SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has joined a growing number of airlines in offering a premium economy experience as it opens bookings for this cabin class on Singapore-Sydney flights.
The product will be first introduced on select SIA flights from Singapore to Sydney beginning on Singapore’s National Day, August 9.
Seats in the new cabin class range from 18.5 to 19.5 inches, with an eight-inch recline, and come with a full-leather finishing, a calf-rest and foot-bar. Amenities such as the headrest cover, cushion and blanket will also be colour coordinated for each seat.
In-flight entertainment comes in the form of 13.3-inch full HD monitors and noise-cancelling headphones for a better experience. Each passenger will also have an individual in-seat power supply, two USB ports, personal in-seat reading light, cocktail table and additional stowage space.
Premium Economy passengers can choose from three meal choices and select from the Premium Economy Book the Cook service that offers popular dishes. Besides SIA’s selection of wines, passengers can opt for champagne throughout the flight.
The new cabin class also gives passengers up to 35kg in baggage allowance and KrisFlyer members are entitled to 10 per cent more miles.
Premium Economy seats will gradually be made available from end-2015 to early 2016 on flights to other destinations including Beijing, Delhi, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London, Mumbai, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Zurich, the airline said in a statement.
SIA has injected an estimated US$80 million into upgrading 19 Airbus A380s, 19 Boeing 777-300ERS and the first 20 A350s for a start.
For updated flight schedules and fare details of SIA’s Premium Economy cabin, visitwww.singaporeair.com or www.SIApremiumeconomy.com.
