{"id":10003,"date":"2025-11-09T01:23:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T17:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=10003"},"modified":"2025-11-09T01:23:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T17:23:34","slug":"singapore-airlines-737-max-business-class-a-great-regional-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=10003","title":{"rendered":"Singapore Airlines 737 MAX Business Class: A Great Regional Ride!"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Hello from Cambodia, as I just flew Singapore Airlines\u2019 Boeing 737 MAX 8 business class on the 1hr40min flight from Singapore (SIN) to Phnom Penh (KTI), as\u00a0part of my review trip<\/a>. While narrow body flights usually aren\u2019t much to get excited about, I was very much looking forward to this one, as it was my first time flying on a Singapore Airlines narrow body.<\/p>\n

Up until a few years ago, Singapore Airlines exclusively operated wide body planes, and its SilkAir subsidiary operated narrow body planes. However, the airline decided to merge those brands, which seemed like a logical move, in terms of creating a consistent experience across flights.<\/p>\n

While I\u2019ll have a full trip report upon returning home, in this post I\u2019d like to share some initial impressions, as I was very impressed by the whole experience.<\/p>\n

Singapore Airlines\u2019 737 MAX business class cabin is comfortable<\/h2>\n

Singapore Airlines\u2019 737 MAX business class cabin is the most intimate in the fleet, with just 10 seats. <\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines business class cabin 737<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Business class consists of staggered seats spread across three rows \u2014 the first and third row are in a 2-2 configuration, while the second row is in a 1-1 configuration. I managed to snag one of the solo \u201cthrone\u201d seats (this could be done within 96 hours of departure<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines business class seats 737<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Singapore Airlines business class seats 737<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Singapore Airlines business class seats 737<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Suffice it to say that this is just about as good as business class on a 737 will get. These 737 MAXs mostly operate short flights of under two hours, so getting a flat bed is a real treat. That being said, the airline does operate a few longer routes with the plane, with Busan (PUS) being the furthest destination.<\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines business class bed 737<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The only slightly unpleasant part of the experience is the bathroom situation, given the typical tiny 737 MAX lavatory. At least Singapore Airlines elevates this a bit, by keeping it spotlessly clean, having proper cloth towels, and even offering some nice toiletries.<\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines business class lavatory 737<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One thing is for sure \u2014 it\u2019s great that these planes are in the mainline fleet, since they partly serve airports that can\u2019t accommodate wide body aircraft.<\/p>\n

Singapore Airlines\u2019 737 MAX entertainment & Wi-Fi are awesome<\/h2>\n

Despite the small size of the 737 MAX, Singapore Airlines offers an excellent entertainment selection onboard, with its KrisWorld entertainment system.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019d expect, this includes an extensive selection of movies, TV shows, live TV, audio, and games, so you should never get bored onboard!<\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines business class entertainment 737<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the map feature, my favorite part of any inflight entertainment system (assuming there\u2019s no tail camera!).<\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines business class map feature 737<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Singapore Airlines also offers free Wi-Fi for all passengers, and I could connect by just entering my last name and seat number. I found speeds to be quite good.<\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines business class Wi-Fi 737<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Singapore Airlines\u2019 food & drinks are always good<\/h2>\n

Lunch was served on the flight that I took, and food and drinks were quite good. Menus were distributed, and warm towels and pre-departure drinks were offered on the ground. The champagne on offer was 2018 Piper-Heidsieck Brut\u2026 nice!<\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines business class pre-departure champagne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There was a full lunch service after takeoff, and the meal was extensive for such a short flight. The entire meal was served on one tray, and included an appetizer of crab salad with diced mango, a main course of stir-fried prawns with dried chili (there were three choices, in addition to Book the Cook<\/a>), and a dessert of ondeh ondeh cake.<\/p>\n

The taste of the meal was good (I appreciated the prawns were legitimately spicy), though admittedly the presentation of the main could\u2019ve been a bit better. That\u2019s the issue when meals are already heated in those casserole dishes, rather than being plated onboard, since there are limits to how nicely they can be presented.<\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines business class meal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

And let\u2019s be honest, the garlic bread is the highlight of any Singapore Airlines business class flight in terms of catering (and that\u2019s not because the other food is bad, but instead, just because the garlic bread is really good). \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines business class bread<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bottom line<\/h2>\n

Singapore Airlines\u2019 Boeing 737 MAX business class is a great ride, especially for a short flight within Asia. Having flown Singapore Airlines many dozens of times over the years, it was such a weird experience to board the airline on such a small plane, but Singapore Airlines delivered.<\/p>\n

The 737 MAXs have comfortable cabins with flat beds, great entertainment, and free Wi-Fi. On top of that, service was friendly, and the food and drink selection was good (though perhaps food presentation left a bit to be desired). Singapore Airlines never disappoints\u2026<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your take on Singapore Airlines\u2019 737 MAX business class?<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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