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Singapore Airlines delays luxury seat upgrades on supply chain issues

Katharine Gemmell & Danny Lee / Bloomberg
Katharine Gemmell & Danny Lee / Bloomberg • 2 min read
Singapore Airlines delays luxury seat upgrades on supply chain issues
The delay, from the second quarter of this year to the first quarter of 2027, is due to chronic global supply chain constraints and certification issues affecting one of the seat types.
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(May 6): Singapore Airlines Ltd postponed the introduction of upgraded first and business class seats on its Airbus SE A350-900 fleet, setting it back in efforts to keep pace with rivals competing to be the world’s best airline.

The delay, from the second quarter of this year to the first quarter of 2027, is due to chronic global supply chain constraints and certification issues affecting one of the seat types, the company said in an emailed statement on Wednesday.

The first commercial flights with the overhauled interiors, which will affect seats from first class through to economy, remain subject to regulatory approval, but Singapore Airlines plans to unveil the $1.1 billion investment later this year.

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