Singapore Airlines has
introduced direct flights from
Singapore to Los Angeles,
San Francisco, and New York,
with more time to enjoy a host of
tempting transit benefits.S
ingapore Airlines (SIA) is
all set to make flying to the
US hassle-free with the
introduction of direct services and
increased frequency. Passengers
can now avail direct flights from
Singapore to Los Angeles, San
Francisco, and New York, cutting
down on travel time and enjoying
more connecting options.
Among the additions, the one
to New York takes the cake. SIA will
create history this year by launching
the world’s longest commercial flight
from Singapore to New York with
the introduction of the new Ultra
Long Range (ULR) variant of Airbus
A350-900 in its fleet. The aircraft is
configured in a two-class layout,
with 67 Business Class seats and 94
Premium Economy Class seats.
With over 140 weekly flights
currently plying between India and
Singapore, SIA’s improved, non-stop
services to the US cities will benefit
Indians flying to America. Combine
that with special vouchers for all
transit passengers and a visa-free
transit facility to explore Singapore
for 96 hours, and the idea of a
layover doesn’t seem tedious.
The airline has also collaborated
with wellness brand Canyon Ranch
to ensure nutritious menus andPROMOTION
improved sleep for its guests on
long-haul flights.THE BIG APPLE
On October 11, SIA will become the
first airline to fly the fuel-eicient,
twin-engine Airbus A350-900 ULR
on a journey lasting 18 hours and
45 minutes to New York. The route
will initially be served three times
a week—on Monday, Thursday,
and Saturday. Daily operations will
commence on October 18 after
a second aircraft joins the fleet.HOTLINE TO HOLLYWOOD
November 2 onwards, SQ38 will fly
non-stop to LA three days a week,
departing on Wednesday, Friday, and
Sunday. Daily services will commence
on November 9. The airline is set to
launch three more non-stop flights
per week starting December 7.SAN FRANCISCO SOJOURN
Those heading to San Francisco will
enjoy a higher frequency of direct
flights starting November 28. SQ34
will take flight every Wednesday,
Friday, and Sunday to reach the
Californian city in 17 hours 45
minutes. Together with the daily
one-stop flights via Hong Kong, the
route will be served 17 times a week.FLY
UNINTERRUPTED
SIA will be the first
airline to fly the new
Airbus A350-900 ULR.For more information, visit http://www.singaporeair.comSIA'S NEW DIRECT FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE TO
NEW YORK (18 HRS 45 MINS WILL BE THE
LONGEST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT IN THE WORLD.DID YOU
KNOW?A partnership with Canyon Ranch ensures
improved wellness on long flights.Daily direct services to LA commence on October 9.