More Singapore Airlines flights for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
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Singapore Airlines is ramping up flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in 2017, a year which marks the airline’s 50th anniversary in Australian skies.
Melbourne will see a fifth flight appear on the schedule from 17 July 2017, with the new SQ247/248 operating on Monday, Friday and Saturday.
The SQ247 Airbus A330 service will depart Singapore at 2am and arrive in Melbourne at 11.25am; SQ248 leaves Melbourne at 12.40pm to reach Singapore at 6.30pm.
In addition, from January Melbourne’s SQ227/228 will step up to a four-class Boeing 777-300ER with the Star Alliance member’s new premium economy class.
Brisbane will see SQ265/266 tick over to a daily frequency from 22 August 2017, up from the current four flights a week; it’ll stay on a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with a fully-flat business class bed for the overnight flight between Brisbane and Singapore.
Sydney is also gaining extra flights. Beginning 4 June 2017, SQ251/252 will be bumped up from three times weekly to five times weekly, while SQ231/222 will continue as a four-class Airbus A380 from 18 June to 30 September 2017.
2017 will also see Singapore Airlines boost flights to popular cities in Europe and Asia – including Rome, Moscow and Bangkok – with a new via Moscow route to Stockholm.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which Australian cities are gaining additional Singapore Airlines flights?
Which Australian cities are gaining additional Singapore Airlines flights?
Singapore Airlines is increasing flights to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane in 2017. These changes are part of their 50th anniversary celebrations in Australian skies.
Q.What new aircraft and class offerings will Melbourne passengers see?
What new aircraft and class offerings will Melbourne passengers see?
From January, Melbourne's SQ227/228 service will upgrade to a four-class Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft will include the Star Alliance member’s new premium economy class for passengers.
Q.When will Brisbane's SQ265/266 service become a daily flight?
When will Brisbane's SQ265/266 service become a daily flight?
Brisbane's SQ265/266 service will increase to a daily frequency from 22 August 2017. It will continue to use a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, offering a fully-flat business class bed.
Q.Will Singapore Airlines be increasing flights to other regions besides Australia?
Will Singapore Airlines be increasing flights to other regions besides Australia?
Yes, Singapore Airlines will also boost flights to popular cities in Europe and Asia in 2017. These include destinations like Rome, Moscow, and Bangkok, with a new route via Moscow to Stockholm.
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