If you are someone who likes to settle in with a good movie, catch up on your favourite series or scroll through your phone during a long-haul flight, Singapore Airlines has some news that might make your next trip a little more exciting.
The airline is upgrading its in-flight entertainment experience, giving passengers more choice over what they watch, listen to and do while travelling.
The new system, called next-generation KrisWorld, will bring together sharper screens, improved sound, personalisation features and a bigger focus on connectivity.
And with more than 2,500 entertainment options on offer, there should be plenty to keep passengers occupied while the kilometres tick by.
The upgrades will be introduced progressively on selected aircraft from 2027, alongside plans to bring high-speed Starlink connectivity on board.
What’s new with Singapore Airlines’ KrisWorld entertainment system?
The biggest change is the move towards a more personalised entertainment experience, with technology designed to give passengers greater control over how they spend their time in the air.
The upgraded KrisWorld system will feature 4K high-resolution touchscreen displays, including OLED screens on selected aircraft and in selected cabin classes.
In practical terms, that means passengers can look forward to sharper visuals when watching movies and television shows.
Sound is also getting attention, with spatial audio designed to deliver a richer, more immersive listening experience.
Other features include active noise-cancellation headphones, Bluetooth pairing for personal headphones and a redesigned user interface intended to make browsing entertainment options easier.
There will also be personalisation features and a new wellness planner, giving passengers more ways to tailor their experience to their needs.
In short, the idea is to make it easier to find something to watch, listen to or do without spending too much time navigating the entertainment system.
More than 2,500 entertainment options to choose from
Ever spent half a flight scrolling through the entertainment menu because you cannot decide what to watch?
Singapore Airlines is offering plenty of choice with its upgraded KrisWorld system, which will feature more than 2,500 entertainment options.
Passengers will be able to choose from movies, television shows, music and other content, with the new interface designed to make discovering and enjoying entertainment more straightforward.
The changes follow feedback from customers who wanted more flexibility in how they spend their time on board.
Mr Yeoh Phee Teik, Senior Vice President Customer Experience at Singapore Airlines, said the airline had used customer feedback to guide the development of its new entertainment and connectivity offering.
He said the aim was to make it easier for passengers to discover content, keep in touch with loved ones and move between entertainment and other activities during a flight.
Will you be able to use your own headphones?
Yes, Bluetooth pairing is among the features planned for the new KrisWorld system.
This means passengers will be able to connect their personal Bluetooth headphones to the entertainment system, offering an alternative to using the headphones provided on board.
Combined with the planned audio enhancements and active noise-cancellation headphones, the upgrade is designed to give passengers more flexibility in how they listen to their entertainment.
For anyone who prefers travelling with their own headphones, it is a welcome addition to the list of new features.
Singapore Airlines is bringing Starlink connectivity on board
Of course, in-flight entertainment is only part of the picture. Many travellers also want to stay connected while they are away from home — whether that means messaging family, browsing social media, gaming or getting some work done.
Singapore Airlines plans to introduce Starlink high-speed connectivity progressively from early 2027 on its Airbus A380, A350-900 long-haul and A350-900 ultra-long-range aircraft.
The service is intended to complement the upgraded KrisWorld experience by giving passengers more opportunities to stream content, stay in touch with loved ones and continue online activities during their journeys.
For those facing a particularly long flight, having more ways to stay connected could make the time on board feel more flexible.
The rollout will take place progressively, so the new connectivity will not necessarily be available on every Singapore Airlines flight from the outset.
When will the new KrisWorld system be available?
Passengers will have to wait a little longer to experience the full upgrade.
Singapore Airlines plans to introduce next-generation KrisWorld on 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900 long-haul and A350-900 ultra-long-range aircraft, with these aircraft expected to enter service progressively from 2027.
The system will also feature on the airline’s upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
Starlink connectivity is scheduled to begin rolling out progressively from early 2027 on selected Airbus A380 and A350 aircraft.
The specific features available will vary according to the aircraft and cabin class.
More changes are coming to the Singapore Airlines experience
The entertainment and connectivity upgrades form part of a broader plan to enhance the passenger experience, rather than being a standalone technology update.
Singapore Airlines says the changes will complement its next-generation long-haul cabin products, refreshed dining options, new amenities across all cabin classes and improved ground services.
The airline plans to unveil this wider travel experience in Singapore in November 2026.
For passengers, the changes point towards a more connected and personalised journey, with greater choice over how they spend their time from take-off to landing.
And if you are planning a long-haul trip, having more entertainment, better ways to connect your devices and the prospect of high-speed internet could make the hours in the air a little more enjoyable.
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