Singapore Airlines to launch world’s longest commercial flights

Singapore-New York services to be launched in October

Non-stop flights will be fastest way to travel between the two cities

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Singapore, June 3, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch the world’s longest commercial flights in October, with non-stop services between Singapore and New York using the new Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra-Long-Range).

Flights are to be launched on October 11, 2018, to Newark Liberty International Airport.

The route will initially be served three times a week, departing Singapore on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Daily operations will commence from October 18, 2018, after an additional A350-900ULR aircraft enters service.

World’s First Customer

SIA is the world’s first customer for the new A350-900ULR, with seven on firm order with Airbus. The aircraft will be configured in a two-class layout, with 67 Business Class seats and 94 Premium Economy Class seats. Tickets will be made available for sale progressively across the various booking channels (from May 31, 2018).

Flights will cover a distance of approximately 9000 nautical miles (16,700 kms), and travelling time will be up to 18 hours 45 minutes.

Singapore Airlines served the Singapore-Newark route until 2013, when services were suspended after the aircraft used at the time, Airbus A340-500s were returned to Airbus.

Pushing boundaries

Singapore Airlines Chief Executive Goh Choon Phong said that Singapore Airlines has always taken pride in pushing the boundaries to provide the best possible travel convenience for its customers.

“We are pleased to be leading the way with these new non-stop flights using the latest-technology, ultra-long-range Airbus A350-900ULR. The flights will offer our customers the fastest way to travel between the two cities – in great comfort, together with Singapore Airlines’ legendary service – and will help boost connectivity to and through the Singapore hub,” he said.

Comfortable experience

The A350-900ULR will offer customers a more comfortable travelling experience with features such as higher ceilings, larger windows, an extra wide body and lighting designed to reduce jetlag. Its carbon composite airframe also allows for improved air quality due to a more optimised cabin altitude and humidity levels.

Fleet and Services

Singapore Airlines currently has 21 A350-900s in its fleet, with 46 more on order including seven of the ULR variant. The first A350-900ULR is due for delivery in September, with all seven due for delivery by the end of the year.

Singapore Airlines currently serves New York JFK, daily via Frankfurt.

Other US destinations include Houston (five times weekly via Manchester), Los Angeles (daily via Seoul and daily via Tokyo), and San Francisco (daily non-stop from Singapore as well as daily via Hong Kong).

Non-stop Singapore-Los Angeles flights are also planned with the A350-900ULR, details of which will be announced at a later date.

Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards 2018 Sponsor

Indian Newslink Editor’s Note: Singapore Airlines New Zealand is the Sponsor of the ‘Business Excellence in Innovation’ Category of the Eleventh Annual Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards 2018, the Awards Ceremony of which will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland. Details will be published in due course. Entries to the Awards Scheme, which has 15 categories are now open and will close on August 31, 2018. For details, please visit www.inliba.com.

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