Friday, December 17, 2021

SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 AIRCRAFT RETURNS TO INDIA

 The world’s largest passenger aircraft will operate on SIA’s VTL services from Mumbai and Delhi, complete with the Airline’s redesigned First Class Suites

 

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Singapore Airlines A380 Suite Cabin – Double Bed

 

Mumbai: December 17, 2021 – Singapore Airlines (SIA) is pleased to announce the return of its iconic Airbus A380 Superjumbo aircraft to India after a 20-month break in services.

 

Starting 10 January 2022, the A380 will replace the Airbus A350-900 on the SQ 424/423 VTL services between Mumbai and Singapore. Starting 14 February 2022, SIA will operate the A380 in place of the Boeing 787-10 on the SQ 406/403 VTL services between Delhi and Singapore.

 

Singapore Airlines A380 Suite (single passenger)

 

The Singapore Airlines A380 is configured with 471 seats in four classes: six Suites and 78 Business Class seats on the upper deck, as well as 44 Premium Economy Class and 343 Economy Class seats on the main deck.

 

The six semi-private Suite cabins offer unparalleled privacy and luxury, complete with privacy doors, an independent swivel chair and a stand-alone bed with hotel-style evening turndown service. Four of the Suites can also be combined to form double Suites for couples travelling together. Suites passengers are offered a choice of Dom Perignon or Krug Champagnes, sleeper suits and premium amenities from Lalique, as well as meals served on fine linen and Wedgewood China.

 

The new Business Class seats can be combined to create fully lie-flat double beds, all forward-facing and with direct aisle access. All cabins also enjoy award-winning cuisine, extensive inflight entertainment, and the famous Singapore Airlines cabin crew service. 

 

Mr Sy Yen Chen, General Manager India, Singapore Airlines, said, “The return of the A380 to India is a special occasion for us as this superjumbo aircraft has always been a popular choice for our customers. Ever since we resumed operations from India, we have seen a steadily growing demand for our VTL flights to Singapore. We are confident that the A380, with its larger seat capacity, will be the preferred choice for our customers seeking comfortable and safe quarantine-free travel to Singapore from both Mumbai and Delhi.”  

 

He further added, “The A380 will provide more space and privacy in all classes, featuring bespoke elements designed especially for the Singapore Airlines customer. We look forward to welcoming our customers back on board the world’s largest passenger aircraft, where they can once again enjoy our world-class product and services, including our most luxurious Suite cabin.”

Singapore Airlines was the first airline worldwide to fly the A380 superjumbo in October 2007. In late 2017, following an extensive four-year development program, the Airline launched a multi-million-dollar cabin product upgrade for its A380 aircraft. The new cabin product made its debut in India on 1 September 2019. 

 

SIA currently operates 48 weekly services from 8 cities across India. These include daily VTL services from Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. As mentioned earlier, the routes that the Singapore Airlines A380 will now operate on are designated quarantine-free services under Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) arrangements. Please refer to Annexe A for A380 flight schedules, effective 10 January 2022, and please refer to Annexe B for SIA’s current flight schedule from India.

 

Singapore Airlines’ industry-leading digital initiatives and award-winning health and safety measures provide a safe and comfortable journey for all customers, along with flexible booking policies for customer reassurance.

 

High resolution images of the Singapore Airlines A380 cabin product are available here: https://goo.gl/rxgA36.

 

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About Singapore Airlines

The SIA Group’s history dates back to 1947 with the maiden flight of Malayan Airways Limited. The airline was later renamed Malaysian Airways Limited and then Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA). In 1972, MSA split into Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysian Airline System. Initially operating a modest fleet of 10 aircraft to 22 cities in 18 countries, SIA has since grown to be a world-class international airline group.

Singapore Airlines is committed to the constant enhancement of the three main pillars of its brand promise: Service Excellence, Product Leadership and Network Connectivity. For more information visit: https://www.singaporeair.com/

 

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ANNEXE A – A380 India flight schedule, effective 10 Jan 2021

 

A380 flight schedules

Operating                 Flight No

Restart Date

Sector

Aircraft Type

Day of Operation

Departure/Arrival

SQ 424

10 Jan 22

Singapore-Mumbai

A380-800

Daily

18:45 / 22:10

SQ 423

10 Jan 22

Mumbai-Singapore (VTL)

A380-800

Daily

23:35 / 07:30 (+1)

SQ 406

14 Feb 22

Singapore-Delhi

A380-800

Daily

16:25 / 19:55

SQ 403

14 Feb 22

Delhi-Singapore (VTL)

A380-800

Daily

21:50 / 06:10 (+1)

 

 

ANNEXE B – SIA’s current pan-India flight schedule

Singapore – Chennai

Flight No.

Route

Frequency

Timing

Aircraft

SQ528

Singapore – Chennai

Daily

2020hrs – 2200hrs

Boeing 787-10

SQ529

Chennai – Singapore (VTL flight)

Daily

2315hrs – 0555hrs (+1)

Boeing 787-10

 

Singapore – Delhi

Flight No.

Route

Frequency

Timing

Aircraft

SQ406

Singapore – Delhi

Daily

1625hrs – 1955hrs

Boeing 787-10

SQ403

Delhi – Singapore (VTL flight)

Daily

2150hrs – 0610hrs (+1)

Boeing 787-10

 

Singapore – Mumbai

Flight No.

Route

Frequency

Timing

Aircraft

SQ424

Singapore – Mumbai

Daily

1845hrs – 2210hrs

Airbus A350-900

SQ423

 

Mumbai– Singapore (VTL flight)

Daily

2335hrs – 0730hrs (+1)

Airbus A350-900

SQ422

Singapore – Mumbai

Tuesday and Friday

0745hrs – 1035hrs

Airbus A350-900

SQ421

Mumbai– Singapore

Tuesday and Friday

1150hrs – 1950hrs

Airbus A350-900

 

Singapore – Ahmedabad

Flight No.

Route

Frequency

Timing

Aircraft

SQ504

Singapore – Ahmedabad

Tuesday

1840hrs – 2150hrs

Airbus A350-900

SQ505

Ahmedabad – Singapore

Tuesday

2305hrs – 0715hrs (+1)

Airbus A350-900

 

Singapore – Bengaluru

Flight No.

Route

Frequency

Timing

Aircraft

SQ510

Singapore – Bengaluru

Daily

2005hrs – 2155hrs

Airbus A350-900

SQ511

 

Bengaluru – Singapore

Daily

2310hrs – 0610hrs (+1)

Airbus A350-900

 

Singapore – Hyderabad

Flight No.

Route

Frequency

Timing

Aircraft

SQ522

Singapore – Hyderabad

Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

2000hrs – 2200hrs

Boeing 737-800

SQ523

Hyderabad – Singapore

Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

2250hrs – 0600hrs (+1)

Boeing 737-800

 

Singapore – Kochi

Flight No.

Route

Frequency

Timing

Aircraft

SQ534

Singapore – Kochi

Daily

2020hrs – 2215hrs

Boeing 737-800

SQ535

 

Kochi – Singapore

Daily

2305hrs – 0610hrs (+1)

Boeing 737-800

 

Singapore – Kolkata

Flight No.

Route

Frequency

Timing

Aircraft

SQ516

Singapore – Kolkata

Daily

1955hrs – 2140hrs

Boeing 737-800

SQ517

Kolkata – Singapore

Daily

2250hrs – 0525hrs (+1)

Boeing 737-800

 

 

 

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