Singapore Airlines Business Class: What you need to know

Singapore Airlines Business Class is widely regarded as one of the world's best business class products in the sky. With top-notch service, chef-prepared meals, and spacious, comfortable seating, our reputation is well-deserved.

Let's take a closer look at Singapore Airlines Business Class and decide if it's worth splurging on miles or paying cash to book.

Singapore Airlines business class seats

Singapore Airlines business class seats vary depending on the type of aircraft. However, on all long-haul international and regional flights, we offer spacious lie-flat seats with aisle access.

You can also find lie-flat seats in business class on some of Singapore Airlines' short-haul aircraft.

The Boeing 737-800 is the only Singapore Airlines aircraft that does not have lie-flat seats. On these aircraft, business class passengers have access to standard recliners commonly found in domestic first class in the United States.

Singapore Airlines uses wide leather-back seats on its long-haul Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

These giant throne-like seats were designed with comfort and privacy in mind, and are certainly appreciated on the world's longest flight.

The seats are arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, with one seat on each side of the aisle and two seats in the middle. However, the middle seats are separated by a large console. Therefore, it is not suitable for couples who want to travel side by side.

Some passengers don't mind these seats for several reasons. First, each seat faces forward, but the footwells are offset to the side. This means that you need to sleep diagonally.

If you don't want to sleep diagonally, book a seat towards the front of the cabin. These seats have more room and forward-facing legroom.

Also, this seat does not recline to become a bed. Instead, fold down the backrest to create a bed.

This seat movement is not something that passengers can easily do on their own. Therefore, you will need to ask the flight attendant to help you move your seat before you go to bed.

The business class cabin of Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380 occupies most of the upper floor. Columns are also arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration.

However, if a couple is traveling together, middle seats are much better. Not only are the seats next to each other, but they recline to form a double bed in the sky.

Singapore Airlines uses different lie-flat seats on its Boeing 787-10 and regional Airbus A350 aircraft.

Similar to long-haul aircraft, the cabins are arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration. However, the middle seats alternate between sitting together in the middle for companions and separating for privacy. The middle seats have large partitions that can be raised for privacy.

Singapore Airlines offers lie-flat business class seats on short-haul routes using the Boeing 737 MAX, which the airline refers to as the “Boeing 737-8.”

Seats alternate between 1 and 2 seats per row. The second row offers seating for one person, while the odd rows offer paired seats for two, perfect for couples.

These lie-flat seats are available on flights as short as 2-3 hours to Indonesia, Thailand and Myanmar, and on flights as long as 6+ hours to South Korea and Australia.

Eating and drinking in Singapore Airlines business class

No matter which cabin you board, Singapore Airlines aims to impress with its in-flight meals.

Singapore Airlines offers hot meals even on economy flights that last less than two hours. So Singapore's business class meals are sure to be even more impressive.

Even on short-haul flights, Singapore Airlines serves kaiseki meals in authentic ceramics with metal cutlery and glassware.

One of the best features of Singapore Airlines business class is that it requires advance planning. Singapore Airlines business class passengers can enjoy 'Book the Cook' on all flights longer than 1.5 hours.

With Book the Cook, eligible passengers can choose from a much larger menu of meals than they would find onboard, including laksa and Singapore Airlines' signature Lobster Thermidor.

To book a Cook, you must pre-order your meal through Singapore Airlines' Manage Reservations. This can be done from 15 days to 24 hours before departure, but there is an even earlier deadline for Newark and Oakland flights.

You can also view the in-flight menu for your flight up to eight days before departure.

Singapore Airlines Business Class Amenities and Other Benefits

In addition to spacious, comfortable seats and delicious food, Singapore Airlines Business Class offers additional amenities and benefits to make your journey smoother.

There may be only one pillow available at your seat when you board. But this isn't the only bedding you'll receive as a business class passenger on Singapore Airlines.

When you're ready to sleep, Singapore Airlines crew members will prepare your bed by adding pillows, mattress pads, and duvets to create a comfortable bed.

In January 2023, Singapore Airlines expanded its free Wi-Fi service. A business class passenger now not only gets his 100 MB data allotment on Singapore Airlines flights, but also enjoys unlimited free Wi-Fi.

Connect to the KrisWorld Wi-Fi signal and browse to: www.singaporeair-krisworld.comSelect 'Free Access' and enter your details such as seat number and name.

Singapore Airlines resisted offering amenity kits for years, but finally relented and started offering business class amenity kits in 2020. However, knowledge is required for passengers to obtain an amenity kit. That's because Singapore Airlines business class passengers are only provided with an amenity kit upon request on flights longer than six hours.

Singapore Airlines' business class bathrooms are stocked with a variety of amenities, including dental kits, razors, combs, and lotions.

• Additional checked baggage allowance. Singapore Airlines business class passengers are given additional checked baggage allowance than economy and premium economy passengers. A business class passenger on flights to and from the United States can check in up to two pieces of hand luggage, each weighing 70 pounds (32 kg).

• Large in-flight entertainment screen. Singapore Airlines business class in-flight screens can be up to 18 inches diagonally, depending on the aircraft.

• noise canceling headphones. Singapore Airlines business class passengers can enjoy a wide range of in-flight entertainment options using the provided noise-cancelling headphones.

Singapore Airlines business class review

Singapore Airlines is known for offering one of the best business class products in the world. Singapore Airlines offers lie-flat business class seats with direct aisle access on most flights.

Singapore Airlines business class passengers can pre-order delicious meals through Book the Cook, even on short flights. Singapore Airlines' renowned in-flight service enhances your great experience.

(Top photo provided by Singapore Airlines)