Singapore Airlines ensures that flying first class is not just a means of transportation: it is a destination in itself, with images of a luxury “suite” driving social media users crazy.
A video shared by a passenger shows a spacious cabin complete with a double bed, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, reclining leather chair and complimentary teddy bears, leaving travelers in awe and weary of their wallets.
On paper, Singapore Airlines’ first class ‘Suites’ cabin on its Airbus A380 is the best in the world for an airliner.
In 2023, Singapore Airlines was named the world’s best airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, the ‘Oscars of aviation’, and took home the ‘World’s Best First Class’ award.
Among its fleet, the Airbus A380 is a symbol of extravagance, but living like royalty means you have to spend like royalty, as a ‘Suites’ seat on this airborne palace can cost up to $30,000 per flight.
A video shared on social media by a Singapore Airlines passenger shows a first-class cabin complete with a double bed, leaving travelers amazed and weary.
Among the Singapore Airlines fleet, the Airbus A380 is a symbol of extravagance, but a ‘Suites’ seat on this airborne palace can cost up to $30,000 per flight (file image)
uploading a video Taking to Instagram in April, travel blogger Ale Zakarian, known as @ale.zakarian on the social media app, captured some of the finer details of his luxury cabin while returning from a trip to Thailand.
The content creator, who hails from Argentina, captioned his post with: ‘Singapore Airlines first class, the largest suites in the world! Impressive room size!’
When an assigned flight attendant takes Ale to his ‘Suite’, he records the moment he enters his spacious cabin and is greeted by a sight of a double bed fitted with white sheets and two pillows.
Two complimentary teddy bears sit on the bed, while two reclining leather seats sit on either side, along with a narrow desk against the wall.
In the ensuite bathroom, a pink LED string light sets the mood, while a Hollywood vanity mirror hangs over the sink and an assortment of toiletries sit on a shelf.
A leather stool sits beneath a mini desk in the bathroom, complete with two additional mirrors, offering the passenger a bright and spacious area for makeup or skin care, as well as hair care.
Meanwhile, a toilet is located in its own space at the back of the bathroom and faces another brightly lit mirror and a shelf containing decorative plants.
Returning to the ‘Suite’ lounge, Ale captures an impressively large flat screen TV hanging over the foot of the bed, as well as the delicious hot food and fruit and cheese plates included in your meal.
In the ensuite bathroom, a pink LED string light sets the mood, while a Hollywood vanity mirror hangs over the sink and an assortment of toiletries are placed on a shelf.
Meanwhile, a toilet is located in its own space at the back of the bathroom, and faces another brightly lit mirror and a shelf containing decorative plants.
Ale captures an impressively large flat-screen TV hanging above the tail of the double bed.
More than 10,000 comments poured in from humble travelers expressing their thoughts on the “indulgent” cabin, many of whom took issue with the extravagance on display, while others criticized the staggering cost of the experience.
One person wrote: “That would be amazing to experience,” while another said: “I feel exceptionally poor watching it.”
Some social media users mocked the cabin’s large size: one person wrote: “Bigger than some people’s studio in London,” while another Londoner agreed, commenting: “Better than my flat in London.” .
A third individual joked: “Is this also available with a balcony?” while a fourth person commented: “I’ve stayed in smaller hotel rooms than this.”
However, several people shared their displeasure at the exorbitant cost of a flight that arrives “practically at the same time” as lower-priced ones.
On paper, Singapore Airlines’ first class ‘Suites’ cabin on its Airbus A380 is the best in the world for a passenger aircraft (file image)
More than 10,000 comments poured in from humble travelers expressing their thoughts on the “indulgent” cabin.
One person wrote: “Ryan air gets you there… anyway, shit,” while another said: “And we all got there around the same time… I’d rather feed an entire village in Cambodia than be alone “. be forgiving.”
Meanwhile, another unenthusiastic individual complained about the passengers’ lack of experience in space economics, writing: “And here we are in economy class praying we don’t get a blood clot in our legs and the rich people are stretched out like a starfish”.
In October 2023, Japan Airlines introduced its new premium cabins, where first-class passengers will also be able to enjoy a double bed in their “exclusive” suite in the sky.
Japan Airlines (JAL), which was voted the world’s fifth best airline at the 2023 ‘Aviation Oscars’, says the interior of the A350-1000 has been designed “to immerse customers in the elegance of aesthetics.” Japanese and surround them in tranquility, providing a serene atmosphere that summarizes the beauty of Japan.
It says the new first and business class cabins are “spacious but totally private environments.”