Singapore Airlines Unveils New Seats on B737-8

Singapore Airlines has revealed the cabin products to be installed on its single-aisle B737-8 fleet. It was confirmed a couple of years back that the airline had chosen the Thompson Vantage seat for its Business Class on the B737-8. With this announcement, Singapore Airlines is well on the way to having lie-flat seats in Business Class, even on its shortest routes.

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There will be a total of 10 seats in Business Class, arranged in a 2-2/1-1 configuration in alternating rows.

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Rows 11 and 14 are great for couples, while row 12 features the ‘throne’ seats, which is great for solo travellers.

Note that unlike the other medium- and long-haul Business Class seats onboard the wide-body fleet, not all passengers will have direct aisle access on the B737-8. Those seated in 11A/K and 14A/K might just have to cross over their seat partner to move into the aisle.

That being said, this is still a major upgrade from the current seats installed in Business Class. The new seats measure up to 22 inches in width, and reclines directly into a comfortable lie-flat bed 76 inches long. This is a culmination of a S$230 million investment, with the aim of providing passengers with a more consistent Business Class experience across the entire fleet.

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Economy Class passengers onboard the B737-8 will also receive a major upgrade. Singapore Airlines will be installing its long-haul Economy Class product, offering inflight entertainment in every seat.

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Overall, the cabin upgrade onboard the B737-8 is a great move by Singapore Airlines to ensure that all passengers can travel in comfort, even on its short- and medium-haul routes. While the exact routes have yet to be formally announced, we should be hearing more from the airline on its roll out plans in the coming weeks.

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