Singapore Airlines to upgrade KrisWorld entertainment system from 2027, with bigger screens and new features

Passengers can expect content from Apple TV, BBC, CNA, HBO Max, iQIYI and Paramount+, with a new interface and the ability to resume programmes across different flights.

Singapore Airlines' upgraded KrisWorld will offer over 2,500 entertainment options, refreshed monthly, from 2027. (Photo: Singapore Airlines)

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce an upgraded version of its KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system from 2027, featuring more than 2,500 entertainment options, larger high-resolution screens, improved audio and new personalisation features.

The next-generation KrisWorld will be installed on 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range aircraft, which will progressively enter service from 2027, as well as the airline's upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft.

Passengers can expect a selection of Hollywood movies, award-winning international and regional films, full seasons of television shows, music and podcasts. The catalogue will include content from Apple TV, BBC, CNA, HBO Max, iQIYI and Paramount+, with new titles added monthly.

Live television channels BBC News and Sport 24 will also provide news and sports coverage during flights.

The new system will feature 4K touchscreens of up to 32 inches, spatial audio and a wellness planner. (Photo: Singapore Airlines)

BIGGER SCREENS AND IMPROVED AUDIO

The upgraded system will feature 4K high-resolution touchscreens, with screen sizes and features varying according to aircraft and cabin class.

On the upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft, First Class passengers will have 32-inch screens, while Business Class passengers will get 20-inch displays. Premium Economy screens will measure up to 16 inches, while Economy screens will be up to 13 inches.

For the retrofitted Airbus A350-900 long-haul aircraft, Business Class passengers will have 22-inch 4K OLED screens.

Meanwhile, the retrofitted A350-900 ultra-long-range aircraft will feature 32-inch 4K OLED screens in First Class and 22-inch 4K OLED screens in Business Class.

All cabin classes on the Boeing 777-9 will have 4K touchscreens, with OLED displays available in selected Premium Economy and Economy cabins.

The new system will also feature spatial audio, which is designed to create a more three-dimensional sound experience.

First Class passengers will receive Bang & Olufsen wireless Bluetooth headphones with active noise cancellation, while Business Class and Premium Economy passengers will be provided with active noise-cancelling headphones. Economy Class passengers will receive wired earphones.

Passengers can also pair their own compatible Bluetooth headphones with KrisWorld, although availability will vary by aircraft and cabin class.

The upgraded system includes improvements to the menu and navigation bar. (Photo: Singapore Airlines)

MORE PERSONALISED ENTERTAINMENT

Beyond the hardware upgrades, KrisWorld will feature a redesigned interface with larger icons, improved search functions and more options for browsing content.

A new mini-player will allow passengers to continue watching videos in a smaller window while searching for other programmes.

Passengers will also be able to create shortcuts to their preferred entertainment categories and view flight information, including time to destination and weather conditions, without interrupting their shows.

For younger passengers, a dedicated Kids' Mode will offer age-appropriate movies, television shows and music through a simplified interface.

Those who log in using their KrisFlyer accounts will be able to receive personalised recommendations, save favourite titles and resume watching programmes from where they left off on previous flights.

The system will also display connecting flight information, including terminal and gate details for onward SIA flights departing from Singapore.

A new wellness planner will offer sleep and meditation audio, videos featuring breathing exercises and light in-seat stretches, and articles on healthy living.

First Class and Business Class passengers will also receive recommendations on seat positions and lighting settings, while beverage suggestions will be available across cabin classes.

On the retrofitted A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range aircraft, as well as the Boeing 777-9, First Class and Business Class passengers will be able to save preferred seat positions for dining, relaxing and sleeping for future flights. First Class passengers can also save their lighting preferences.

For younger passengers, a dedicated Kids' Mode will offer age-appropriate programmes and options. (Photo: Singapore Airlines)

FASTER WI-FI FROM 2027

SIA will also begin introducing Starlink's satellite-based broadband service on its Airbus A380, A350-900 long-haul and A350-900 ultra-long-range aircraft from early 2027.

According to the airline, the upgraded connectivity will support activities including video streaming, social media, gaming and work on passengers' personal devices.

Customers travelling in Suites, First Class and Business Class, as well as PPS Club and KrisFlyer members in Premium Economy and Economy, will continue to receive unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi on Starlink-equipped aircraft.

USB-C charging ports will also be available on the upcoming Boeing 777-9 and retrofitted A350 aircraft, with wireless charging pads provided in First Class and Business Class.

The new KrisWorld system and connectivity upgrades form part of SIA's broader enhancements to its travel experience, with the airline set to unveil its next-generation offerings in Singapore in November 2026.

