Singapore Airlines' new first-class cabin on the Airbus A380
will enter service in December on the first of five new A380 aircraft entering the fleet. Retrofit work will also take place on 14 existing aircraft.
The new first class on the aircraft's upper deck will have
six suites, each with a sliding door. Each suite is furnished with a separate
full-flat bed with adjustable recline and a plush leather chair.
First-class suites measure 50 square feet and come with their own recliners and single beds.
The leather seats are upholstered by Poltrona Frau and are adjustable
using an electronic control side panel.
For couples traveling together, the beds in the first two suites
of each aisle can be converted to form a double bed. When not in use, the bed
can be stowed completely, creating even more personal space within each suite.
Each suite also has a 32-inch full HD monitor that can
swivel for the different viewing angles in seat and bed modes, a full-sized
personal wardrobe, a handbag stowage compartment, amenity box lined with soft
leather and a wall with mood lighting.
Also on the A380 upper deck are 78 seats in business class,
also upholstered by Poltrona Frau. Seats in the new business class cabin are
arranged in a forward-facing, four-abreast (1-2-1) configuration that offers
all customers direct access to the aisle.
Two luxurious lavatories will be reserved for the six first-class suites.
A larger back shell on every seat creates a cocoon-like feel
for more privacy. The center divider can be fully lowered to form double beds,
making the two center seats ideal for customers traveling together.
The research, design, development and installation of new
products on 19 Singapore Airlines A380s represents an investment of about $850
million.