Singapore Airlines reveals world's BIGGEST double bed in the sky as part of £1.2 billion cabin makeover - and it's larger than most beds in British homes

Published: 05:25 EDT, 6 November 2026 | Updated: 05:27 EDT, 6 November 2026 Singapore Airlines has unveiled a first-class double bed so large it is slightly bigger than a standard UK king-size mattress – and it is all part of a £1.2billion makeover of its cabins.Measuring an impressive 80in (203cm) by 60in (152cm), the bed is designed to accommodate two passengers travelling together, making it one of the most eye-catching features of the airline’s new first-class offering.The carrier describes it as the ‘largest double bed in commercial aviation’. It is marginally bigger than the UK’s most popular king-size mattress, according to Which?, which measures 200cm by 150cm.The new interiors, unveiled on Friday, cover all four travel classes and form the biggest and most comprehensive overhaul in the airline’s history. Passengers will have to wait until the second half of 2027 to experience them, however, when the new cabins are due to enter service.Business class is also getting an upgrade, with sliding privacy doors making their debut on the airline, alongside fully flat beds. Singapore Airlines has launched the largest double bed in the skies Singapore Airlines often wins awards for being the 'world's best airline' The bed will be made using a mattress topper from luxury German bedding company Padaries.Elsewhere, other updates from the airline are upgrading the experience.The next-generation KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system will offer a more immersive, cinematic and tailored entertainment experience. Highlights include 4K high-resolution touchscreens, OLED displays on selected aircraft, spatial audio, Bluetooth pairing for personal headphones and more than 2,500 entertainment options.High-speed internet connectivity on Starlink-enabled aircraft will allow customers to stream content, stay in touch with family and friends, and work using their personal devices while on board.Plus, more than 100 new and refreshed dishes have been introduced across all cabin classes on Singapore Airlines.Highlights from the menu include the Fusion Harmony Rojak, a popular salad in Singapore, with crisp Sakura dried shrimp and Japanese cucumber.Meanwhile, in some classes you will also be able to order a prawn cocktail dish, or poached Maine lobster with champagne sauce. The bed, larger than the UK average, measures 80in (203cm) by 60in (152cm) In economy class, you can expect Cheng Tng jelly, tandoor roasted paneer with velvet gravy and roasted chicken breast with black pepper sauce.In suites, first class and business class, meals will be served on new custom-designed serviceware, created in collaboration with Christofle, the French luxury tableware maison.On the ground, the airline has refreshed its SilverKris lounges around the world, including those at its main hub at Singapore Changi Airport.New personalised ground services at Changi Airport for Suites and First Class customers include priority immigration and security clearance, and a dedicated concierge service that offers meet-and-greet assistance and buggy transfers.