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The Singapore Airlines Experience

20-Mar-2025

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Where luxury meets the sky, Singapore Airlines, recently awarded ‘World’s Best Airline Crew 2024’ by Skytrax, combines World Class service and hospitality with unparalleled comfort across a range of cabins. From the UK, Singapore Airlines operates four-times daily flights from Heathrow, five-times weekly services between Manchester and Singapore and as of 1 April 2025, will operate daily from Gatwick. Whether choosing between spacious and comfortable Economy, exclusive and elevated Premium Economy, uninterrupted luxury in Business or the personal sanctuary of Suites/First Class, each cabin promises a unique and indulgent experience.

Economy Class - More Space, More Choice

Designed with more room and a range of options, Singapore Airlines economy class is a world of luxury. Be pleasantly surprised in the standard Economy Class or upgrade with options providing extra luxuries and priorities.

Across all aircrafts, comfort comes as standard and as a priority. The consciously designed spacious Economy seats provide ample legroom and adjustable headrests, so whether you’re upright or reclined, experience greater comfort as you reach your destination. Stretch out even further and upgrade to an Extra Legroom Seat or for those looking for a swift exit, a Forward Zone Seat ensures you’re among the first in Economy Class to disembark.

As you sit back and relax in elevated comfort, your HD touchscreen monitor, available on nearly all Economy flights, boasts an impressive selection of 1,800 entertainment options from movies, television programmes, games and apps, courtesy of the KrisWorld entertainment system. While Singapore Airlines Boeing 737-800 NG might not have an in-seat monitor, the ability to connect a personal device to the KrisWorld network provides the same selection of incredible entertainment. Don’t worry about your devise losing charge either with power sockets in your chair meaning you’re always charged and raring to go.

Standards remain impossibly high when it comes time to dine. Short haul passengers aren’t left out with a regional menu featuring over 40 created dishes, all served on sustainably designed tableware, while those heading long haul can delight in a range of cuisines all served on specially designed Singapore Airlines branded tableware. With in-flight food, beverage and snack offerings available up to eight days before your flight, you can get excited about this meal way in advance.

Premium Economy Class - Exclusive Elevation

An exclusive, spacious 2-4-2 cabin where comfort and convenience are of the highest priority, an upgrade to Premium Economy is the chance to unwind with extra room and elevated dining.

You’ll discover extra room to stretch in this cabin with a calf rest and footrest built right into your 19.5-inch-wide leather seat. As you recline, enjoy 38 inches of legroom with your feet up and find the best position to catch up on sleep. Within easy reach and built for your convenience, your seat comes with two USB ports, a fully adjustable reading light and the power supply needed to charge your personal devices and with dedicated stowage areas, relax knowing everything you need is right next to you.

Your in-flight meal is comprised of main course, seasonal appetiser, wines and a selection of drinks. Take a sneak peek at the menu eight days before you fly or peruse the expanded Book the Cook menu to reserve a specialty main course 24 hours before you fly. If you have room between delicious meals, an assortment of snacks, Champagne, wines and a selection of drinks are on offer. As you indulge, browse the entertainment on your video touchscreen handset or on the 13.3-inch HD touchscreen, complete with noise-cancelling headphones.

On top of an already luxurious cabin, Premium Economy offers extra touches to make your journey extra special. Enjoy priority treatment, from check in, boarding and baggage handling and take away the stress of your typical airport experience. Those travelling longer than seven hours can use the extra time on-board to explore the exclusive self-care amenities. The stylish pouch, made of eco-friendly materials, contains roomy slippers, lightproof eyeshades and a hydrating lip balm for a refreshing flight.

Business Class - Uninterruped Luxury

Privacy comes at standard on Singapore Airlines Business Class, where more space to relax, sleep and work mean you are ready to take on anything as soon as you land.

Available on all aircrafts bar one, each Business Class seat offers the chance of uninterrupted sleep on your fully flat bed. While each differs in materials, rest assured that your seat is stitched in the finest materials, whether it be full grain or handcrafted Scottish leather. Each ergonomically designed seat, that are up to 28” wide, comes with supporting features and cushioned headboards, ensuring a great night sleep, no matter the flight. While the format varies, each seat has easy access to the aisle, whether you’re flying together with two seats in the centre or flying on your own with incredible views as your companion.

A world class meal is standard throughout Business Class, no matter where you are flying or how long. Whether you savour a nutritious multicourse meal or reserve a speciality main course from the Book the Cook menu, know your meal will arrive on fine porcelain, uplifting your dining experience even further. Pair your delicious meal with champagne and wines from the finest vineyards around the world and completely relax.

While you unwind with your meal or complimentary snack, feel the masses of space with ample storage for your essentials, your carry on and even spaces designed so your laptop is in easy reach. If you’re travelling for work, it’s business as usual as your space becomes a lavish office or if you’re heading for a holiday, sit back as time flies by on your entertainment system. For a completely personal entertainment experience, become a KrisFlyer member for recommendations just for you and even pick up where you left off on your return flight home.

Suites/First Class - A Personal Sanctuary

Designed as your personal sanctuary in the sky, a flight on Singapore Airlines Suites/First Class is the chance to work, dine or simply relax. Whether travelling First Class on the Boeing 777 or retreating to the Suite Class onboard the Airbus A380, expect the utmost comfort, thoughtful touches and exclusive amenities for an elevated journey.

Board the Boeing 777 and arrive at your completely private First Class space. Designed specifically for comfort with sculpted headrest and plush cushions, melt into your seat as extended curved partitions add an extra level of privacy. With your extra wide seat hand-stitched in the finest luxurious leathers, even down to the footrest, sink into the diamond stiches as you get comfortable in any position. You control the lighting here with everything from intense lights to work to cool reading lights or dim them to enjoy the KrisWorld entertainment system.

Travel on the Airbus A380 and revel in one of the most luxurious Suites Class in the sky. Completely secluded from the rest of the cabin, shut your sliding doors, close the window blinds with a tap of a button and create your completely private space. In your suite, you’ll find a richly upholstered, full grain leather seat which reclines and swivel freely, a luxurious single bed separate from your seat for the easy transition between working and fine dining to relaxing and sleeping and a private 32” HD touchscreen monitor paired with Bang & Olufsen noise-cancelling headphones.

The luxuries continue outside your suite. The private cabin is draped in hand-tufted carpets, the compartments are ultra-leather padded and the ensuite wardrobe is spacious enough to store your cabin luggage, keeping your suite spacious and serene. Those wanting to freshen up before landing can head to the spacious lavatories where a sit down vanity counter comes with a luxurious range of toiletries.

Singapore Airlines redefines the travel experience with a commitment to luxury, comfort and exceptional service across all classes. Embark on your next adventure with Singapore Airlines to discover the true meaning of luxurious travel.