Earlier this year, Singapore Airlines rolled out a revamped Premium Economy Class inflight experience and with Business Class dishes on offer, it’s no surprise the cabin continues to sell fast on most flights, as James Wilkinson discovers.

One of the best things about flying Singapore Airlines in Business Class is the ability to be able to ‘book the cook’ before you travel and choosing a meal you really want during your journey.

When that was made available to Premium Economy passengers, with up to 20 dishes available on rotation, for pre-order at least 24 hours before departure, all of a sudden that cabin, which already impressed with comfort and space, became even more appealing for global flyers.

The revamped experience has also seen the addition of Charles de Cazanove Brut Tradition NV champagne available after take-off (although we do wish it was prior) alongside an all-new Out of the Woods amenity kit for flights over seven hours.

These major enhancements to Premium Economy Class are the first since Singapore Airlines launched the cabin to much fanfare in 2015.

“Since its introduction in 2015, Premium Economy Class has become popular with our customers,” said Singapore Airlines Senior Vice President Customer Experience, Yeoh Phee Teik.

“They appreciate the added amenities, heightened comfort, and the extra personal space it offers, all at an excellent value.

“At Singapore Airlines, though, our philosophy is to never stand still. We regularly gather customer feedback and conduct market research, learn more about the evolving value drivers for travellers, and find innovative ways to continue delivering a personalised and world-class in-flight experience.

“All of [the changes] reflects Singapore Airlines’ dedication to elevating the Premium Economy Class experience to a class of its own.”

At the forefront of the enhanced Premium Economy offering is most certainly the food, to the delight of gourmand travellers.

Singapore Airlines developed over 200 new appetisers, main courses, and desserts as part of this expansion of the Premium Economy Class in-flight meals and the meals consist of a seasonal appetiser, main course, bread, dessert, and cheese and cracker, all served on a full-sized tray.

Appetisers include garlic roasted prawns with smoked aioli and Patatas Bravas (Spanish fried potatoes), broccoli salad with hot smoked salmon, and seasonal variations of Japanese cold noodles with soba sauce.

For the customers that don’t Book the Cook, two premium main course options, either international or Asian cuisine, are available on every flight and highlights include new dishes such as Beef Bourguignon served with bacon, mushrooms, vegetables, and potato gratin, Bak Chor Mee (minced pork noodles), and Thai-style Crab Curry served with a combination of jasmine rice and brown rice, and seasonal vegetables with egg.

If you do Book the Cook, which you absolutely should, up to 20 dishes are available on rotation, for pre-order at least 24 hours before departure, and they include popular choices such as Singapore Style Seafood Hor Fun and Chicken Biryani, as well as new additions like Slow Braised Lamb Ragout, Sake Teriyaki, and plant-based wellness dishes such as Mushroom Eggplant Meatballs.

When it comes to dessert, expect tasty treats like Chocolate Feuilletine Cake, Mascarpone Cream Cake, as well as Apple Crumble Cheesecake.

On the beverages front, a selection of wines and Champagne, curated by Singapore Airlines’ panel of wine experts, are available exclusively for customers in the Premium Economy Class cabin, including the 2023 Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc and the 2022 St Hallett Faith Shiraz, alongside beers and an extensive selection of spirits including whisky, gin and vodka, plus signature cocktails like the Singapore Sling.

For those peckish between meals, customers can request snack options such as almonds, cashews, potato chips, assorted buns, sandwiches, muffins and flavoured popcorn.

Alongside the delightful cuisine, Singapore Airlines’ Premium Economy impresses with a comfortable seat that features a full-leather finishing, calf-rest and foot-bar for every seat, individual in-seat power supply, two USB ports, personal in-seat reading light, cocktail table and extra stowage spaces for personal items.

The seats are 19.5 inches wide, with eight-inch recline and seat pitch of 38 inches, offering space to relax, work (yes, there is WiFi on selected flights), eat and sleep.

When it comes to entertainment, the Singapore Airlines Premium Economy seats feature a 13.3-inch full HD monitor, where you’ll find 1,800 entertainment options, including movies, television programmes, music, games and apps.

Like you could expect in Business Class on many other carriers, Singapore Airlines offer active noise-cancelling headphones for Premium Economy guests in yet another fantastic offering in this impressive cabin.

The Singapore Airlines Premium Economy experience most certainly impresses on many fronts and it is ideal for journeys to the Lion City and across the globe, particularly on popular routes like London, Paris and New York City.