Singapore Airlines Adds First Class to Gatwick Schedule for October 2027 With Boeing 777 Upgrade

Singapore Airlines is scheduled to introduce First Class on its London Gatwick route in October 2027, replacing the Airbus A350 Long Haul on its daily SQ312/SQ309 rotation with a four-class Boeing 777-300ER. According to a schedule analysis published by MainlyMiles on 11 October 2026, the first upgraded flight will leave Singapore on 1 October 2027, followed by the first Gatwick departure on 2 October. The change adds four First Class seats, expands Business Class and Premium Economy, and gives travellers another London airport option for premium journeys and KrisFlyer redemptions.

When Will Singapore Airlines Gatwick First Class Begin?

The aircraft change is scheduled to start on SQ312 from Singapore on 1 October 2027. Because that flight arrives in London the following morning, the first upgraded return service, SQ309, departs Gatwick on 2 October. The supplementary SQ314/SQ313 rotation remains scheduled with the three-class A350 Long Haul.

MainlyMiles reports that the 777-300ER assignment is loaded through 29 October 2027 for Singapore departures and 30 October for Gatwick departures. The northern winter 2027/28 schedule had not been published when its article appeared, so First Class availability beyond those dates should not be assumed.

Scheduled October 2027 Flight Times

All times below are local. “Next day” refers to arrival on the following calendar date.

The SQ312/SQ314 timings cover 1–29 October, while the return timings cover 2–30 October. These are scheduled arrangements, not guarantees against later timetable or aircraft changes.

How Much Will Cabin Capacity Change?

The replacement aircraft increases total seating from 253 to 264 passengers. Most of the additional capacity is concentrated in premium cabins, while Economy loses three seats.

With the upgraded rotation operating daily, the scheduled change provides 28 First Class seats each week in each direction, plus 42 additional Business Class seats and 28 additional Premium Economy seats. These are offered-capacity figures, not passenger forecasts.

The Boeing’s First Class cabin has four seats in a single-row, 1-2-1 arrangement. It is the airline’s existing 777-300ER First Class product—not the Airbus A380 Suites cabin or the planned new-generation First Class associated with future aircraft and retrofit programmes.

Business Class uses the same-generation 1-2-1 seat product as the existing A350 Long Haul, although the cabin layout differs. The 777-300ER has a smaller three-row forward Business Class section and a larger section behind the second aircraft door.

How Will Gatwick Frequencies Vary in Summer 2027?

The October upgrade follows a summer schedule that does not maintain two daily rotations throughout the season. MainlyMiles reports the following planned frequencies, counted as departures per direction each week.

The reduction during June–August is a published schedule detail. An aircraft-availability explanation has not been established, and it should not be presented as a confirmed consequence of the airline’s cabin refurbishment programme.

Why This Matters

Gatwick gains a cabin that Singapore Airlines has not previously offered there. The airline’s original announcement established a five-times-weekly A350 service beginning in June 2024, making the planned four-class operation a substantial change from the route’s launch configuration.

However, the wider London picture is a restoration, rather than an increase above the airline’s previous First Class and Suites capacity. MainlyMiles calculates that London previously had 20 such seats daily in each direction, before a Heathrow aircraft change reduced the total to 16 in July 2026. Gatwick’s four additional seats would bring the scheduled combined total back to 20 from October 2027.

The A380 Suites product remains at Heathrow. Travellers choosing between London airports therefore need to compare the actual cabin, not simply the First Class label.

What Will KrisFlyer Awards Cost?

MainlyMiles reported First Class Saver availability on the inaugural SQ312 departure at 148,000 KrisFlyer miles one-way. That was a booking snapshot on 11 October 2026, not a promise that seats remain available.

Reported Singapore–London One-Way Redemption Rates

These rates were reported as applicable to both Gatwick and Heathrow. Availability, waitlisting and the number of miles displayed must be checked for the specific booking.

The source also recorded approximate First Class award charges of S$96 from Singapore to Gatwick and S$480 in the opposite direction, compared with around S$535 from Heathrow. Its observed inaugural-date cash fare was S$15,275.80 one-way. These are historical search results, not fixed future prices.

What Travellers Should Know

The onboard upgrade is clearer than the future Gatwick ground-service arrangements. MainlyMiles reports that Singapore Airlines currently uses the third-party No1 Lounge in Gatwick’s North Terminal, but a dedicated First Class arrangement for the new service has not been established in the available material.

In Singapore, the airline’s published First Class offering includes The Private Room and the SilverKris First Class Lounge.

Before Booking

• Search Gatwick and Heathrow separately when comparing award availability.
• Confirm that the selected departure shows the 777-300ER and First Class.
• Check lounge arrangements rather than assuming Heathrow-style facilities at Gatwick.
• Verify dining options: the published London First Class Book the Cook menu does not establish the exact October 2027 Gatwick menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Gatwick flights will offer First Class?

SQ312 from Singapore and SQ309 from Gatwick are scheduled for the four-class 777-300ER upgrade.

Will Gatwick receive Singapore Airlines Suites?

No. The scheduled aircraft offers Boeing 777-300ER First Class; A380 Suites remain a Heathrow option.

When does the first Gatwick departure go on sale?

MainlyMiles reported an opening time of 08:00 Singapore time on 12 October 2026 for SQ309 departing on 2 October 2027, under the reported 355-day booking window.

Is First Class confirmed beyond October 2027?

The source’s schedule review only established the assignment through the end of the summer timetable. Winter 2027/28 continuation was not yet established.

Closing Update

The next details to watch are the winter 2027/28 aircraft assignments and the First Class ground-service arrangements at Gatwick. Neither was established in the cited schedule analysis. Until those details are published, travellers should treat the October upgrade as a date-specific scheduled offering and check the aircraft, cabin availability, redemption charges and lounge entitlement for their chosen departure before purchasing or redeeming miles.