Singapore Airlines Johannesburg flights to get new cabins

Singapore Airlines to retrofit cabins

South Africans flying with Singapore Airlines from Johannesburg will soon be able to enjoy brand new retrofitted cabins.

As reported by Travel News, Singapore Airlines is investing around R19,2 billion in a multi-year programme to upgrade its A350-900 long-haul aircraft and its ultra-long-range aircraft.

This will also include the aircraft used on its Johannesburg route.

All classes to receive upgrades

Among the aircraft having their cabins upgraded are all seven of Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range) twinjets, which fly between Singapore and New York, Newark and Los Angeles

Travel Weekly reported that the first-class cabin will have four suites, with Singapore Airlines saying that it would “deliver an unparalleled in-flight experience.”

The airline will also retrofit all 41 planes with new business-class suites, which will offer enhanced levels of privacy, comfort and convenience. 

As for economy, Singapore Airlines will also refresh premium economy cabins on all planes and economy cabins where they exist.

The first upgraded A350-900 long-haul aircraft is expected to enter service in the second quarter of 2026, while the first A350-900ULR will hit the skies in the first quarter of 2027.

Munich to Cape Town flights see new onboard upgrades

In similar news, Lufthansa recently unveiled its new Allegris cabins on its non-stop flights between Munich and Cape Town.

As reported by Travel News, the Allegris cabins will offer economy, premium economy, business and first class passengers new comfort and luxury.

The new cabins will feature in economy, premium economy as well as business-class.

Economy class passengers can enjoy additional seats with more leg-room, tablet-holders and USB ports.

Lufthansa Premium economy guests will also have more space as well as a fold-out leg rest. Adjusting the seat will not affect passengers in the row behind.

Business class passengers can take advantage of a suite with sliding doors for privacy in the new cabins. These suites also come equipped with a wardrobe and personal minibar. Seats, which come in four options: classic, double, extra space seat or a privacy seat, all recline to a fully flat bed of 2,2 metres.