New Business Class Flights Launched Between US and Singapore

Singapore Airlines has announced this week that it set to increase its business class flight capacity between the US and Singapore.

The airline will convert its five Airbus A340-500 ultra-long-range aircraft into an all-business class configuration in order to provide the extra seats.

Mr Huang Cheng Eng, vice president of marketing and regions for Singapore Airlines, said: "The new business class service is being very well-received by our customers on long-range flights.

"The peak demand for the non-stop flights is from our business class customers, and this change will expand business class capacity from 64 to 100 seats on each flight."

Currently, on its routes between Singapore and New York and Los Angeles the airline offers a two-class, 181 seat arrangement, which will be replaced with 100 new business class seats, in a four-a-breast layout.

In related news, London City Airport announced this week that it is set to join the UK's list of top 500 business brands.

The airport is to be named a 'business superbrand', which will see it ranked alongside other major airlines including British Airways and Air France.

Destinations News posted on 06/03/2008 12:43:12