Singapore Airlines A350 goes long-haul to Amsterdam

Amsterdam has become the first long- haul destination to receive the Singapore Airlines A350-900. Singapore Airlines took delivery of the aircraft on March 2 from the Airbus Delivery Center in Toulouse, France. It now has two in its fleet, with another 65 on firm order. Prior to the launch of longhaul A350 services to Amsterdam, the airline has been operating the aircraft on select Jakarta, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur flights for crew training purposes.

The initial batch of A350s will be fitted with 253 seats in three classes, seating 42 customers in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy Class and 187 in Economy Class. With advanced technology and superior operating efficiency, the newest addition to the airline’s fleet will offer customers an improved travelling experience with features such as higher ceilings, larger windows, an extra wide body and lighting designed to reduce jetlag.

The A350 will form a key part of the Airline’s fleet in the years ahead, allowing for the introduction of new destinations, such as Dusseldorf from July, and helping to boost connectivity to and through the Singapore hub.

Singapore Airlines flies from Manila to Singapore four times daily, which conveniently connect to onward flights to the rest of the world. Passengers traveling from Cebu, Davao and Kalibo can fly to Singapore via SilkAir, which flies 12 times weekly from Cebu, nine times weekly from Davao, and three times weekly from Kalibo.