Johannesburg - Johannesburg will become the second long-haul destination in Singapore Airlines’ route network to be served by the latest - generation Airbus A350-900 fleet, with effect from June 27, 2016.
The A350 will initially be deployed on flights serving the Singapore-Johannesburg route on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Frequency of A350-900 services will progressively increase to cover all seven weekly Johannesburg flights, including four weekly flights which continue to Cape Town.
With advanced technology and superior operating efficiency, the newest addition to the Airline’s fleet will offer customers an improved travelling experience with features such as higher ceilings, larger windows, an extra wide body and lighting designed to reduce jetlag.
Customers will also be able to enjoy the Airline’s latest-generation cabin products on the A350-900 aircraft. This includes all-new Business, Premium Economy and Economy class seats, as well as the award-winning KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system.
Singapore Airlines’ initial batch of A350s are being fitted with 253 seats in three classes, seating 42 customers in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy Class and 187 in Economy Class.
“The South African market is an important one for Singapore Airlines and the deployment of the latest A350-900 reflects this. We have listened to the requests from our travellers and travel trade for more Business Class capacity and a Premium Economy product and these are all accommodated with the new aircraft,” adds Mr Alvin Seah, General Manager Central and Southern Africa.
To celebrate the launch of the new aircraft on the Johannesburg route, attractive promotional fares in Business, Premium Economy and Economy Classes are available for booking now.
Customers can check on www.singaporeair.com or with their travel agent.
Adapted from a press release for IOL