Singapore Airlines will spend 1.1 billion Singapore dollars ($834.66 million) to upgrade all classes on its 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range planes by the end of 2030, the airline said on Monday.

Singapore Airlines is planning to add a four-seat first class to the Airbus aircraft it uses for its longest routes, a bet to attract high-spending travelers to flights that can top 17 hours.

Facing further delays in the arrival of its next-gen Boeing 777-9 fleet, Singapore Airlines will now launch the 777X first and business class suites on its A350s in a sweeping SGD$1.1bn upgrade program.

Singapore Airlines Ltd. is introducing first class on its ultra-long haul flights for the first time as part of a sweeping S$1.1 billion ($835 million) upgrade to its cabin products.

Singapore Airlines will spend 1.1 billion Singapore dollars ($834.66 million) to upgrade all classes on its 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range planes by the end of 2030, the airline said on Monday.

Singapore Airlines pledge to 'push the boundaries of comfort, luxury and modernity', comes as other airlines also up their premium game Singapore Airlines Ltd. is introducing first class on its ultra-long-haul flights for the first time as part of a sweeping S$1.