United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
SIA takes delivery of first A380
Tuesday, 15 Oct, 2007
0
Singapore Airlines has confirmed that it will operate an Airbus A380 ‘super-jumbo’ into Heathrow early next year.
The airline, which has taken delivery of the first of a $5.7 billion order for 19 of the double-decker aircraft, is to deploy the A380 on one of three daily flights between London and Singapore from the first quarter of 2008.
The first 471-passenger A380, configured with in three classes – Economy, Business and new Suites – will make its debut on the Singapore-Sydney route on October 25, with most seats sold for charity on eBay.
The aircraft will then formerly join the fleet on the Sydney route from October 28.
by Phil Davies
Related News Stories:
Phil Davies
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Storm Lilian travel chaos as bank holiday flights cancelled