Amsterdam will be the Singapore Airlines new-generation Airbus A350 inaugural destination from April 2016. Today, flights between Singapore and Amsterdam is operated on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft,
Prior to the introduction of Amsterdam services, the aircraft will be operated on select Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur flights on temporary basis for crew training.
Singapore Airlines has 63 A350-900s on firm order. The first will be due for delivery in January next year. It expects to take delivery of 11 of the new aircraft in its first year of operation. The airline has an option for 20 additional A350s.
The airline will announce the other A350 destinations in the coming months.
The A350 fleet will be fitted with the newest-generation cabin products and include Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class seats.
(updated) Singapore Airlines has also ordered the ultra long range variant of the A350 with plans to reopen its direct flights between Singapore and US Gateways Los Angeles and New York. Read about it here.
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