Following the introduction of Singapore Airlines' latest regional Business Class product, the flag carrier airline of Singapore is expected to pick up the first of its new ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft in the third quarter of 2018 and they are looking to launch non-stop flights from Singapore to New York by the end of the year. This 19-hour flight will become the world's longest non-stop flight and according to The Straits Times, the airline is also expected to offer non-stop flights to Los Angeles sometime next year.
A350XWB | Photo Credit: Airbus
Both routes will be served by Singapore Airlines' brand new A350-900ULR aircraft which are expected to come in a two-class configuration with only Business Class and Premium Economy seats. With a full operational load, the airport is expected to fly up to 11,160 miles which is 1,800 miles more than the A350-900 that the airline currently operates (check out my review of the Singapore Airlines A350-900 Business Class!).
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