feature lie-flat seats and has a small PTV. These first class seats have a configuration of 2-2-2 and are used mainly on regional flights. On all Boeing 747-400s, the first class product is known as the SkySuite and the seat is upholstered with leather and is trimmed with Burrwood. The seat can be fully reclined and is a lie flat seat. Bed linens and duvets are given on all flights with a pyjama suit designed by Givenchy. In-seat power supply is available on every First Class seat.



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The new first class was unveiled on 17 October 2006 with a 35 inch wide seat, upholstered with leather and a Mahogany wood finishing. The seat has a 23 inch LCD screen for KrisWorld. There is a stowage space with a standard cabin bag stowed in seat as well as a mirror and a drawer. The amenity kit is from Salvatore Ferragamo and a turn down seat service is available on all long haul flights, where the cabin crew will transform the seat into a bed, with bedlinen prepared for the passenger. Passengers pay a higher price for the new first class seats and can only redeem miles for full first class tickets and not for the saver fare.


Business class

Formerly known as the Raffles Class, there are three variations of business class cabin. The business class cabin in all Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft feature an Ultimo Plus seat in a 2-3-2 layout, unlike the new seatings in a 1-2-1 layout. This variation is used mainly on regional flights and was formerly the business class seats used on all aircraft before the Spacebeds were introduced on long haul aircraft in 2002. On all Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A340-500 aircraft, Spacebeds are used on business class. The Spacebed is an angled lie flat Swiss-Italian designed seat with a lowered armerest to provide a wider width allows more room to be given when in a sleeping position as well as a four way adjustable headrest. The seat is 27 inches wide and is 6 foot 6 inch long with a larger space given for sleeping and work. The seat has retractable 10.4 inch PTV and a Dolby headphone surround sound. An amenity kit is given to all business class passengers with eyeshades given on medium to long haul flights. In-seat laptop power supply is available on all seats with personal stowage space in every seat. The new business class seats currently available only on Boeing 777-300ER flights.


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Passengers have to pay a higher price for the new business class seats and KrisFlyer members redeeming miles can only redeem for the full ticket and not saver tickets. The seats are in a 1-2-1 configuration and features a fully lie flat bed with a seat width of 30 inches. The airline claims to have the largest full flat bed in business class, although Virgin Atlantic, an airline which SIA owns 49% of it, makes the same claim as well. A quilt, pillows and bed linen is given to passengers onboard the flight. A 15.4" LCD screen is available on every seat with a 700 music CD collection. Two USB ports are provided at every seat together with a laptop power supply. The seat is made of leather as opposed to the old seats which were made of fabric. A height adjustable table, a mirror, a coat hook and a stowage space under the seat is provided in the seat as well.


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Executive Economy Class

Executive Economy is only offered on Airbus A340-500 aircraft and replaces the standard economy class cabins. This seats are available only on non-stop flights to Newark and Los Angeles and on selected flights to Jakarta. The seat has a seat pitch of 37 inches and a width of 20 inches as well as a 150 degree seat recline. Like standard economy class seats, adjustable headrests and footrests is available on every seat. There is a 9 inch screen for inflight entertainment and in-seat power supply at selected seats. A minibar is located at the back of the aircraft where light snacks and drinks are offered during the flight.


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Economy Class
All economy class seats have PTVs on every seat offering KrisWorld, the airline's inflight entertainment system. All seats have footrests, an adjustable headrest, side-flap "ears" with a reclining seat to a certain angle. Bassinets are available in the front section in the cabin. Economy class passengers receive a pair of socks and a dental kit on all night flights and long haul flights. The new Economy class seats on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft have a 19 inch wide seat as well as more knee room and legroom with an improved adjustable headrest. The new seats offers a personal reading light, a coat hook, a spectacle compartment, mirror, and an inflight handset. In-seat laptop supply is provided on every seat and a 10.6 inch PTV for inflight entertainment is offered.



In-flight entertainment

Singapore Airlines announced that Panasonic Avionics Corporation has been selected to create the new KrisWorld, Singapore Airlines' IFE system, using the new ex2 system.


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Large widescreen LCD TV with 1280 X 768 resolution
A range of Movies, TV, music, games, and interactive programs
Built-in office software, based on Sun Microsystems StarOffice Productivity Suite for use with USB Port
In-seat AC power port


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