Singapore Airlines plans more room for premium seats, including largest double-bed in sky

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Singapore Airlines Ltd. plans to spend more than S$2 billion ($1.6 billion) renovating its long haul aircraft, including putting in sofas in first cla...

One of the first-class suites will feature a two-seat sofa that converts into the largest double bed in sky. Pictures: Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines Ltd. plans to spend more than S$2 billion ($1.6 billion) renovating its long-haul aircraft, including putting in sofas in first class, as the company bets flyers will continue to splurge on air travel despite high ticket prices.

The overhaul will result in the carrier carving out more space for the refurbished premium cabins, which will debut next year, the company said Friday. One of the first-class suites will feature a two-seat sofa that converts into the largest double bed in sky, while business-class seats will have greater privacy, thanks to help from BMW AG’s design unit.

Singapore Air joins British Airways and Australia’s Qantas Airways Ltd. in setting aside more space for premium seats at the expense of the cheaper ones in the…

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