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乘客可以期待来自 Apple TV、BBC、CNA、HBO Max、爱奇艺和 Paramount+ 的内容，以及全新的界面和在不同航班上继续观看节目的功能。

新加坡航空升级后的KrisWorld将于2027年起提供超过2500种娱乐选择，每月更新。（图片：新加坡航空）

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新加坡航空公司（SIA）将于 2027 年推出升级版 KrisWorld 机上娱乐系统，该系统将提供超过 2500 种娱乐选择、更大的高分辨率屏幕、改进的音频和新的个性化功能。

下一代 KrisWorld 系统将安装在 41 架改装后的空客 A350-900 远程和超远程飞机上，这些飞机将从 2027 年开始逐步投入使用，此外，该航空公司即将推出的波音 777-9 飞机也将配备该系统。

乘客可以欣赏到一系列好莱坞电影、屡获殊荣的国际和地区影片、完整剧集、音乐和播客。片库将包含来自 Apple TV、BBC、CNA、HBO Max、爱奇艺和 Paramount+ 的内容，并且每月都会新增影片。

航班期间，BBC新闻和Sport 24等电视直播频道也将提供新闻和体育报道。

新系统将配备最大32英寸的4K触控屏、空间音频和健康规划功能。（图片：新加坡航空公司）

更大的屏幕和更好的音频

升级后的系统将配备 4K 高分辨率触摸屏，屏幕尺寸和功能会根据飞机和舱位等级而有所不同。

即将投入使用的波音777-9飞机上，头等舱乘客将配备32英寸屏幕，商务舱乘客将配备20英寸屏幕。超级经济舱屏幕尺寸最大可达16英寸，经济舱屏幕尺寸最大可达13英寸。

对于改装后的空客A350-900远程飞机，商务舱乘客将拥有22英寸4K OLED屏幕。

与此同时，改装后的A350-900超远程飞机将在头等舱配备32英寸4K OLED屏幕，在商务舱配备22英寸4K OLED屏幕。

波音 777-9 的所有舱位都将配备 4K 触摸屏，部分高级经济舱和经济舱还将配备 OLED 显示屏。

新系统还将配备空间音频功能，旨在创造更具立体感的音效体验。

头等舱乘客将获赠 Bang & Olufsen 无线蓝牙耳机（带主动降噪功能），商务舱和超级经济舱乘客将获赠主动降噪耳机，经济舱乘客将获赠有线耳机。

乘客还可以将自己兼容的蓝牙耳机与 KrisWorld 配对使用，但具体可用性会因飞机和舱位等级而异。

升级后的系统对菜单和导航栏进行了改进。（图片：新加坡航空公司）

更多个性化娱乐

除了硬件升级之外，KrisWorld 还将采用重新设计的界面，包括更大的图标、改进的搜索功能和更多的内容浏览选项。

新的迷你播放器将允许乘客在搜索其他节目的同时，在较小的窗口中继续观看视频。

乘客还可以创建快捷方式，快速访问自己喜欢的娱乐类别，并查看航班信息，包括到达目的地的时间和天气状况，而不会中断正在观看的节目。

对于年龄较小的乘客，专门的儿童模式将通过简化的界面提供适合他们年龄段的电影、电视节目和音乐。

使用 KrisFlyer 账户登录的乘客将能够收到个性化推荐，保存喜爱的节目，并从之前航班上中断的地方继续观看节目。

该系统还将显示转机航班信息，包括从新加坡出发的新加坡航空后续航班的航站楼和登机口详情。

一款全新的健康规划工具将提供睡眠和冥想音频、包含呼吸练习和轻柔坐姿伸展运动的视频，以及有关健康生活的文章。

头等舱和商务舱乘客还将收到有关座位位置和灯光设置的建议，而所有舱位的乘客都将获得饮料建议。

在经过改装的A350-900远程和超远程飞机以及波音777-9飞机上，头等舱和商务舱乘客可以保存自己偏好的座位位置，以便在未来的航班上用餐、放松和休息。头等舱乘客还可以保存自己的照明偏好。

对于年龄较小的乘客，专属的“儿童模式”将提供适合他们年龄段的节目和选项。（图片：新加坡航空公司）

2027年起，Wi-Fi速度将更快

新加坡航空也将从 2027 年初开始在其空客 A380、A350-900 远程飞机和 A350-900 超远程飞机上引入 Starlink 的卫星宽带服务。

据该航空公司称，升级后的网络连接将支持乘客在个人设备上进行视频流媒体播放、社交媒体、游戏和工作等活动。

乘坐套房、头等舱和商务舱的乘客，以及乘坐高级经济舱和经济舱的 PPS 俱乐部和 KrisFlyer 会员，将继续在配备 Starlink 的飞机上享受无限免费 Wi-Fi。

即将推出的波音 777-9 和改装后的 A350 飞机也将配备 USB-C 充电端口，头等舱和商务舱还将提供无线充电板。

新加坡航空推出的全新 KrisWorld 系统和连接升级是其提升旅行体验的整体计划的一部分，该航空公司计划于 2026 年 11 月在新加坡推出其下一代产品。

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