Singapore Airlines adds another Airbus A350 to Perth
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Singapore Airlines is continuing its rolling upgrade of flights to Australia, with Perth set to see a second Airbus A350 from July 1, 2019.
The advanced jet, which boasts Singapore Airlines’ latest flat-bed regional business class seats in what the airline calls a ‘medium-range’ configuration, will slot into daily flights SQ214 (departing Perth at 5.10pm) and SQ223 (wheels up from Singapore at 9.30am).
SQ226/SQ213 already hosts an A350, with a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner rostered onto SQ216/SQ215.
This leaves just one daily flight on the Star Alliance member’s older Airbus A330, and its days are surely numbered.
The Airbus A350’s 40 business class seats are arranged in a 1-2-1 layout, providing every passenger with direct aisle access, with access to inflight WiFi if you need to work rather than rest – or luxuriate over your Book the Cook meal – on the quick five-hour hop.
Singapore Airlines intends to roll out lie-flat beds across its entire fleet from 2020, from the longest of globe-spanning trips to short hops such as Singapore-Kuala Lumpur on SilkAir, which will be adopting new flat-bed business class seats on its factory-fresh Boeing 737s.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific flights will feature the new Airbus A350 from July 1?
Which specific flights will feature the new Airbus A350 from July 1?
The second Airbus A350 will operate on daily flights SQ214, departing Perth at 5.10pm, and SQ223, which takes off from Singapore at 9.30am. This new aircraft upgrades these specific services.
Q.What type of business class seats are installed on the new Airbus A350 aircraft?
What type of business class seats are installed on the new Airbus A350 aircraft?
The Airbus A350 features Singapore Airlines’ latest flat-bed regional business class seats. These are arranged in a 1-2-1 layout, ensuring every passenger has direct aisle access for comfort and convenience.
Q.When does Singapore Airlines plan to complete the rollout of lie-flat beds across its entire fleet?
When does Singapore Airlines plan to complete the rollout of lie-flat beds across its entire fleet?
Singapore Airlines aims to introduce lie-flat beds across its full fleet starting from 2020. This initiative covers all routes, from long-haul flights to shorter regional services, enhancing passenger experience.
Q.How many business class seats are there on the Airbus A350 and what layout do they have?
How many business class seats are there on the Airbus A350 and what layout do they have?
The Airbus A350 is equipped with 40 business class seats. These seats are configured in a 1-2-1 layout, which provides every passenger with direct access to the aisle throughout their journey.
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