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TRANSATLAN­TIC AMBITIONS

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Singapore and the nited States have never been better connected thanks to a recent expansion of Singapore Airlines’ network. ollowing the delivery of its rst A3 0-900 ltra Long Range ( LR) aircraft, the national ag carrier relaunched its 9-hour nonstop service between Singapore and New York’s Newark Liberty Internatio­nal Airport in ctober. At 6,700 kilometers, it’s the world’s longest commercial ight, featuring cabins designed to enhance the ambiance for rest and relaxation. The A3 0-900 LR has also been deployed on the airline’s new non-stop services between Singapore and Los Angeles, which replace its one-stop run via Seoul and are being operated 0 times a week. Singapore Airlines has also increased frequency on its existing Singapore–San rancisco route with three more weekly ights, while next September, the launch of yet another non-stop service will see Seattle become the fth American city in the Singapore Airlines network, with a total of 7 weekly ights to the nited States. For more informatio­n, visit singaporea­ir.com

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